Pets - 11 September 2007

I need cute names.

2007-09-11 08:26:13 · 12 answers · asked by ABC 2 in Dogs

Took to vet this morning.

2007-09-11 08:25:59 · 9 answers · asked by tjanet23 2 in Dogs

I'm having a realy really hard time with this. Dose it ever get better?

2007-09-11 08:24:59 · 36 answers · asked by hairchick046 1 in Cats

My Border Collie is spayed and ABCA registered at this current time, but I will want her registered with the AKC so that we can participate in AKC sanctioned events, such as Agility, Obedience, Rally-O, Herding, etc...

Now the stud books are open on BC's, as far as I know, but someone suggested to me that because she is over 1 yr, AKC will not do a proper registration and I will need to ILP her instead. Recently, here in answers, I saw one of our regular posters make reference to a judge looking to throw out an ILP dog from a competition, as he thought it not to be purebred. BC's are typically seen with rough coats, but mine is semi-smooth. I would wonder if because she's not "the norm" that a judge might question her ILP status.

I would prefer to do a direct AKC registration if I can. Has anyone had any experience with this or know if there is actually a "cut off age" to register?

2007-09-11 08:23:03 · 9 answers · asked by Shadow's Melon 6 in Dogs

2007-09-11 08:22:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

i only want to feed them high quality dog food or home cooked food. which is the best and most affordable? i was feeding them Evo but it was too exspensive and i had to drive really far to get it. now im feeding them canidae but they wont eat it unless i mix it with some wet food and its equaling out to the same price as the Evo. is cooking them food cheaper? whats the best most affordable way to feed my dogs?

2007-09-11 08:21:36 · 17 answers · asked by omama 3 in Dogs

I am crate training my 10 week old puppy and he sleeps in his crate at night. I take him out right before bed. He wakes up at least once during the night to go potty and I let him out. The problem is he is crying and scratching at the crate door to get out. I know you are not supposed to let them out when they are crying because it will create a bad habit but I always assume he has to go potty which he does. When I put him back in he cries but I do not let him out. The only time he really gets let out is when he is crying and it's because he has to go potty. I feel like I am not able to teach him that crying is not the way out but that's kinda what I am doing. Help?

2007-09-11 08:21:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-09-11 08:18:47 · 12 answers · asked by Tessa and Trinity's Mom 2 in Other - Pets

My dog Hershey, is a mini dachshund. He just went to the vet on Saturday 9-8-07. He had some back trouble. He is taking 2 different kinds of medication. The only way I can get him to take one of his medications is put it in a marshmallow. The question I am asking is, How can I get my dog to eat his dog food? I just changed his food the other day to Pedigree Healthy Maturity. He won't eat it. Know he did eat his food on Sunday afternoon, but he hasn't eaten since then. How can I get him to eat again?

2007-09-11 08:18:22 · 14 answers · asked by Lisa E 2 in Dogs

A while back, our dogs chased an animal up from the woods. It was a little beagle puppy. This beagle puppy that had been starved and severely abused/neglected. We took him in, and fed him, etc. A while later, we noticed that our potatoes (we keep them in a cupboard in the kitchen that is low to the ground) were going missing! A few days later, we noticed that the beagle had actually been swiping the potatoes, and hiding them for later! No real teeth marks left in the potatoes, they were just hidden in places like dark corners, under couch cushions, etc. We figured maybe he just thought he should hide them cuz he was afraid of going hungry(as with his past owners). But then, I brought my puppy to my Dad's house, and he did the same thing as the beagle did! My puppy never came in contact with the beagle, so he couldn't have learned that from him. Anyone know why the dogs would do this? We feed them every day, so there's no reason why they would be so hungry.

2007-09-11 08:18:13 · 5 answers · asked by KC 1 in Dogs

2007-09-11 08:18:03 · 23 answers · asked by Ashley 2 in Cats

Please list five REAL things that a dog and a baby have in common? Not it's cute, it eats, sleeps, it loves me, wears clothes and plays with toys stuff. I mean five real characteristics. Example: both are mamals etc. I'm just trying to figure out why people treat a dog like a human child. Thank you.

2007-09-11 08:12:02 · 9 answers · asked by dogperson 3 in Dogs

whats wrong with her. she doesnt look or act in pain

2007-09-11 08:10:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

She does not like me to close the bedroom or bathroom door without letting her in. She sits outside my closed bedroom door early in the morning until I let her in. I have tried squirting her with a water bottle, but to no avail. If I didn't close the bedroom door at night, I would never get any sleep because of her curiosity.

2007-09-11 08:08:53 · 8 answers · asked by weird yankee 1 in Cats

I like both but what do you think

2007-09-11 08:06:19 · 34 answers · asked by snawboard 1 in Other - Pets

3 mo. old chi, vaccinated, 1.5 lbs. started with a cough like something stuck in throat. Suspected kennel cough, Vet couldn't confirm, cough seemed to get better. She had intermittent yellowish loose bowel movements at same time, Vet changed diet with added cooked rice, only to make it worse. Now puppy is drooling so bad when it sleeps, it looks like it's had a bath. Upper stomach under ribs growls every morning like someone starving, yet she doesn't even want to eat now. Vet gave her Diarsanyl yesterday - hasn't helped yet, and now when she does cough it sounds more wet; I suspect from all the drooling. I know everyone's going to say to get new Vet but there is no better Vet in area...believe me, I know. Any Vet's out there with any suggestions? This puppy needs HELP.

2007-09-11 08:04:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I HAVE HAD HIM A COUPLE MONTHS AND HAVE BEEN USING BOTTE WATER FOR HIS BOWL. A CRICKET JUMPED INTO THE BOWL AND WHEN I FINALLY SAW IT I CHANGED THE WATER, BUT HE WONT EAT AND IS LAYING SIDEWAYS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BOWL. HE COMES UP EVERY NOW AND THEN FOR AIR BUT IT LOOKS LIKE HE HAS A HARD TIME SWIMMING. I KNOW ITS COLD IN MY ROOM BUT CANT REALLY AFFORD A FILLTER AND HEATER...WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS? HOW FAST DO I NEED TO ACT?

2007-09-11 08:02:15 · 11 answers · asked by kristinw47 1 in Fish

2007-09-11 08:00:54 · 13 answers · asked by pepe 1 in Other - Pets

2007-09-11 07:55:46 · 10 answers · asked by owned by a siberian husky 4 in Dogs

should 4 day old rabbits be almost all the same weight and lengthwise? or is it normal to have a wide variety?

for example my rabbit had 8 babies 7 live ones.

2 of them are very big. maybe 5 inches long and chubby
2 are maybe 3.5-4 inches long and chubby
2 are about 3 inches long and chubby
and the smallest runt is maybe 2 inches long and skinnier.....

is that normal?

2007-09-11 07:55:38 · 4 answers · asked by maylene1852 4 in Other - Pets

2007-09-11 07:53:39 · 15 answers · asked by Holly 2 in Other - Pets

I have had my salt water tank set up since March. My husband bought it last year and when he moved in with me he had to bring it over here. The move went well and we didn't loose anything, thank god. The only strange thing is that ever since its been here its started growing this red stuff. First it started on the sand. My husband said it was from the light and it was brunt sand, and that is it. Well now its covereing every inch of live rock we have, the walls, half the live sand, and on the sides. The tank doesnt seem to be unhealthy, nothing ever dies, the starfish just bred, we test the water all the time, but this damn red crap is everywhere!! Its like a fungus or mold? Does anyone know what the hell this is??

2007-09-11 07:51:09 · 8 answers · asked by smotheredbyidiots 2 in Fish

im trying to cut down the hassle factor, i read that revolution is good for heart,fleas,tcks, mange do you all know if this is good stuff?

2007-09-11 07:49:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My dog got ahold of a chicken bone -- it's a thigh -- and we've got two cat's and whenever they come around he growls and barks -- we don't want him to bite us, but is it okay if he eats it? He's a LhasaPoo, like 6 pounds..

2007-09-11 07:39:41 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

my greyhounds got a hold of a hershey chocolate syrup container (20 ounce) as well as my german shorthair pointer. greyhounds are 70 pounds and the other's a puppy. now greyhounds are epileptic and i tried hydrogen peroxide- 1tsp for each 10 pounds- but they aren't puking. what else can i do that wouldn't involve a hefty vet bill?

2007-09-11 07:38:43 · 23 answers · asked by call the owls 4 in Dogs

I think they take 'cat naps' so they are a little bit alert. Maybe it's a cat's life and not a dog's life huh?

2007-09-11 07:38:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

please help i need to know what age is best for her

2007-09-11 07:34:22 · 17 answers · asked by c*c 1 in Cats

We got the dog at the pound.
And whoever dropped it off said it was mixed.

We are thinking that it is a Jack Russell but we are not sure.
Click the links for pictures.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g107/loveme_x/Yee193.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g107/loveme_x/Yee197.jpg

Help Please.

2007-09-11 07:31:19 · 21 answers · asked by dinosawr_x_love 3 in Dogs

I read a letter to the editor of Practical Horseman in this month's issue that was apparently criticizing an article from a previous month (which I did not read).
Because I didn't read the article, I can't be certain what it said, but the letter was to the effect that in order for students to become better equestrians, the focus for the future should be on Jumpers - not within the realm of the Hunter world. That essentially - a Hunter's job is to sit up there while their horse runs the (typical) outside/inside course and this should only be a division for inexperienced or young (children) riders.
Do you agree with this? Does my preference for the Hunters limit me? I've done the jumpers with my previous horse (he was crap in the Hunters) - but I really disliked it.
I sometimes think some people resort to the Jumpers because their horses aren't cut out for it, or their equitation isn't up to par.
So - should the Hunters be left behind after a certain experience level is reached?

2007-09-11 07:26:06 · 8 answers · asked by nixity 6 in Horses

I need a good product to put her her to break the life cycle of the flea and also a good product to put on my carpet....or should I flea bomb? Ideas anyone....HELP ME before this turns into an infestation.

2007-09-11 07:22:16 · 15 answers · asked by veterinarymom 2 in Cats