Pets - 10 September 2007

Yesterday whilst trying to pick up my rabbit he was struggling hard to get out of my arms so I lowered myself to put him back down, however, due to struggling hard he managed to leap out of my arms (about 2 foot off the ground) and fell face first. I kept an eye on him and he seemed to be fine - he has been eating his dry food. However, I just gave him some carrot and he is not eating it - he always eats his carrots. I am very concerned that he may have broken a tooth or something, but I can't check him as he has become very frightened and won't let me pick him up to check him, let alone pick him up to take to a vet. Even stroking him he runs away!! Any advice!!!

P.S. he has always been nervous at being picked up, but I have always been able to hold him securely so that he can't struggle much.

2007-09-10 02:29:58 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

Hi, Our rabbit had 6 babies on Augest 8th and its been about a month. What we didnt know was that the father got the mother pregnant right after before we could get him out of the cage, So she had 5 more babies an exact month later. I need to know if we can take the one month babies out or if we can keep them in the cage with the mom. Please help!

2007-09-10 02:18:26 · 4 answers · asked by Joe C 1 in Other - Pets

how long does it take for the dog to have the puppies once its pregnant?

2007-09-10 02:00:53 · 12 answers · asked by xcbuffrunner1 2 in Dogs

Its my dogs 2nd heat. do I wait till after she stops bleeding to breed her?

2007-09-10 01:59:18 · 18 answers · asked by xcbuffrunner1 2 in Dogs

I had a good pair of dog nail clippers, but of course when you need them you cant find them. Anyway will it be ok to use a regular clippers, or a good pair of scissors (I cant get to the store right now to buy new ones). I don't want to hurt him, but he cant walk on his foot now. Thanks.

2007-09-10 01:55:17 · 21 answers · asked by Jill S 5 in Dogs

I have a 2 yr old australian sheppard and a 8 month old chihuahua i am wondering if when she goes into heat if my australian shepard will try and get her and if he would get her would it be possible for her to have babies without hurting her........... We have a vets appointment to get them fixed in october but i am worried until then.

2007-09-10 01:49:49 · 9 answers · asked by ? 2 in Dogs

what else could it be and what is the chance of survival as he's at vets overnight.

2007-09-10 01:19:00 · 6 answers · asked by M.J 2 in Dogs

My husband & I are thinking about adopting one from a rescue group. They already named her Paris, but I don't think I could stand calling her that!

2007-09-10 00:56:26 · 13 answers · asked by Amy K 5 in Dogs

I have a dog who's 7 years old. He weighs in at about 70lbs and he should weigh 55lbs to be at the perfect weight for his build. Over the years he's just put on a little weight at a time and we didn't notice it was so bad until about a year ago. We started giving him measured meals and only icecubes for treats.

I was walking him twice a day for only 15 minutes but I noticed limping and swelling in his joints when we got back so I stopped walking him so much and started massage before and after the walks. We took him to the vet and she recommended he loose the excess weight as quickly as possible and that I could give him 1/2 a baby asprin if he seemed in pain. That does help but he hasn't lost any weight and when I try to walk him he will literally collapse after about 20 minutes and refuse to walk any further. It scares me -especially since he's too heavy to carry home.

How can I help my dog? I'm not ready to give up or loose him yet.

2007-09-10 00:51:53 · 25 answers · asked by Happy Rat 2 in Dogs

hello.People who have read my previous questions know that i got a dog off of craigslist.org. She is going well. When i got her, I figured out she was pregnant by the size of her teats(nipples) that was 65 days ago... I'm assuming based on how long ago i got her that it is coming to an end finally. But what is the maximum pregnancy length? Because all the pups are big and seem to be healthy. Though i cant technially see them, I can look at her tummy and see them moving around a lot. And a lot recently, the pups appear to be rotating so one secondshe will look fat, the next, she will be thinner. then fat again. So any advice reguarding this info would really help
BTW:Like i said, I did not breed her. and, Her previous owner said the father is a chihuahua. So i dont think will have complications. Also, I plan on spaying her when the pups are wheaned. And one last thing, She has a whelping box in a quiet and warm environment.
her temperature is about 99.5 as of one hour ago

2007-09-10 00:33:59 · 10 answers · asked by kikozoid 2 in Dogs

2007-09-10 00:33:09 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Bull Terriers, ie: Staffy Bulls, Pit Bulls; I think we really need to get the word out about how gentle they are and they get such a bad rep. Does anyone have any ideas about letting people know how wonderful they really are.

2007-09-10 00:27:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a girl yorkie (akc reg.) that's almost 2 years old. I met a lady with a boy yorkie (akc reg) who wants to have another puppy and so do i. i was thinking of just buying one, but why do that if we can breed our two. I would expect that my dog may give birth to more than 2 which i would like to sell the others.what is the proper 'rules' for this type of arrangement? do i have to give any money to the stud's owner from my sells of the other pups? or since i am the females owner and have to get all shots for the pups, provide shelter until sold, etc do i keep all monies? never done this b4... also how do i register them (the litter) if i don't own both dogs but BOTH are registered. not trying to make a living out of this just trying to add another pup to the house

2007-09-10 00:22:33 · 11 answers · asked by yvicks 4 in Dogs

We can't afford the fancy stuff like frontline and revolution, and I've tried flea baths. Any suggestions?

2007-09-10 00:13:47 · 7 answers · asked by greengirlmissy 3 in Cats

Hi,
I had to give my kitten away as i had no garden and was going to be working full time. I feel to totally lonley,upset.
I hate being on my own in my flat i just feel depressed and just want to go out all the time. How can i start to feel better and grow to like my home again? Is this feeling normal?

2007-09-10 00:08:39 · 9 answers · asked by eugenia m 1 in Cats

I have pure breed,pure white Rag Doll 21.2lbs and she's deaf,can't here anything only goes by vibrations when you walk and what not,she had to stay at my parents for a bit while i had to go somewhere else,never mind where i went,she was there for a month i got her back 3 days ago and she seems deleriuse or something and flicks her ears and shakes her head,i'v looked in her ears and didn't see mites or anything,but her eyes are glassy and all she does is sleep,please don't write take her to the vett.What should i do?C an i clean her ears with my q-tips?Thankyou.Oh she'll be 4yrs old soon.

2007-09-10 00:01:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats