Pets - 26 September 2007

My cocker spaniel has terrible fleas. I feel so awful for her, she's been gnawing on her leg and scratching 24/7. I found K9 Advantix 55 something or other, it's a monthly treatment. You have to apply a small tube of solution to 3 or 4 spots down the back of your dog. I did this about an hour ago, and I don't see how a tiny bit of solution on her back will get rid of the fleas on her legs and tummy.

Can somebody explain this to me?

2007-09-26 15:23:30 · 5 answers · asked by Amanda 1 in Dogs

I have a 4 week old baby bearded dragon, he eats well, and seems healthy except when he is basking or being held, he falls asleep a lot, or at least closes his eyes. Is this nornal? How much should they sleep, other than at night?

2007-09-26 15:18:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

Hopefully you will take the time to glance at this and see how many sick peole there are in this world. ANIMALS ARE JUST LIKE PEOPLE.
Please go to this website and sign it.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/prosecute-the-woman-who-abused-this-boxer-dog-to-the-fullest

comment back on this when done.

2007-09-26 15:12:07 · 15 answers · asked by Sun.Sand.Surf92 2 in Dogs

he seems to be ok. checked all over no wincing or crying. is there anything i should check for?

2007-09-26 15:08:21 · 11 answers · asked by Daniel C 2 in Cats

There is a film on the top of the water in my new saltwater tank. there are no animals in it yet, im just not sure how to get rid of it or what it is, can anyone help?

2007-09-26 15:08:18 · 8 answers · asked by Jordan S 1 in Fish

My kitten Emily and my older cat Sam ( a female) hug each other while they sleep.....they lay with their front legs around each other...usually Sam is slightly on her back with Emily sprawled on top of her....
what about you guys?

2007-09-26 15:03:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Haha.

2007-09-26 15:00:24 · 7 answers · asked by .ale 2 in Birds

CAN I get HER fixed Before she goes on HEAT or do I have to wait?

2007-09-26 14:59:41 · 7 answers · asked by burrowthroughanelephant 2 in Dogs

I noticed fleas on my cat so I decided to treat it with some flea and tick killer. A couple of days after the treatment, I was combing through her coat (with flea comb) and noticed; for one there were still feas, and two there were a bunch of black specs that were showing up all over in her fur. My first assumption was flea eggs but I really have no clue. She is itching alot and I can tell that it is irritating her. Any suggestions

2007-09-26 14:57:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

How old is my Red Eared Slider if its shell is 2 1/2 inches in length? Also...why is he eating his own poo????

Is there any kind of correlation between shell length and age?

2007-09-26 14:56:40 · 3 answers · asked by ges6431 3 in Reptiles

I am thinking a baby female guinea pig is the best choice??? two females together. then what????

2007-09-26 14:54:54 · 3 answers · asked by burrowthroughanelephant 2 in Rodents

i have this report to do but i rented books and it does'nt tell me anything except they should eat 3-4 cups every day? cups of what? what should i write?
thank you

2007-09-26 14:49:58 · 12 answers · asked by Amjad M 1 in Dogs

The biowheel is from the freshwater and has been running for about 6 months. I never changed it per the manufacturers directions. I am using a new carbon filter but I was just wondering if the freshwater biowheel would cause any harm?

2007-09-26 14:47:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

OK so I've been wanting a powerful large breed. Ive always loved big dogs. My choices were Apbt, rottweiler, dogo argentino, American bulldog, bull mastiff, great Dane, English mastiff, or doberman pinscher, or maybe boxer. Then i narrowed it to rottweiler, doberman or bull mastiff or maybe English mastiff. Well i jog a lot and bike alot, and now i was walking my other dog ( Beauceron ) and this guy offered me an American Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler mix. Its a puppy, and has all of his shots. I was wondering if i should get this puppy for only $50, and welcome him to my loving home, OR get one of the other dogs i mentioned from a professional breeder.

2007-09-26 14:41:02 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Do you also think it's cruelty to house cows outside? Because it does get cold! They have thin fur.. and really is hay enough to keep them warm? Or perhaps--horses? They don't have very good coats.

And outdoor cats, too! They usually survive.
'cause cats get out into the street..

But I don't understand how dogs -- dogs with thicker fur, and better protection (aka usually a dog-house, with blankets etc.) should be inside? Please, explain =)

2007-09-26 14:39:45 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Ok i just got my kitty like about 1 week and some days ago.
It wasn't used to being with me because when i got it my little newphew opened the door and it got out. My kitty would come to my house but only for food and when i get near it it goes away. It doesn't have a name so i can't call it. Should i just keep trieing to make it get near me or what should i do ? ? ?

2007-09-26 14:38:17 · 5 answers · asked by nancy 1 in Cats

I was reading some things and I told myself "I'll get StressCoat!" But something caught my eye about Aloe Vera. It was about how it might cause your fish's gills to go bad or something. Then I read something about Amquel Plus and it was a negative thing aswell. Right now I use AquaSafe and I'm not sure if I should trust it. If you have any ideas or comments please... comment or propose your ideas here.

2007-09-26 14:34:46 · 5 answers · asked by Spencer 2 in Fish

She is three months old, and is a little over fourteen inches long. I've tried to look up pictures of snakes that are similar to her, but all I can find are sites with snake slang that I'm not familiar with. If anybody else here is a reptile enthusiast, I would appreciate the input.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/acooper71704/Aug.2425017.jpg

2007-09-26 14:31:41 · 8 answers · asked by Molten Orange 5 in Reptiles

okay well i have been looking up info on the Raw diet and it seems like people are giving their dogs chicken along with the chicken bones.
i am a little confused... ever since i can remember ive been told not to give dogs chicken bones because they are bad for them... so are they bad?

2007-09-26 14:26:39 · 29 answers · asked by Blah-Blah 2 in Dogs

Today my Toy fox terrier died at the age 19 years and 10 months any kind words that will help me get over the pain of losing him

2007-09-26 14:18:00 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-09-26 14:15:49 · 16 answers · asked by Guinness 5 in Other - Pets

I Just bought a Baby Red Eared Slider today.. and he Doesn't want to eat... he hardly opens his eyes.. n i want help be4 i take him to the vet tomorrow:( please help me!! what can i do??

2007-09-26 14:13:51 · 4 answers · asked by trueboy2594 1 in Reptiles

it seems to be stuck to teh filter intake

2007-09-26 14:04:48 · 6 answers · asked by DEB1267 2 in Fish

it keeps on passing out and then getting up and passing out. it also won't open it's eyes. also his hearts beats really fast then slows down then speeds up etc.

2007-09-26 13:57:19 · 14 answers · asked by WHAT? 1 in Rodents

I just bought a Betta fish last night. He is in a 2.5 gallon tank (alone) with gravel, several plants, and water that has been left out for several days (apparently this is what you're supposed to do to "age" water when working with a new aquarium). He usually acts fairly calm and enjoys hiding under one of the bigger plants. However, sometimes he will dart out and start swimming around the tank as fast as he can, thrashing around instead of gliding like I've always seen bettas do, and turning left to right over and over. Also, he goes up to the top of the water and stares at the pellets I drop in, acts like he is going to eat them, then changes his mind and swims away. Is something wrong!? Thanks.

2007-09-26 13:47:37 · 9 answers · asked by omg_becky06 1 in Fish

I know there's nothing different unless I want to get elaborate with filters and skimmers, but does anyone have suggestions on how to clean it out? I'm planning on using a sandy bottom with live rock. I know it's small, but it's just going to be for my poor cleaner shrimp.

2007-09-26 13:45:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Hi!
I am currently on the move to get more fish and I have 1 week to decide what fish to get. I am currently on a look out for some surface fish.

Do you guys have any ideas of some good surface fish?

Here is what I have:
3 Bronze Cories
3 Neons
3 Cherry Barb

Most of my fish I have are middle or bottom dwellers so I don't see much of them except on feeding. Do you have any good ideas of some surface fish that would go well in my aquarium and with my fish?

I can only have 2 fish at a time. Schooling fish would need to wait.

2007-09-26 13:35:32 · 7 answers · asked by Chris 5 in Fish

I own a 3 year old cocker spaniel. She is very sweet and affectionate. But as of recently she's been displaying a behavior i find myself quite curious about. My sister owns 3 ferrets, all to which my dog seems to get along with fine. She chases after them, pokes them with her nose. And the ferrets seem to play with her as well. My dog has NEVEr bitten them, only bark and display a playful attitude. But as of recently, im curious as to if she is bullying them or being protective, or what?

After my dog plays with the ferrets, she starts pawing at them, pulling them toward her and bringing them under her. When they walk away, she continues to paw at them. Why is she doing this? When she paws at them, sniffs them, it kind of looks like bullying, but when she pulls them under her, it looks otherwise.

Any idea of why she's doing this?

2007-09-26 13:32:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

i got a fish tank 4 days ago and the heater worked for a day and the light is still on but my tank is not getting any warmer. and now it smells. why does it smell so bad and why is my heater not working? help!?

2007-09-26 13:23:32 · 4 answers · asked by sillygirl 1 in Fish

My guinea pig loves water! Can she go in the bath tub once a week or so, and just play(no shampoo)?

2007-09-26 13:10:31 · 9 answers · asked by barrelracer448 2 in Rodents