Pets - 6 September 2007

My cat had a littler of five about two weeks ago (or maybe more). Now, all five kittens' eyes are open, they are walking and all look healthy. But about an hour ago I was with them in the barn and looking at their paws. Something didn't seem right. So after looking at the Unlce and mother of the kittens' paws I realized all of the kittens had five or six toes on each foot and the uncle and mother only had four and a dew claw. So how many toes does a typical barn cat have on each paw (not counting the dew claw) and what would've cause the extra toe? Or is it just a freak thing?
Also, does anyone know how many toes a 'mitten toed cat' has? Thanks Alot!

2007-09-06 12:55:46 · 11 answers · asked by Mar-mar 1 in Cats

2007-09-06 12:52:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My dog is about 3 years old. He recently (about 2 months ago) started barking ALL the time. Every little noise, every car door that is shut on the whole block. We have people on our block that come in at all hours of the night. He's barking and keeping us awake. I dont want to do the shock collar thing, he's a small dog, only 13 pounds. I got on petco.com and they have a thing that emits a high pitched tone that only dogs can hear, and supposidly stops them. Anyone use this or have any ideas?

Help!!!!!!! Please!!!!!!

Thanks!

XOXOXO
~Amanda

2007-09-06 12:42:26 · 5 answers · asked by calicohottie 2 in Dogs

we have a large garden and woods and parks close by,i have had the following dogs before:setter cross,bearded collie(who we sadly lost 3wks ago)both dogs were brilliant but very hyperactive for the first 2/3yrs so would like a more laid back dog(if there is a dog!ha ha)would also consider a nother cross-breed but not sure what!any suggestions appreciated and places to go.i live in warley,west midlands.cheers.

2007-09-06 12:30:02 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-09-06 12:24:55 · 5 answers · asked by jellydrink :] 2 in Dogs

What do I do, he'd currently in a tub of water. The dog is approx. 7 years old and mated with a female dog early today. Please Help. Serious answers only. Thanks

2007-09-06 12:24:52 · 11 answers · asked by Verona G 1 in Dogs

My cat is 3 years old now.I'm just wondering how long he'll live for.I heard that feeding cats too much canned food can shorten their life so i feed him canned food once a week and dried food any other day.

2007-09-06 12:21:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

She's gonna be declawed today. What behaviors should I expect when she returns home?

2007-09-06 12:17:22 · 14 answers · asked by Dr. G™ 5 in Cats

Is it true that "small dogs" are best for small apartments? Or is it really all about the dog's energy level, meaning lazy dogs are best for small apartments. Thoughts?

2007-09-06 12:16:34 · 50 answers · asked by Ask Mike 4 in Dogs

I just asked about my puppy with a bloated tummy and everyone said she has worms or I am feeding her too much.she has been wormed and she is only having small amounts of food 3-4 times a day,I'm not that thick!! Any other theories???

2007-09-06 12:12:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

A few examples may include:

A Sheltie without its ears folded (prick-eared).

A Dobermann without its tail docked.

And, would unacceptable colours for a conformation class be accepted in most other dog sports?

2007-09-06 12:08:55 · 9 answers · asked by Nettik 2 in Dogs

I have an 8week old Jack Russell,the people i got her from were feeding her weet-bix in milk,I didn't think that was healthy so i got dry puppy food for her age bracket. she is happy and playing well,also going to the toilet fine.but when she eats her tummy bloats.she was the smallest of the litter and is still very small.should I be concerned something is wrong or could it be just because she is so small??????

2007-09-06 12:00:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

perferably a silver persian

2007-09-06 11:51:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I've just noticed this relatively recently. If my cat is around and somebody is whistling to themselves, he seems to get really annoyed/excited by it. He'll start meowing a lot which is kind of unusual since he isn't overly vocal most of the time, and goes over to whoever is doing it.

Is this something that is common to all cats in general? Does their hearing have a sensitivity to more high frequency pitches?

Thank you.

2007-09-06 11:48:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Hi, I have a 24g Nano cube 7W setup and the s.g. is at about 1.022. it has been cycling for a week and had live rock for 5 days, i have had 2 yellowtail damsels and a green chromis in there and they seem happy and active. they do not eat though, i have "spectrum marine formula" and they seem to be hungry (they suck it to their mouths, but it seems the damsels mouths are too small to eat the pellets, so what should i do? flakes better? also the chromis takes it in its mouth but then spits it out?

2007-09-06 11:45:09 · 5 answers · asked by Tuck 1 in Fish

She doesn't cover up her stuff in the litterbox. She THINKS she does, cause she bangs her paws on the side several times...but when she hops out, it's not covered at all. And it's strong enough that the smell fills the room if it's not covered soon after she goes. So I have to go behind her and scoop some litter over it and spray some air freshener. What can I do to teach her? Or can she be taught?

2007-09-06 11:26:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

i need someone who has a fish tank to respond please.

2007-09-06 11:23:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I am choosing to feed my dog natural cooked food. I made her a pan fried (just a little pam to keep it from sticking) chicken breast and sprinkled a little garlic powder over the chicken ( i heard that its good for themm) . my doggie loved it and i put the leftovers in the fridge. Was this good to give my dog...? can i cook semi large quanities of meat and veggies and rice at one time the refrigerate for a week or so? i will not let the food sit for more than a week (i doubt it will because my dog loves it)

Like i said... my dog doesnt like dog food... like she will pick the chewy morsels out of the food and leave the rest...

2007-09-06 11:13:53 · 8 answers · asked by Lauren. 4 in Dogs

2007-09-06 11:09:27 · 13 answers · asked by Maya W 1 in Dogs

Im ubsessed. Plz tell me everything you know. even if it is a simple answer.

2007-09-06 11:06:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I know that Eukanuba is a division of Iams...but is there a difference in the foods?

2007-09-06 11:01:00 · 2 answers · asked by Simmy 2 in Other - Pets

I get a lot of complements on my boxer and we were thinking about breeding him.Is it Necessary to get him neutered, will it really shorten his life span if he isnt or will it make him a "wuss"?

2007-09-06 10:57:38 · 18 answers · asked by lovelylauren 1 in Dogs

I have a new 30 gallon tank. I let it run on its own for a week, then put in one cobalt blue cichlid, and another a few days later. They seem to be doing good, except that aren't really blue anymore... Its like the middle of the fish is blue, and the outside of it is almost white on both fish.. Anyone know what may be going on. They look pretty healthy except for the color change, it's really noticeable.

2007-09-06 10:54:11 · 4 answers · asked by phantomknightlad 2 in Fish

My puppy has a microchip in her and I just found this out. I got her from my old neighbors and they didn't mention anything about it. I just took her to the vet and got her her shots and whatnot and they scanned her and told me. If she had already been registered to someone or reported lost would it have shown up immediately when they scanned her?

2007-09-06 10:26:52 · 5 answers · asked by T-Dot 2 in Other - Pets

since when are "mutts" hybrids..im sorry but a mixxed breed dog is a mutt..period..is it just me or does anyone else think so too? i had many many puggles and german norweigens, and god knows what other weird breeds growing up..ive had some dooseys lol, but they were hardly designer dogs,,they were muttly little love hounds.

2007-09-06 10:25:59 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

is this type of bedding good for guinea pigs

http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx?sku=431800

2007-09-06 10:16:01 · 7 answers · asked by mikki 1 in Other - Pets

why is my pet bunny eating his own poo? is this normal?

2007-09-06 10:14:13 · 5 answers · asked by peter l 1 in Other - Pets

i haate chiwawas because they have huge ugly heads

2007-09-06 10:12:42 · 23 answers · asked by haydenrox05 2 in Dogs

2007-09-06 10:05:09 · 4 answers · asked by cpinatsi 7 in Cats

And if she takes it, is it harmful for her to miss a long period of time and then restart the medication?

2007-09-06 09:45:41 · 8 answers · asked by Karina A 2 in Cats