Pets - 30 September 2007

my cats, bobby and raspberry are conked out on the bed.

2007-09-30 16:12:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2007-09-30 16:04:00 · 6 answers · asked by Melinda 1 in Cats

They are 5 blood parrot cichlid, 3 electric yellow cichlid, 2 kenyi cichlid, and 1 pleco.

2007-09-30 16:01:44 · 4 answers · asked by Patrick M 2 in Fish

We just want to know opinions before we get there why in the world is our poor boy sitting at the cat box for 3 mins straing to pee like he has a UTI. I thought he was constipated but i checked the box and found traces of blood. So does anyone know anything??? Please help us find out what might be wrong!!Thank you

2007-09-30 16:00:45 · 10 answers · asked by jessica_and_jay8883 3 in Cats

My Silver Dollar (tropical fish) developed a small swelling on its belly, which has expanded slowly over 2 wks. The fish is eating and seems to be doing well. However, the lump is growing and I cannot diagnose the problem. Any thoughts?

2007-09-30 15:59:46 · 1 answers · asked by Sam M 1 in Fish

I have a beautiful ragdoll cat that I have had for around 6 months. Everything is fine with him except, he nibbles the fur off of his tail and spits it in the floor. At any given time, you can find a clump of hair somewhere in my house. He doesn't have fleas and went to the vet right before I got him and nothing was found to be wrong? He doesn't bite it all off, however, most ragdolls have thick, furry tails, his is kind of puny! I wonder, is it a nervous habit (like a human biting their fingernails)? Has anyone else had experience with this? Is there anything I can do to stop it?

2007-09-30 15:57:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2007-09-30 15:55:57 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

Does anyone have a homemade shampoo for dogs recipe? My dog is super smelly. She has all kinds of shampoos, and she gets a bath once a week, but she smells pretty bad by day 4. She's a beagle mix, and I read somewhere that Beagle's are naturally smellier than other breeds, but there has GOT to be something, to help her smell a little fresher longer. Anything?

2007-09-30 15:54:56 · 15 answers · asked by The Warden 3 in Dogs

I have a 46 gallon tank with an external filter, heater set at 80 to 81 degrees, and the proper chemicals added to make the water conditions good. Right now I have a couple bala sharks, and a couple sivler dollars. I was thinking about adding a Discus to my tank. I had a few questions about this before I do so. How many discus should I get? Wil they go good with the bala sharks and silver dollars? Will the water conditions be okay for all of the fish? Right now the ammonia is at 0, hardiness is soft, pH leve is about 6.2, and the nirites and nitrates are all good at . Is this good for the discus? What should I do, Please help?!?

2007-09-30 15:47:59 · 5 answers · asked by Justin 2 in Fish

2007-09-30 15:43:51 · 8 answers · asked by kylerb123 1 in Cats

Now before anyone passes judgments, please read this! I'm not considering declawing purely because I don't want destroyed furniture.

I have 2 cats. One is 2 years old and the other is 1 year old. They're both spayed. My 2 year old cat can be very mean and vicious. She routinely cuts me and my boyfriend when we handle her (mostly to move her from places she's not supposed to be), and also slashes and cuts the other cat's nose and face. She can be very sweet when she wants to be. She was NEVER abused, I got her when she was 12 weeks old from a good friend and neighbor, so I know she treated her right also. She's so aggressive to the point that the vet needs to anesthetize her to examine her. Basically she's a liability, waiting to hurt some person or child. We worry about that often. Not to mention that she also tears up furniture.

I hear declawing is so bad, but we've tried EVERYTHING. I've seen 2 vets about this, they both recommend declawing. I hear it's cruel though. Thoughts?

2007-09-30 15:41:02 · 18 answers · asked by Wubs 1 in Cats

2007-09-30 15:40:10 · 10 answers · asked by ojim c 1 in Dogs

2007-09-30 15:35:59 · 10 answers · asked by jhjkykuykuyikyukjykyjjhhgj 1 in Fish

something like a nose job, its really just the snout. there is a bump ...

2007-09-30 15:28:30 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My cat had fleas and I sent my roommate out to get some shampoo. (we also gave him a cap star from the vet and administered frontline.) We wanted to wash all the dead fleas and eggs off. After his bath, I looked at the label more carefully and it says "do not use on cats" in small red letters on the back. He seems fine - has dried himself off and licked his fur for a couple of hours after. I'll call the vet tomorrow unless anyone here thinks I should call sooner. We used Sentrypro Flea and Tick Shampoo for Dogs and Puppies.

2007-09-30 15:26:24 · 14 answers · asked by svnopa 2 in Cats

Thank you so much.

2007-09-30 15:26:13 · 4 answers · asked by KayleeR 3 in Fish

When we got her from the Humane Society, Maggie was about five pounds underweight and wouldn't eat anything except cooked chiken. Now she eats anything and everything and we can't get her to stick to a diet. We live on a farm and she loves to run all over our ten acres as often as she likes throughout the day, so she isn't lacking in excersise. We suspect that she's getting into the compost outside and that thats where she gets extra food. But what goes out to the garden is mostly leftover fruits and veggies, things that Maggie won't eat when we offer them to her in the kitchen. She only gets a cup of food a day and usually doesn't eat it all. How do I get her to stop eating whatever it is that she's getting outside and get her down to a healthy weight?

2007-09-30 15:19:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

She's almost 2wks old. She's fine when she eats but afterwards she goes 2 sleep and shortly fater that she stiffens up as if she's gonna pass.

2007-09-30 15:14:08 · 15 answers · asked by mamarosa_03 1 in Dogs

how can i tell how old is my dog in dog years

2007-09-30 15:13:27 · 11 answers · asked by flako_sd_89 1 in Dogs

I just dont understand why the bottles keep leaking. I bought the best one I could find and yet it still leaks. Our guniea pig is always out of water we fill it twice a day. The bottom of the cage turns into a muddy mess. I have to keep giving pig showers. He smells great but the cage has to be cleaned contantly.... grrrrr. HELP!

2007-09-30 15:04:20 · 6 answers · asked by pink 6 in Rodents

Yesterday I got a turtle. I was told that it was a north american box turtle. I got it from my mom's friend who had bought the turtle for her son's birthday awhile ago. My mom's friend got it from a pet store. At first when she got the turtle it ate just fine now it has stopped eating. She wanted me to take it to see if I could get it to eat, but I don't know too much about turtles. Is there any reason why this turtle is not eating?

2007-09-30 14:57:03 · 3 answers · asked by Lia's Dwarfs 3 in Reptiles

My 10-year-old tshit-tzu Puki just passed away and I cannot stop crying. It has been 2 weeks now.

2007-09-30 14:53:35 · 26 answers · asked by tfjea 4 in Dogs

My female Dachshund is afraid of EVERYONE but me. I can't stand it. I don't know what to do! I really bugs me that she does that because when she is outside and its time to come in she wont come to my step-mom when I am gone and then she goes and hides in the bushes. The people I bought her from NEVER EVER abused her, I've known them my entire life. They have 2 other doxies. The mom and sister of my doxie and they are very friendly to people. When I brought her home I just thought it was nervousness from going from one home to another. What do you suggest I do????

2007-09-30 14:53:24 · 7 answers · asked by Just Here To Help 1 in Dogs

2007-09-30 14:52:11 · 8 answers · asked by sugarplum 1 in Reptiles

I know they are smart and have some what we can call super skills but do they actually think and come up with life decisions and choices? or do they just act according to their instinct?

2007-09-30 14:47:57 · 13 answers · asked by fab cat 2 in Cats

Please answer this question!

2007-09-30 14:46:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

My family want a dog. We want a cute one that can go in a medium sized backyard, has lots of energy, has a good brain, goes well with kids (12 & 10) and will be easy to train. If you could provide a website and pics that would be good. I know it is a lot to ask for, but anything would help. If it's a good answer, I'm sure you will get the 10 points!

2007-09-30 14:45:15 · 28 answers · asked by Liv54 2 in Dogs

If i were to get a heating mat for my baby corn snake who will be living in a 20 gallon long, could he survive on just that? What all would he need if he couldnt?

2007-09-30 14:36:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

7month got into the drawer somehow and ate 4months worth of interceptor(deworming/heartworm) yesterday however has been acting normal except had some bad diarehea today...so I be worried? Contacted the vet and they said he should be fine but should keep an eye on him..what do you guys think?

2007-09-30 14:34:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

She is so lovable, but likes to bite, bark, etc. When she is calm it's like she is an angel.
I want to correct her bad behaver but I don't want to use a shock collar. And the training collars that spray them in the face are as pricie as the shock collers.
I have looked at remotes the makes noise, but with a 7yr. mix breed I'm scared that it will upset or bother her.

I have hear of using a spray bottle fulled with water and spraying them in the face. Out of all I think this is the best.

Can I have some help, please?

-Triptych

2007-09-30 14:27:50 · 6 answers · asked by †Triptych† 2 in Dogs