Pets - 15 October 2007

hi, I recently visited my local animal shelter to adopt a dog. Well first of all, I was going to buy one from those website ones but some of them included shipping the dogs and I really didn't want the dog i buy to be shipped. So I read and asked around on how and where to purchase dogs and most of the answers lead up to animal shelters. Many people, especially on yahoo answers, stated that the dogs there are great. So I go my some animal shelters and quite honestly, I was quite scared at first. I expected it to be a little frightening but I guess after reading some comments on yahoo answers, I was less frightened.. until i went to the shelters.

I dont know if it was just me or something but, those dogs looked as him they wanted to kill someone. I have raised a dog since it was a baby in the past and she was really really really nice, but unfortunately I had to move so I had to give the dog away.
so yea, i just wanted to know whether or not i should really go to a shelter.

2007-10-15 11:11:31 · 9 answers · asked by hi_im_hanny 2 in Dogs

I'm doing a science story and I need an animal that does not mate for life. My "animal" has 2 families because he had to mate with 2 other animals.

2007-10-15 11:10:56 · 2 answers · asked by Kate L 1 in Other - Pets

my budgies seem to fight alot so i dont know if they wanna mate,(and yes there is a male and a female) Is there some way i can make them like each other and mate or something??

2007-10-15 11:09:56 · 6 answers · asked by no name 2 in Birds

We got a boxer puppy from a family. Husband, wife and their 7 yr old daughter. They have 4 adult boxers, two females, two males. We drove to their house when their pups were 4 weeks old. We picked out the runt of the litter. A dark brown and black brindle boy with a white bib and paws. We came back to get him two weeks later(yesterday) and brought him home. We took him to the vet today and he has a heart murmur. She said a level 3. The breeder came to get him and took him to his vet, she said he has a murmur, a level 2 tops. What do we do? I have read alot on this and I am getting alot of he will be fine and he will most likely grow out of it or never bother him. We are torn whether to keep him or not. We dont have any guarantee from the family. With the money we have already invested in him, his toys, crate, bed, food, treats and first vet bill I think we should keep the little guy. Help us out please!

2007-10-15 11:09:40 · 7 answers · asked by we_luv_our_bxr_baby 1 in Dogs

I am planing on conducting an experiment for my science fair whether or not horses will have a certain preference for different colors of hay. Anyway, I am wondering whether or not human food coloring is safe for horses (they wouldnt need to eat very much at all, just a bite). I would put some food coloring in a bottle with water, and spray the hay to make it a certain shade. I am planning on checking with at least 2 vets to make sure that this will be safe (depending on which food coloring i use). However, I dont have a horse, so i dont know any vets, could i just look up in the yellow pages of a phonebook and call a vet and ask them, or email a vet, or would that annoy them? How can i contact a vet, and if you happen to be a vet and know the answer to my question that would be great too. thanks!

2007-10-15 11:07:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

http://www.petco.com/product/8062/Aspen-Pet-Mighty-Link-Chain-Training-Collars.aspx

And no I dont have one or would never even consider getting one!
Surely any dog that wears one of these only behaves out of pure fear and this collar must be agonisanely painful!
Does antone own one of these or what are your views on them?

2007-10-15 11:02:45 · 62 answers · asked by bestia diligo 3 in Dogs

I have heard that it is possible and I have heard that it isn't possible. I know that the sir's mom is black, I'm not sure about the dam's side.

2007-10-15 11:02:03 · 13 answers · asked by Laura J 1 in Dogs

Go here and share your thoughts, I think its cruel
http://www.shorty.com/bonsaikitten/

2007-10-15 10:58:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

ok well his name is Willam he's a half german shepard and sheep dog i think and he's veeery shy and gets scared so easily. like any bang noises or water bottles, bubble gum popping etc. my younger brother gets firecrackers and little banger things mabye one or twice a year and William reeally hates it, he just goes under the bed or behind the washing machine. i thought if i make lots of popping noises he would get used to it and not be so scared but it just gets worse. like today william was lying on the floor in the kitchen and i got a pack chips and opened them and he walked off with his tail between his legs because of the noise it made when i opend it??? wtf i dont know whats his problem. i know his previous owner was kind of mean to him.. but we had him for like 7 years now. he's probobly 7 1/2 years old

what do you think i should do. it seems like he's sad all the time but i give him lots of attention

2007-10-15 10:56:25 · 13 answers · asked by BreakTheNightWithSilence 5 in Dogs

i really want a turtle and can totally handle the responsibility and everything, so just to let you know that's not what i'm asking, but what i do want to know is when can i get one? There's usually a bunch at the lakes around here but i haven't seen any lately, like since late summer i guess, maybe a bit b4 that. i called the pet store and one din't have any, the other was like 90 bucks for one(not paying that) and i think 20 for another but it needed to constanly b n water. i want one that can run around. ^_^ Anyone know when i might start seeing them again? Also, about how much does it cost per month to keep it fed and everything. Someone told me they're not very clean, so don't try to tell me that, i know and don't care. i keep my stuff clean. ^_^ thanks! btw, srry if i sound like irrated or anything, long day... blah. thanks in advance! ^_^

2007-10-15 10:53:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

2007-10-15 10:47:24 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

only just got him, they told me he was a staffy cross.
what his he cross with ??


http://www.flickr.com/photos/my_staffys/

2007-10-15 10:45:41 · 18 answers · asked by madmad 2 in Dogs

We have "inherited" a dog from our fly by night neighbors who skipped town to avoid being evicted and "forgot" their pet behind. He has fleas pretty bad and is the same weight as my dog, so I thought I'd give him a dose of my dog's frontline, but first I wanted to bathe him and get rid of as many fleas as I could. Someone said Dawn Dish Soap kills fleas- does anyone know if this is true?

2007-10-15 10:45:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I am a bit concerned as my friend has a male and female dog who are brother and sister. (Their mother is border collie-their father is staff/snauchzer) They mated and had 1 male and 2 females. They are healthy, but now one of the female pups is pregnant by the father or the brother. Will these pups survive and be healthy? What will their temperaments be like?
They all have sweet temperaments so far and respond with good intelligence.

2007-10-15 10:38:15 · 10 answers · asked by Pink Angel 2 in Dogs

I am looking for a pet skunk does anyone know where i can get on in the North East somewhere?

2007-10-15 10:37:16 · 3 answers · asked by dr31117 2 in Other - Pets

I volunteer at a cat shelter, but have only been there for a few month's now, and I have 4 cats that I adopted at home,(from a different shelter, and about 4 years ago!) I know that a couple of our cats at the shelter had gotten ring worm, and they were treated, now I think one of my cats has it on the inside of his ear! I have never had this problem before with my cat's and have never gotten it myself, so could I have picked up it up some how and brought it home to my kitty, and what is usualy prescibed or done for it? ( I did'nt treat the infected cat's I mentioned before the vet did, and I did'nt ask) And do I need to corentine my cat that I think is infected, is it very spreadable? How hard is it to get rid of, and does it cause them any pain? Thanks alot for everybody's time to answer this question for me, I truely appreciate it, and wish I could give ten point's to all!

2007-10-15 10:34:35 · 6 answers · asked by leah j 4 in Cats

2007-10-15 10:31:12 · 2 answers · asked by jen10162007 1 in Cats

my dog was really big i mean fat fat.... but today i looked at her and she looks so much smaller?? i dont understand cause she hasnt had any puppies....i mean she still looks fat but not like she did before...what happend ...is there an answer or what?? im sooo lost....

2007-10-15 10:28:49 · 7 answers · asked by N0EllE 2 in Dogs

My dog delivered a single stillborn pup this afternoon. I found out there is a 2-week-old puppy near me whose mother has abandoned it, its owner is looking for a dog that will nurse it. I said they can bring the 2 week old here and see if my dog will adopt it or refuse it - what's the likelihood of this being successful vs. my dog attacking the puppy?

2007-10-15 10:24:00 · 10 answers · asked by mrscjr 3 in Dogs

I asked all the questions from the AKC website, but am sitting here thinking that there may be something I have missed.

From personal experiance what are some questions that should be asked but are normally forgotten.

So far this breeder has shown me the webpage and her dogs and avalible puppies. We have been talking on the phone and she is so knowledgable!

She said when I come to visit (she likes a visit prior to purchase) that we can have some coffee and "talk shop". I would love to have some awesome questions to ask her.

THANKS

and here is a link to my other question...

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnOLw5CcRfWGm5tSfXF32MLsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071015120348AAgQNGu

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

My cat often vomits within minutes of eating. I can see the shape of his dry food in the vomit, so he's obviously not chewing! Is this normal for a cat, and what can I do to stop this? Thanks!

2007-10-15 10:20:27 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

He is a very nervous cat and escapes all the time. I keep thinking he will run into the path of a car while scared of the noise. Or worse, yobs will tie a firework to him. What do I do?

2007-10-15 10:20:05 · 18 answers · asked by Jack 3 in Cats

She meows all the time and when we try to pet her she runs away!!(she has NOT been fixed)have you gone through this?
PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!

2007-10-15 10:19:29 · 4 answers · asked by Tina G 2 in Cats

my girl hamster got out for about 2 weeks. then we put her back up and the boy started attacking the girl... PS:the boy started to escape at first but i got him home

2007-10-15 10:11:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

I have a mixed breed and wanted to know if she can be entered in a show

2007-10-15 10:10:51 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

ive had my puppy for about 20 hours now, and afetr reading everything on here it seems crate training is the way to go

2007-10-15 10:10:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

He keeps breaking into the house just to get near it! Is this natural bull behaviour???? I never thought a bull would be into the leather scene!

Ole torro!

2007-10-15 10:01:16 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

My cat is thirteen years old and has a lump growing on the back of his neck. It stands proud from his skin and is dark in colour, measureing about quarter of an inch long and one sixth of an inch wide.

2007-10-15 10:00:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2007-10-15 09:57:58 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Why do you think it is ok to breed dogs just to show them. My opinion is that it is cruel and belittling. How do you justify breeding to get a better breed with good training any dog can be a great part of your family. Get them from the shelters. Same as baby shows they suck. I think this is the most selfish cruel and unjustifible reason to breed your dogs. You are playing with lives here people just to show them off. How do you sleep at night.

And before answering try to stick to the question.

2007-10-15 09:54:51 · 13 answers · asked by True Blue 2 in Dogs