Pets - 26 September 2007

i want to search for one but i am unsure how...

i dont want to go to the spca because there they are mixed breeds unless i am wrong...which can happen

please let me know... thanks

2007-09-26 03:25:25 · 10 answers · asked by Mia ღ AJ ღ Faithy 6 in Dogs

I have a 47 gal column tank that I could not get right. Was setting it up for African Ciclids. Could never get the ammonia under control. Bought a very small air pump so I could put fish in a bucket in case I had to do a masive water change, tank cleaning. Didn't have time right away so I just put the stone aireator into the tank to the bottom. Within a week the water was clear and ammonia almost zero. Now I have it on a small cheap timer. Runs about 14 hours a day, off at night. I am thinking that it increased circulation at bottom of tank and increased oxygen helping bio-filter get established. Dual bio-wheel filter system. No more problems. Any body else with simular experience?

2007-09-26 03:24:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

He only poops when the door is open, other than that he uses his littler box. ( little box is cleaned 2 x a day.) He does this even when we wash and bleach the rug. WHY!

2007-09-26 03:23:25 · 4 answers · asked by ? 3 in Cats

I bought my rat a new cage with a hamster wheel attached to it and it's been 2 months already and she still hasn't used her wheel. She just sniffs it and then hides under the little stairs that the cage has. Why isn't she using it? Is something wrong with her?

2007-09-26 03:21:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

Have 2 feeders hanging from trees. See lots of birds in the area but none will eat from the feeders.

2007-09-26 03:18:36 · 6 answers · asked by jon 1 in Birds

Okay so my husband and I are going on a trip this weekend. we are leaving friday and coming back sunday night. The trip will be a 3 hour car ride.

We are taking our dog.

We adopted him from a kill shelter, so we figured boarding him would make him stress out. (even when he is held at the vet before checkups he freaks out).

Anyway, my question is, is there anything out of the ordinary that I need to bring or be prepared for .

besides the normal things.

also is there anything i can do to keep him calm during this time. This will be longest time he has been in a car, besides when we got him and he slept them (mainly because they gave him shots!!!)

thnks!

2007-09-26 03:10:57 · 19 answers · asked by nodesignerdogs4me 4 in Dogs

My cat had a minor surgery on Thursday. She came home on Saturday & used her litter box to pee twice, but only maybe 2-3 tablesoons at a time. On Sunday I changed her litter & she got in and put maybe 1-2 teaspoons of pee. Since then she has not peed. She has not pooed since she got home. She is on antibiotics & pain meds. On Tuesday I brought her back in to the vet because I was concerned he has not been peeing or pooing. They suggested giving her hairball treatment 3 times a day to help her poo. She is drinking lots of water & eating so they do not seem concerned at this time about her not peeing & that it is probably just a side effect from the anesthesia. Today it has been 6 days since the surgery, how long can this animal go without peeing? I know for a fact she is not going anywhere else in the house. She has been acting normal, but her stomach is a little hard and bloated. She sniffs at her litter box but that is all she does. Any ideas?

2007-09-26 03:06:43 · 7 answers · asked by stephjohnny 2 in Cats

for example, most people love and think its cute that their dogs sleep on their bed yet i do not allow it.... what are your pet peeves??

2007-09-26 03:06:10 · 18 answers · asked by a lady 5 in Dogs

Should I wait until they are born in the main tank then scoop them out into the breeding net, OR risk premature labour (if im wrong about the imminent birth) and put her into the breeding net now? Which is best?

2007-09-26 03:03:31 · 13 answers · asked by pumpkinuk 2 in Fish

or is an aquarium or goldfish more decoration, and not really a pet in the true sense of the word?

2007-09-26 02:57:34 · 21 answers · asked by Tom S 7 in Fish

just wondering...are they looking for their own scents from prior excursions, other animal scents- looking to avoid or cover them, just hunting for a nice location???

2007-09-26 02:33:53 · 8 answers · asked by Ira K 1 in Dogs

Listen, my doberman is well cared for. he has been dworm, neut.,and had all of his shots. I love my dog! Giving him to someone else is not an option, ok. I just want advice on how to stop him. My parents are the only ones allow to walk him now, and he never breaks away and run into traffic with them, . I just want to know what I can do to be a better dog owner, I know medical care is no good if I don't find a way to keep him from getting hurt physically.GIVING HIM UP IS NOT AN OPTION! thanks

2007-09-26 02:13:27 · 11 answers · asked by itsjustme 3 in Dogs

every day after homework i try playing with them but then they will just lay down and watch me.ive tried EVerything to get them run around

2007-09-26 02:03:47 · 5 answers · asked by 2cute2Btrue 1 in Cats

SInce I've moved into my new house I've had bugs that just don't die...fleas being one of them. My dog has had fleas since august I think and my dog and I are getting pretty pissed off. I've applied Frontline PLUS, treated my yard, cats, & inside of the house. They still wouldn't work. Besides the vet I made a trip to Petsmart and asked for a resolution for my flea problem, they gave me the list of supplies I needed, bought ALL of them, used them but still no success. What should I do?

2007-09-26 01:58:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

ok so for some reason everythings dying in my tank. i check the water regulary so that's fine i don't know what it is. i got a starfish and about a week later it died. it's leg had come off in 2 bits, a couple of his other legs at the tips had come off and had white stuff which looked like cotton coming out of them. then last night my cleaner shrimp died. it's whisker - antenna things looked curly like they had been burnt. what the hell is going wrong with my tank!!! please help

2007-09-26 01:57:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I took my dog to the vet yesterday for his annual shots. He didn't warm up to the vet when she came into the room to examine him so she took him in the back where I couldn't see him. She told me she thought he might act better if he wasn't around his owner. She brought him back into the room after she had examined him and given him shots. I then took him home and he hasn't acted like his normal self. He's been hiding under the bed and yelps if you gently pet him. When he does come out from hiding his tail is between his legs. He looks so depressed and I'm very worried about him. I've never seen him like this after bringing him home from the vet. What do you think happened?

2007-09-26 01:56:09 · 6 answers · asked by brielle420.geo 1 in Dogs

i just had my dog hospitalized last night 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 (parvo) 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. she is only 3 and a half years old.

2007-09-26 01:39:55 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

W hen i take him walking on the leash, he breaks away because of his strength. No fenced in yard, and he needs his exercise. I no longer allow him to run free, not even in the back yard, because he always runs to the front yard into traffic. Its so heartbreaking cause my mom won't allow us to play with him anywhere but on the porch(its screened in). I love throwing a stick and having him to chase it, He loves it too. We use to take him in when he ran into traffic, but now we cant take his leash off, thats no fun.I am open to all questions .We live on 21/2 acres, and he acts as if its not enough space. We can't afford a fence, but I don't want my dobe to get hurt. Help!

2007-09-26 01:34:16 · 14 answers · asked by itsjustme 3 in Dogs

I see this comment frequently on here. Why do people think *every single breeder* that has a website is automatically not reputable?

I know of reputable breeders that have websites. Just because someone shows their pups online does not mean they are going to sell to anyone who throws money at them. Any reputable breeder selling a pup to someone will have a screening process and will have no problem saying "no" too someone if they don't feel comfortable with them. Also, there are things to check, such as what their pedigrees look like, if they have their animals certified (eyes, hips, patellas, etc., checked depending on your breed), what the parents look like, etc..

Granted, the vast majority of breeders who have websites out there, I wouldn't buy from; but I wouldn't buy from the 'vast majority' of breeders period.

(I could write a book about reputable breeders versus backyard breeders, but I'm out of room. Here's a website instead: http://www.wonderpuppy.net/breeding.htm ).

2007-09-26 01:21:32 · 18 answers · asked by abbyful 7 in Dogs

My 3yr old kelpie x german shepherd just ate some onion off the floor. I don't know how much and worried.

2007-09-26 01:19:18 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

is it normal for your hamster to be biting them selves or look like they are biting them selves. cause i kno sometimes my dog does that :?

2007-09-26 01:18:40 · 3 answers · asked by Tabatha, Pittsburg PA 3 in Other - Pets

My in laws have 6 male weimaraner puppies that they need to sell (or find good homes for).they have advertised everywhere but in Alabama there is several other breeders and they live out in nowhere land so they have had no luck.My mother in law is now in the hospital and when she returns home will be unable to tend to these dogs and my father in law is also in poor health.Anyone have any ideas? The local shelter does euthanize so that is out of the question. And please no " they shouldn't breed dogs etc..." I agree but what done is done and these pups need a home.

2007-09-26 01:16:05 · 9 answers · asked by GI 5 in Dogs

My 14year old terrier lives under our bed, no longer barks, wanders aimlessly round the garden, cannot see very well and cannot get through the night.
However, he still loves to eat and enjoys being stroked.
We all love him to bits, but has the time come ?

2007-09-26 01:07:27 · 38 answers · asked by My Feet Ache 1 in Dogs

So yeah, he's been asleep all day, all night then all day again. He's really flitches when you smooth him, which he doesn't normally do.

He'll normally sleep, go out, eat, just ponder about.

But he's not eating, just sleeping and hissing for no reason.

He's about ten years old now, do you think he is dying?

2007-09-26 00:49:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

they are all french bulldogs. can you tell me which of these you would buy (tell me their name)
http://www.bullybuddies.com/septfrench.htm

2007-09-26 00:42:41 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Does anyone know whether a vet will defnitely be able to tell the difference between a tumour and a blockage (maybe caused by my budgie eating the bark of her natural perch?)
It's not that i think he;s wrong- he seemed much better than the original vet, who said they couldn't feel anything, as she (my budgie) kept biting the vet, making it hard to feel her... it's just that she's sick and i need to know before i make any decisions about putting her down etc. hope someone can help- a very sad budgie owner

2007-09-26 00:42:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

I just found out that my dog has tapeworm. i got drontel for it and they said it was a one treatment only that will kill every worm in her body. when i give her this pill will she have to go to the bathroom and get them all out? i dont know what to expect.

2007-09-26 00:30:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

that food from the stores is lethal...full of salt and E...stuff.
We're making our own dog food and dogs are stll very healthy even though they are old. but I know that cats need different things. Any advices?

2007-09-26 00:29:52 · 3 answers · asked by boo 1 in Cats

Last night my kitten went out for a wee and when he didn't come back we got very worried. He returned about midnight looking shaken and unable to walk properly. He has spent most of the day sleeping and cannot walk. He won't eat or drink anything, he cries if you try to pick him up. What do I do? I live in France and can't find a local vet that is open at the moment. I have no phone so can't call round, and all my neighbours are at work. I am so worried about him, he looks so pitiful, please help, even a temporary solution would be appreciated, until I can find a vet! Thank you so much.

2007-09-26 00:21:46 · 17 answers · asked by maria bartoninfrance 4 in Cats

How long does it take paw abscess to clear.Dog had antibiotics for a week, swelling down but still red?

Thank you for all the replies - I really couldnt pick a best answer as I was so grateful to you all.

To let you know what happened.

The vet gave her valium (she had got excited on her previous isit - but the nurse reckonend there had been worse !)

he lloked at her & was delighted that the infection seemed to be getting better,

My problem then intensified in that she either had a reaction or too much valiuma nd she collapsed about 3 hours after taking the tablet - she couldnt move at all... Her eyes were sleepy but she was breathing ok... Is at with her all night and to tell you truth I was worried...... this morning however she is almost back to herself.... I am still bathing the paw as it is still red but for now I am staying away from the vet :)

2007-09-26 00:11:48 · 3 answers · asked by Bert M 2 in Dogs