Pets - 21 October 2007

I have tried everything. I read alot online about the disease and treatments for it but nothing seems to be working. I just got the tank a little over a week ago and i put some fish in it and now ick is spreading rapidly in the tank. I cant seem to get it under control. Is there any advice anyone could give me? I am at my wits end.

2007-10-21 08:06:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I like the name Oprah but would that be considered racist? I know it's a stupid question but I'm serious. I'm sick of all the regular names for pets like blackie, and all that..

2007-10-21 08:02:50 · 16 answers · asked by whoever 2 in Cats

I set up a saltwater aquarium last night. How many days do I have to wait before adding fish ?

2007-10-21 07:59:26 · 5 answers · asked by janni 1 in Fish

I am giving my puppy (5 months old) the frontline plus from the vet. But every time I hold her I break out, so I am looking for something herbal that will not hurt her or the enviroment.

2007-10-21 07:51:11 · 6 answers · asked by mliga33 2 in Dogs

I mentioned I had a white kitten with a grey spot on top of her head, and user "Old Cat Lady" responded by saying the grey spot is an indication that the kitten is not deaf and it will fade in time.
When do most kittens lose the grey spot? She is almost a month old.
And, also, if she ends up with blue eyes I should assume there is no problem? (I hear blue eyes are associated with deafness in some white cats... but since she has the grey spot and since her mother is an all white/blue eyed Oriental shorthair, it would be considered a normal trait, right?)
* She responds to noise quite well, by the way.
Thanks a lot in advance!

2007-10-21 07:47:43 · 10 answers · asked by shellj_foxy 3 in Cats

looking for a small dog toysize i live in nj. even interested in the dog rescues

2007-10-21 07:46:13 · 16 answers · asked by msjchill38 2 in Dogs

i have a ball python but im just wondering how often it sheds....

2007-10-21 07:44:49 · 4 answers · asked by princess <3 1 in Reptiles

And I have tried the powder stuff today, then brushed him...And only a couple fleas actually came out, he has really short hair and I dont know how they can hide in there.I washed all fabrics today too... But should I go back to the vet store and stick a flea collar on him even if he has fleas? WIll it help at all?

I have grown up with cats my whole life, but I have never had the responsibility of caring for one. This is my first time, any help would actually help. Thanks.

2007-10-21 07:44:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I've tried bug bombs, powders, sprays, Borax, exterminator--nothing seems to work. Any ideas???

2007-10-21 07:41:26 · 8 answers · asked by adbosch1 1 in Dogs

I bought two female bettas the other day and when I put them together the one bit off part of the other's tail. I was just wondering if the part that was bitten off will grow back?

2007-10-21 07:41:20 · 9 answers · asked by Emily S 1 in Fish

We got her from my brother. and they have no idea of what kind of dog this is. so im wondering if you guys knew. or thoughts.
she has a curly tail. shes still a baby.

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2007-10-21 07:37:38 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My cat became severely ill after eating one of the brands of tainted cat food. He eventually got a little better, but then suddenly got sicker than what he was before. This past Friday he died as a result of kidney failure. My family is trying to figure out where we can file a claim regarding this issue. Thanks in advance.

2007-10-21 07:37:37 · 2 answers · asked by honey_kisses86 1 in Cats

2007-10-21 07:36:51 · 16 answers · asked by legacyroadsideguy 1 in Cats

they think it would be too much of a resposobility for them. ive tried to prove it but they still say no
what should i do?

2007-10-21 07:09:57 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I've had him for about 6 months and he has been doing well and always full of energy but not now. Now Martin (the name of the mouse) is losing hair and has some scabs on his back. Only his head and around his neck area is losing hair. It looks like something is wrong w/ his eye but i'm not sure. What shouls I do? I'm scared and I don't want him to die.

2007-10-21 07:04:50 · 4 answers · asked by Megster 6 in Other - Pets

Any advice on what might be wrong with her? Her diet hasn't changed but she keeps squatting to wee with usually nothing more than a few drops coming out, occasionally she goes normally. Any ideas?

2007-10-21 07:04:39 · 12 answers · asked by Speedo_SaltRock 2 in Dogs

I got my pit bull when she was 3 weeks old and she is now 4 years I heard that if you take a puppy away to early they can become aggressive she has been showing a little aggression but could me taking her to early cause this

2007-10-21 07:00:12 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I am just furious! I paid for those 'on the shoulder' flea treatment by the vet, vacuumed the house, washed the bedding, etc, and now my poor dog is loaded with new fleas (and yes I know the egg cycle!) I washed him with a flea shampoo. (no not right after the treatment - I know to wait), but seems that these treatments just ATTRACT the critters. I don't want to let the dog in the house for fear of re-infestation of the house.

Is there a safe home-made 'water dip' (water & hydrogen peroxide?) I can use (BTW he's Dachs/Peke mix)? His skin is SO irritated from scratching. I'm on a fixed budget, so can't afford to take him to a fancy place. Maybe a garlic rub?!?!

2007-10-21 06:52:37 · 9 answers · asked by Empress Jan 5 in Dogs

i was thinking about getting a ferret but i want some input on people who actually have one about the good and the bad things on having them.

2007-10-21 06:48:48 · 6 answers · asked by mocha 2 in Other - Pets

Can brother and sister dogs breed?

2007-10-21 06:42:26 · 18 answers · asked by sharky 1 in Dogs

2007-10-21 06:40:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

Does he love me? This sounds like a stupid question BUT he is a 5 year old Old English Sheepdog. Extra cuddley, extra lazy and extra growly. He just growls ALL the time. He would never bite me or hurt me, he just like....moans. Anybody got any bonding excersises or something? How can i tell if he luffs me. Sorry for sounding like a complete dufus. I think...i annoy him!

2007-10-21 06:24:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

It's a year and a few months young red pit....How much, and how many times per day should I feed it?

2007-10-21 06:19:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

So my family has all had big dogs in the past and I wanted a change and have always wanted a chihuahua. Well my dad and I were driving on the road and we saw a mixed chihuahua get thrown out of a car. We picked it up and my dad said we could keep her, but she would have to stay outside. So my mom, who hates animals, agrees if we keep her she stays outside. Winter is coming up and a 10 pound dog will not survive the harsh winter of Oklahoma. Is there any suggestion on what I can do to keep her warm enough to survive without letting her come inside?

2007-10-21 06:10:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My boyfriends dog had a litter of 8 a month ago and we've noticed recently that they've got fleas crawling around their fur. I've given them a bath and seemed to get rid of them, but the mommy keeps bringing them back during feeding. Is there any sort of flea killer that isn't harmful to puppies that young???

2007-10-21 06:08:02 · 8 answers · asked by thing 1 2 in Dogs

I'm thinking about getting her a 55 gallon tank. Is that big enough or unnecessary?

2007-10-21 06:04:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

my cat loves to kill birds and gophers and lay out in the sun. Now I have to force him outside and then he just sits by the door waiting to come back in.

2007-10-21 06:01:13 · 9 answers · asked by Victoria M 1 in Cats

so my friend is getting a new puppy from our friend it's a shih tzu and he heard that you can self vaccinate your dog...i told him he should just bring him to the vet but he just wants to know and actually im interested in this answer also.....and would you recermend doing this or no.....thanks in adv

2007-10-21 06:00:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Getting a new pup this week... he's a lil Yorkie, and the smallest of the litter. Should we name him Dexter, which is cute, and he could be Dex for short, or should we name him Rudy, which is after the character in the football movie from the early 90's (because he's small and energetic)?

2007-10-21 05:57:31 · 12 answers · asked by Kelly W 2 in Dogs

my cockatiel is the girl and parakeet is the boy and she keeps laying eggs? is there any way where one of them could hatch???

thx! danica
best answer 10 points

2007-10-21 05:53:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds