Pets - 10 October 2007

My snake was eating but after it started shedding skin it wont eat i would like to kno why doesnt it eat...And i also didnt have a light back then so it was usually cold too......

2007-10-10 15:06:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

Thanks so much for the help before with my betta!!
I did a 50% change, and added salt and more coppersafe to replace what I took out.

I have a couple more questions (sorry!)
I dont have a heater, do they make them small enough for a 2 gallon? And I live in South Texas and we turn the A/C up in the day so in the day his tank gets up to about 79-81 deg and at night it goes down to about 74. I was told this was fine for him...but does that mean I need to heat the water MORE to help cure the ich?

And I took out a decoration and scrubbed it and washed in in HOT water...should I put it back in his tank or boil it or throw it away or what? I dont want it to keep him sick.
Also, are his live plants (java moss, water wisteria and ribbon plant) ok or do I need to get rid of them and get him new ones when he is cured?

2007-10-10 15:03:16 · 3 answers · asked by Annie 5 in Fish

my kittens 5 weeks old he wont eat and has gone really weak and breathing really strangely, i rang the vet and they to keep him at home because we would be able to take better care of him i feel helpless because i think hes going to die.what could be wrong

2007-10-10 15:00:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I kept him in a one gallon, lighted, filtered aquarium that was cleaned once a month. I fed him freeze dried worms nearly every day. His tank's stayed at a temperature between 70-75 degrees. I've kept him that way for about two years. Yesterday, he looked pale and wouldn't eat, and today I found him on the bottom of his tank, dead.

Anyone know what happened so I'll know what to do if another fish of mine does it?

2007-10-10 15:00:28 · 15 answers · asked by Leafy 6 in Fish

My cat was in a traumatic accident. His palate had to be repaired. For the last week we've been feeding him by syringe. He's only been getting about 5-9 ml a day. It's just so hard and painful for him to squirt food down. He's on 2 antibiotics and pain meds as well. My question is...how much food does he need to avoid kidney failure...and to survive. He's just lost so much weight, and I'm scared for him. I know that I have to be tough and force the food...but I also don't want to make him vomit. HELP

2007-10-10 14:55:24 · 3 answers · asked by 40 weeks and overdue Arggg 3 in Cats

We have a 100 gallon tank in the living room, and it has white crusty junk on the lid, and running down one spot on the front of the tank. Is it calcium?
I've tried plain hot water, vinegar & water, and windex on the front. While it's wet, it appears to be gone, but then as soon as it dries its back again.
How can I safely get rid of that stuff?

2007-10-10 14:52:16 · 5 answers · asked by lee_anne301 3 in Fish

Im a new fish owner with a 10 gallon tank. I have a few questions hopefully someone can help me with. I have alot of fish, the guy in the store let me get them and i figured he knew what he was talking about but then i read that u were only supposed to have 10 one inch fish in a 10 gallon tank, i have 14 but they are really small like 1 inch and 4 of them are really tiny they are tetras but some are small mollies and i read they are going to get big. So next month im gonna buy another 10 gallon and split them. But my question is what all do i need to buy i see so much in the store by way of chemicals and things. So far i have tap water conditioner and accu clear and a pH testing thingy but its only for pH and not nitrates and things. Do i need anything more and my filter is something full of cotton. Is this ok or should i buy a better one. if so what kind?? website links would help. :) Money isnt really an option as my partner is willing to buy me anything so i dont get a cat lol

2007-10-10 14:50:20 · 2 answers · asked by caramelrnbw 1 in Fish

He killed a few dogs, big deal. It's not like he killed a person. What's the difference between that and hunting? It's just because dog's are "Man's Best friend" If he had a Beta Fish fighting league, would people be so mad? Are dogs better than other animals?

2007-10-10 14:49:47 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-10-10 14:41:05 · 11 answers · asked by CD 2 in Cats

I bought my gelding in the spring and he came shod. When my farrier came for the first time he suggested that I try him barefoot, since it's the "natural way" so I did and he's been barefoot since then. It's been 5 months since he was first barefoot and you can tell he's always a little sore. I decided to put shoes on him as soon as my farrier comes out. I know horses feet can get sore when you take their shoes off but can they get sore from putting them back on?? we're going to a paperchase very soon and i don't want him to be sore for that.

2007-10-10 14:38:59 · 10 answers · asked by letsJUMP! 3 in Other - Pets

Well, at first I thought he was just dehydrated. His eyes are sunken in and if you lightly pinch his skin it doesn't go back to normal right away .. Which is usually signs of dehydration. I sprayed him alot with warm water and he did drink it. Now, he has no grip and can't even climb. I had to put his heat lamp on the ground and if I try to put him on a log he just falls down on his side and doesn't move until I move him. I'm pretty sure he may be dying but I have no money for a vet. Does anybody know what's wrong or what I can maybe do?
Also I don't think he's been eating, when I tried hand feeding him a cricket he wouldn't eat it.

2007-10-10 14:30:01 · 6 answers · asked by Ambyr P 1 in Reptiles

2007-10-10 14:28:33 · 5 answers · asked by Jenny 3 in Fish

2007-10-10 14:23:52 · 4 answers · asked by joesanfilippo23 1 in Fish

I am thinking about getting a little Sphynx guy as the newest addition to my family.

I have done research and know that they require weekly bathings, as well as frequent nail trimming. Also, I know that they build up oil in their ears and paws, so they will need to be cleaned weekly also. They could also use a frequent rub down with an unscented babywipe. Also, I have learned that they are not really "outdoor" cats because of the extreme weather (heat/sunlight would give them a sunburn, and cold weather is just plain too cold) All of this, I can manage no problem.

What I have not found information on is: food. Do they require a special diet? How long do they usually live? Are their temperments any different from a regular cat?

Any additional information anyone can offer?

Any good/bad experiences?

I don't think I could EVER give up a pet, so I want to make sure it is a good fit with my life.

2007-10-10 14:22:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

We picked up a emaciated kitten and got him back on his feet. However, in the "get kitty better" phase. He has become an indoor cat.

This is the first time we have ever had an indoor cat. We clean the litter box out often and yet the house just smells bad. What do you use to get the cat smell out of the house?

2007-10-10 14:16:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

i just bought 3 firemouth cichlids, i went to see the rocks
at the same pet shop but i was surprise when i saw the
prices on the rocks they where about 2 dollars a pound
and they weight about 3 pound each piece and i need
about 5 to 7 rocks and I'm not talking about gravel
I'm talking about real rocks for my fresh water aquarium can someone tell me where else could i found rocks for my aquarium?

2007-10-10 14:11:54 · 11 answers · asked by UR 2 in Fish

Ok, so, I asked a question just like I am going to ask, last night:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AqlwtjF4pDcwuiAJUoF6K5Hsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071009204010AAVuynh

I did what the second answer told me to do, and, I deffently believe with her! Well, my goldfish was over fed, and, he was dead yesterday morning, though, he was alive after a few minutes! He was swiming on his side yesterday, but, luckly is now swimming normaly, but, with a somewhat kinda wierd. He usually swims with his head down, and his tail up. I would really like to know what is going on! I REALLY want him to live, but, I am not sure if that is going to happen. I just cleaned his bowl, but, I haven't given him any food yet. Should I? How much? Also, when I was cleaning his bowl, I noticed that he had a white, long piece of poop, with two brown things inside, kinda like the white part was see-through! What is this? WHOEVER ANSWERS ALL OF MY QUESTIONS, WILL GET 10 POINTS!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS!!!!

2007-10-10 14:10:55 · 2 answers · asked by ? 3 in Fish

2007-10-10 14:09:47 · 13 answers · asked by prissywe 1 in Dogs

Animal control is making me put my dog to sleep because she broke her arm and it didn't heal back perfectly. How ever she is still a very active and happy dog. She uses her leg still and doesn't limp or anything. She has no health issues and is only 3 years old. She shouldn't have to die. What do I do?

2007-10-10 14:09:30 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

my boss asked me to ask this. her cat is neutered and she was curious about that. she called me at home and asked me to ask it on YAHOO. ok, ole great ones, any answers I can give her. haha

2007-10-10 14:05:07 · 6 answers · asked by 100% ♥Creole♥ 7 in Cats

it was eating before and now it doesnt want to.

2007-10-10 14:03:28 · 8 answers · asked by punkie 1 in Reptiles

I just picked up my cats from the vet. I had to board then for teh day. When I picked them up, they were hissing and growling at me. They were also doing that to each other and getting into fights. I've never seen them like this before. What should I do?

2007-10-10 14:03:17 · 14 answers · asked by Je t'aime Paris 2 in Cats

My cat keeps bring clothes, blanket, stuffed animals, ect into her liter box and under the beds. She is fixed so I dont'n know why she doing this.

2007-10-10 14:01:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

so im getting a cat sometime this weekend , im hoping to get a orange one with white paws , hehe.

i need some name ideas.
im all about the funnies & such lol.

I love the movie Napoleon Dynamite and im thinking maybe naming him napoleon.

I don't want anything stupid and fruity like simplesensations or something LMAO!

thanks

2007-10-10 13:56:39 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

HOMEMADE SOLUTION ONLY, PLEASE !

2007-10-10 13:52:49 · 7 answers · asked by SSSSSS 1 in Fish

My father and i seem to constantly debate about this issue. When our neighbors go by our driveway to take out the trash, or when another dog walks by, my dog goes crazy. i think this is innapropriate, though my father thinks that it is the dogs job.

2007-10-10 13:50:11 · 9 answers · asked by Jane M 2 in Dogs

I adopted a 6 week old pup from my vet. the pup and his littermates were abandoned monoday (wednesday now). the puppy goes pee alot and poo. i have only one effective method i know of. the rub and pop their but. im afraid since Buddy has been through a hard life he will be less trusting and if i pop him hell shy. he is 3 pounds so he can't take much. he is almost crate trained except at night. he has accidents. he knows he supposed to go outside. i have potty ppads. i don't want to box train him and he won't use his pads. any suggestions. i don't know how big he'll get. hes white fuzzy with black raindrop shaped markings around his eyes. he also has a brother Panda. he has the same problems but my brother just has him in his crate all day. unfair but they want to save their carpet. Thanks.


Leah & Buddy {:)}

2007-10-10 13:45:43 · 4 answers · asked by LilliSeptember 3 in Dogs

best way to pottie train dogs

2007-10-10 13:28:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

This is my beardys cage setup:
substrate-wheat bran
Basking spot-98
Middle of cage-82
Cool end- 78
He has UVB and a basking lamp, he is in a 30 gallon cage. When i first got him he would eat 15 crickets every other day. Now though i feed him only vegetables dusted with that calcium powder stuff. Ever since i started hand feeding him his veggies he wont touch the crickets! I know their diet is supposed to be like 75% veggies and 15% protein. Someone help me. BTW he wont eat unless hand fed. He is a full grown male adult.

2007-10-10 13:27:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

They pass gas too (yeah I know we all do). But they also do it quite loudly. This is very amuzing from time to time but sometimes...its dreadful!

2007-10-10 13:26:55 · 14 answers · asked by annievee 2 in Dogs