Pets - 16 September 2007

I acciedentally stepped on my cat and now she wont let me touch her. what can I do?

2007-09-16 15:10:56 · 17 answers · asked by Banana 1 in Cats

My dog is about 15, and she's a small mutt. For some reason she likes to lick metal things... like the vents on the floor and our weight lifting barbells. Weird, eh? Does anyone know why she would do this? Thanks!

2007-09-16 15:09:32 · 11 answers · asked by Nylia 1 in Dogs

Well, I have a $1000 budget for new fishtanks this year. This year I decided to get a new 75 gal. with another oscar. I have never did salwater before and I imagine after my oscar tank is done I will have about $100-$150 left over. With this I would like to set up a very small saltwater tank. Is it possible to have a reef tank very small? I have never did saltwater tanks before, so I would like to start small anyway. I think maybe like a 5 gallon? I have heard of people successfully keeping, I believe a type of damsel, in a 5 gallon saltwater tank with live rock and an anenome. Is this ok to do? How much would it cost me? Thanks for any answers!

2007-09-16 15:06:30 · 7 answers · asked by Sally 2 in Fish

how do you make tried and true suet with out it being in chunks or powder I wan't it to be the way it should be

2007-09-16 15:05:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

I know $600 isn't much in terms of saltwater, do not include the stand or fish prices, as I can make a stand in my shop. Please include any decor in the tank, and any needed equiptment. I currently have 4 freshwater tanks running, so please don't lecture me on basics. Thanks for any answers!!!

2007-09-16 14:50:56 · 3 answers · asked by Sally 2 in Fish

i have a lot of red slime algea in my 29gallon biocube and i looks kinda ugly how do i get rid of it
i have to cleaner shrimp and 1 coral banded shrimp and 2 blue damsels

2007-09-16 14:49:10 · 1 answers · asked by Mark L 1 in Fish

I might get one if they are.

2007-09-16 14:47:42 · 4 answers · asked by jack2x4 2 in Dogs

I have three cute 7 month-old kittens that get plenty to eat and drink, but they still try to suck on their momma. Some of them are even bigger than she is. What's up with that?

2007-09-16 14:45:32 · 8 answers · asked by Road Trip 3 in Cats

2007-09-16 14:38:30 · 24 answers · asked by banditgirl825 1 in Dogs

I bought a 6 week old Chihuahua. After a week he was very lethargic and threw up. I took him to the vet the very next day, and was diagnosed with Parvovirus. Does he have a good chance of survival? Right now he is in Treatment.

2007-09-16 14:37:17 · 18 answers · asked by TOTO 1 in Dogs

Well my sister, mom and me really wants a certant dog in a pet shop. We are considering to buy it but of course! Dogs are very expensive. My mom is considering to buy it if only dad chips in 200 dollars at the minimum. And my dad says no because of course 200 (0r) more is alot of money for something. (imagine how long you have to work to get all that money back) So how can I convince my dad to chip in at least 200 dollars?

(reading this part not required)
We already have one dog but I really want another one. Also because when me and my sister go to school and my parents go to work. Our dog is home alone and I thought that maybe having a friend for our dog is a good idea.

2007-09-16 14:33:10 · 13 answers · asked by ♫K♫ 3 in Dogs

My cat has been kinda of tired lately, and i've noticed his eyes are always kind of closed. Like, his cat-eyelids are always have way closed on his eyes.

I don't think he's sick because he never coughs or sneezes, or throws up or anything, he just always has kind of red eyes, like his eyes are bothering him, so I think it's allergies, but i'm worried about him. He's a house-cat, and he's probably about 4-8 months old, and it's been like this for about a week now. He's a beautiful little guy. I've seen one question similar to this and it said something about a respiratory problem, but it said that only happens when he gets eye-boogers.

But he doesn't have any eye boogers.

If he does in fact have allergies, should I take him to the vet, or is there anything I can give him. My parents just split up so we're kinda low on money, but i'll get a job and buy him some medicine if he needs it.

2007-09-16 14:24:30 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

She likes to bite me and little neighborhood kids.

2007-09-16 14:21:58 · 18 answers · asked by jtn_1997 1 in Dogs

2007-09-16 14:16:48 · 7 answers · asked by Amber 1 in Rodents

I have a 20g (high) SW aquarium going and for the time being I have 5 hermit crabs and two clownfish I would like to buy a Checkered butterfly fish (that is a very small butterfly) I would also like to have 1 yellow clown goby, and a flame angel (dwarf), then maybe a reef lobster? Is that overstocked can I add more fish? Is that about perfect??? I have very very good filtration I have a Marineland Penguin Bio-wheel 200, made for a 55 g aquarium, also there is two slots for filter crtridges would using two cartridges allow me to have ore fish?? Please help!! Maybe if possible a PInk Smith Damsel!

~Kyle

2007-09-16 14:13:11 · 8 answers · asked by Kyle S 4 in Fish

We got this dog free out of the paper when he was aged about 18 months from a family that were moving to a unit. Now aged 6 he is great family dog. Very good with the children. I have no complaints except for when we walk him. I am not sure of his breeding but he weighs 40 kilos or so and is very strong.He displays very agressive behaviour towards other dogs when I walk him and goes beserk and is quite difficult to hold back. I use a gentle leader collar on him and sometimes a check chain which is harder to hold. Even though he cant breathe he will still do all he can to get to the other dog. It is very embarrassing and I am sure a little scary for other dog owners.If I am walking him and another dog owner has their dog off lead I have to call out to them to please put their dog on a lead as I am fearful that if their dog approached they would be killed. At home his obedience is good eg sit stay rollover etc . but around some dogs he just wont listen to me.Please provide training ideas

2007-09-16 14:12:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a 1 year old cat who lives inside/outside. My daughter was playing with him and he put his claws in her. She dropped him and he hit our outside table. He limped that day and was better the next day(with a little limp). But now, he doesn't come down the stairs fast and occasionally, I see a tiny hobble. He still cleans himself, purrs when I scratch/pet him, and plays on his scratching post. Also, when other people hold him, he growls. I checked his arm and when I try to go in depth of feeling it, he reaches around and nips at me. Should I take my cat to the vet(it is expensive like $30-$50)? Or should I just give it time? Thanks for your help!

2007-09-16 14:10:48 · 21 answers · asked by AnnieH 2 in Cats

He's got feces stuck to the back of his bum, and it gathers in clusters. I've cleaned it off and haven't been feeding him a lot of pellets, just hay and lots of water. I'm wondering if he's constipated? I've read somewhere the papaya and kiwi can clear out the system. Is he constipated, or is there something else? What can I do?

Xie Xie

2007-09-16 14:09:34 · 7 answers · asked by ButterToast 2 in Other - Pets

we have a 6 mnth lab and we can't get him to stop pulling on his leash. we've tried getting one of those collars that get tighter as they pull...didn't help. we've tried treats every time he's not pulling but once we pull out one he knows we have them and will sit until he get another one...anyone got any ideas or tips

2007-09-16 14:04:34 · 11 answers · asked by crazykat 2 in Dogs

I cannot not stand him at this point!!! i have done so much research and everytime i tell him something positive about a gerbil he comes back with a lie ... ex. Me, "Gerbils rarely bite." and he comes back with, dad, "yes they do, they bite all the time because they are just rodents. only a smaller rat." he is driving me crazy!!! will you help me to convince my dad that gerbils are a nice pet and i'm responsible enough to take care of it.

2007-09-16 14:02:56 · 10 answers · asked by Good luck :) 3 in Rodents

just Saturday the15th my mom and dad had a call from my bro and they wanted to have a bonfire and so we had to clean the house up a bit my 15 year old sister got mad at my mom and she started rushing things,she had to do laundry my cat had 4 9 week old kittens and two of them were sleeping in the dryer and we didn't know see them and we were looking for them after the bonfire and couldn't find them then my mom said go do a load of laundry and when i put my hand in the dryer to empty it i found a kitten and it was dead i freaked out i cried so hard like i am now and my dad came in and found the other one in there too she feels so bad and she knows it was an accident and that even if she didn't rush it still probably would of happened because you cant see over the load of clothes in your arms she feels like its her fault and we've been trying to tell her that things happen for reasons they are in hven now and who can say they would've found good homes but i also cant forget picking

2007-09-16 14:00:02 · 13 answers · asked by butterfly_dreamer1689 2 in Cats

"I adopted a female cat about 2 mos. ago. She is over one year old and was very sweet and cuddly the first week. She then began biting us when we pet her, and now she will just come up and bite us frequently for no apparent reason. We can just be sitting on the couch and she will come lay by us then start attacking. I have tried spraying and saying "no" firmly but she isn't stopping. She also cries all night long by our closed bedroom door and is tearing up the carpet by the door (us in the bedroom, her out). Again, I ignore it and spray with water once in a while, but it's not working. We also discovered that she has ringworm (which is why she's not allowed in the bedroom). We have her on meds and clean constantly so hopefully thats clearing up. Could these all be linked. Sorry my question is so long, but I'm becoming desperate! Thank you."

2007-09-16 13:51:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Preferably a small, colorful type, that is very active and swim in schools? I want about 8 - 12 if they are small enough. Any ideas?

2007-09-16 13:45:07 · 2 answers · asked by Nicholas N 2 in Fish

how many dogs do you have?
what kind are they?
do they all get along?
how do you keep them happy?
how do u manage all of them on walks or bringing them from a to b?

i have 4 dogs, 3 tiny ones and one german shepard mix. they come to the horse stables with me every day and get an hour outside every day where they can run around like crazy. i do sometimes have difficulties walking them as 3 of them are still puppies.
they are all rescues so they all have their issues.
but we love them all dearly.

2007-09-16 13:44:27 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

What do i have to do to keep my fresh water clam alive.I found it in a pond and i thought i could put it in my fish tank. So i did and now i am wondering what i need to do to keep it alive.

2007-09-16 13:41:21 · 4 answers · asked by Donna P 2 in Fish

My sister just brought her pomeranian to the vet and he's 9 pounds. The vet said he should be 5. We like to give him treats once in awhile like after he goes potty. He only gets dry food so we like to treat him. We also got into the habit of giving him table food not realizing how bad it is for him. We cut out giving him table food but I was wondering what are some good dog treats that are low in fat?

2007-09-16 13:41:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My goat, Loo Loo, is going to be bred with another goat, but I need to know when she gets pregnant, how long will it take until she has her babies?

2007-09-16 13:34:15 · 1 answers · asked by saberla_grl 2 in Other - Pets

exactly how much of food and how many times in a day? please give me details she is about 2 months

i really need your answers because i want the chihuahua to be happy =D thanks guys!

2007-09-16 13:28:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-09-16 13:28:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

My daughter has kept rats as pets for years. Now that she is pregnant her OBGYN tells her that she has to give them up because handling rodents can cause birth defects. Does anyone know what the facts are about this?

2007-09-16 13:27:46 · 5 answers · asked by Darla G 5 in Rodents