Pets - 21 October 2007

Yesterday we were all at my cousin's house & her dog got accidentally locked in the car & died because it was about 4 million degrees in the shade (I'm in Australia) - it was accidental.....when her boyfirend arrived the dog must have jumped into the car & we didn't notice. They live on a farm so it isn't unusual to not see the dogs for hours because they go off exploring or just find a shady tree to sleep under.

Anyway, would it be a good idea to send her a card & this really cute photo frame with a dog & a girl & "Girl's Best Friend" written on it & a photo of her dog in the frame?

I want her to know that we all loved that little mutt & we're here for her if she needs to have a cry but I don't want to make her more upset.

2007-10-21 13:38:37 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I was told by an annonymous person that cats are guardians of the sword.

What does this mean?

2007-10-21 13:35:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Ok, i want a simple name, its a female, its original name is precious but we don't like that. it is a very active cat

2007-10-21 13:35:07 · 14 answers · asked by jup540 3 in Cats

I have a 2 and a half month old Irish Wolfhound. I know they average 6 to 8 years, but what are some ways to extend his life? I hate to think this sweet little, about to be massive guy, will have such a short life.
So what are some great ways to help a extra large breed dog live longer?
We are very active, and play a lot. He eats high quality puppy food for large dogs. Regular vet visits. Basically all the usual things. What else can I do to keep him in great healthy shape?
Or is this a no win situation, and only occasional exceptions to the norm?

2007-10-21 13:29:16 · 10 answers · asked by rx8bt25 2 in Dogs

Lucky

2007-10-21 13:25:14 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

Im just an amature with three indoor cats.I have a big heart for cats and always try to do the best for thier well beings.Long story short, beside my cats, thier are a 3 cats which i feed at nights (orginally thier were five, one semi tamed one my friend graciously took in, and one, I also adopted.anyways, 2 cats have already been TNR, Trap Neuter Release, and the third one I just trapped in a humane trap and im taking her tommorrow to be spayed. (did i mention that i found two baby kittens on thursday which i caught and took to a no kill shelter whom is always full except for kittens which they say have no problem finding good homes)
Anyways, are thier any ametures out there who dont work for a vet or humane society who know what im going threw? I love cats dearly and have read that TNR is the best thing for feral cats livlihood, but the whole process of trapping, transporting to an animal clinic and then releasing back to the wild is very strenous on the nerves? can anyone relate

2007-10-21 13:24:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

a few months ago, a boxer attacked my dog, cody, and bit him on the nose. then, two weeks later, he was attacked by a great dane at the dog park. ever since these incidents, he's been really nervous and shy around other dogs. at the dog park, he wont play with other dogs, he just sniffs around the edges. today my friends and i all took a walk together with our dogs. the whole time, cody was whimpering, shying away from the others, and staying very close to me. i feel bad that hes not comfortable with other dogs. how can i help him become more social?

2007-10-21 13:24:56 · 3 answers · asked by Lianna 2 in Dogs

which one should i get

2007-10-21 13:22:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

my cats fur has just started to fall out we have recently moved house and my freind said it could be stress or fighting with local cats but im not sure going to vets but was hoping some one might be able to help me out

2007-10-21 13:20:40 · 9 answers · asked by Grizley Bear 3 in Cats

Hi we just got a new puppy yesterday. She is 8 weeks old, and we also have a 16 week old puppy. The older puppy sleeps in our room in a puppy play pen and I was wondering if its good to put the new puppy in our room as well but in her crate. Because last night we had her in another room and she SCREAMED all night making my other puppy distraught and sleepless, along with us. If we move her into our room what other things can we do to make her more comfortable that REALLY work, because we did not have this problem at all with our first puppy. what can we do to avoid the screaming at night. We let her out in the night so she screams for other reasons besides having to potty.

Also, I go back to work tommorrow but will be back twice during the day to potty her and play.I was wondering am I just supposed to keep her in her crate even though she will scream most of the day?Will her screaming drive my other dog nuts? He has an entire room durin the day cuz he is fully potty trained

2007-10-21 13:13:18 · 20 answers · asked by JustBlah 3 in Dogs

2007-10-21 13:12:22 · 16 answers · asked by arbed_drannek 1 in Cats

2007-10-21 13:09:15 · 53 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

My dog ran on a very rough street, a 1/4" of his pads are gone on every paw. I put quick stop on his paws and wrapped them up, he is still in a lot of pain. He's a 80 lbs. pitbull which has a very high tolerance for pain. Anybody have any suggestion on how I can comfort his pain?

2007-10-21 13:04:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I just got a new Lab and Catahoula mixed puppy 7 weeks old. I bathed him with a flea shampoo for puppies yesterday and today I washed him with dawn because some people said it would help. He still has fleas and is miserable. I rescued him because his previous owner was going to shoot him :/ I cant stand to see him suffer and scratch all night long. His little sister has fleas as well so we're trying to keep them apart untill their both clean. Can someone please help me?

2007-10-21 13:03:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

bottom I dont think hes a pleco he's less than an inch and I seen a couple pics of a pleco and only thing in common is the four moving bottom fins. I have a 10 Gallon for the freshwater fish

2007-10-21 12:55:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

She's at least a year old, and she looks really healthy. We got her as a stray (a long while back) She's really small and skinny though. She's about the same size as my five month kitten, except thinner. She acts healthy and is playful. What could be wrong with her? or is this normal for some cats?

2007-10-21 12:53:46 · 25 answers · asked by Emily A 3 in Cats

is advantage a good product? wil it make my dogs fur oily? does it stink? i am thinking about getting advantage for my sweet 61/2 month old german shorthaird pointer/lab! and i was wondering if it works good or if i need to get some thing else?

2007-10-21 12:52:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

ok first of all my dog like hates me she loves my mom and when ever she calls her she comes when i call her she ......sometimes comes i dont hurt her in fact i am probably the best to her. i give her behind the ear scratches and i play with her all my mom does is pet her on the back. WHY!!!???

2007-10-21 12:51:57 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

okay, i had like this little puppie stayed at my house for one night which was my uncles
and like suddenly the puppie was panting like a cat like she had a hairball in her stomach or something
what is wrong with the puppie ?

2007-10-21 12:51:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have recently been given a tame rat, she is not too bad for being picked up and doesn't bite as long as you havn't been handling meat.
I work with birds of prey and I am starting doing educational visits to kids parties with my owl, I am already set up with a company that organise witch and wizard themed chidrens events and was thinking about using the rat for these parties (obviously not alongside the owl or we will be a rat short).
What I am wondering is how intelligent rats are, can you teach them simple commands or even just to respond to thier name.
I will be using her in an educational sense so will be showing what they would do naturally.

2007-10-21 12:48:45 · 27 answers · asked by Aquila 4 in Rodents

And do not say neither. Im asking which is better out of the two in your opinion. What is the real difference? (besides appearance, even though they look a lot a like)

And please, give reasons.

2007-10-21 12:47:58 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

She is not overdue, but i want to be her when she gives birth because no one else in my family doesnt know anything about dog birth, IM NOT saying im going to put her on medication for her to go into labor, but i took her for 3 walks around the block today and she is 59 days preg. but i am a student and need to be her for when she gives birth, we dont have money to keep her at the vet and my friends dont know anything about breeding, what should i do???

2007-10-21 12:47:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-10-21 12:42:41 · 7 answers · asked by Melissa 1 in Cats

2007-10-21 12:36:19 · 52 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-10-21 12:32:27 · 4 answers · asked by yasmina 1 in Dogs

Hi, my 7 month old cavs hair is very thin, vet has said nothing medically wrong with that, just the way he is, hes got quite a bare patch under his neck ( put that down to pulling on lead, changed to harness) and his tummy is quite bald, the worse parts are around his bum and back legs, although its not bald its very sparse, any one know if there is anything i can do, or give him to make it thicker?

2007-10-21 12:27:15 · 8 answers · asked by mandy g 1 in Dogs

2007-10-21 12:22:17 · 14 answers · asked by melissa h 1 in Fish

My puppy gunner is 10 months old and his eye is bloodshot red with a little goop in it and his other is starting to do the same. My vet cant get him in for a week and he is he only vet around here that will do a payment plan with me. I would take him in to a different vet but i dont have the cash to do so due to a financial emergency 3 days ago. I have been applying drops to his eyes but it doesnt seem to do anything nd he wont let me put a warm cloth on it or even near it. I have to hold him down to "try" to put the drops in. It is very sore and he will start nipping at you. He isnt usually like that. If you have any suggestions that you know for a fact wont hurt him...please let me know. keep in mind he is only 10 months old. I feel so bad because he is in pain and sleeping more than normal. HELP?

2007-10-21 12:11:38 · 12 answers · asked by Baby boy due March 16th 2010 3 in Dogs

I'm a big health freak and I would appreciate if someone who has a cat or studies cats can answer me.

Thanks.

2007-10-21 12:09:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Dog breeders expecting Bernese mnt dogs in late spring/early summer? need to be certified breeders, and must have a cancer-free history.

2007-10-21 11:52:23 · 4 answers · asked by Yahoo Security 1 in Dogs