Pets - 25 September 2007

2007-09-25 18:33:40 · 11 answers · asked by MarkDilley 1 in Cats

Both my two dogs and two cats, (these two are brothers), sniff each others' butts; why? Is it their way to say hi? To introduce themselves? My pets have been together for more than 5 years now. Or do they like the way it feels on both the giving and receiving ends?

I wish I were a dog or a cat...they are so lucky... they could lick themselves too probably because they can :)

2007-09-25 18:21:43 · 15 answers · asked by OpenAndy 2 in Dogs

Friend does not know what happened to the cat....Gracie.
Gracie is now hissing at and in general acting angry towards litter mate ...Toby.
3 year old cats...one male..one female.
spayed and nuetered.
well taken care of cats.
you better believe they have had all the prescribed shots.
Friend took to Vet.....vet prescribed some antibiotics(just in case).
No obvious injuries.
Nothing.
I was over the house this afternoon and the cat is is sweet as usual.
except...still acting hostile towards other cat.
Pampered cats.

What might cause a shift in behaviour?

Toby is trying to be friendly but Gracie hisses at him.
This has been going on for a couple of days.

I will be checking in on cats while friend is out of town.
Another person is also stopping by to check food and water but she not much of a cat person.

I am the cat person and will be spending more quality time with the cat..

any dieas?

2007-09-25 18:17:06 · 14 answers · asked by zes2_zdk 3 in Cats

when you can just go to a local grocer and pick up a few packs of raw chicken and turkey? I don't get why people wanna spend 100$ on BARF when the exact same think is in a grocery store for half the price??!!

2007-09-25 18:15:51 · 9 answers · asked by Jorjor 6 in Dogs

I think he is a peruvian texal breed

2007-09-25 18:11:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

I have had my puppy for one month and he is three months old and he started to play with my cat a week after I got him. I was wondering is okay to let my puppy play with the cat or is this bad bravior for the puppy to develope

2007-09-25 18:04:59 · 19 answers · asked by honorableman123 2 in Cats

I have 2 male brother cats....they are a rescue in my eyes. The girl that had them from the time they were born (now they are 4 years old) decided one day she no longer liked or wanted them. So she gave them to a woman who actually hates cats and she just threw them outside...they are nuetered and declawed and never outside before and never seperated. Well the one got lost for a few days then they found him and I went and got them since she was going to leave them out. I have had them for a few months now and they are both extemely sweet. But now the one that was lost (not that any of that really goes with my question)...he stares at me ALL THE TIME. Like he will just keep staring and look into my eyes and meow alot when he does. Not hungry..as far as I know doesnt need anything. He rubs against me when he does this. I have had and been around bunches of cats and never seen a cat stare like this one does. I catch him looking at me alot, then when I see him, he meows again. Any ideas Y?

2007-09-25 18:04:04 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I love my boys. The big one is 12 years old He is a shepheard/labrador mix, so 12 is old for him
On his back right leg between his belly and the leg there is a soft "thing" growing. It feels like a water balloon. The scarier part is, its getting bigger fast.
I am on disability and very broke. What can I do?

2007-09-25 17:56:43 · 8 answers · asked by eddie9551 5 in Dogs

I recently owned a large size one and it made noises. It was quite loud.

2007-09-25 17:51:22 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I am trying to find the right dog food for my Lab mix.

2007-09-25 17:48:57 · 7 answers · asked by Koter Boters misses Rufus! 6 in Dogs

I know this dog is a chihuahua but i need to know what u guys really think he is mixed with
Thanks in advance!

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2007-09-25 17:40:53 · 32 answers · asked by 2PHAT4U 2 in Dogs

I know i'm thinking WAY too far ahead, but when I move out i've decided to get a Siberian Husky puppy. (Yes i've given this alot of thought, and thanks to anyone who answered my dog breed question the other day, and I'm getting him from a reliable breeder) Probably a male, female names are appreciated, however.

I want-
- An Original name, none of this 'balto' 'nanook' 'chinook' business. Nor things like Max, socks etc.
-Something powerful, with a good meaning behind it, or a nice ring.
-I love foreign names.
-The weirder the better!

2007-09-25 17:34:40 · 19 answers · asked by ami.mutt 3 in Dogs

I've just adopted my first cat. i got him from a freind who was moving apartments and she could nolonger have him.
When I got him he was already wearing a flea collar, and she said that she had trainied him since he was small to wear one.
Not sure how long the collar's been on the little guy I decided to take it off and put a new one on him. But when I tried to put the new one on him all hell broke lose and I couldn't get him to stay still long enough for me to put the thing on, when I grabbed him again to try and slip it over his head, let's just say I was the one who went away licking their wounds!!! Haha. I really want him to wear his collar, how can I get him to stay put till I put it on and not be afraid of it???
It took him nearly all night to forgive me and let me pat him when I tried!!!

2007-09-25 17:22:12 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Well, he's a Crowntail Betta (I know he's a male for a fact), and he's almost seven years old. He's been kept with my Comet goldfish for a while now and just hangs out inside this ornamental stump-thing. Then, when feeding time rolls around he shimmies on out and eats. It's pretty crazy, how two fish such different sizes get along. Anyway, do you think that's pretty old? I have a Black Moore that's older than my dog (nine years).

2007-09-25 17:15:16 · 9 answers · asked by The Municipality 3 in Fish

So i have had my cat for 3 years now...i adopted him and was never sure on his breed type...but ive been researching and trying to find out what he is. Can anyone help? here is a link with some pics
http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/savda3/album?.dir=5566re2

2007-09-25 17:12:44 · 14 answers · asked by sg06 2 in Cats

I hope someone can help me here! My betta is acting very sick at the moment. Here are his symptoms:

1. Opaque, gray color to his face (loss of coloration)
2. Lethargic... doesn't swim much
3. Loss of appetite

He does NOT have sores, clamped fins, no other skin symptoms other than the gray on his face (which doesn't look like a film of anything).

Tank info:

3/4 gallon bowl
76 degree water (moved him to a warmer room)
Ammonia: .25 ppm
nitrate: 0 ppm
nitrite: 0 ppm
pH: 6.4

I have freshwater aquarium salt on hand... can someone clarify on whether I just dissolve the appropriate amount into some water and put it in the bowl? Do I just put it in and leave it there?

2007-09-25 17:09:08 · 4 answers · asked by Cochy 6 in Fish

2007-09-25 17:01:30 · 8 answers · asked by james n 1 in Dogs

He is a Lab and is 6 months old....

If I neuter him will it make him less of a man???
(he is the only dog we have NO FEMALE DOGS !!!)
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2007-09-25 16:59:42 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have an african gray parrot for 2 years, i was playing with her today, had my living room door open, and for some reason she flew out of my arms to outdoors and flyed away. i am feeling so sick and crying, i am wondering if african gray has the capability to be thinking about me now. please i need respect and honest answers.

2007-09-25 16:58:09 · 7 answers · asked by araksg1975 2 in Birds

I have never owned a reptile but some little green anoles. I would like to get a reptile. I am 15, and am on a teenage budget (little over $300) What animal would u recommend? Would a 55 gallon tank work for every one of these or would some need a bigger tank?

What kind of snake, i am thinking: ball python, corn snake, or boa constrictor (but could the boa live in 55 gallon? I know to put branches and stuff all over.) What snake **if that is it** should i get?

2007-09-25 16:57:36 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

okay i have 4 bettas!1 blue male 1 red male
1 white female 1 red female

my blue and red one already spawned but i wasent ready!
so now i set up my tank just like the pic http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j35/ri...
so now i want to breed my white one and blue one again!
he makes his bubble nest in the foam cup! then i let the female go (was in the hurricane lantern) and he is to aggressive and she wont let herself!!! (she once beat up my CT betta)anyways the blue male is bigger then her so she doesnt pick on him but what can i do??or how can i improve the "moment" or encourage them!?
PLZ HELP!

2007-09-25 16:50:52 · 3 answers · asked by animal_lover_jr 1 in Fish

i just had my dog hospitalized tonight because she was throwing up and then started to bleed from her rectum ( alot of clumpy blood started to come out) i know that there is a deadly infections the doctor tested her for that and thank god it was negative i had to leave her overnight so that they can run more test on her what other type of infections might she have. she is very weak and has not really eaten in the last few days

2007-09-25 16:48:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I fear my neighbors know me as 'the crazy crow lady'. I have much crow decor, and I feed the local crows. Yes, some people feed finches (i do too) but I feed the crows. On holidays I go as far as to prepare them a meal, Thanksgiving being turkeyneck and innerds, christmas it's ham fat, etc. I usually feed a mixture of dog food, corn and peanuts. They adore it, and they are fascinating to watch. I've even had them come to my back porch and eat from a plate before.
Does anyone else here feed corvids?
If so, what do you feed, and have you noticed that they 'recognize' you (and your vehicle!) after time??

2007-09-25 16:48:53 · 1 answers · asked by Rachel 3 in Birds

2007-09-25 16:47:16 · 11 answers · asked by Fish Man! 6 in Fish

I have a one year old daughter that loves dogdogs that is what she says. We are moving to our new home. we would like a new puppy. what kind should we get?? big/small? new puppy or 1yr old. or should we wait untill our daughter is older?? please help!!

2007-09-25 16:44:00 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

before she is considered a "cat lady"

2007-09-25 16:43:15 · 18 answers · asked by Wickwire 5 in Cats

My dog came in with his left hind pinky claw gone! There is evidence it was bleeding but now it's just kind of pussey. It's kind of late so i was advised to put it in water to clean it to see it better, he wouldn't let me do that i think it stung. And then to put gauze and wrap it in a bandage. He let me do that and seems to be fine. Is this okay?? What can I do?? Help!! I am a first time dog owner....

2007-09-25 16:41:00 · 6 answers · asked by annallan2000 1 in Dogs

2007-09-25 16:33:11 · 16 answers · asked by emily j 2 in Dogs

Did your vet want to seperate the vaccinations into double appointments, or did he want me to pay for more Vet appointment visits?

2007-09-25 16:31:31 · 8 answers · asked by 結縁 Heemei 5 in Dogs

I have a dachsund-black lab-basset hound mix. Never met a nicer, more intelligent, loyal dog in my life. I love you Roy!

2007-09-25 16:30:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs