Pets - 22 October 2007

Do you think it is right to call yourself a dog lover when really you only like purebreds?

2007-10-22 14:52:05 · 13 answers · asked by True Blue 2 in Dogs

2007-10-22 14:47:21 · 5 answers · asked by VV 1 in Dogs

I'm choosing not to rush picking my fishies :).

So far I did some research and am interested in Mawali Cichlids (though internet info is very mixed). I also want a red tail shark and understand the dangers of keeping it with large, agressive cichlids so I know to be careful. I have a 30 "square" gallon tank cycling (very slowly) and hope to keep

1 Red Tail Shark
1 Electric Yellow Cichlid

as well as at least 2 more fish.

I understand that I have to carefully find the right balance of pH and hardness to suit all my fishies. They should be at least 3 inches so they don't get picked on, but no more than 7 inches to avoid being the menace.

Since I'm not a big fan of "boring" fish - I need help picking mild cichlids that would fit in this aquarium.

If possible, their diet should be higher on the veggie side and should live at least 6 years.

Thanks!

2007-10-22 14:46:05 · 4 answers · asked by huh? 2 in Fish

He gets frontline every month like clockwork. He picked up some fleas from outside and now he has several. I want to get rid of them tonight. How do I do it. Is it safe to use something else when he had a application of frontline only 10 days ago? Can I use flea soap or a dip?

2007-10-22 14:44:52 · 8 answers · asked by casey 5 in Dogs

2007-10-22 14:43:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

and i have oh about 80 or so bucks to spend i want to know the cost of all the stuff please

2007-10-22 14:35:24 · 7 answers · asked by Konrad P 3 in Rodents

I have two female rats. I house them in a cockatiel cage. I used Carefresh bedding, as that worked well with my gerbils, but one of my rats couldn't handle the dust and continually sneezed from it. I changed over to Yesterday's news and the sneezing stopped immediately. I clean the cage out every other day due to the smell. It's terrible. It was terrible even with the Carefresh bedding. The rats get bathed every other week and I clean the cage with bleach (completely scrubbing and rinsing so as not to harm them). I am finding that urine is seeping underneath the pull-out tray and forming a puddle until I take it out and scrub it down. I don't know how the urine is getting there but it smells simply horrible. Anyone else have this problem? I know they shouldn't smell, but my housemate is getting to the point where he wants to bring them to an individual that takes in unwanted rats. I love my rats. I need to find a way to keep down the smell. I also use Bio-odor in their water.

2007-10-22 14:34:09 · 14 answers · asked by Yelliez 5 in Rodents

My cat got a tooth extraction about 3 weeks ago. After he wasn't doing so great. We took him back to the vet and fluid had filled his chest. They gave us medicine to make that go away.

About a week went by and he wasn't eating. He has been loosing weight since the tooth extraction. We took him to a different vet to get a different opinion. They said the fluid was constricting his breating. They drained the fluid.

The fluid was clear and watery. They tested it and they came up with the possibility of Cancer, Heart Disease, or FIP. But it's just weird because he has never shown any signs of these BEFORE the surgery on his teeth.

He now has a ok appetite. He goes outside. He is slowly gaining weight back and his breating seems alright.

Now I just want any input. PLEASE!
What do you guys think?

2007-10-22 14:33:44 · 7 answers · asked by x0bowlingshoes0x 2 in Cats

I don't want to take them to the pound as they could be put down. Also the animal shelter that is meant to be "no kill" will put them down if they seem dangerous or do not get on with people after a short period of time. I have a cat that I adopted from the pound and another cat that was a stray and decided to stay. But this week there is another stray that has decided to stay. When does it stop? At first they are scared of me but then when they see that I won't harm them and that I give out food they like me. And I know you shouldn't feed them but they still eat the food from my other cats. So what is the best thing to do for them? My cat prefers to be the only cat here. She loves people but doesn't like other cats and will hiss at them if they go near her. The first stray loves to chase her and the second now loves to steal her food. She is smaller than the other cats. What would you do in this situation? (Keeping her inside is not an option).

2007-10-22 14:24:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I am getting a female rough collie puppy, but i dont know what to name her can you help me PLEASE.
im looking for a name that suits the breed or that is naturey or a girly name.
xxx

2007-10-22 14:23:55 · 14 answers · asked by sxkitten 1 in Dogs

You know how dachshunds always have trouble with their backs and joints? Is this a side effect of bad breeding?

2007-10-22 14:23:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

ok i have 3 week old kittens and we have now started trying out kitty litter with them...i noticed they kept taking a little taste here and there...will it hurt them to do this for a few times, while still trying it out

2007-10-22 14:22:56 · 6 answers · asked by lsufangal 2 in Cats

i have a 4month shih tzu and he has fleas, i tried using over the counter stuff that you put in between the dog's shoulder blades and near the tail but it didn't work. is the collar effective and can i use it right away or do i have to wait for a month? help!

2007-10-22 14:21:24 · 5 answers · asked by gabby04 1 in Dogs

should i wait till he is done with his course of antibiotics? is is safe to worm him at the same time or should i wait? i ask because worms tend to keep animals from absorbing minerals and such from their food and was wondering if they would prevent his body from absorbing the antibiotic.thanks to all who answer :)

2007-10-22 14:17:54 · 4 answers · asked by ~baby~ 1 in Cats

2007-10-22 14:16:16 · 13 answers · asked by brooklynn 1 in Dogs

2007-10-22 14:13:49 · 6 answers · asked by star 4 in Other - Pets

ok i have a 5 month old doberman
and at night i sometimes see people in our yard and my dog like....hides,and i was wondering what can i do so i can stop the weakness out of her and make her a good guard dog so she can protect out house of intruders later in the future..so any ideas?

2007-10-22 14:13:08 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I don't know why. She's young and very healthy. But, in the past year or so, there have been three times where she has lost a tuft of fur about an inch in diameter, each time on a different part of her body.

The first time it was on her front leg, and there was a strange sore where the fur fell off.

The second time there were cuts where the fur had fallen off on the top of her neck.

And now this time, it is on one of her front legs again, but there is no sore or cut, just... a lack of fur.

I have no idea if these three incidents are related or what's causing them. I realize the obvious thing to do is to take her to the veterinarian, but I am a poor college student at the moment, so any help on here would be very appreciated.

2007-10-22 14:08:36 · 8 answers · asked by blurry_6_9 2 in Cats

Since all dogs were mixed breeds of other dogs, I want to know how I can make up my own breed.

Can anyone help me? Please tell me what I can do!

2007-10-22 13:54:10 · 19 answers · asked by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 in Dogs

my son has a half australian shepherd and half border collie pup. We live in town and since everyone says these dogs need lots of exercise what kind do you reccomend? We also have limited space.

2007-10-22 13:47:48 · 9 answers · asked by mommy5 2 in Dogs

I have a hazy water looking saltwater tank issue, but all water tests are great and it has cycled for 2 months. here is my setup ( all creatures very small, 2" and smaller):
thank you
10 Gal tank (ya I know,small)
crushed coral on top of sand
5 lbs Fiji live rock
2 power filters
bubbler
heater 78-83F
four 10K / 18" lights
4 damsels
1 banded shrimp
4 turbo snails
2 emerald crabs
white star fish (small)

2007-10-22 13:45:32 · 5 answers · asked by 1001001 2 in Fish

l love GSD's and want to know everything about them! Here are the 10 questions! Thanx!

Does anyone here have a rescued German Shepherd?

How well do German Shepherds get along with cats?

What is your GSD's favorite game?

How long does it usually take to train your GSD to learn a new trick?

What kind of tricks can your GSD do?

Do you think a GSD would be happy in the Subarbs?

Can your GSD walk off-leash?

We have a lot of dogs on our street, so if l let my GSD off-leash, would she bite them?

Does your GSD greet visiters, or bark/bite them?

Is your GSD good with children?

Thank you! l know there are a lot of questions!!!
=]

2007-10-22 13:44:57 · 8 answers · asked by Hollyberry♥ 4 in Dogs

That stuff on the market does'nt work & it's expensive. Please help.

2007-10-22 13:11:21 · 13 answers · asked by carolyn s 1 in Dogs

Wrangling turtles, like you would wrangle a cow; is that possible? Just wondering.

2007-10-22 13:10:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

I've recently noticed the inside of my 10 gallon fish tank has got some fungus growth on the inside of the glass.My Plecasumus died a few months ago.I have a Pictus catfish and a few Tetras.Is this stuff harmful ??

2007-10-22 13:08:47 · 11 answers · asked by liquid 3 in Fish

I would like to know what vaccines my puppy should have gotten if he is turning 6 months on the 23rd(october), he might be getting the rabies shots depending on the info I get. Anyways, are there any vaccines that my puppy MUST have before getting the rabies shots???

2007-10-22 13:07:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I've been reading a few sites RE: pet adoptions and many sites have said that black dogs have a hard time getting adopted versus light colored dogs. Now, as a black lab lover, I find this hard to believe! Wonder why they say that?

2007-10-22 13:07:12 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-10-22 13:03:01 · 6 answers · asked by big-hs 1 in Dogs

This typical pit bull attack happened 7 hours ago. What would you do if this happened in your house? If you had a gun would you shoot the pit? Would you have a pit if you had a baby in the house?

Infant Injured In Pit Bull Attack

POSTED: 12:15 pm EDT October 22, 2007
UPDATED: 12:41 pm EDT October 22, 2007

BALTIMORE -- A 17-month-old boy is recovering after a vicious assault by a pit bull in southeast Baltimore.

The dog, which neighbors said was a family pet, attacked the child inside his home around 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the 1100 block of Newcomb Way.

The child was bitten in the face, suffering deep cuts along


his nose and mouth, officials said.



Police said that the boy's father was also injured while pulling the dog off him.

2007-10-22 12:59:28 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2 nights ago my siisters chihuahua was bit by another dog on the top of his eye. It looked as if blood came into the eye from the wound. Later it seemed as if it was begining to come out of the socket. But now he is able to move his eye and there is no longer blood. However, his eye has become grayish-blue with a milky-white pupil..i think its cataracts. What do you think it is? Please help.

2007-10-22 12:53:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs