Pets - 25 September 2007

I'm about to be moving to Tyler, TX and will be moving into an apartment. My problem is that I have two dogs...pit bulls to be exact and all decent apartments and property managment companies say no pit bulls, rotweillers, dobermans, etc. I thought maybe it was a city ordinance and checked into it; however, it is not. These animals are not mean. Infact they are nothing, but the biggest babies and are probably treated better than some children. Sarge, my male, has passed numerous obedience test and is a certified therapy dog. We go visit nursing homes and hospitals with him. My other dog, Dixie, is in training to become a therapy dog also! Despite all there certifications and my dogs great temperment sall property managments companies say no. Has anyone ever been in this situation and does anyone have any advice to how I may sway managment to allow me to keep Dixie and Sarge?

2007-09-25 05:59:56 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

No cooking for my dog isn't a choice I'm ready to make..

what do you think about these indegredients :

Chicken, turkey, oatmeal, whole grain brown rice, chicken meal, turkey meal, whole grain white rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), potatoes, cracked pearled barley, millet, duck, salmon, egg product, flaxseed, natural chicken flavor, kelp, potassium chloride, salt, choline chloride, glucosamine hydrochloride, chicory root extract, carrots, peas, apples, dried skim milk, cranberry powder, rosemary extract, parsley flake. Vitamins and minerals.

after I get a few answers I'll say what it is..

2007-09-25 05:58:48 · 9 answers · asked by slim 5 in Dogs

you know here we tell people : go to the vet, go the vet....

My border collie stopped eating suddenly, after few days, I took her to the vet (what else was I supposed to do?) , he thought it was one bad tooth (not true, because I saw her chewing a toy with both sides fo her mouth), then after a couple of days of watering down the food, still not eating, we did blood tests: nothing - stool samples: nothing....she would only eat if I put a treat on top of her bowl... so I finally bought new food, and mix it to her usual food, and bingo Miss princess eats! and when I don't put anything with her food, she does not eat...

is it possible that suddenly a dog stops liking his/her food? and refuses to eat it based on taste???

After spending so much money, I feel stupid. I suspected it could be that but wnated to be sure... did I go to the vet too soon?

2007-09-25 05:54:03 · 9 answers · asked by Mango 3 in Dogs

they vibrate, buzz, whatever & it gets on my ****, tried padding it with white tack etc done nish, any suggestions

2007-09-25 05:51:07 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Photoshoped pictures count if they are comedy gold. I am asking this of the 4chan.org people too so don't just repost something you found there. 835 characters left!

2007-09-25 05:44:52 · 3 answers · asked by DistantSeeker 1 in Cats

is there any treatment, shampoo?? ANYTHING PLZ HELP!!!

2007-09-25 05:42:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

they loved it............i don't think i want to give it to them again? please advise.

2007-09-25 05:39:12 · 13 answers · asked by Bullmastiff_Boxer_lover 6 in Dogs

no mean comments

2007-09-25 05:37:57 · 13 answers · asked by littlebri 1 in Cats

how many places do turtles need out the water as i have 1 turtle and i am geting 1 more so i will have 2

2007-09-25 05:36:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

We've had a rescue cat for a few months (from an RSPCA shelter). Last week we went on holiday and left him in a decent cattery. I was heartbroken when we left him as he looked so distressed. I spent all the holiday worrying about him.
Is it kinder to leave him at home whilst we are away instead? We have neighbours and family nearby who will come in and feed him and let him out etc.
We tend to go on several short breaks throughout the year (just 3/4 days), rather than a couple of longer holidays, and I wondered if it was kinder to let him stay in his own home. His welfare is of utmost importance, but as my fiance pointed out - I need to be able to go on holiday and not constantly worry about him too!
Advice appreciated as I'm 'new' to cats - thank you.

2007-09-25 05:33:33 · 25 answers · asked by Clare 4 in Cats

We live in NC eastern Piedmont (central)
This trail area a few weeks ago had posted copperhead sightings but this one wasn't copper colored and the large triangles were distinct. It was about 2 feet and not so wide or skinny. It just lay still in the path with it's head a little raised. We slowly walked behind it to pass it and it just lay still.
I wanted to get closer to study the shape of it's head but I didn't want to push my luck since I was with 2 5yr old girls. I haven't been able to identify it yet - any ideas? TIA!

2007-09-25 05:27:15 · 6 answers · asked by karunadd@yahoo.com 2 in Reptiles

I have a stuffed black and white stripped tiger I want to name (I've had him since I was like 6 and I still haven't named him), but I can't seem to come up with a name that fits him. It's a totally random question, but please help. Thanks!

2007-09-25 05:22:39 · 26 answers · asked by MyGirlzComeFirst 5 in Cats

I have a Collie/Labrador Cross, a Jack Russell and a 10 month old baby boy.

Right from the start I've worried about having the dogs around the baby. I never leave my son alone with them but I worry about the hygiene aspect of having dogs with the baby (my Jack Russell picked up fleas recently which was a nightmare, I treated the whole house) the dog hairs on the floor etc (hoovering 4 times a day) and also I don't have the time to spend with the dogs that I used to or the energy for long walks.

I feel they should be rehomed but my other half wants to keep them and he won't agree.

My son loves the dogs, squeals with excitement when he sees them and crawls round the floor after them! Do you think its really bad to have dogs around my baby or would it be better to rehome them? We only have a small house too which is another thing that worries me.

2007-09-25 05:10:36 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-09-25 05:05:02 · 4 answers · asked by java 4 in Fish

Hi everyone again, what can i call my new rabbit?
Its a male, and black and white
Cheers

2007-09-25 04:51:28 · 9 answers · asked by jenlouise 2 in Other - Pets

2007-09-25 04:49:38 · 11 answers · asked by Bamboo 3 in Birds

I'm not. I've always wanted a pet snake.

2007-09-25 04:43:33 · 10 answers · asked by ? 7 in Reptiles

She is 4 years old and durring this time she has been a very loving cat, at least to me and my husband (she is not a big fan of strangers) and since my daughter has been born she has been really good with her too. However every couple of months (there was 10 months between the last one) she just freaks out and attacks me or my husband and just recently she even got my daughter. I can't figure out a single common element to any of these attacks and if I can't find a way to stop them I may have to get rid of her. Any ideas?

2007-09-25 04:40:55 · 10 answers · asked by Melissa D 1 in Cats

2007-09-25 04:39:40 · 2 answers · asked by dianapresleyrita 1 in Fish

it wuld be better if he isnt small and if hhe is handsom or qute

2007-09-25 04:36:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I want to keep fliuds in her so I wonder if I give her water with a syringe will that help hydrate her. She is urinating out of the box, not eating, drinking or moving much. And as for the Vet nurse (chalice). I had my cat for along time and she has made every vet visit as needed and had all illnesses taken care of. Everyones finacial state does not stay the same and how rude of you to suggest that I should not have my cat if at the time I can't afford a $900-$1000 vet bill. I have 5 children, 2 pedegree dogs and my siamese and niether have ever gone without.back to my question has anyone ever used a syringe to hydrate a sick cat? I can get her to the vet on friday when the funds are available and I will check with my vet to see if they can see her sooner.

2007-09-25 04:24:24 · 10 answers · asked by bell 1 in Cats

My g/f and I are thinking about getting our own place. Most likely a small house or something to start out in later on in the future. She wants a Pomeranian for sure and Im ok with that since it will be her dog, however I want a dog for myself thats loyal, loving but also tough enough to scare away intruders like a watch dog and one that trains and listens well. I know a Pomeranian has no defence toward a full grown man. So, it comes down to a Golden Retriever or a German Shepherd. Which one should I get? Mind you the Pomeranian and the other dog will be living together so they have to be able to get along.

2007-09-25 04:22:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-09-25 04:11:15 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

but do any animals appear to appreciate music, and if so how? Before swf2020 begins to go beserk that I am subjecting my cats to techno, for example, my cats seem to tolerate and acknowledge some music and even seem to enjoy it, but they don't dance to it. I know that higher frequencies do their heads in but surely some music as we know it is recognised by animals.

2007-09-25 03:58:56 · 3 answers · asked by ugliver666 2 in Cats

tonight me and my partner are writing all the names we like on paper and letting the kitten pick a piece of paper!!
at the mo we have
dipsy
alfy
gizmo
the ones i chose i will add on here in addional details and the one i like the most will get best answer!!

2007-09-25 03:58:47 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

my dog have grape size lump on her belly. i have heard from someone that if i touch the lump and the dog screams, then its cancer and if not, its only fat. its not attached to any bones or organs. i can clearly grab the lump from her body and it doesnt seem like it is attached to anything. can you tell me what it is?

2007-09-25 03:53:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-09-25 03:53:09 · 19 answers · asked by . 2 in Cats

2007-09-25 03:49:46 · 22 answers · asked by ♥Celebrity Hotline♥ (Thumbs up!) 7 in Cats

just answered a Q about cats, and some people have said that they HATE cats? Thats beyond me, how you could hate a cat? What have they done to you. You might not be overly keen, not everyone loves animlas but to say you hate cats is wrong!

2007-09-25 03:44:42 · 57 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

My neighborhood is cat friendly and we all look after each other's pets. A new neighbor moved in recently who has a tom cat. Heis terrorizing every cat in the neighborhood. He fights with them, chases them, and is generally just a pain. I talked with a lady down the street yesterday who had to take her cat to the vet for stitches because of him. I've talked to the new woman before about it and she said she can't afford to have him fixed. What can we do? All our cats have been going out for years and now this guy is ruining their fun. If I sneak him to be fixed she might get upset and sue me (it's happened). Suggestions?

2007-09-25 03:38:29 · 11 answers · asked by Santa Baby 2 in Cats