Pets - 14 October 2007

Will this cause any problems when they spay her?

2007-10-14 13:52:23 · 12 answers · asked by bleh 4 in Dogs

they are banned???
why are people still selling and owning them in the uk
what do you think about pitbulls and pit crosses

2007-10-14 13:48:56 · 10 answers · asked by madmad 2 in Dogs

2007-10-14 13:45:08 · 9 answers · asked by coolman 1 in Dogs

dry or wet

2007-10-14 13:42:37 · 12 answers · asked by madmad 2 in Dogs

2007-10-14 13:32:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

We clean his cage regularily.We have washed everything in there and even switched some of the toys for cleaner nicer-looking ones.
We decided it must be him. He poops a lot and everyone can smell him. Is there anything we can do about it?

2007-10-14 13:29:14 · 4 answers · asked by newsies62 3 in Other - Pets

i got some dwarf puffer fish and green spotted puffer fish, i was told to add salt to the tank so i did then i red that dwarf ufffers shouldnt have any salt, and that it would bring its lifespan down, it is madatory to remove the salt and how much of a shorter life will it have

2007-10-14 13:28:41 · 3 answers · asked by Jason L 2 in Fish

Why do dangerous dog laws have to be breed specific? How do you feel about dangerous dog laws? How do you feel about pitbulls, GSDs, Rottweilers and Dobermans becoming illegal in some states? What about labrador retrievers? They could be considered "dangerous" too. Does restricting pitbull and GSD ownership really protect people in the community or is it just a comfort thing?

I've grown up with these breeds and I love them. Sure they may need a special kind of owner, but just as some GSDs and pitbulls can become "dangerous" so can border collies, golden retrievers etc. (Had to bring up those two) :)

Why do these laws need to be breed specific? Are some dogs really more vicious than others or is it just the way they're raised? If it's just the way they're raised then why do so many irresponsible owners own pits and GSDs and other breeds that are considered more "dangerous"? What do you consider a "dangerous" dog?

2007-10-14 13:26:55 · 16 answers · asked by Reika 5 in Dogs

In the state of california

2007-10-14 13:21:35 · 15 answers · asked by kennethmt m 2 in Dogs

i dont no whats wrong??? please help.

2007-10-14 13:18:04 · 15 answers · asked by Harley_19 1 in Other - Pets

I just moved in an apartment and the people upstairs have roaches. They are starting to come down to ours. We fogged the house and put out combat roach bait. My son has one in his room and our 12 week old puppy chewed on it. I was wondering if that could hurt him and what I need to do? I of course removed it. I need real answers and stupid comments please!!

2007-10-14 13:15:30 · 9 answers · asked by erica/gabriel 2 in Dogs

I have a sick dog and would like to check his symptoms.

2007-10-14 13:09:00 · 2 answers · asked by bmiamom 2 in Dogs

What are the benefits of feeding my dog Natrual Balance dog food, rather than Purina or Pedigree?

2007-10-14 13:07:49 · 5 answers · asked by DJ 6 in Dogs

I have 2 cats, and they share a litter box. Whenever one uses it, a disgusting stench fills the room. We spray oust, use glad plug-ins, air fresheners, everything! But the smell still penetrates through the air fresheners, and it mixes in with the good smells, making it 5 times worse! Is there anyone that knows a way to get rid of that horrid stench?

2007-10-14 13:06:24 · 15 answers · asked by Alli_G8tr 3 in Cats

My minature dauchshund just got into the cat's food. It was Iam's digestive dry formula for cats and she ate about a cup of it. Do I need to worry about her health? She is a very healthy dog normally. It has been about 2 hours and so far she seems ok.
(and, yes, I have already found a better place to store the cat food). Thanks!!!

2007-10-14 13:04:21 · 21 answers · asked by dolphing_cole 1 in Dogs

ive had my rat since nov,22 of last year please help i really need to know how long she will live?

2007-10-14 12:59:50 · 13 answers · asked by kendal w 1 in Rodents

hey. i think my fantail goldfish just had a baby. i bought it i think a month ago and i noticed about 1 week about this weird black spotted thing near its tail? i thought it was just the colour delevoping or something? but if u can get me some pics or some sites of what it was. what do i do with it? is it just a bug or something else. it wasnt there before and that was the only breed of fish in the tank. what is it?! help me? na dit it is a baby.what do i do with it?

thx alot, xo

2007-10-14 12:57:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

i have a bunch of questions...

1) how often do you need to clean the cage?
2) how often do you need to handle them? [once a day enough?]
3)how much/what food do they need?
4) can i use horse shavings in their cage? [i work at a barn]
5) if i get 2 should i get males or femals [pro&cons of each]
6) will they be oka in my room w. the door closed all day when im at school? [in a cage or course]
7) what do you do w. them when you take the out of the cage? [play, teach, feed?]
8) what the best/most in expensive cage you can find?

thank you SOO MUCH!
will def. pick a best answer [if one deserves it]

2007-10-14 12:56:47 · 7 answers · asked by TB eventer! 4 in Rodents

My 6 1/2 month kitten in first season. Crying constantly! She is to be neutered tomorrow and I am terrified as she was a poorly kitten. Any advice?

2007-10-14 12:56:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I want to buy some nice apple snails for my nano planted tank. I live in Toronto, is there an apple-snail store around ? And it's better if a online apple-snail shop can ship to my place.
Thanks for reading !

2007-10-14 12:53:54 · 1 answers · asked by neo_aeolus 1 in Fish

Is it ok 2 put unflavored pediatric electrolyte in my nursing mothers water?

2007-10-14 12:44:22 · 7 answers · asked by brunette91191 1 in Rodents

Also, I would want 2 of them so any hamsters that would be good in pairs would be a great add to the answer (No boys and girls together, tho). Thanks much!!

2007-10-14 12:32:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I have a freshwater tank with 3 tetra, 1 Ram Chiclid, and a bottom feeder. I am having problems with the Ram. i just got all of these fish a month ago and already have changed the water. I first noticed the Ram hanging out on the bottom of the tank 4 days ago (I know that is a HUGE red flag). The next day I noticed he had a sort of fuzz looking thing on his top fin ( I figured it was fungus) So I went to PetSmart and bought fungus tablets and it said for a 5 gallon tank use a half a tablet and the sales person told me use a quater tablet since tetra a very sensitive. The next day the fungus went down and he seemed to be breathing better but today he's still down at the bottom and it looks like the fugus is on his face as well and he is gasping for air. I know this doesn't look good at all but what can i do? Go for a second dose? HELP!

2007-10-14 12:31:02 · 4 answers · asked by Lindsey 2 in Fish

My 4.5 month old puppy has flees. She is on, and has been on, Sentinel since she was 8 weeks old. The vet gave her capstar and a de wormer 2 days ago. I have never actually seen flees on her or in my home, only flee "dirt" on my dog. I have 3 chinchillas living in my home with my one dog and don't really want to use flee spray in my home. Do I really need to if the capstar kills adult flees and the sentinel has made the females sterile.?

This is what I have done in my home so far:
I live in a small 1 bdrm apartment with all hardwood flooring or tile flooring. I sealed all the gaps between the baseboards and floor with silicone last year so I'm pretty sure no fleas in there. My sofa is basically a big foam block with cushions on top that goes all the way to the floor. I vacuumed every square inch of my sofa/cushions, bed, and floors (including behind the fridge & stove. I also washed my dog's beds. Through all of this I saw NO signs of flees.

2007-10-14 12:23:46 · 8 answers · asked by Vic 1 in Dogs

What does Stress Coat do for an aquarium? What does Activated Carbon do for an aquarium? How do I use these chemicals, and when do I add them to my empty,(soon i'm getting some fish), fish tank?

2007-10-14 12:21:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

We had her 4 days now and she has no problem with the pee part but I noticed she hasn't had a bowel. We got her kitten milk and bottle feed her with no problem but Im worried she hasn't had a bowel.

2007-10-14 12:21:05 · 21 answers · asked by wendygonzales31 1 in Cats

There are some wild, but tame elk in our nature preserve. They are wild, because they live pretty much without human intervention, but they are tame because they have come to expect feedings by the people who live in the area. They are behind a fence, but will stick their noses thru and lick my hand. I do like to feed them.

I have gathered a few things for them, and so far it looks like it's all ok, but the only unusual one is cantaloup rind, which I thought they might like because it's sweet. But is it ok to feed to elk? I don't want to cause any health problems.

Thanks!

2007-10-14 12:19:35 · 2 answers · asked by Minerva 1 in Other - Pets

ok here it is im setting up a 100 gallon pond in texas the temp in the pool goes from 95 in summer to (dont remember) maybe 26. the pond will be covered from the sun via tarp or pergala it will have 2 waterfalls and a 1000gph( or lower) pump what is a good filter what species of goldfish can be kept year round ( the top of the pond might freeze over the top for maybe (2) 1 day periods ) hoping for 2 red caps

2007-10-14 12:16:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

i have a three month old ginger tom that i want to start letting out and enjoying himself but i live near a busy road and i don't want other cats to hurt him, there is a communal area at the back of where i live with no roads maybe i should wait until he's been doctered?

2007-10-14 12:14:57 · 17 answers · asked by cd 1 in Cats

I was riding my bicycle and I saw a turtle next to the road. It's not a box turtle, it's a snapping turtle. It was too big to carry with one hand while riding my bike. I left it there, but I was afraid it might wander into the road and get hit by a car.
I asked some people , and they said it is probably looking for a place to hibernate. I know these things can bite, so I didn't try to move him. We had six inches of rain the other day, and he was moving toward higher ground.
Should I take the turtle to a wildlife sanctuary? The neighborhood he was in has 10 to 15 acre homes, so I think he has space, but he was only two feet from a road.
He's more than a foot long.

2007-10-14 12:10:27 · 11 answers · asked by AviationMetalSmith 5 in Reptiles