Pets - 9 September 2007

My cat is 16 years old, and she is dying. I would like to keep her comfortable as long as possible, but she is absolutely ravenous, eats anything she can get, and is still losing weight. I give her 3 cans of cat food a day. What would be the best high calorie meals I could give her to help her feel full longer?
She is usually so hungry, she will literally dive into the canned food when I put it down, and then she grabs any of our food she can get off our plates.
Please don't give me the "take her to the vet" speech, she's lived a good life, and there is only one more trip to the vet for her. I'm hoping that I don't have to take her, home would be a less scary place for her to die.

2007-09-09 15:57:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

But he's leaking pee and blood and he isnt moving around much or eating.

2007-09-09 15:56:40 · 4 answers · asked by EmptySoul 2 in Cats

I'd really like to find a good home for two manx kittens of mine, but I don't know of any other places except ebay(pick up only), but I don't think I'm allowed to do that.. Their dad is a siamese manx, and their mom is a really pretty short haired gray/white cat. they got their dads thick fur and "manxiness," and their moms clean colors and beautiful bright eyes(I think they're going to stay blue).. I'm going ot try the newspaper, but I thought ebay would be better...
I would have started them at a penny, if not free. I just want to find a good home for them, and my friend was wondering the same thing because she has a little collie/sheltie looking puppy...
Thanks For Any Help!

2007-09-09 15:55:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I'm fairly sure it was a type of rainbow, but its long and slender instead of being shaped like a normal rainbowfish. I don't think it was a threadfin; but it had a body shaped like that. his scales are green and his fins are yellow, with red trim. He was $7 and he stays near the top. The guy never told me what kind it was but he said it gets 2 1/2 inches long. =]

2007-09-09 15:40:46 · 4 answers · asked by werdna963 3 in Fish

i THINK i decided what kind of exotic pet i want to buy finally.

i think i want either a pet wallaby or wallaroo.

any links to see prices and requirements for either of these two pets?!

2007-09-09 15:39:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

man,I have an 8 week old kitten and he putting it bluntly farts all the time is this something "normal" for kittens, or could something be wrong with him?

2007-09-09 15:34:39 · 10 answers · asked by private n 2 in Cats

Answers appreaciated a lot! Thanks. Oh, I have 2 dogs, 2 cats, 1 hamster and one lizard. I care for the hamster mainly but I do feed and water the dogs sometimes and the other times is my mom or brother since they are the family pets.

2007-09-09 15:34:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

Well, I know that I'll probably be reported, but I have to tell you that brbnryn has died. You'll probably say, but how can he be dead if he posted this question?

Well, I'm his brother. So, I'm just posting this to let know to the ones that knew him that Ron died.

At least, he died doing what he loved most. You know? He had leukimia, so he has departed this world, and gone on to the next path.

I'm sorry if I bothered anyone. So, I by the way apologize for those who sent him mails about their pets never to have them answered. Sorry.

2007-09-09 15:28:25 · 10 answers · asked by brbnryn 2 in Other - Pets

my cat will not stop licking her belly and paws she does this all the time and makes herself bleed and she has bald spots. she has no fur on her belly at all. We purchased her a cat condo thinking this may give her something to do but it has not helped at all. Her front paw is so bad that it looks like the bone is going to start showing. Does anyone know what may be the cause and if there is anything that we can do to stop this behavior?

2007-09-09 15:24:23 · 12 answers · asked by michael g 1 in Cats

Mother cat is diagnosed with FeLV and I have other cats in the house out of which 4 are 3 months Old.
The mother cat ( Sweety) is getting better with anitbiotics and constant feeding n attention.
I am tryign to keep the other cats away from her but its very difficult.
Since the past few days my kittens are started drinking more water then they normally do. I am worried as excssive drinking is a symptom of FeLV. I can afford to get blood tests done for all the cats to confirm FeLV and the vaccines are also very costly. What can I do? I dont wanna lose em.
Also the cat which is recovering is still getting Diarrheoa even though she is eating well and seems to be putting on a lil weight. How ever she is not as active as she used to be still. When can i call her safe and out of the woods?

2007-09-09 15:23:37 · 5 answers · asked by purrrr 1 in Cats

2007-09-09 15:21:34 · 10 answers · asked by hopskotch 1 in Fish

I live in Charlotte Harbor Florida and last week I was getting bait and there was a different fish in with my greenbacks at the time I kind of wondered if it was a baby mackerel. When I picked it up one of its fins stuck my finger and it was painful kind of like getting catfish slime into a cut, and it lasted for about 15-20 minutes. Today I was getting bait at the same spot and I noticed I had another one stuck in the net, and I decided to get revenga, I grabbed the net just above the fish, and slammed him against the side of the boat a couple of times so that I could push him out without getting stuck, ironically it bounced, and hit one of my fingers ouch. But this time it wasn't near as painful, but still more painful than being stuck by a pinfish or other fish with spines. I tried to find something that looks like it on yahoo, and the closest thing I found is a sticklefish, I am pretty sure that is what it was, but I didn't see anything about them being painful when they stick you

2007-09-09 14:58:39 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Many people give up on their cats who have behavioural or health issues that is difficult to deal with. Most of the time these animals end up in shelters and often times put to sleep.
I was wondering if any of you had any cats that caused you financial or emotional problems (like not getting along with your other pets or children, peeing everywhere, biting clawing etc) but you kept your cat anyway. If so, what did you do to overcome these issues and were you happy in the end that you kept your cat?

2007-09-09 14:53:51 · 8 answers · asked by Laura 3 in Cats

My parents haven't taken my dog to get her shots yet. But we're going tomorrow to take her to the vet or something to get checked up. She's about nine months already, and it's possible that she is pregnant, because I saw my dogs mating about two or three weeks ago. Is that bad if she hasn't had her shots yet? And people keep telling me to get her sprayed. What exactly is that?

2007-09-09 14:53:15 · 9 answers · asked by ajd 2 in Dogs

He eats when he wants to, I guess, and his coat is shiney and he is alert, but he just appears thin.

2007-09-09 14:52:39 · 16 answers · asked by Armelle 2 in Cats

i have just gotten a new 29 gallon tank (which will be cycled) and i wish to add some fish. i would really like some glo-fish but what other kind of fish could i keep with them? also what do you think would be some cool fish to keep in it. (i already have a 55 w/goldfish and cory cats and a 10 w/tetras and guppies...something different from these would be great) thanks! :)

2007-09-09 14:52:35 · 5 answers · asked by starlit_rain 2 in Fish

Because I swear, i saw bubbles come out of my goldfishes rear end today

2007-09-09 14:52:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x276/Calii_Neopets/l_9ad7f0243a4ca0eb5a8e7ac42136646b.jpg

Thanks♥

2007-09-09 14:47:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

was tested and was found to contain acetaminophen
I guess it was two samples sent in by someone. Canidae denies it but I am curious as to everyone thinks about it

Does it worry you to use Canidae. I have always found it to be a good food so this was the last thing I wanted to read

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/pet_food_recalls71.html

2007-09-09 14:42:14 · 8 answers · asked by janie 1 in Dogs

2007-09-09 14:36:12 · 26 answers · asked by Rebecca G 1 in Dogs

2007-09-09 14:36:09 · 28 answers · asked by Bullmastiff_Boxer_lover 6 in Dogs

Well,
I would like this cockatiel to be nice and strong :)

But would it be OKAY if i gave her a few sips of orange juice or any other type of juice?

2007-09-09 14:33:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

I went to the fair and got 2 new fish but i have no idea what to name them ones orange nad black and the other 1 is just grey well please help me

2007-09-09 14:30:28 · 10 answers · asked by xo. kayla (: 2 in Fish

what kind of fish eat shrip pellets?

2007-09-09 14:29:31 · 2 answers · asked by D33_JIzZL3 2 in Fish

One of my cats (3 years old) has the strange habit of licking plastic bags. Anytime we go to the store and bring home bags, she comes running and sits there and licks the bag as we are unpacking groceries. Does anyone know why she does this? She has done it for the 2 years since we've "adopted" her.

2007-09-09 14:15:57 · 10 answers · asked by krystiinkay 3 in Cats

how do betta fish mate. dont they fight? i just got one of those 1 gallon aquariums that hang on the wall. can i put 2 bettas in there? 2 fancy gold fish? or 2 fancy guppies?

2007-09-09 14:11:19 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

My mom's cat, Otter, is about 5 months old, and was rescued as an orphaned baby. He has always been a biting little thing, not necessarily mean, but very aggressive playing. Unless he is tired, you can't pet his head without him grabbing your hand and biting it.. He also attacks legs... Squirting water and saying no doesn't do a thing.. Any ideas? (no we will not put him down) thanks.

2007-09-09 14:08:58 · 11 answers · asked by *-whitz-* 4 in Cats

2007-09-09 14:07:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2007-09-09 14:05:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Horses

my cat had one kitten and it died and i was wondering if she will have any more

2007-09-09 14:04:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats