Pets - 17 October 2007

What made you choose a breed or designed cross?

2007-10-17 11:10:14 · 12 answers · asked by teenytiny 3 in Dogs

I have a chameleon and looking for web sites to buy insects.... any ideas?

2007-10-17 11:05:04 · 5 answers · asked by superstiney 1 in Reptiles

I'm tring to figure out why people buy those costly pet store puppies.
So how many people out there would buy a puppy they like when they see it? pet store or ad
How many people whould wait a few months to years to get a pup from show breeders?
I personally want a pup from show lines because I will know what to exspect and waiting a year or so won't kill me.
Please no post about adopting shelter dogs.
I do work at a shelter but I want a mastiff puppy a well bred one, and many other employees there also own purebred dogs, two of them show.

2007-10-17 11:04:19 · 16 answers · asked by teenytiny 3 in Dogs

my cats aren't on a special diet or anything ,but Im looking for a good food for my cats. I prefer a premium food. I found the cheaper food you feed the worse their litter box smells. So Im looking for something top of the line. Please help. Ive heard of Chicken Soup For the Soul, and Innova, but wondered what else was out there?

2007-10-17 11:02:30 · 15 answers · asked by menotyou07 1 in Cats

1) the sea bass
2)the catfish
or 3) the coy

2007-10-17 10:58:05 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-10-17 10:56:23 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

my red belly paranhas just had babys and i dont know what to do please help me

2007-10-17 10:55:34 · 3 answers · asked by jpjr9 2 in Fish

2007-10-17 10:52:42 · 10 answers · asked by Texas Horse Lover 4 in Other - Pets

he has little red spots, he doesn't have fleas, i think he may have dust mites.

2007-10-17 10:52:42 · 13 answers · asked by ethie c 1 in Dogs

my thank is a 35 litre with 8 small fish in it. i would like to decorate it with loads of plants but every time i try this it seems to upset my fish and they either all go straight to the top or even occasionally die. is there such a thing as too many plants? wat plants can i put in that would be ok to put a lot in?

2007-10-17 10:50:05 · 16 answers · asked by loonylondonlad 1 in Fish

I want to buy a orange tabby from the shelter so bad...i just want to know if its hard to take care what do i need like shots, how much $ for food a month, do u have to wash them, brushs?
just basicly what do i have to do to keep them healthy and how much $$ would it be

PS:::do orange tabbys shed alot???

2007-10-17 10:42:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

i got this dog yesterday a pomeranian, and i think it has fleas wont stop scratching i gave it a bath with some shampoo thats suppose to get rid of fleas and ticks but its still scratching. what do you guys recommend?

2007-10-17 10:38:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My dog has two terrible hot spots. She's had them for about 6-7 months. I know that's not good. I've been trying to help them heal with almost everything. From neosporin, hydrogen peroxide, Bag Balm, cortisone (SP) cream, to aloe. I've bangaged it up with all of those (if I don't, she'll just lick the stuff off). The hot spots are on her tail. And the last time I put a bandage on her, she chewed ANOTHER hot spot just above the first one (now she has two)! I don't know what do do. It bothers me that I can't help her. My parents "can't" (more like: don't want to waste money) take her to the vet. I want to be a vet when I get out of school. But she hasn't been to the vet in a few years (I know, I know....that's not good). But My mom promised me that we could take her this year....but so far that promise has turned into a lie....What can I do??? I care a lot about my dog, and don't want anything to happen to her. PLEASE HELP!!!

2007-10-17 10:29:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Today it was hot durning the day and i went out to the barn and saw that dasey had foam comming out of her mouth so i gave her some food and water and checked if she was over heated. I was wondering if i need to worry about this or if it is normal. She does have a calf and is about 4 if that info is needed.

2007-10-17 10:24:48 · 23 answers · asked by chris_aloha 1 in Other - Pets

i have a common clown in my saltwater and i am a bit worried there is something wrong with him when the lights are on he swims in one place just hovering about not swimming around when the light are of he swims around for a while then either goes to the top of the tank and stays in one place or to the bottom of the tank and stays in one place i have not seen him eat much either ,at the moment we are treating for white spot but the clown was doing this befor we also have 4 yellow tangs in a queen angle a blemie and cleaner shrimp also a rasp blue and black the tank is 2 mnths old and all levels are at zero water is a touch cloudy but otherwise all good would it be benifical to get an uv steralizer in such a new set up

2007-10-17 10:20:22 · 4 answers · asked by flamelady123 1 in Fish

She rides well on mountain trails and breathes normally.I didnt know if I should get her checked by a equine vet.

2007-10-17 10:12:11 · 5 answers · asked by mick 1 in Other - Pets

I have a sulcata tortoise it's about 2 months old. The enclosure I keep it in stays between 80-90 degrees, with a warm basking side, but the turtle still seems to have the common respiratory problems (puffed up eyes, runny nose) at times. It eats a lot though and seems very lively and healthy. Another thing I recently noticed is that one side of its face looks puffy. Does anyone have any answers of suggestions about what this could be or what I should do?
Thanks,
John

2007-10-17 09:58:35 · 4 answers · asked by john b 1 in Reptiles

My Dog Is nearly 10months old, And She is a Staffy X.. Shes bigger than my male, I Also have a 2yr old Male Staff... I Was not here at the time she got pregnant.. and my stupid other half thought she would be too young, I got back a few days after the 'event' and my other half informed me that they were stuck for about 5mins.
I know shes too young .. but i dont want to hear insults.. just a bit of advice please.. Is she going to be ok ? .. She is acting a lot more loving.. She is not showing yet..

Please help!

2007-10-17 09:48:05 · 25 answers · asked by Kelly Smith 1 in Dogs

Are you a single woman, do you have more than 2 cats, do you talk to your cats, do you smell like cat pee.....

2007-10-17 09:43:51 · 19 answers · asked by Me 4 in Cats

my dog was pulling her hair out due to flea sensitivity, now that she's ok, (treated her & cat w/ adavantage) my cat is pulling his hair out, no blood, no scabs, and no scales.

2007-10-17 09:39:42 · 3 answers · asked by Barbara L 1 in Cats

I adopted my kitten last week, and two days later I developed little bumps on my abdomen that itch like crazy. They have now spread to my sides, chest, arms, and legs. There are NO fleas, and my kitten doesn't even seem to be itching at all. My boyfriend isn't getting them, and I have always had cats in my life - with no allergic reactions. I took the kitten to the vet, and they aren't sure yet either. I'm a little concerned... does anyone have any suggestions of what could be going on here?

2007-10-17 09:32:27 · 9 answers · asked by whoa1013 1 in Cats

Now what do I do with an asselope?

Anyone want it?

2007-10-17 09:05:55 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

are there any suggestions to what i can do to prevent my cat from killing rodents & such?... she lives outside and always brings stuff to our doorstep or leaves them in the yard. i know that it's not good to discourage this behavior because it is a sign from them to you in identifying you as a "leader", but i need help-- it's not just 1 or 2 rodents, it's like the whole yard is a dead zone.

2007-10-17 08:48:57 · 10 answers · asked by h_chick4 1 in Cats

My 7 year old son was outside playing yesterday when the neighbour's St Bernard (unchained) rushed at him. My son took off running (he was really scared) and the dog chased after him and managed to bite his scalp and his shoulder. My son is very small for his age so when the dog ran into him, he fell on some rocks in the backyard and scraped himself up pretty good. The bruise on his leg is worse today than it was yesterday although we treated it right away.
He was never gushing blood or anything and I managed to control all bleeding etc so a trip to the emerg was not needed. The dog is never on a leash and roams the neighbourhood freely. The dog pound has been called before by other neighbours but the dog was never taken away. I called the guy out immediately and he saw what his dog did. He asked if I wanted him to clean up the blood. My hubby went over after and was told that they were building a fence to keep the dog in. I'm troubled. They seem okay with what's happened.

2007-10-17 08:46:09 · 31 answers · asked by Nika 4 in Dogs

I have 3 glowlight tetra's. They're pretty, but their eyes aren't BRIGHT orange like in the pet store. I have dark substate and I purchased a light tube made for subdued lighting. Any other suggestions.

2007-10-17 08:44:28 · 6 answers · asked by Marine 5 in Fish

Thanks to the internet, there's a growing movement to publish the names of all vets and supporting companies who promote declawing cats as part of a "healthy pet" plan.

Let's boycott all vets and companies who make prescribe declawing and hit them where it hurts, in their wallets. (Please boycott PetSmart too, they have a terrible record for maiming perfectly healthy cats by declawing them)

Here's a "Declaw Hall of Shame" list that needs to be improved.
http://www.declawhallofshame.com/ws...

Lets put a stop to this barbaric practice in the United States.

Who's with me!!!

2007-10-17 08:30:47 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Ellen Degeneres gave her dog to her hairdresser. Mutts and Moms rescue sent the police to remove the dog (Iggy) from the hairdresser's home. Are there any more updates anywhere? People are unable to access the rescue's web site.

2007-10-17 08:18:22 · 14 answers · asked by suzonkers 1 in Dogs

I have taken my cat to the vet and had her examined, she is not ill, they can't find anything wrong with her. She is constantly cleaning herself and she goes potty in the dining room, on the carpet. The litter box is clean, and she has a cat door so she can can always go outside. I love her to bits, so getting rid of her is not an option. Any ideas?

2007-10-17 08:13:09 · 11 answers · asked by england562 2 in Cats

If I took my car to garage with a problem and the mechanics fixed the car, but after 2 days or so the same problem arose, they would fix it for free.
If your pet receives treatment that doesn't work, you pay again and again and again.
Any fool can make a wrong diagnosis over and over,
If that happened in my job I'd be fired, Vets just keep on getting paid for it !
What's that all about then ?

2007-10-17 08:12:22 · 12 answers · asked by blan 2 in Other - Pets

i had a little ferret, her name was Sassy, and like 3 days ago, i found Sassy, in her cage, dead. We have been having a flea problem since our neighbors fumagated their house. And we have been trying to get it under control frugally seeing that we are not financially able to treat all 8 of our animals at the time. I washed my two ferrets (Sassy and Sammy) with some ferret flea and tick shampoo. Which is nothing unusual, i kno that u ain't supposed to wash them too often, and i had only already washed Sassy once this year. (i usually wash them like 2x a year). So i scrubbed them all up with the shampoo, and i thought that they would be ok. But they weren't. The fleas had already started to take over my bedroom (where my ferrets are housed), and all i had to do was wait until payday to get them some advantage. Well, Sassy didn't make it til payday. I found her Mon morning in her cage, curled up, dead. And i was wondering, can fleas kill a ferret? And if so, how come they only killd her??

2007-10-17 08:09:13 · 4 answers · asked by Confused & Young 4 in Other - Pets