Pets - 20 October 2007

My indoor cat has fleas- They are either finding their way into my house from the stray cats outside or my downstairs neighbor's cat (who does go outside) has fleas and they are getting into my apartment from an infestation in her apt. downstairs. I have treated my apt (flea bombed) & treated my cat with frontline. I brush him at least 2x a day and vacuum often. We stay flea free for about a week or two and then I will find one or two adult fleas on him and little to no flea dirt. This has been going on for over a month.

My cat had an adverse reaction to frontline and is still recovering from the hind leg twitching caused by the product. I have asked my downstairs neighbor to treat her cat but the fleas keep coming back. I can't keep using chemicals on my pet & in my apartment and I'm running out of time & money to keep fighting this problem. My vet's suggestion is to have him shaved down. I really don't want to do this -it’s expensive and stressful for my cat. Any suggestions?

2007-10-20 06:12:08 · 7 answers · asked by autumnangel32 1 in Cats

I have 2 lovely AKC show quality Shelties and we want to breed them. Finding homes for the pups isn't a problem, we already have homes lined up. However, we are new at this. All our previous dogs have been fixed but since these 2 are such wonderfully intelligent, friendly, and excellent examples of what a Sheltie should look like, we'd like to breed them. The female is nearly 2 and the male is a year and 3 months. Is he too young? I know she is okay to breed. I believe she just went into heat. This is only her second cycle that I know of. Her vulva has swelled but isn't red yet. I haven't noticed blood but our carpeting is dark. However, she is licking ALOT down there, is that a sign? I have been doing a lot of reading and I have read that she will accept the male in about a week if she started yesterday. Is it true that she has 8 days to conceive? Our male hasn't tried to mate her yet. She is also acting abnormally affectionate, is that a sign? (Continued)

2007-10-20 06:11:53 · 9 answers · asked by jessica 2 in Dogs

My kitten is an inside/outside kitten. She follows her mom around outside alot. I was wondering what age cats start going into heat, and what age is best for them to have kittens, and how will u be able to tell when she is prego to keep her inside.

I know, your all just going to say get her fixed. I plan on it after one litter. I know homes for all her kittens. Up to 6, and If she had more i could find more. I hate when people are rude and just talk about gettin them fixed, so if thats all your going to say, dont reply. Thank you...

2007-10-20 06:05:42 · 5 answers · asked by Kay-Cody 0918 3 in Cats

I have a 5 month old male kitten and very noticeable hanging down under is tummy is what seems to be a growth.
I'm not sure if this normal, extra skin to grow into maybe, but wasnt sure if it needed a vet trip to investigate further.?

2007-10-20 06:04:13 · 5 answers · asked by Hazel H 2 in Cats

okay so I just got a baby chihuahuas 2 months old, and Iwas just wondering could i give him milk after im done eating ceral ? is it healthy or unhealthey for them ?

2007-10-20 06:03:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-10-20 05:37:37 · 7 answers · asked by bigbadbob 1 in Birds

2007-10-20 05:37:17 · 8 answers · asked by tanman 1 in Reptiles

My momma cat used to not eat all her food in one sit, until she became pregnant. The kittens are almost 4 months, and momma is a chunky kitty and has lost her kittenish figure. :D I know this is not healthy for her.

I have been feeding her small portions throughout the day, because I need to feed the kittens several times a day. Her portion doesn't equal more than one full bowl a day, well, maybe a little more, but not much more, and not less. I thought if I fed her that way, rather than giving her 2 meals (1/2 bowl each time) she would lose weight. She is not active, i have no idea how old she is. I found her, or rather she found me. lol. She plays so little, that a few times I saw her running with the kittens, it shocked me pleasantly. She doesn't work off her calories. Help! What I do? I can't leave food down for the kittens, she will eat it, and I have to watch her so she will not get their food when she finishes hers.

2007-10-20 05:36:00 · 6 answers · asked by Leopardlady 4 in Cats

hi i will soon be getting a few more birds but i have a question if 1's a hyacinth macaw the other ones a scarlet macaw the 3ird is a palm cockatoo and 4ourth is a cag will they bond to each other or me they will be in seperate cages and i will be with them every day ........ plus do you have anny incubators,brooders and hatchers to recomend or how to make a brooder for a hyacinth macaw thnx

and dont say do ur research i already have and i am experienced with all species of birds mostly large ones though

2007-10-20 05:07:35 · 5 answers · asked by mack g 1 in Birds

I am purchasing a stud colt thats fathered by a Tennesse Walker and mothered by an Arabian. I want to be able to use him someday as a stud horse, but I want him registered if I can. I am just unsure what I would register him as. Any advice would be appreciated.

2007-10-20 05:06:22 · 15 answers · asked by sweetwine_t 2 in Horses

i know they are a good source of protien and my hamster loves them but how often should i feed him crickets? i have a robo dwarf hamster BTW

2007-10-20 04:39:51 · 14 answers · asked by gelertguy57 2 in Rodents

So my cat is now a year and a couple months old. she has thing need to bit. i think its more of a security blanket for her.. some cats like to lick people my cat always has to bite my arm or hand or nose or chin.. she does it and ive been trying to get her out of it since she was a little kitten when i first bought her. as i was typeing this actually she bite the top of my hand really hard.. shes not playing but shes not fighting when he does it.. she licks then bites and i dont understand her need for it nor do i know what to do anymore. She knows its wrong because everytime i get mad at her for biteing me so backs away for a few seconds and then slowly trys to do it again in a minute or two once she thinks im not paying attention but shes laying on me so its hard for me not to notice that shes going to try it. is there anything you have tried that stopped ur cat from biting? any suggestions might help... thanks

2007-10-20 04:36:26 · 7 answers · asked by candigirl_20ca 2 in Cats

Im 14. I was thinking of getting some kind of rat. Like a hamster, but I dont really know the different kinds of rats. So what would be the easiest to take care of, and the one that would last the most. Thanx.

2007-10-20 03:56:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

no hamster we tryed that they ate each others we even bought 2 different cages and she says fish are boring. so what would u this is a good pet for her?? she is picky!!! i hate when she does this my mom says shes to young to use yahoo answers so i use it for her so what would be a good pet for her she is 12 so yea.

2007-10-20 03:45:50 · 41 answers · asked by rachell! 2 in Dogs

basically i was wondering what a tortoise/turtle would need. i would prefer it to be small. i do have a large tank; and i will change my tank to accomodate him. what they eat. prices? places to purchase these? etc. please answer as soon as possible as it may be a birthday gift to someone. pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez

2007-10-20 03:41:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I have 2 new female kittens and everytime a turn on the Animal Planet they stop what they are doing and watch - well if they are awake. When I change the channel they go back to what they were doing. I have done this several times to test the theory and it works. Subliminal sounds and messages? Anyone experience the same?

2007-10-20 03:32:20 · 11 answers · asked by srmc_007 2 in Cats

My sister is selling pits and she has them advertised as APBR certified. I have never heard of having a dog certified, just registered. She has a background of making up things about dogs. I just want to know exactly what this means. Thanks!

2007-10-20 03:18:26 · 3 answers · asked by ♥Mommyof3♥ 5 in Dogs

I have a 9 month old lab who already weighs 92lbs. When will he quit growing?

2007-10-20 03:15:19 · 7 answers · asked by VDJ44 3 in Dogs

2007-10-20 03:14:59 · 12 answers · asked by . 7 in Other - Pets

My 18 week old Lab constantly eats sticks and acorns that drop out of the trees in our yard. Is this bad? and How can I get him to stop it?

2007-10-20 03:08:27 · 8 answers · asked by Stevus 1 in Dogs

he spills it all over the area, then he's thirsty, but has no water. What can I do???

2007-10-20 03:01:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have tried absolutly everything, Even treating the whole house. Nothing works. Please someone tell me how to get rid of them

2007-10-20 02:51:14 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

We have a stray kitten we've been taking care of for about 2 weeks. She's about 4 or 5 weeks old now...so would it be okay to give her a bath? She's about to start eating dry food too. But, do you think it'd be okay to do that, and then use a flea comb to help get the fleas off? If so, what kind of shampoo, that I can get ay Pets*Mart, Target, or Wal*Mart?

2007-10-20 02:41:21 · 5 answers · asked by ♥ Animal Lover ♥ 4 in Cats

2007-10-20 02:40:20 · 9 answers · asked by long p 2 in Fish

my dogs are rat terrior[pure bread]and peakoniese and poodle[mix].they just started getting red spots all over there stomaches.i dont know if its from the weather,new cat or could it be fleas?i need any informantion casue i have heard this has ben happining to other dogs around the michigan area.is there any prevention to getting these spots?my dogs get baths regullarly and eat normal and everything seems to be going nautral except for the bumps.any help here?

2007-10-20 02:32:58 · 1 answers · asked by Anna G-unit 1 in Dogs

I have been caring for a stray for about two weeks now and am becoming fairly attached and am wondering how long do I have to wait before I can actually claim this dog as our new pet? I really like her and want to keep her but no one has called yet and I have yet to find anything anywhere that anyone is seeking her.

2007-10-20 02:02:33 · 11 answers · asked by SoySrtaBonita 3 in Dogs

2007-10-20 01:57:46 · 6 answers · asked by SoySrtaBonita 3 in Dogs

Love animals so would not want to harm them in anyway. 40 cars to choose from but they always pick mine! I would not mind but it is the scratches they leave on the roof & bonnet. The muddy paws marks I can clean! I have just changed cars but thismorning there were Paw marks Everywhere, lol Why mine?

2007-10-20 01:54:01 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

We raise Engish Springers and Beagles. We currently have a beatiful BWT boy that we feel is show quality. How many of you are breeder/handlers

2007-10-20 01:50:21 · 6 answers · asked by Kevin S 2 in Dogs

when i bought my horse he was using a running martingale, but i never saw this untill i was looking at some pictures of him, would it hurt him to put it on him now?

Thanks!

2007-10-20 01:43:01 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Horses