Pets - 14 September 2007

I just adopted a puppy and I don't know what to name HIM. He a jack russel terrier and he is mainly white with a few black spots on him. He is very playful and friendly and nervous. He is over hyper and is very gentle when you feed him food. What should I name him?!?!

2007-09-14 16:49:53 · 20 answers · asked by Dreamy 3 in Dogs

To make a story short...I came home today to find out that one of my ring neck doves was missing,and as I got closer to the cage I saw that all of her feathers were on the floor and there, next to the cage were two cats litteraly eating her, now those cats do not belong to anybody some of my neighbors feed them but they all say that they do not belong to them, so I can't complain to anybody, sooo, what I was thinking is to get a trap and catch them one by one(there are about 18 cats) and take them to animal control, my husband said that it would be a cruel thing to do because they'll be put to sleep,because they are wild cats and they wont be adoptable,and yes it seems like a cruel think but, what am I going to do?..wait until they eat the rest of my birds?

2007-09-14 16:43:12 · 13 answers · asked by mirtha r 1 in Birds

The upper and lower parts of his beak are not the same length now. The lower is about 1/2 inch shorter. My bird is 1 year and 2 months old

2007-09-14 16:33:37 · 2 answers · asked by Gina O 1 in Birds

2007-09-14 16:30:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

CATS ONLY!

2007-09-14 16:24:35 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

fixed. They are from different litters. They never met until a year ago. Now they sleep together, lick each others face and clean each other. They chase each other too. Do they like each other like boyfriend and girlfriend.

2007-09-14 16:15:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I've had several neon tetras in my tank for almost a year. All are super healthy, and swim around just fine. We had one die within two days of getting that one, but like I said, its been a year since we got them. Well, the other day I discovered one of the neon's dead. :(

Why did he die? He was swimming around just fine a few hours earlier,no spots, no ick that I saw. He looked healthy. What is their average life span? Maybe it was just his time? I went ahead and put ICK medicine in the tank, just incase but nobody else seems sick.

2007-09-14 16:13:44 · 5 answers · asked by The Warden 3 in Fish

2007-09-14 16:10:39 · 31 answers · asked by eZonis34 4 in Dogs

should i stop this and how can i, its soo annoying, its kinda gross

their both full grown

2007-09-14 16:04:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

i have my pacu he used to be about a quarter size big now he is the size of a bike peddle when he grows to be 3 feet long will he bite me will he bite at all?

2007-09-14 15:49:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I've had my mouse for 5 days or so, and she's been extremely skittish. When I had chosen her, the guy that was helping me picked her up completely wrong (he came at her from the top, with quick movements), and I could tell my mouse was frightened. I took her home with me, and she's still extremely skittish and jumpy. Whenever anyone in my family walks by her cage, she hides in her tube, and whenever I stick my hand in the cage to let her get used to it, she does the same. Depending on whether or not she's at the bottom level of the cage, she immediately jumps into her wheel and runs when she sees my hand. It's happened every time I have tried to put my hand in her cage, and I'm wondering if it's still too late to regain her trust.


***Please no sarcastic comments.***

2007-09-14 15:47:00 · 11 answers · asked by DiTzYxDoRk ♠ 1 in Rodents

What kind of wood is ok for guinea pigs? I am planing to use some kind is wood instead of coroplast and then fleece covering it then news paper then bedding on top of that. And i was just wonderin what kind of wood was ok to put under the fleece.

Thank you for you answers!

2007-09-14 15:40:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

I have a 14 yr. old shih tzu adopted from a shelter at age 10. I am thinking of buying a shih tzu puppy. I have no idea of what exactly is crate training a puppy as my dog was already potty trained when I got him.

What is this all about and how do I do it? I'm at home almost all the time so would I really even need to crate train?

Thanks in advance.

2007-09-14 15:39:28 · 11 answers · asked by thefinalresult 7 in Dogs

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2007-09-14 15:34:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

We have had two female rats for 3 months. We pick them up daily. We also have put our fingers through the bars to pet their heads and they have never bitten. Occationally they might nibble and then walk away. Out of the blue one aggressively bit my daughter's finger. Blood everywhere. Next night, same thing. Why the change? I am afraid of that one now. I have picked her up since but I'm not very comfortable with her anymore. I need to find a home for her. Some of my kids are young and I can't have something that bites like that. Is there someone that is looking for company for their pet rat and can work with her? If I open the cage door she comes up and I can pet her. Does anyone know why the sudden change in behavior?

2007-09-14 15:31:39 · 8 answers · asked by Mama D 1 in Rodents

It just happened five minutes ago. what do I do? Please help!

2007-09-14 15:26:57 · 26 answers · asked by scotie 1 in Dogs

Are otos the only fish that doesn't run away when something approaches it? I mean I tried to net an oto, and it didn't even put up a fight. All the other fishes run away, but otos just stay there. It did move around a little, swim a just a little but that's it. wtf?

2007-09-14 15:26:49 · 2 answers · asked by revernance 3 in Fish

I have an aged salt tank ready for animals, but they are way over priced in the pet stores. I am aware of the 'parasite' scare, but it would be nice to pick up some sea anemones, small crabs, live rock, etc... it would be a 4 hour transport home.

I would like answers from people who are positive it can be done and have the imagination to make it possible, I know you are out there.
All negative people, please go to the teen questions about boyfriends and hello kitty issues.

2007-09-14 15:18:35 · 9 answers · asked by 1001001 2 in Fish

I don't know if he's in pain or what, but he keeps on meowing all the time... ?

2007-09-14 15:17:23 · 8 answers · asked by God 3 in Cats

She just shed today and had no problems, just a normal shed. When I was holding her afterwards and looking her over I noticed she had some patches of sticky scales on her. It's hardly noticeable, it just looks a little duller than the rest of her. I can feel it though, it feels like some sticky candy got spilled on her but she's never around anything that could have gotten on her. Any ideas as to what this might be and how I can help her get rid of it?

2007-09-14 15:14:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

My Nitrates are very high and I have done 2 30%water changes and still no effect. What will it do to my fish if I do a 75% water change to try and keep the fish I have alive. I have lost 3 in the last 2 days.

2007-09-14 15:14:14 · 10 answers · asked by todd v 1 in Fish

i have a female long tailed lizard and had a male but it wouldn't eat so i took back to the pet store.what are the special breeding requirements because i might get another male.oh and can i sell the lizards to the pet store.

2007-09-14 15:06:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

2007-09-14 15:01:28 · 12 answers · asked by oneknittingmama 2 in Cats

Hi please nice answers only. My gorgeous kelpie gave birth to 3 puppies this morning and all are feeding off her and she is walking around getting exercise and pats of congratulations then she will lay down and clean them and feed them again. Does this all sound normal as I have never had puppies before this young. Im so proud of her. Also the Dad comes near her she growls is that normal aswell. Does it sound like she is doing okay?.
I am feeding her more often does she need anything special in her diet?. She eats very well all home cooked meat, vegies, and pasta. Should I separate the dad from her?.

2007-09-14 15:00:58 · 12 answers · asked by Lucky Mummy to 2!!! 5 in Dogs

We just got her. Our neighbor ask us if we want her. She is 8 weeks old. She has black fur with a little light brown and white on her paws and chest. She is really a cutie. But the name has to start with T. Our Pit Bulls name is Terror his 8 months. My daughters name is Tisha 3, my son TeShawn3 months , my husband Thomas and my name is Tasha

2007-09-14 14:57:35 · 18 answers · asked by Natasha P 2 in Dogs

My laundry room is extremely messy, and she's been gone for 6 days now. I'm thinking she's still alive. We've given her food and water, and set a trap that won't hurt her. The trap has been laying out for 3 days. Like I said, I think she's still alive, but the laundry room is huge, and you can barely see the floor if you know what I mean. Any tips?

2007-09-14 14:56:11 · 10 answers · asked by . 2 in Rodents

she is left outside in a fenced in 30 by 5 dirt corner. she is lift out ther all day, and put in a tiny kennel at night. she used to bark but now is silent. owners hit with hockey stick, no walks, poop isn't cleaned up. don't want to send to spca, she won't get taken, too old. worried for her safety. help!

2007-09-14 14:49:55 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

She has a friend who sits on the floor and plays with her hamster. I'm afraid that if my daughter does this, the hamster will get away. I guess I'm really asking, "How hard is it to catch a runaway hamster? Are they fast?"

I know this question sounds funny, and I am lauging a little as I ask it, but I'd really like to know if people are able to play with their hamsters outside of the cage. Thanks!

2007-09-14 14:46:49 · 9 answers · asked by Matt 2 in Rodents

I have this kitten Spencer, he is so rambuctious and gets bored so easily, I need some help!

2007-09-14 14:43:15 · 9 answers · asked by Emiley Ann 1 in Cats

if u have two leopard geckos and one is like alot smaller will it be treated fairly or be bullyed and also can any one give me a really good site on how to breed them thanks

2007-09-14 14:41:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles