Pets - 6 September 2007

my dog is eating the cat food and the cat is eating the dog food. we moved the cats food to a higher place but now she'll eat the dog food then if there is no more in the bowl she'll go to her food.....is this hurting them? what can i do to stop it?

2007-09-06 15:31:20 · 18 answers · asked by Kass 1 in Cats

My little brother has five fish and a huge tank. We are looking for more fish to go along with them. What sorts of fish could we safely stick in the tank with them?

2007-09-06 15:30:31 · 11 answers · asked by robertbobears 1 in Fish

My dwarf hamster just had babies(3days old now) and I am using pine bedding which I here can be harmful. I know i can't touch the babies, but what should I do?

2007-09-06 15:30:31 · 10 answers · asked by Naomi G 1 in Rodents

my felmale guppy stays very still till i turn the tank light on.....Can someone tell me what wrong??????

2007-09-06 15:21:46 · 4 answers · asked by Caitlin M 1 in Fish

i just watch a dog get his tail docked
is it really necessary for some breeds?
why?? cant it be fine without docking it
seeing the pups face wanted to make me cry and ppl have sticks up there butts about declawing which id never do

2007-09-06 15:10:42 · 19 answers · asked by K.L. 3 in Dogs

it's not like money is a problem, it's just i would feel guilty to have my dad buy me an expensive dog... and which breed do you like better???

2007-09-06 15:06:08 · 13 answers · asked by RaY^CheL 2 in Dogs

2007-09-06 15:00:54 · 22 answers · asked by mike x 1 in Dogs

2007-09-06 15:00:54 · 5 answers · asked by ronsmiley0405 1 in Fish

My cats have always been into people food [and none have been over weight, and in very good health,] and I was wondering if there was any people food that cats cannot eat at all? I know dogs can't have chocolate, or anything too acidic, but what about cats? Thanks.

2007-09-06 14:59:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I thought cats didnt like bread and I gave him a small piece to sniff so she go away and leave me alone but she ate it and wanted more. The new bread for that grande quesadilla.

2007-09-06 14:48:19 · 11 answers · asked by Chrissy A 1 in Cats

My pregnant guppy rubs her body against something than dashes off very fast what is she doing my guess is that she is marking her territory but what do you think it is

And what is Hard water and what is soft &
Neutral water?

just one more question (you don’t have to answer this one if you don’t want to) Do you think fish are happy in a fish tank?

2007-09-06 14:47:51 · 3 answers · asked by ♪♥ ♥♪ 3 in Fish

I discovered that my kittens (6mths old) had fleas two weeks ago. I used Frontline plus on them and combed out any dead fleas, dirt, etc. They seem to be content and are not scratching like before. I cleaned my enitre house and used some carpet powder that "kills fleas and eggs". I did this for a few days, but stopped bc I did not see any more. I THOUGHT they were gone. Long behold...last night i foung three on me. Question: Can they still be biting the cats?? (FYI Im having an exterminator come tomorrow)

2007-09-06 14:47:22 · 6 answers · asked by ThinkTink 2 in Cats

In addition to my regular fish tanks, I have just a 2.5 goldfish bowl with one betta in it. It doesn't have any filter or air pump. It's just sitting water and it gets this strange whitish film on the top of the water. It doesn't seem to bother my betta, but I've never had this problem before. My regular tanks don't get this at all and I'm guessing it's because they have filters and air pumps, so the water is moving. Someone has to know what this is and how to fix it!!!!

2007-09-06 14:46:49 · 4 answers · asked by Chrissy 2 in Fish

My longhair cat has some really bad mats on her, and she really gets irate when being groomed. Is there anyway I can calm her down ( not with drugs) or make her enjoy grooming more?

2007-09-06 14:23:45 · 10 answers · asked by nik 2 in Cats

On labor day, I was welcomed with 5 newborn kittens in my TV cabinet, much to my surprise. It's been around 4 days and two hours ago I noticed that one of the kittens has a swollen, red eye. They have not opened their eyes yet, so I'm not sure if my vet (whom, by the way, is a new doctor for my pets and I) can prescribe eye drops for his unopened eye. I've scheduled an appointment with the vet tomorrow, but I'm very worried. I have found no help on the internet yet; could anyone provide me with some information?

Is this possibly an eye infection? Are newborn kittens commonly affected with such a thing? Should my kitten be okay with such a massive, swollen eye until tomorrow afternoon? Is it anything to really worry about?

I'm very anxious, and this will be plaguing me throughout the day until I can get him/her to the vet. :(

Edit: Someone suggested one of it's brothers or sisters might have scratched in the eye! Will this cause any permanent damage?

2007-09-06 14:16:28 · 5 answers · asked by Rachel 1 in Cats

Well i forgot the name of this fish store around Springfield VA it may be in toher parts too im not sure its name was like Wallies or somthing like that but im trying to find there store location so can somone help me out with the name? maybe
Note: this store is for buying pet fish

2007-09-06 14:15:57 · 2 answers · asked by Mike 2 in Fish

2007-09-06 14:11:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

The only thing i can think of to put my pregnant guppy in is a plastic tub! Would that work?

2007-09-06 14:02:16 · 5 answers · asked by Caitlin M 1 in Fish

2007-09-06 13:56:56 · 8 answers · asked by Caitlin M 1 in Fish

What should I be looking for on the ingredients list? If cereal is the first ingredient, is this a bad cat food? How high should the percentage of meat be to make it a quality food? I am currently feeding my cat a brand of food that has 26% meat, but cereal is the first ingredient, which I've heard can be bad for the cat. I am talking about dry food, by the way.

Thanks to anyone who can help :-)

xx Emmie

2007-09-06 13:53:59 · 20 answers · asked by Sparklepop 6 in Cats

I have a 4 month old boxer puppy that seems to pee and poop only when she is inside. I take her outside several times, but she doesn't do her business. Once we come into the apartment, she decides to. Also, she tends to eat her poop. I need some advice on how to get her to do potty outside and also to keep her from eating her poop.

2007-09-06 13:52:05 · 11 answers · asked by dogwhisperer 2 in Dogs

my pupy is 4 months old and sometimes he is nice and sometimes he just wants to bite and if i try to tap is nose and say no he bites i think he wants to play how do i stop this?

2007-09-06 13:46:19 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My grandparents are coming to stay with us for a week and they are bringing they're two dogs (a dauchsand and a shitzu). I have a cat. My cat has stayed at their house many times and completley comfertable there. He has a very civil relationship with the dogs, and even sort of likes them. One of the dogs though (the dauchsand) always trys to play with Jaggers when they first meet up again and is very hyper at first. Sometimes the dog chases him, but only in fun, he never hurts him. Jaggers usually just runs somewhere where Pudd can't get him. So I'd just like to know if anyone has any advice for the dogs coming on to kitty's turf. Any tips?

2007-09-06 13:45:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Almost 2 weeks ago, I got a 2 year old cat from a female co-worker. Since I got the cat she doesn't seem to wanna be around anyone in my house or my other 9 month old female cat. She cries at night and hides in the kitchen cabinets during the daytime. She only comes out at night when everyone is asleep. I know that she has to get use to her new environment but is there anything that I can do to speed this process up? I have spread her old toys around the house and given her food that she normally eats. It just seems as though she doesn't wanna be around us. She's very scary! When I try taking her out of the cabinet, she cries and runs right back in. Is there anything I can do to comfort her and help her transition into her new home?

2007-09-06 13:40:09 · 6 answers · asked by Lawanda J 1 in Cats

2007-09-06 13:38:28 · 5 answers · asked by pat 1 in Other - Pets

what would you do if a friend/family member had a coacroach infestation? Would you:
A) Still stay close with them, after all their still your friend
B) Not visit them until all the little buggies and germs are 100% gone, but still keep in contac with them, from far away...
C) Not talk to them at all
D) Run from their home screaming like a girl, then call them from a safe distance- at least 40 miles, and explain why you cannot have contact with them, then hang up befor they can speak, and block all their calls.
Give me your own opinion too!

2007-09-06 13:29:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

no health problems
has claws
*had been kept in glass cage for a year by a breeder*; no info about year 1.
no other changes.
just swipes out if she gets the slight bit irritated (eg if you have to move her, etc.).
2 yr old. we got her a couple of months ago.
was sweet when we first brought her home, but is gradually turning into a quick tempered little jerk.
spayed. was better at first but declined again.
we've ordered 'softpaws' and are awaiting arrival. but wonder if she will bite after that.

2007-09-06 13:15:35 · 3 answers · asked by lkpo 2 in Cats

or a horse you couldn't ride. Here is the situation I got a new hound pup and she seemed a little timid so I had stated that I may not keep her both online and to friends and family. She is adjusting well now. The comment that really got to me was here on answers where someone said "stop treating your dogs like equiptment". Well I love my dogs they get the best food on a schedule, and top notch medical care, and because I am lucky enough to be self employed spend 24/7 with me. They are a huge part of my life. However I hunt them and a gun shy dog wont work. Naturally I would find a great home, in fact my mother agreed to take Holly if she wont hunt. I would love to keep her anyways but can only afford 2 hounds. I push my hounds hard, and myself too. What is wrong with my line of thinking? Lots of old school houndsmen cull the ones that wont hunt. I would never and could never do that however I will get her fixed to preserve the line of fine hunting hounds we have established. Thoughts?

2007-09-06 13:13:13 · 9 answers · asked by subgenius 4 in Dogs

I recently adopted a carin terrier/chicuhuaua mix. He is 2mths old and was crate training while with his previous owner. I work 4 days a week and have to leave him alone. My neighbor who is beginning to become extremely overbearing is instisting I leave this tiny dog on the side of my house so she can put her dog with it during the day or in my house with my pup. He is a barker and doesn't like to be out there so all he will do is bark. I don't want my dog to be stolen. I live right off a busy street. He is in an area in the laundry room that he has room to play an area to use the potty and his crate to rest. I don't think this is bad for him, since he is loved lots by us all. He is not starved for attention. I want her to leave me alone, but she is so nosey. What is best?

2007-09-06 13:07:44 · 9 answers · asked by clp17 1 in Dogs

Everymorning when i wake up walk out my room and my cat is right there, i pet him them hurry to the bathroom, i never ectually close the door all the way, so my cat gets up and paws the door the door opens and he stats purring loud and bumping against me, i pet him and smile because he looks happy, but yea i just want to know why he does this. Oh he also paws at my bedroom door when close and then when i get up to open it he runs right down the stairs half way till i stop walking towards him. I just shrug it off but then he does this a few more tyms but i suspect that its a game 2 him.

2007-09-06 13:00:37 · 11 answers · asked by secretrainbow89 3 in Cats