Pets - 19 September 2007

how often should i change the biobag in my fish tank

2007-09-19 16:11:30 · 2 answers · asked by Shake-Zula 2 in Fish

I have had 6 Angels in the past 2 months die. They all have started with swimming straight up and what appears to be heavy breathing. They seem to be having trouble getting enough oxygen? I'm not sure. I have changed the water a couple of times in between fish and have used the proper water conditioners. Is there something that is common to Angel Fish that sounds like what I'm talking about?

2007-09-19 16:08:27 · 5 answers · asked by wet_jeanlouise 2 in Fish

MY friend wants 2 know

2007-09-19 16:05:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

I have five 1'-2" convict cichlids. Now seeing as they are prolific breeders I got this many and have been waiting for a pair to form for weeks. Correct me if 'm wrong but I though convicts were the rabbits of the fish world and would go at it at first chance. My only explanation is that I have a tank full of females. Not males because they're too big to be as congenial as they are with eachother. The only one who is really aggressive is my biggest one (almost 3") and if that one is a male, why hasn't he picked a mate yet? If it's a female I'd understand since if no males are present a large female will take one the role as dominant female and try to spawn w/ others but w/ no eggs. That's the only thing that makes sense to me unless someone else with maybe a little more experience can help me out. If need be, I have a male at the store that I have on hold for such an occassion. So am I being impatient or do I need to make one last run to my local fish store?

2007-09-19 15:54:07 · 6 answers · asked by enygma4113 2 in Fish

Like I said, I have 3 cats....2 are my roommates, the other is mine. Mine is 5 years old, hers are 2. Mine is fixed, hers are not. Recently, the girls have become very aggressive towards my cat, to the point where they have him afraid to come out of my room to use the kitty litter and to eat. Every time he does, he's attacked. My room mate and I don't see eye to eye on how this issue can be resolved without one of us giving up our cats, and thats the last thing we want. Is there anything we can do to stop the cats from being so aggressive with each other?

2007-09-19 15:42:05 · 8 answers · asked by amaipeach 2 in Cats

The reason I ask is that it will be VERY difficult to give insulin injections twice every day at the same times as members of the family are always coming and going and having someone at home at the right times will not always be possible.

Could it be possible to switch to a more regulated diet and keep things in check? By the sounds of things once insulin injections are begun it must be continued.

Also I've read alot about the dry vs wet food, but our vet has assigned us dry food again, which the cat has been eating 90% of the time for the past 5 years. Should we keep with the vets advice or would a low-carb wet food diet be better?

2007-09-19 15:29:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Is there a story which goes
with the name ?

2007-09-19 15:23:26 · 25 answers · asked by Ski Freedom 4 in Cats

I JUST GAVE MY PIGGIE A BATH IN WARM WATER I RINSED HER AND ALL BUT SHE IS VIBRATING!!!! IS SHE SHAKING OR IS IT JUST NATURAL????!!!!! IM SCARED!!!

2007-09-19 15:21:01 · 17 answers · asked by Tara B 2 in Rodents

Okay, so I have this cat shes a full blood persian and shes kinda slow.

She keeps crapping and peeing by the back door, shes like 1 or 2 years old. The litter box is clean, theres no reason for her to do it. Sometimes she'll go into the bathroom and do it there.

We keep trying to show her its bad but she's just not getting it.

can anyone help?

2007-09-19 15:17:04 · 9 answers · asked by tor_neko 2 in Cats

I live in Minnesota and I have recently accepted two free goldfish from a biology teacher at a local school. I bought a 10 gallon aquarium that I thought I could keep them in with my beta, but I've found out that they don't like the temperature and that they grow too big. I refuse to let them die, but is it okay and safe for the fish for me to take them to a lake nearby and let them free? Do goldfish live in lakes? I've head that they dwell in icy rivers, how about icy lakes? I'm just worried about the winter and I want to make sure they'll have other fishy friends in there. Otherwise, where can I take them?

2007-09-19 14:54:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

My parents brought went to the beach and brought back some shells. In one of those shells however is a hermit crab! They put him in a large plastic container in a shed in my back yard. I've decided I would like to keep him, but I have a few questions. First, will he be ok out there until I can get a crabitat at the pet store for him tomorrow, or should I bring him inside? I live in thecentral region of NC so it is pretty humid outside. Second, if the shed was a bad place for him, do you think he will survive?

Thanks A Lot!

2007-09-19 14:53:32 · 3 answers · asked by aff501 1 in Other - Pets

Apart from the fact its warm and looks like some sort of nest.?

2007-09-19 14:52:27 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Obviously that's the point of the vaccination, but is it 100 percent effective?

I just heard on the news that there is a parvo outbreak in Orange County, which is slightly close to me. There were owners lining up to get the vaccinations.

I've never heard of a parvo outbreak and only heard of it in reference to young puppies.

What are the symptoms of a sick dog?

2007-09-19 14:39:55 · 9 answers · asked by Cleoppa 5 in Dogs

I need a small dog that gets along well with other animals (specifically cats and dogs). I was thinking about an Italian Greyhound since they aren't very big. Any suggestions?

2007-09-19 14:39:52 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My 12 week puppy has been pooing out blood and drinking more than usual so i brought him to the vet today and he said that my dog might have Diabetes. please tell me anything you know about this. He is having a very hard time peeing and pooing and he keeps crying. Please help

2007-09-19 14:11:19 · 9 answers · asked by Marie 2 in Dogs

My 14 pound dauchund is very attached to me. When my nephew brought his dog to the house she (my dog) was fine with him until I got home. Then she went nuts. She then got sick. I took her to the vet and he diagnosed her with an infection brought on by the stress of my nephew's dog.

A couple of days later, she was around another dog. Again she was fine until I came home and then she went after the other dog. What can I do to make her not get so worked up?

2007-09-19 14:07:18 · 5 answers · asked by janie 2 in Dogs

I have an 8 or 9 year old male yorkshire terrier. I was home today all day and i noticed a difference all of a sudden in him. He normally will be right at my heel following me all over the house, but today he wouldnt make an effort to get up. Also, when he hears the door open or hears the mail lady put mail in the mailbox, he will just go crazy barking and today he just layed there. When i pick him up, he whimpers like there is something wrong with his back leg(s). He tries to go down the stairs to the back yard sideways and very gingerly and he walks gingerly too. Any ideas because im kinda worried about it.

2007-09-19 13:58:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

1.) Can 3 FEMALE guinea pigs fit into a 3x3 or would that be pushing it?

2.) Anyone recommend a Veggie/Vitamin C feeding schedule? I know that they are supposed to have a cup of veggies daily but any on recommend a schedule?

3.) Not too important but which pair of names do you like best?

-Kiwi and Coconut
-Star and Angel
-Oreo and KitKat

2007-09-19 13:52:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

my turtle is very tiny.

2007-09-19 13:51:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

WHAT DO I DO? I HAVE BEEN ON THE PHONE WITH MANY SHELTERS AND THE SSPCA AND THE PSPCA THE HUMAINE SOCIETY AND THE PET STORES AND NOTHING! I NEED TO PLACE THESE KITTENS. I AM WILLING TO FOSTER THEM UNTIL THE KITTENS FIND A HOME BUT I NEED HELP AS TO HOW TO PLACE THEM! AUGH! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! I CALLED THE SSPCA AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WHERE GOING TO TAKE 30 DOLLARS PER CAT AND THEN THEY WHERE GOING TO PUT THEM DOWN CAUSE THEY ARE ONLY 6 WEEKS OLD AND NOT ADOPABLE AND THEY DON'T HAVE ROOM FOR THE KITTENS! I AM NOT GOING TO PAY THEM TO KILL THESE KITTENS! SO I TOLD MY SISTER AND SHE SAID I AM NOT PAYING THEM TO KILL THE CATS I WILL TAKE THEM AND DUMP THEM AT THE PARK! I TOLD HER THAT I AM NOT LETTING HER DO THAT I AM KEEPING THE KITTIES AND DO THE RIGHT THING BY FINDING THEM A HOME! AND NOW I AM STUCK! THE SHELTERS AND THE STORES ARE FULL! WHAT DO I DO I NEED HELp! ANYONE IN THE SACRAMENTO AREA NEED A KITTEN? OMG! I NEED HELP! ARGH!!!!!!

2007-09-19 13:47:39 · 13 answers · asked by Yvonne O 2 in Cats

i CAN NOT think of a name 4 him!!!!!111 he is the cuteist sweetest thing ever!!!!!!!! but me n my mom cant think (or decide) on a name 4 him...................could we have some help...

2007-09-19 13:34:52 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I am running compact flourescents. My tank is 18" deep and the flower pot sits about 1/2 way up.

2007-09-19 13:33:19 · 1 answers · asked by eric l 1 in Fish

My friend's cat is having kittens.They will be ready for homes at the end of october.I really want one!But my mom doesn't because of all the animals we already have.

The cats are free.I really want one.I know if I bring one home my mom would let me keep it, but she would probably make me keep it outside and only let it inside when I'm home.(I'm at school during the day)

If I do get the cat, I have my own money to feed it and everything, also to get it nuetered.

Should I get a cat?
Or should I just let the cat go to someone who will let it be an indoor cat?

Please help me!

2007-09-19 13:27:34 · 9 answers · asked by CamtheMan 1 in Cats

how do you bathe a guinea pig ? very confused im not sure how he will react to water i havent tried it and how often should you bathe it any info on baths i appreciated ( water temp, length of bath, type of soap) and is baby soap ok or should i get a certain brand of shampoo please help

2007-09-19 13:26:46 · 7 answers · asked by morgan 2 in Rodents

the cat that I take care of is allergic to fleas. I apply advantage to him once/month plus he has to have an allergy shot once a month. :( not myyy cat and getting expensive. What should I do?

2007-09-19 13:23:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I just got a leopard gecko it has spots. It is just getting used to its new cage so it is very scared. It is a female and is a baby. I want a name that is creative,but not wierd. It cannot be something like Spot that is too common. I really need someones help. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!

2007-09-19 13:12:59 · 9 answers · asked by bradshawashlyn 2 in Reptiles

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

I've just finished college and now I'm moving out of my mom's house and into my first apartment. I have a siberian husky named Zoey and my mom and I agreed she would come with me. The apartment has a decent sized back yard, it's not just a small patio. There is also a nice enclosed field where I'll be able to allow Zoey to run around and play. But I've heard stories about Siberian huskies jumping fence, digging holes to escape, and act a bit wild. Zoey has always been calm and cool and even though I can't see her doing those things, at only 1 1/2 years old I'm scared maybe her disposition can change. Any advise?

2007-09-19 13:03:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a 9 week old German Shepherd that I just got yesterday, I take her outside to eliminate regularly, almost every 30 minutes or so and she produces.

Today I took her outside, let her roam around for about five minutes and when she did not produce I put her in her crate and went to the bank. Not more than an hour later I returned to find that she had eliminated (feces) in her crate. I did not punish her due to the fact that I have read that you do not punish the dog if you do not catch it in the act or shortly there-after. I took her outside, she did not eliminate, I gave her a bath and put her in the clean half of the crate (a large crate with a divider.)

My question is primarily: if she does do this again, do I allow her to wallow in it and suffer? Does this teach her a lesson? Or do I proceed as I previously had?

2007-09-19 13:02:09 · 27 answers · asked by nomad 2 in Dogs

stuffed when she passes away?Or is it ilegal?Cause i want to keep her forever.

2007-09-19 13:00:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats