Pets - 19 October 2007

I am looking at smaller - middle size dogs and i think they are cute but i am open to suggestions!

2007-10-19 07:59:51 · 21 answers · asked by riley 1 in Dogs

I have tried every flea drop, flea spray, sprayed my house and yard, bombed my house and year, got the exterminator out to spray and the fleas seem to be attracted to it! Help!

2007-10-19 07:56:13 · 9 answers · asked by ? 3 in Dogs

I have one Zebra finces, and will be getting another. Can I let them fly around the house? Has anyone done this? I know the mess that will be created, but I can clean that!
What do I need to do to get my house ready for them to fly free? And what shouldn't I do? If anyone has done this with birds, l;et me know! I feel bad for them being caged all the time!! I just don't like it!
Thank you all for your answers!! And looking forward to hearing your ideas!!

2007-10-19 07:51:41 · 12 answers · asked by Tonia M 3 in Birds

I was supposed to get a dog but because of some recent events I am going to have to wait a few years until I get an appartment of my own.. So I am tooking for a kind of low maintnance pet.. Any help?

2007-10-19 07:44:44 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

NEED HELP!!! I have five inside cats, two are older cats and three are kittens (about five months old). The cats won’t seem to stay off of the tables and TV. I have been squirting them with water every time they get on there, but we work 12 hours a day and the second we leave they are on the tables. Is there any way to keep them from getting on the tables or should I just keep with what I’m doing? Thanks.

2007-10-19 07:25:29 · 17 answers · asked by illusional_reveur 1 in Cats

My minituare poodle had a low platelet count develop shortly after getting a shot. Obviously I have had her to the Vet and used medication to take care of the immediate problem.

I'm just a little nervous about her next round of immunization shots next year.

Of course, I can't be 100% certain the shots caused her problem, but I am suspicious. I'm just curious if anyone else here has had an issue.

2007-10-19 07:15:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Before sunrise? After sunrise? Before sunset? After sunset?

2007-10-19 07:03:33 · 6 answers · asked by somebody 2 in Birds

Anyone exercise their dog on a treadmill?
Not real fast. just a walking pase.
Most likely when its really cold, rainy or snowing out.

2007-10-19 06:42:48 · 8 answers · asked by Philip Augustus 3 in Dogs

2007-10-19 06:33:30 · 6 answers · asked by Ginnykitty 7 in Cats

chewing gum =/ Will it stay in her stomach or pass in a day or two?

2007-10-19 06:30:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I guess they will have some basic sense, but they wont know what could happen. Ill be letting my two 6 month old kittens out for the first time in about two weeks and a little concerned for them, we have some busy roads around us. Also is the butter on the paws just a old wive's tale?

2007-10-19 06:28:38 · 12 answers · asked by Shellie 2 in Cats

I am a new aquarium hobbyist and after much debate, I've decided to go ahead and set up a freshwater tank (salt water tanks, although beautiful, seem like alot of work for someone new like me!). I guess I'm really looking for ideas and suggestions. I love goldfish and they seems pretty easy to maintain, but what other compatible fish can I add to my tank for variety? Also, do I need to purchase "cleaner" fish for a freshwater tank (like catfish or shrimp)?

2007-10-19 06:28:32 · 10 answers · asked by TheGr8Pretender 2 in Fish

Ellen DeGeneres' gave her dog Iggy to her hair dresser and it was taken back to the shelter due to not following their rules.Do U think it was wrong of the shelter?
Or did the right thing happen?

Here is a what happened:
Iggy, the dog adopted by Ellen DeGeneres from the Los Angeles-based rescue group Mutts & Moms, who was recently removed from Ms. DeGeneres’ hairdresser’s home after the rescue group learned of the re-homing that was conducted without its knowledge or prior approval as specified in its adoption contract.
more information here:

http://www.prweb.com/releases/ASPCA/Ellen_DeGeneres/prweb562213.htm

2007-10-19 06:23:41 · 24 answers · asked by ღ♥ღLaurieღ♥ღ 4 in Dogs

i also have a seperate bowl for her dry food which she nibbles at every day,then it get refilled when need be,which is every other day,any help tips would be brillant,her name is Lady,and i love her!

2007-10-19 06:20:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My puppy is a four month old Shih Tzu. I used Advantage on him on top of flea shampoo every other week. He still have fleas. Some people suggested flea spray to treat the house. What can I use that is safe in case he licks at the treated area?

2007-10-19 06:17:40 · 4 answers · asked by janet899 1 in Dogs

2007-10-19 06:11:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

now: (3)
Nala- 9 weeks old
Ebony- 1 1/2 yrs old (black)
Onyx- 5 yrs old (black)

Before: (6)
Spaz- tabby
Jigga- black cat
3 other black cats that i had around me when i was young but dont remember there names
and a siemese cat

2007-10-19 06:04:31 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I'm setting up a surprise party for my cat. She's almost 5 years old. Which kind of cake would be best: rat cake, fish cake or parrot cake?

2007-10-19 06:00:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I tried many flea control systems including Advantage and he still has fleas. I am thinking of trying some garlic as natural repellant. How much per meal can I feed him? One clove seems too much for a small breed puppy. Also I welcome all suggestions for flea control ideas.

2007-10-19 05:58:26 · 7 answers · asked by janet899 1 in Dogs

I want a dog breed that is big and can protect my family but is also good with kids. Anybody have any suggestions

2007-10-19 05:58:17 · 16 answers · asked by Michelle 1 in Dogs

I'd like to hear any true stories about what happened when you let your cats out when it was dark.

2007-10-19 05:31:54 · 31 answers · asked by internetoptimiser 3 in Cats

please let me know which dogs are good with allergies and asthma ... thanks

2007-10-19 05:13:50 · 14 answers · asked by iam_free2@sbcglobal.net 1 in Dogs

As a follow up to my last question (if u read it), Does anyone think it is possible to pass laws restricting breeding to breeders who take the time to properly place the puppies in suitable homes? To prevent people who have abandoned a dog from getting another? To perhaps create a screening process, enforced by city hall, on people who want a pet similar to how we handle human adoption? To educate people somehow on being lifetime owners, not impulse buyers? The government seems to think it is doing enough by telling people to spay/neuter their pets... As usual, they have put a band-aid on a gaping gangrenous wound and called it a day! 30% of ALL dogs, purebreed and mutt, dies in the home where they first came to as pups, a whopping 70% are given away or abandoned, because the stupid owner didn't realize that a dog is a living creature who requires care, not a stuffed animal or thing that can be turned off when it is not convienent for the owner to care for it! How can we make this law?

2007-10-19 05:13:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

If you do? Do you allow your cat to run wild?
If you do, WHY???
My neighbor has a cat that she allows to stay outside, it fouls up my garden with its stinky "treats" and pees on my plants. For those of you that have cats and allow them to run free, how would you like it if I let my dog out to do this to your property??

I am not an animal hater, I have a cat and dog myself and would never allow it to run wild outside. Not only is it harmful for the animals (they can get hit by a car, diseased, bugs, etc) but they destroy other people's property...

Next time you guys let your cats out to frolic alone at night, think about your neighbors and what they may have to put up with when you aren't watching your animals..

If you're not a responsible animal owner, put the animal up for adoption!!

2007-10-19 05:12:29 · 18 answers · asked by sunshine2211 2 in Cats

All of my food is missing and there are burnt spot what to do what to do

any suggestions??

2007-10-19 05:10:53 · 26 answers · asked by marmoduke 2 in Reptiles

He is about 15 weeks old now.. i got him when he was 12 weeks

and i crate trained him for 2 weeks straight.. and he was very well potty trained.. in his crate only..

then for like 3 days i was gone, and my other family members let him do whatever he wanted

when i got back, all the training was forgotten

because now he jsut runs around in the garage.. he eats sleeps POOPS in there.. we have a doggie door leading to the outside, and he's always going in and out of it.. but he doesnt poop outside like he used too, he only goes in the garage!

How should i re-train him to go outside so the garage can stay clean??

I have 2 weeks off this next week to train him...
i can spend all day with him if i need too

i'm just not sure how to make him relize he must GO outside! not inside!

any help is appreciated thanks!

2007-10-19 05:09:37 · 7 answers · asked by 123456789 3 in Dogs

I, myself have a set time before I take the dog to the vet, but I just wonder what others feel is an appropriate amount of time.

2007-10-19 05:06:57 · 30 answers · asked by ® 7 in Dogs

2007-10-19 05:06:41 · 10 answers · asked by alo 2 in Dogs

My cat always seems very happy and she is always playing with me but it looks like she is crying her eyes are always very watery
what should I do ?

2007-10-19 05:04:49 · 20 answers · asked by nwambolt21 1 in Cats

a friend of the family dropped off a dog for us and her name was birdie..she doesn't even acknowledge the name and i would like to change it. any good ideas?

2007-10-19 04:59:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs