Pets - 2 October 2007

Our dog (Golden Retriever) managed to get out of our yard. Not sure but we think she might of gotten hit by something and luckily it just rolled her. She's doing great, but she has some pretty good scrapes on her legs, and one leg actually has a spot that's a little bit bigger than a half dollar where skin and muscle are gone and you can see the bone. Pretty good injury that is healing very nicely. Problem is she came back home with some unwanted friends (fleas & ticks) that we would love to get rid of, but with the injuries I'm not sure what would be safe to use on her or if anything can be used right now.
Any suggestions to get rid of the bugs that is safe with her injuries?
Thanks.

2007-10-02 18:00:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-10-02 17:59:03 · 3 answers · asked by allyally14 3 in Dogs

One of my pond koi got attacked by a turtle today. I don't know where the turtle came from, but he got him good. I managed to get the little guy out of his mouth, but I want to know if he's beyond saving or not. The turtle got him by the tail, and he's torn open slightly at the top of the lateral line and behind the dorsal fin. Luckily the turtle didn't manage to get any 'chunks' of him, just torn open a bit. The tail fin is pretty torn up, but he is still able to move his back fin, so I know there can't be too much damage. Missing a lot of scales, but aside from that, he looks pretty good. Been breathing really heavy though.

This happened a little over an hour ago, and the koi is still alive. He's mostly just floating around in the quarantine tank I put him in, but he can still swim if you give him a nudge. Is it beyond saving? Should I humanely euthanize it? Or can I treat it somehow?

2007-10-02 17:48:31 · 5 answers · asked by Kadan 2 in Fish

I can't believe he did this, but now I'm stuck with it. So how long will it last and is there anything faster than a dozen baths to get it out of her long white fur quickly? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-10-02 17:46:01 · 12 answers · asked by MelBear 2 in Cats

It must be small enough that they can eat it but has to have good nutrients for them i would like it also to be at minimumal price because i have two toy poodles and my budget is ...well its a budget lets say that !!!

2007-10-02 17:45:35 · 17 answers · asked by Jo 1 in Dogs

i understand wanting fresh water, but my cat will not drink fresh water out of his cup. he only wants to drink water out of our cups. he will however drink shower or toilet water. or muddy water outside. just as long as it isnt in his cup. we have tried several bowls and cups. should we get a cat fountain?

2007-10-02 17:42:13 · 8 answers · asked by mary tyler moo 3 in Cats

Does this refer to earthworms you get outside or bait you buy in stores? And does the senegalus have to be a certain size before it can eat an earthworm?

I know you'd have to wash them off if so.

2007-10-02 17:41:51 · 1 answers · asked by Megan 2 in Fish

My cat just got a tooth pulled and a teeth cleaning today. The vet put him under anesthesia. He just got home. He has been walking back and forth, but I finally put him in his favorite bed. He is just laying there, but his eyes are watering and his toungue is slighty out. His breaths are at a faster than usual rate and really deep. When he exhales it kind of seems like it's shaking his whole body. Now my neighbors cat who also had this same thing done today is fine. He is eating and playing.

It's really freaking me out. He's 9 years old & we had all the proper tests done before saying he was ok for it.

Is this all normal?

2007-10-02 17:36:46 · 6 answers · asked by x0bowlingshoes0x 2 in Cats

As you can guess, she won't stop throwing up and just stares into blank space. She's normally happy and active, but just hides in the back yard, puking here and there. Any ideas of what I can do to settle her stomache?

2007-10-02 17:13:40 · 8 answers · asked by California Boy 4 in Dogs

I want to feed my large goldfish brine shrimp but i want the shrimp to grow to a decent size before i feed them. i would really prefer them to adult size but i find that difficult to do. so any size between adult and newborn would do

2007-10-02 16:55:02 · 4 answers · asked by Greeny 3 in Fish

I have five convict cichlids all about 2.5 to 3 inches. I've had them about a month and I believe they've worked out the pecking order since I rarely see any nipping or serious aggression. In fact after about two weeks, there almost as peaceful as community fish instead of the little devils all my sources have stressed. I've seen no eggs, babies, or even breeding behavior as i've studied as of yet, but my two biggest ones both have bloated bellies. At first I thought they were being overfed but I feed twice a day and each time the food is gobbled up within seconds and I'm not even sure they're getting enough sometimes. Could it be I've got egg stuffed females an no males or what? I've waited for them to reach a decent size hoping i'd get at least one sexually mature pair our of the five, but I still believe i have a tank of females since none exhibit male behavior. Should I get a definite male and see wht happens? What do you think?

2007-10-02 16:50:12 · 4 answers · asked by enygma4113 2 in Fish

I set up a reef tank and every thing is 0 .... nitrate, nitrite and my ph is fine but my ammonia is like .25 or .50 i want to get my corals and anemones out of my other tank (bubble tip anemones, dough nut coral, galaxie coral, and some mushrooms) Will they be ok if i move them or will it kill them.

And i will be dripping them into my other tank to acclimate them.

2007-10-02 16:43:22 · 3 answers · asked by lyd285 2 in Fish

I am wondering what to name him!>!>!

2007-10-02 16:42:28 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

My cat can smell it a room away. He goes crazy for it!

2007-10-02 16:27:17 · 17 answers · asked by ThinkTink 2 in Cats

I come from a long line of championship dog breeders. This technique is both proven to bring the betch into estrus/heat and ensure successful semen implantation. Here's what you will need:

1. A can of mild paprika
2. 3 tbspns of Tumeric
3. 1/2 tsp of smelling salts
4/ 2 tbspns of dark cocoa
5. 1 cup of melted red Tiger Balm
6. A bunch of stinging nettle leaves
7. Warming Ky jelly or Astroglide Xtreme

Mix items #1 thru #5 together in a bowl, microwave on high for 3 minutes and then set aside to cool.

With the help of another person, stimulate the betch's vulva and clitoris with the nettles until she becomes hyper-excited (she will attempt to run away or bite you when she reaches the optimum state).

Grab a handful of the aphrodesiac mixture and hold it inside a closed fist. Coat your hand thoroughly with the KY (make sure you're good and slippery) and then massage the mixture first onto the betch's clitoris and then up inside so that you coat the entire uterus and fallopian tubules. Repeat the procedure thrice per day for three consecutive days.

On the fourth day release her to the stud and stand back!

You should try to bring the beetch to climax in the morning before presenting her to the stud. That way she'll be well lubricated and smelling ripe. Betchs respond well to manual clitoral manipulation or electronically accentuated vibratory applications (you can buy a vibrating massage "bug" at your local drugstore for under 10 dollars). Use duct tape to attach the electronic vibrator so that you don't have to hold her during the application (I have four betchs climaxing through that method as I am typing this!).

2007-10-02 16:23:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have an outbreak of white spot that has killed one fish already. Any hints or help much appreciated!! Im using a treatment but at a lower dose due to the catfish. I started treatment yesterday and will treat every 3 days. My guppies look worse and so dose my shark HELP ME PLEASE!!! ASAP!!!


TANK CONTAINS:

28L tank, filter(without carbon) 6 guppies, 2 bristle nose catfish,1 goldern catfish, 1 electric yellow and a rainbow shark.

2007-10-02 16:17:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Do all cows have issues with defecating? I think some cows are so cute but I really don't think I want a pet cow with feces stuck to it all the time. Anyone ever met mini-cow breeds? There are 26 or so breeds, I wonder if they have the same poop issues. This honestly is a serious question, because I like cows but if they really are that messy I'll reconsider. Please only people familiar with farm animals reply. Thanks!

2007-10-02 16:14:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

Does anyone know someone who rescues Australlian Cattle dogs? Family I know took their dog to the Humane society and they said he wasn't adoptable because he didn;t play well with children. So they went back just before the dog was goingt o pe put down.

They have 2 small children and need to find this dog a hime before he bites the baby. Anyone know of a rescue organization for thi dog?

2007-10-02 16:05:53 · 9 answers · asked by in COGNITO * 4 in Dogs

What is the best thing to get rid of flea's. i know my dog my hates them , Cause i sure would

2007-10-02 16:02:02 · 17 answers · asked by Esther D 1 in Dogs

2007-10-02 15:48:57 · 27 answers · asked by Bullmastiff_Boxer_lover 6 in Dogs

our aquarium is about 6 weeks old. after the first week we started having a problem with green hair algae. we purchased a sea hare to help with the problem. two weeks later we purchased a Lettuce Nudibranch to help out. this afternoon when we came home, the Lettuce Nudibranch was attached at the top of the aquarium and looked sickly. he is smaller and not as filled out as he has been. he is about 4 weeks old and we have not had any problems with any other creatures. has anyone ever heard of a Lettuce Nudibranch splitting or laying eggs in an aquarium? is it possible that he is sick or that something attacked him? we have several snails and hermit crabs in the tank and have just added three blue chromis as starter fish. the chromis have been in the tank about a week and have thrived well. we have not seen anything mess with the Lettuce Nudibranch. any help will be great! thanks!

2007-10-02 15:37:24 · 3 answers · asked by clyde0523 3 in Fish

i have had several freshwater tanks throughout my lifetime...along with several different styles of fish....i wanna know how hard it would be to start a salt water tank...i have a beautiful 70 gal tank that is currently freshwater with tropicals...but im just not happy enough with it....well and my son wont shut up about wanting nemo fish....:-D

2007-10-02 15:30:05 · 4 answers · asked by the3balints 1 in Fish

2007-10-02 15:28:26 · 4 answers · asked by UR 2 in Fish

i want to buy a reptile or amphibian or anything other then a dog or cat i have the money to buy something i want something thats fun and cool

2007-10-02 15:18:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

2007-10-02 15:17:15 · 11 answers · asked by Lulu 1 in Cats

If you live in a small house, say a townhouse or appartment...

should I get a chihuahua or a cavalier king charles spaniel?
what are the pros and cons of those two breeds?

2007-10-02 15:13:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

How do you sex otto catfish?

2007-10-02 15:05:52 · 4 answers · asked by Charlotte 2 in Fish

I am getting a corn snake on Fri from Petsmart. I was wondering if i could buy him a new friend that was in his tank with him. I would buy him him/them a 40 gallon tank now or eventually. What do you think about this? Could it be possible? Would they/he/she like it?

2007-10-02 14:55:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

I have a bigger hermit crab which his body is about the size of dime (Itchy) and a baby hermit crab which is really tiny (Scratchy). They are both purple pintchers. My baby crabs eyes are black is that normal. hes also been diggin alot of holes lately. Also will my big one pick on the little one? he hasnt yet but should i watch him. I also have them in flordia sand should i put them in something else? or do you think they are fine with the sand? Is it also ok to let your hermit crab crawl around the house for like 2 to 3 hours a day?

Thanks so much

2007-10-02 14:42:00 · 5 answers · asked by Goblins girl 1 in Reptiles

they do that mating thing with their claws near each others faces, but i just wanted to know how do i know which one is female and which one is male?

2007-10-02 14:40:24 · 3 answers · asked by ♥Kristen♥ 3 in Reptiles