Pets - 16 October 2007

I do not believe in spaying & neutering because i think it is genital mutilation that was a form of torture used in concentration camps and slavery. I acknowledge the benefits of spaying and neutering: 1)prevention of abandoned offspring who may suffer abuse and may have to be euthanized, 2)the behavourial benefits and 3)health benefits. However, I think 1) can be solved by animal birth control, this may not exist but scientists can invent it, i know there is anti-mating spray that can be helpful but animal birth control is definately possible, people can keep animals of the same sex alone or keep animals of different sexes separately (if they insist of having a male and female) as a preventative measure as well. The behavourial benefits are really a benefit for us humans and i believe we can live without it, after all i do. Spaying and neutering can prevent cancer in animals, but i guess that may also work for humans, why don't we all spay & neuter ourselves? Spaying and neutering to prevent diseases & to prolong an animal's life is against nature but it's acceptable as treatment or if the animal has a genetic mutation that may cause a disease. In conclusion, i think animal activists who support spaying and neutering are hypocritical and superficial. People should stop taking the easy way out by spaying and neutering and should take more responsibiltiy to provide tlc for their loveable pets. I know the eradication of spaying and neutering may not be easy but it can be implemented, step by step, how can you resist your adorable pet?

2007-10-16 12:52:38 · 13 answers · asked by ? 3 in Other - Pets

My vet says as long as she is healthy and comes in heat it's OK to breed her. Other toy breeders have said after 5 is too old. Just wondering what other people think and/or have done?

2007-10-16 12:51:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I understand that there are many irresponsible pet owners and unwanted litters, and that there are some long term health benefits, but then why are there requirments that a dog not be fixed for show?

2007-10-16 12:48:44 · 13 answers · asked by Bob 2 in Dogs

My heart borke when I saw Ellen cry over Iggy and the 2 little girls that lost what would have become their "Best Friend" I understand that some people are mean to animals after they get them home and they become more than they bargained for...This little dog would have had The best home he could have possibly gotten...I guess this places "Rules" were more important than the loving family this lucky little dog had the chance to get....Give the dog back...PLEASE!!!!

2007-10-16 12:48:34 · 7 answers · asked by roxann 1 in Dogs

Ok ive got a german shepard dog. He sheds alot. and i want him to be an inside dog. Is there any shed treatment or something i can ask my veternarian about. Certain shampoos. i dont know anything and everything that can make him shed less.

2007-10-16 12:46:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Has anyone read that story about Ellen Degeneres and the dog she gave away? Seriously, that has to be the wrongest thing i have ever heard! At what point does a volunteer organization part ways with a dog? I know they have that policy of giving the dog back for a reason, but come on! That was heartless. That dog belonged to Ellen Degeneres in my opinion, that contract shouldn't hold up.

2007-10-16 12:44:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I'm not incredibly worried or anything, but I'm just wondering why my cat is so on edge all of a sudden. He spent today at the vets, where he was given an anaesthetic to have dental treatment. I brought him home at 6pm, and since then (it's now 12.30am) he's been acting as he would as though he'd seen a mouse, sitting as though waiting to pounce, and just basically sniffing all around the same area (last time he saw a mouse, he was over it in about 5 seconds, so I doubt he actually has!). He just seems to be on tenterhooks, and hasn't slept at all, which is what I thought he'd be doing all night after the anaesthetic! Could there be any reason for this relating to what he's had done today? Like I said, I'm not WORRIED as I'm sure he's just had a stressful day! Just wondering if there's a reason. He seems fine other than the fact that he just won't settle at all.

2007-10-16 12:41:48 · 2 answers · asked by Lisa 2 in Cats

Are we in society being hypocrites?

2007-10-16 12:38:11 · 15 answers · asked by donna p. 3 in Dogs

2007-10-16 12:36:41 · 3 answers · asked by motherpeanutbutterbutinsky 6 in Other - Pets

Thanks :-)

2007-10-16 12:35:17 · 2 answers · asked by Lucky dog 3 in Dogs

i need a wet complete meal cat food, so can you help me out
thanks


Danny.Y

2007-10-16 12:34:21 · 6 answers · asked by Danny Y 1 in Cats

2007-10-16 12:32:18 · 10 answers · asked by carol m 1 in Dogs

2007-10-16 12:29:25 · 4 answers · asked by kafhogman 1 in Dogs

If you wash first what happens if you cant get the dog 100% dry?

2007-10-16 12:28:17 · 10 answers · asked by agratefuldog 3 in Dogs

My cat became completely infested with fleas... so yes I know that my house is already infested along with my cat... so I purchased Revolution flea treatment... I heard that it pretty much starts working right away... but how quickly is that? When should I start seeing the fleas on my cat die? I understand that the fleas on my cat will die first, but the ones still in the house will take a little while to die off... but when should I start seeing results?

2007-10-16 12:23:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

my dog licked himself when he came home from the vet.he got neutered and they said DONT LET HIM LICK HIMSELF.only 2 licks,but I'm concerened...
also,he cant have his pain pill till later,what can i do now?

2007-10-16 12:19:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-10-16 12:12:49 · 25 answers · asked by carol m 1 in Dogs

My female cat, who is 4 yrs old, has been urinating on our carpet for some time now. We have done everything imaginable to ward her off this, but it continues. We had her to the Vet, and he said she had a urinary infection. We treated her with antibiotics, and she has continued to urinate. Their litter box is in the basement, but she continues to go behind our chairs, couch etc. All this is after the antibiotics. We recently had her & her sister declawed. Her sister has never caused us any problems. Last night, we even brought the litter box upstairs, and put it next to where she has been going, and still used the spots she has always used. We even found solid waste this morning. And it was next to the litter box. I really don't think she is doing well. We are considering putting her down, and doing the next humane thing. We can't take her to the humane society because of her problem. Plus, she has no front or back claws. I would like to receive some suggestions. Thank You!!...Mike

2007-10-16 12:05:39 · 4 answers · asked by Scatter 1 in Cats

my guinea pig chatters its teeth is it good or bad? how can i get him to stop?

2007-10-16 12:04:54 · 12 answers · asked by dancer<3 3 in Rodents

Is a Rottweiler a good dog?

2007-10-16 12:02:33 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Is there any good non-toxic flea treatment? My dog has gone crazy scratching, and his skin is red an raw. What can i do about it?

2007-10-16 11:59:11 · 6 answers · asked by Laura S 1 in Dogs

go to this link which pooch is the cutest.

http://www.pets.webshots.com/tag/dachshunds/most-popular

2007-10-16 11:56:36 · 11 answers · asked by *thailerh* 1 in Dogs

First off, I'm currently studying and on my way to being a veterinarian, but I'm not so sure I should be one. I wouldn't mind being a vet and I'm good at memorizing the parts of the body, bones in the body, cell structure, muscle placement and stuff like that. Its not the blood that bothers me because I watch surgery on TV. There's only one thing that does bother me and its quite contradictory to my previous statements yet its very different. I can't stand to see injuries if caused by an accident such as a bone protrusion from jumping off a wall or other such action and injuries. A scrape, cut, or a fracture with no bone protrusion I can handle. I don't understand why. So with that information comes my first question: Do you understand why this is? Secondly, if being a veterinarian is not what I should do, since I want to stay in the realm of pets, I had an idea of owning a pet store. I thought I could sell pets and maybe have a small grooming center in the back. My second question: Is it difficult to keep a pet store open, and could I sell dogs that I breed from my own dogs at home?

2007-10-16 11:53:40 · 5 answers · asked by Kii 3 in Other - Pets

What is the rabbit breed that sheds the least?

2007-10-16 11:51:52 · 6 answers · asked by ~*~Starchild~*~ 3 in Other - Pets

I want to see if theres any chance before I call an exotic animal store and make a fool of myself.

So is there any possibility?

2007-10-16 11:49:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

what do you think?

2007-10-16 11:45:06 · 27 answers · asked by J3$$!C@ 2 in Dogs

hes a lab/poodel mix whos only going to grow to be about 50-55 pounds. what size crate do i need what do i need to buy please help.

2007-10-16 11:43:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

At first she had gotten sand fleas and I washed her with flea shampoo and also she got some shots from the vet. They attributed it to fleas, unfortunately I live downtown and thee isn't anywhere she can get into them, Anyone can u help. I thought it might be dermatitist but>>>>

2007-10-16 11:29:43 · 2 answers · asked by baggy0 1 in Dogs

Im try get my dog to say hello, mommy, or some else. I think that would be really cool to have my to talk to me. Can yall Please help me! ^-^

2007-10-16 11:27:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-10-16 11:24:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs