Pets - 30 October 2007

My Syrian hamster has been sleeping longer then usual, he used to wake up around 9p.m, now he doesn't get up before 12...whats going on? Is he sick? if he is does anybody know what it could be?

any suggestions would be great.

2007-10-30 17:11:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

We are hoping to adopt very soon. They are not super young, one is 5 months and the other one looks younger, but I think he looks older than 8 weeks. We have all our supplies already (litter box, scratching post, etc). We are not letting them upstairs since my husband has slight allergies and the #1 rule is to keep them out of the bedroom. We already know the secrets to controlling the allergy part, now we need the secrets to controlling the kittens! At least, as much as it is possible to control them! FYI Downstairs is the living/dining area, kitchen, and a half bath.

2007-10-30 17:07:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Which one of these do better in ponds? Not interested in Koi. Theyre fascinating and probably more beutiful and hardy than any of these but i dont have the space in my yard to keep koi. These below are the only ones im able to purchase or "save".

Common Goldfish?
Comets?
Shubunkins?
Ryukins?
Orandas?
Fantails?
Black Moors?

Oh and how many gallons of pond do i need to keep 2 goldfish?

2007-10-30 17:07:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

my fish have become sick recently and a few days after they became sick i noticed little tiny minute things swimming around in my tank? what are they?

2007-10-30 17:02:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I bought 2 rainbow sharks about a month ago along with 2 bala sharks 5 tiger barbs and a sucker fish. The two rainbow sharks got along fine until about a week ago when the bigger one attacked the smaller one and killed it. Now he is swimming around more that before and is picking on my bala sharks. All of my fish live in a clean well circulated 30 gal. tank.

What can I do?

I don't want to get rid of him, but if he kills more of my fish I kind of have to.

2007-10-30 16:41:53 · 4 answers · asked by nightmare_380 1 in Fish

I just found a tick on my cat. and i read up on it and learned not to pull it off. but i see that there is a tiny cut on my cat where the tick is. I think that the tick made the cut.. but if i put vasoline on it to deprive it of alcohol will it irritate my cats open wound?

2007-10-30 16:39:55 · 28 answers · asked by Jack B 1 in Cats

I have a new 75 gallon African cichlid tank,would like to use sand in it.My other tanks all have gravel,my water is hard as nails.
Is sand OK in your experiences? I am thinking of white silica,like they use for sandblasting.Guy at Petsmart wanted me to use crushed coral,it would have cost a small fortune for a 100 pounds or so.
Thanks!

2007-10-30 16:24:03 · 5 answers · asked by brucc7006 2 in Fish

i got 2 bettas .had em 4 3 months now. my male is building a serious bubble nest!...i want to put the female in so they can get it on...but i know i need a glass fire thing 2 keep em seperated 4 a while...my question i guess is... how long do i leave her srperated in the spawning tank????? how do i know if shes ready??

2007-10-30 16:22:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

My rats have this rodent harness/leash that is designed for rats, and for some reason they hate to have it on or to be put on the ground. Is there any way to train them to use it?

2007-10-30 16:19:09 · 15 answers · asked by dragonmaster_chelsea 2 in Rodents

She's 7 years old and 50 lbs. (YES THIS IS VITAL FOR YOU TO DECIDE WHICH YOU LIKE BETTER)

Option A: http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/thenena/Kristy/fluffy.jpg
Option B: http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/thenena/Kristy/demon.jpg

2007-10-30 16:00:43 · 22 answers · asked by a gal and her dog 6 in Dogs

My kitten is an indoor only cat, lately she has been sneeking outside. It's hard to get in the door with 4 kids, groceries and keep the little black rat inside! I'm usually chasing after her, catching her and putting her back inside. Last year my cat was killed by coyotes and I do not want this to happen to her. I don't want to lock her in a room when I'm out all day. She is microchipped and gets spayed next month. I am going to get her a collar and id tag soon.

2007-10-30 15:56:38 · 9 answers · asked by pharfly1 5 in Cats

My dog gets very car sick. As soon as she gets in the car she starts drooling. She will puke and even poop it's gross! In order to take her to the vet and/or to get a rabies shot we need to control this. Is there anything I can give her to stop her car sickness?

2007-10-30 15:50:33 · 8 answers · asked by lem 3 in Dogs

2007-10-30 15:35:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Hi,
I have a no pull harness for my puppy. Recently she's starting attacking it and attacking me if I try to adjust it, put it on, or take it off. How can I stop her from doing this and just relax? I feel like I should just ignore her biting me when I put it on, because if I stop she'll know that biting will work. Sometimes she lets me put it on, but most of the time she's freaking out about it.

2007-10-30 15:31:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

We adopted another dog a few months ago, a young lab, and he is very skiddish. Around the house, I am able to comfort him, remove objects he's scared of (oven mitts, bananas, b-day cards... you name it) or leave the object on the floor for him to investigate when he gets confidence.

Walking is completely different...He's a quick learner, and is pretty good on the leash. But he flips out over a lot of things (walking on asphalt, leaves on the ground, windchimes, people, etc.) He will start twisting and jerking (trying to run, cowering,) urinating on himself, etc. Yesterday, a road cone scared him so bad that he broke the clip on his leash and ran terrifed into the road.

I've been walking him on the same route (one with as few "scary" things I can find) since we adopted him. I've tried treats, stopping to calm him, touching the objects that scare him, etc. And we are very loving and patient...never abusive or mean.

How else can I calm him so he enjoys his walks?

2007-10-30 15:31:11 · 7 answers · asked by KS 7 in Dogs

2007-10-30 15:26:53 · 23 answers · asked by kaiors23 2 in Dogs

I heard the old chips would migrate; I heard the chips cause tumors. What have you heard about the chip?

2007-10-30 15:22:21 · 14 answers · asked by sophieb 7 in Cats

We are adopting 2 kittens, and have a fairly large dog cage that is not in use. I am worried about the kittens exploring the house unattended. Would it be cruel to keep the kittens in the cage at night. Or while I am out of the house until they become more familiarized with the apartment.
I was thinking of putting down carpet reminants because of the larger lattice on the bottom.

2007-10-30 15:21:03 · 8 answers · asked by sjchristian 2 in Cats

My sister-in-law just bought a dog & it is to be ACA registered. Is it legitimate?

2007-10-30 15:14:33 · 7 answers · asked by ® 7 in Dogs

Tell me the scoop, I know there is a a warning but i cant imagine it would be too bad!

2007-10-30 15:00:55 · 9 answers · asked by Russell S 2 in Cats

okay so i have this two year old at and today i brought home a 8 week old kitten and i want to know how to get them used to eachother...please help thanks!!

2007-10-30 14:58:11 · 6 answers · asked by nightflie 1 in Cats

I have a female pit bull and she hasnt gone into heat yet. We just noticed spots of blood on the carpet and one on the couch. Is she in heat? IDK, Ive never had a female dog before. PLEASE SOMEONE EXPLAIN

2007-10-30 14:31:36 · 10 answers · asked by megleg88 5 in Dogs

Sorry if this is a stupid question. :\

I'm talking about when they raise money on Daffodil Day, Red Nose Day, etc, for various illnesses and diseases.
Do they test on animals in their research? If yes, do you know what kind of testing? Thanks.

2007-10-30 14:25:16 · 6 answers · asked by chocoboryo 6 in Other - Pets

ok well my dog is a jack russel. she hates me! i cant pick her up and i can rarely pet her!

she bites my if i try, too!

whats her problem?!?!

2007-10-30 14:00:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Has anyone ever had their dog spayed at the Humane Society in NYC and had to leave them overnight? If so do they have people attending to them or are they left alone until morning.

2007-10-30 13:47:54 · 1 answers · asked by Blue A 2 in Dogs

Someone gave me a cockatiel that had been severely mistreated. He bites, screeches, and is very unfriendly. I love birds, and I keep hoping that I can make a difference, but I have had him for about a year and nothing has changed. I've been told that it's too late, and nothing can be done. He loves my female cockatiel, who is too old to mate. If the female is out of his sight, he goes berserk and screams. What can I do when the female dies, and he won't allow me to get close to him? Will kindness and patience eventually pay off?

2007-10-30 13:45:20 · 8 answers · asked by ?Harmony? 2 in Birds

http://youtube.com/watch?v=QsbQMdWcGP0

What do you think of it? Like the format? And if you must, you can critque. In the sit trot at the horse show I know I was wiggly at first but I got together, I won that class so I did something right.
ABOUT THE VIDEO
Basically it's my journey. I knew a girl who said Laredo was useless. And now look at him.
Thank you.
And please be mature about it.
I'm 12.

2007-10-30 13:39:45 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Horses

I want an anemone for my 20 gallon aquarium for my false percula clowns, and I want to know which is compatable and if TWO of these bulb are enough lighting: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2753938&cp=2767036.2769134&view=all&fbx=0&fbn=Type+1%7CBulbs&f=Taxonomy%2FPET%2F2769134&f=PAD%2FType+1%2FBulbs&fbc=1&parentPage=family&keepsr=1 Thank you sooo much! If you need more information e-mail me!

2007-10-30 13:39:44 · 4 answers · asked by Kyle S 4 in Fish

Do you think they should split the fish catagory into

saltwater and freshwater and then other stuff?

Would make sense to me but i dunno

Where can you make suggestions? lol

2007-10-30 13:38:11 · 7 answers · asked by Cambridge Aquatics 4 in Fish

2007-10-30 13:33:38 · 18 answers · asked by Claire S 2 in Reptiles