Pets - 23 September 2007

hi,

I have a 55 gallon fish tank with a five year old gold fish. I was getting bored with just one gold fish and didnt want to get another one because I didnt want the other goldfish to have his/her space taken up. I went to a local pet store and the woman reccomended Danios (not sure about spelling). She said I needed at lease three of em because they are schooling fish. She said they would do fine with the goldfish etc.

WELL... it appears that they have had some fun nibbling on my poor fishies fins. I took the dainos out. My goldfish however has red edging on his fins and chest.

Is this blood? Do fish have blood? What should I do? He is breathing just a bit harder than normal and is staying more towards the bottom.

I feel terrible What should I do????????????????

thanks for any advice!

2007-09-23 14:53:48 · 4 answers · asked by KLL 2 in Fish

2007-09-23 14:44:11 · 5 answers · asked by Sweet Suzy 777! 7 in Dogs

i've had a beta for about six months, i just bought new food for it a month ago. today i bought a new fish, i dont know what kind it is, its like a catfish only TINY!
but anyway. the fish food i have says for small tropical fish. should i feed it the same food, or buy new stuff? i only have a dollar left.

2007-09-23 14:42:43 · 5 answers · asked by thestateoforegon 3 in Fish

Do you think it is a good idea, if you have a dog, to bring it with you to college and live in an apartment? My golden retriever will be between 2 and 3 years by the time I leave for college, and I don't think I'll be able to leave them behind. What do you think? Do you regret bringing/not bringing your dog to college? Why or why not?

2007-09-23 14:34:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I want to try and get some bacteria built up in some stones that I want to put into an established tank. Do I need to put a couple fish in or should I just put the rocks in and let it run for a while?

2007-09-23 14:32:39 · 6 answers · asked by todd v 1 in Fish

I want to remove the red and black gravel that I have in my established aquarium and put in stones that i have gotten. I have boiled the stones and am going to put them in another aquarium until I can get that one to cycle. Once it cycles, can i take all the old gravel out and replace it with the stones? Will this mess everything up or should I just add some of the stones a little at a time until i have replaced all the gravel?
What would be the best way to do this?

2007-09-23 14:23:24 · 3 answers · asked by todd v 1 in Fish

I really needed to brush my dogs teeth because his breath was really bad so I used a old tooth brush and regular aquafresh toothpaste. Is that OK or will He get sick?
I also made him drink water after brushing his teeth so he didn't swallow it.

2007-09-23 14:15:10 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Can a dog be limping from sitting/laying down in one spot for a long time? I have a Shih-Tzu, 3 1/2 years old. This morning when I walked my dog, she was fine. But today, I was gone for the day, but when I came back (like 8 hours later), she was limping and her front leg seems to be the problem. She was in the house all day. Is this serious? Should I take her to the vet tomorrow, or is this an emergency? Thanks so much. Your help is really appreciated because I'm really worried.

2007-09-23 14:14:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I want one with SOFT treats. Not Crunchy, soft. These are the ones I use, but they are like 15 $ for like half a pound!!


if you look closely, you can see that they are s.o.f.t..

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2007-09-23 14:13:39 · 6 answers · asked by katiemustang 2 in Dogs

If he or she does not be put down at the vet.

2007-09-23 13:40:40 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

We have have had our cats for almost a year now. We adopted them from our local Humaine Society, a male and female, brother and sister. Just the other day the male started urinating and pooping every where, in a pile of clothes, on the floor, on the couch. Nothing has really changed in his environment. His stool is slightly discolored and soft. I haven't been filling the food and water dishes as much as I had been. I took him to the vet and he said that is was a behavioral issue. I am worried that he is sick and I don't want to ignore it.

2007-09-23 13:38:02 · 15 answers · asked by shermansgirl76 2 in Cats

My fish tank is not a week old yet, the ph is 7.0, there is no Nitrate or Nitrite, but the ammonia is 2.0, what should I do, is it too early for a water change?

2007-09-23 13:36:02 · 10 answers · asked by JamaicanVixen 3 in Fish

We heard from a doctor that there is something wrong with her liver. She has a really big round gut, but she does not show any sign of pain. She threw up a few times the other day, but now is okay.


Anything I can do, or any idea on how she will be?

2007-09-23 13:32:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

My dad loves bloodhounds and me and my brother were asking if we could get one and he said he will think about it.

2007-09-23 13:29:15 · 5 answers · asked by pyrosheep 2 in Dogs

Today is my dog's birthday. So I was just wondering if you guys could wish my dog a happy birthday for me. Thank you for everybody who does, and please no rude comments.

2007-09-23 13:25:10 · 12 answers · asked by Sofia. <3 2 in Dogs

I have a poster of the Beatles and my cat chewed on it and ripped it twice. Is it possible for him to hate the Beatles??

2007-09-23 13:18:55 · 9 answers · asked by Purple Wolf 2 in Cats

2007-09-23 13:15:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

I've read SO many things, I'm a bit confused. My puppy is now 10 weeks old. She sleeps all night in her crate with no problems. My question is this....do you provide water and/or food in her crate during the day? I would think this defeats the purpose as she would need to "go" if you do. However, would she not get dehydrated and/or hungry? My daughter comes home at lunch and right after school, so she is only crated for 3 to 3 1/2 hours at a time.

Please HELP...there is so much advise out there I'm confused. Answers from an actual dog trainer would be great!

2007-09-23 13:15:28 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-09-23 13:15:09 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

Does anyone know the closest thing to the benuful kibble. I need something thats small enough for my havanese. He's fully grown but can barely carry a tennis ball in his mouth. WHat is closest to beneful???

2007-09-23 13:13:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

So for my new Batta in my spacoius hygro planted tank! Should I go for salt or no salt? The tank is filtered and heated. I plan on getting a crown tailed betta from my local fish store.
Should I go the salt route? I've tried it on my platys and guppies and seen not that much diffrence but I have also heard that it helps prevent disease.
Are my plants okay with it?
What is salt shocking and is it too risky?
If I do add salt what is the best brand?
How do you put salt in? (all at once or gradually?)
Thanks a bazillion!

2007-09-23 13:12:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

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2007-09-23 13:06:31 · 14 answers · asked by Stephanie 1 in Cats

My alaskan malamute is going to be 9 next month and she just looks and acts so old. She doesn't play anymore, just lays around and sleeps a lot. On good days she will climb the stairs and hang out with us as a family on bad days she just wants to stay in the living room and lay on her bed. She has developed what the vet says is tiny oil gland tumors all over her paws. She doesn't seem to be in any pain, just sleeps a lot.

So how does a dog know its there time? AND, how do we know its time?

I want to do whats right for her, although I know its going to be so hard when we do have to let her go. She was my husbands and my first baby after we got married. Please advise.

2007-09-23 13:06:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

i was just wondering

2007-09-23 13:00:38 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-09-23 12:57:18 · 8 answers · asked by Care B 1 in Fish

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my carpet smells like cat pee, but i know my cat doesnt pee on my floor. My family is the original owners of our house and she is the only cat that has been in this house. how would i get the smell out of my carpet and if for some reason she is peeing on the carpet how would i get her to stop? also i thought it could be the smell of dust but i vacuum, how would i get my carpet to stop smelling?

2007-09-23 12:54:38 · 7 answers · asked by alwayspnkgrl 1 in Cats

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I have a 10 litter tank and I want to know if it will bother the fish if the speaker is right next to it.

2007-09-23 12:44:54 · 7 answers · asked by Care B 1 in Fish

2007-09-23 12:42:40 · 12 answers · asked by What 5 in Cats