Pets - 1 November 2007

I have already posted a questions saying my cat is possessed. ALot of answers are telling me to get him fixed, which I did, get him a playmate which I did, he has a scratching post and he has toys, but he keeps doing what hes not alowed to do and he runs around frantic as fast as he can, jumping on and off things in seconds and scratching it do death, esspecially my brand new bed.I have been accused of being a bully for trying to diciplin him, holding him on the floor by his scruff is supossed to be what his mother did. I try to nurture him, hed rather run around nuts, and he likes to cry alot, at nothing like hes tortured, he stares at the wall and just cries. Im out of answers, he just had bloodwork which is all normal, so I did take him to the vet. I just want himto be more affectionate and calm down, I thought fixing did that? I don't know how to diciplen him, he doesn't take me serious I guess, I give him treats, I try to clip his nails too which he HATES, & reward afteter. Help?

2007-11-01 12:52:13 · 5 answers · asked by Colin M 1 in Cats

My mare is a 7 yr. old App. She has only been trained for about 2 years, but walks/trots very well. She is just becoming balanced at the canter, and is starting to collect it on her own, but it isn't a perfect collected canter. I have been trotting and cantering over jumps about 6"-1 ft., and she has been clearing them, but whenever I raise them any higher she knocks them down. How do I fix this, and how can I get her more versital as a jumping horse? She seems to love jumping, but I don't want to spend the money to have her trained. Any tips?

2007-11-01 12:52:12 · 3 answers · asked by WhoAmI? 3 in Other - Pets

My 2 year old cat, Ralphie, goes outside & is a hunter. He is gagging horrifically, no temp, no sign of upper resp problem, throat seems clear, blood doesn't show toxin, can't eat/drink because he gags. My vet has done xrays which showed some air in the stomach & the intestines appear to be a bit enlarged & entangling. Blood test, no toxins showing. Barium w/xray, it was extremely hard to get the cat to hold down the barium, but what he did hold down showed most of it moved through the intestines. He had a couple of severe gags on Monday evening which caught my eye, by Tuesday afternoon he stopped eating & was laying around. Took him in for a checkup, suspected a hairball, gave him a dose of CatLax, he spit up the next dose, by Wednesday I took him back to the vet. He did give him fluid and I know he did urinate today, but still has the severe gagging. The next step the vet suggests is an exploratory. I can afford it but would rather not have the cat go through it. Please help Ralph

2007-11-01 12:45:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2007-11-01 12:45:23 · 13 answers · asked by Mark P 2 in Dogs

Hi. I took in a little kitten I found last week and we found out she has fleas. I bought some frontline plus for my greyhound but am not 100% sure on how to apply it because I have never had this problem before. I know its supposed to go in between the sholder blades behind the neck. Any other tips on how to apply it from people that have done it before? thanks

2007-11-01 12:45:21 · 9 answers · asked by gm 2 in Dogs

I got a betta fish and I wanted to make it real happy until i got it a bigger bowl because it came in a retarded little plastic cup. And the sotre guy said to put like a few small rocks for it to hide. He said the fish liked to hide even when there was no threats. I have a few rocks outside. Like should I put many pebbles or should I put like one or two medium sized rocks?

2007-11-01 12:44:53 · 5 answers · asked by Purple Frog 1 in Fish

thank god its nice and big where the cats can play.. there is a cat flap in the wall by the stairsthatleads to an out door 30 foot long enclosed catrun... how do i get my 3 cats to learn how to use this door??? any suggestions would be greatly appreciated... also flap t o door is located at bottom of staircase at front door entry way( also it snows her alot in winter will theyuse the out door run in winter for litter or should i keep an extra litter pan handy in utility room?)

2007-11-01 12:44:30 · 2 answers · asked by cristelle R 6 in Cats

2007-11-01 12:41:09 · 22 answers · asked by beaglegurl87 1 in Dogs

I discovered about a week ago that my cat had a very small wound on his upper leg, (about the size of a penny). It doesn't appear to be open, or draining anything, nor does it appear to bother him, as he has continued his normal daily life. However, today, I noticed that the wound has gotten bigger (about the size of a nickel). Again, it does not appear to be be open, draining, or smelling. He will even let me touch it. He cleans it alot, which has caused the fur to not be there, but I am worried that it may be something internally. He has never had any health problems before, and he is TOTALLY an inside cat...he won't even go outside because he's scared of everything (he has lived a very sheltered life, lol)! The only other thing I can think of is maybe he got bitten by something (he loves to chase and eat bugs if they get into the house), or maybe he has just chewed at it because of an irritation. Any suggestions would be helpful before I plan a trip to the vet. Thanks so much!

2007-11-01 12:40:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

taking him to the vet is too expensive for me is there any other thing i can do (remedies, home treatments etc) to help him cuz i dnt want him to die

2007-11-01 12:39:43 · 6 answers · asked by michael m 1 in Dogs

It's really sweet and doesn't bark, but the person we talked to when we were about to adopt it said that it was going to rip our furniture and stuff like that, cause border collies need a job to do. The people at the shelter said it was just scared, and thats why it seemed so shy and adorable, but it was like jumping up on the bench and stuff. I read online that, since it's a mix, it's instincts aren't that strong, so it might be different. So, were going back tommorow, and I need to know what it's gonna do once we bring it home, please :)

2007-11-01 12:38:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I got a Flying fox and he swims infront of the mirror like he's flirting with himself... is he vain or does he need a female friend????!!!!!

2007-11-01 12:33:42 · 8 answers · asked by willow glitter 6 in Fish

im confused everyone i've talked to say canned dog food and dry dog food is not a good source of food for dogs and they need fresh meat and veggies.

even dr harrys tv show had a thing about it?

2007-11-01 12:27:27 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Feeding it high-quality food, vet bills and other stuff.

2007-11-01 12:22:46 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Her eyes are kind of a brown with yellow. Yes, yellow. No sarcastic remarks, please. She is a dull gray with shiny white feet, combo schnauser/poodle curls and coarse hair. Very smart puppy!!!!!

2007-11-01 12:14:58 · 14 answers · asked by ed s 1 in Dogs

I have a pet (very small) red ear slider turtle in an aquarium, and recently (we just put 2 mystery snails in the tank) a weird oily / slimy film that has a rainbow effect in light has developed on the surface of the water. It is obviously affecting the turtle because he avoids it and freaks out if he swims into it. Any idea what the film is and/or its cause?

2007-11-01 12:13:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

any size :)

2007-11-01 12:07:42 · 28 answers · asked by sunshineee (: 5 in Dogs

i have an 8 week old amstaff who like egg can i give him the egg shell as well or no? and can he have pasta like spaghetti?

thanks

2007-11-01 12:06:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I would like any recipies that anyone has for rat treats. I'm getting ready to start my christmas baking and can't forget them this holiday season. Can anyone give me some good ones?

2007-11-01 12:00:32 · 3 answers · asked by MommyCaleb 5 in Rodents

a rabbit or ferret ?
and why ?

2007-11-01 11:58:25 · 8 answers · asked by HU4L<3 3 in Other - Pets

I have an established 1 gallon tank I used to house my betta in, but now I have him in a 10 gallon. I want to use my 1 gallon for something else so I was thinking shrimp and plants. The easiest shrimp I could find were ghost shrimp at my lfs. How many ghost shrimp do you think I could keep in it and what type of plants would you recommend with them? Also what type of light would be sufficient enough for the plants, but still small enough to attach to my 1 gallon?

2007-11-01 11:40:26 · 4 answers · asked by Ricky 3 in Fish

My Dog has been in heat close to three weeks and It seemed she was done until yesterday when she was around a Fixed male who tried to mount her and now it seems she's bleeding more than ever. If i keep her away from Males for the next week will she be done? or does it not matter? Oh and for any added info it is her first heat.

2007-11-01 11:13:17 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

i just bougt him and he is just laying around the bottom of the tank and leaning on rocks is this normal for new oscars or what???

2007-11-01 11:11:22 · 5 answers · asked by Adrian B 2 in Fish

2007-11-01 11:01:56 · 8 answers · asked by classact1122 1 in Dogs

I recently just got my dog spayed about 3 weeks ago and she has been wanting to eat alot more and I have heard from three different friends that usually female dogs do gain alot of weight after they get fixed because of a hormone but then one person said that its un-true because as long as you keep your dog active .. she's not going to gain weight .. personal expierences would help. thank you in advanced.

2007-11-01 10:57:47 · 17 answers · asked by kimberlyann_4748 2 in Dogs

How do you tell a dog you love them so that they will understand you?

2007-11-01 10:56:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

He is a male 7 years old, Sheltie and he is acting fine otherwards, urinating and dropping fine, exept for the blood. Is there a infection or disease triggering this? Please help....

2007-11-01 10:52:26 · 17 answers · asked by Sarah I 2 in Dogs

For example, looking for small breed, non sheding, friendly, etc! Thanx

2007-11-01 10:44:11 · 6 answers · asked by spiritlight 1 in Dogs

2007-11-01 10:29:24 · 6 answers · asked by Billie G 1 in Dogs

Is this a new species?

The email subject line said something about girls revering them, is that like revering them in terms of fear? Most girls I know are afraid of snakes.

2007-11-01 10:28:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles