Pets - 2 November 2007

My dog Gigolo just got surgery last week and we got the tests to the biopsy. I have no idea what the hell it says though, even the doctor couldn't explain it.
Microscopic Description: These are sectors of haired skin derived from a single submitted specimen. Portions of the dermis are effaced by dense accumulations of inflammatory cells consisting of a mixture of macrophages and neutrophils, which often surround fragments of hair shafts.

Microscopic Findings: SKIN: PYOGRANULOMATOUS DERMATITIS WITH ENDOGENOUS FOREIGN MATERIAL (HAIR SHAFTS)

Comment: The lesion is the result of previous furunculosis and a chronic foreign body reaction to hair shafts released from ruptured hair follicles. A bacterial or dermatophyte infection may be the underlying cause.

*I'm pretty sure I spelled everything write, I doubled checked. Can someone please tell me what the hell is wrong with my dog. The doctors are stupid.

2007-11-02 12:42:15 · 6 answers · asked by Maria 5 in Dogs

i dont want something as small as a chiwawa or as big as a st bernard. somewere around a lab, i had a dalmation and that dog was so cool. but now adays the dalmations are not as pure and do not react the same way. so what should i get?

2007-11-02 12:34:04 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I really wanna know!! How does it happen if it can happen. And why is the world flat??

2007-11-02 12:31:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I HAVE A 7MONTH OLD GSD, I HAVE TO LITERALLY DRAG HIM TO THE GARDEN AT NIGHT FOR HIS LAST TOILET, PUSH HIM OUT OF THE FRONT ROOM IN THE LAYING POSITION, THE DOG THAT IS. WHEN HE FINALLY GOES OUT, AFTER ABOUT 15MINS I CALL HIM BACK IN AND HE DOESNT EVEN TURN HIS HEAD AND LOOK AT ME, AND ITS NO GOOD SAYING I SHOULD GO OUT WITH HIM, IVE TRIED THAT AND HE JUST SITS NEXT TO ME, I WALK AROUND AND HE WALKS WITH ME, BUT THEN HE WONT TOILET, ANY IDEAS...

2007-11-02 12:28:31 · 5 answers · asked by Jo B 1 in Dogs

A friend of mine has 3 dogs (2small-1large) she's thinking about getting another small dog. Would 4 be to much?

Note: She takes good care of the 3 she has. She is not a "breeder/backyard breeder" She has all her dogs up to date with their shots and all 3 are spayed/neutered.

2007-11-02 12:27:40 · 19 answers · asked by sillyme 4 in Dogs

a full candy bar with the wrapper on! I was letting him out and it's dark and one of the trick or treaters two days ago must have dropped a candy bar! Should I just let it pass?

2007-11-02 12:27:13 · 7 answers · asked by Moose 3 in Dogs

Hi, my betta has been living for 7 months now and is still going strong. He is in a nice sized tank with an automatic heater for chilly nights. I feed him 4 betta bites in the morning (is this too little?) and 1 freeze dried bloodworm @ night. (does he need more?) But my real concern is that he sucks down the betta bites 2 no end lol (im guessing he likes them) but starting 2 days ago, he is not eating his bloodworm. He just leaves it there or puts it in his mouth and spits it out. They r like 5 months old. is that the problem? do i need 2 get new ones? and my betta bites r 7 months old. do i need 2 get a new container? plz help!

2007-11-02 12:25:25 · 4 answers · asked by Ur Mom 2 in Fish

because i was looking and bulldogs are around 12-14in tall and mini bulldogs can also grow up to 14 inches.

i know there not even a real breed but whats the difference?:S

2007-11-02 12:22:58 · 22 answers · asked by sunshineee (: 5 in Dogs

I live in Minnesota. I have lost two cats (6 months old) and I think they may have been taken by owls, but I am not sure if this is possible. I live in a heavily wooded area. We are unable to find any remains on the property. Can an owl catch and eat a cat? I wouldn't think that an owl would eat such large prey, as I though they ate mice. Plus, this has happened between the hours of 9pm and 6am.

2007-11-02 12:21:38 · 16 answers · asked by summer98 2 in Cats

2007-11-02 12:20:15 · 23 answers · asked by lushpoppy 4 in Other - Pets

i've found this device that u can hang on a tree that is a high pitched sound frequency thing that will piss a dog off when it barks, do you think its illegal to put this on a tree that is on my property but close enough to shut this yapping dog up so i can get a decent nights sleep?

2007-11-02 12:14:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My grandpa's pomeranian has been with us since the summer. He's breath smells so bad. No joke, it is the worst thing I have ever smelled. It smells a little like poop and or rotten eggs. He's pretty old and has a habit of licking his poop when he's out side. We give him breath fresheners (Pedigree breath busters) but it's not working. Some times he sleeps under my bed and his breath wakes me up. And he licks himself ALOT. Whenever he's laying down he has to lick his paws. He'll lay down by the couch and you have to tell him to leave because him just laying near you is too much too bear. He's a good dog and doesn't have too many other probelms but his breath is just uhh. Any help or advice is greatly apreciated. THANKS!

2007-11-02 12:13:13 · 14 answers · asked by Georami 3 in Dogs

one of my fish have just have some babies but i don't no if it was my molly fish or my guppy.my guppy till has her garvid spot and my molly is still really fat. they are really small.dose any one know of any websites or pics i could see to tell the differents.thanks.

2007-11-02 12:12:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Last night when I came home from work, I noticed my betta's fins were like almost gone. Not totally but they aren't the long flowing fins they were. and I swear two days ago when I fed him his fins were fine. I bought maracyn-2 and did a 100% change in the water, will he be ok? (his name's Paco.) He's swimming fine and is as active as he always is. Any suggestions on how to optimize his chances at recovery? I'm so worried about him, I feel like a bad owner.

2007-11-02 12:08:10 · 4 answers · asked by Emily 2 in Fish

I have a 29 gallon tank. I have 2 gouramis 1 angelfish and 2 catfish cories. I was wonering if I would be able to add more corys and how many more.

Thanks,

(real answers please)

2007-11-02 11:53:36 · 5 answers · asked by Keith 1 in Fish

its always there i hve 4 guppies in there

2007-11-02 11:52:57 · 4 answers · asked by Susan H 2 in Fish

I am moving shortly and it will be about a 3 hr drive. I have 2 dogs but one does not do too well in the car...even a 10 min drive. So how do I keep him calm and stay seated without having to put him in a cage cause I refuse to do that. Please help ..thanks

2007-11-02 11:48:51 · 14 answers · asked by Goldie 3 in Dogs

I have asked everyone I know,I have posted a ad in the paper .no one called I have to move in 3 weeks ,the shelter is my last resort.My dog is a year old mixed breed good with children. very playful trained

2007-11-02 11:48:00 · 12 answers · asked by Christine C 1 in Dogs

shes jus like laying there for about 1 hour now with her fins clamped up '? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

2007-11-02 11:46:54 · 3 answers · asked by Susan H 2 in Fish

Yesterday my mail delivery woman-********* ran over my dog!!!! Let me start with saying....I live in the country. Our House is 1 mile away from the main road. Our Driveway is a gravel one lane path. There are only 2 houses on the property besides mine.
I was standing outside with my dogs when she did it!!! Everyday she goes by my house easily going 30 mph (on a gravel rd).
I live outside the city limits so there is not a leash law.
It could have been avoided had she cared or gone slower. Her excuse was "most dogs run after me not infront of me"!!
The post master is telling me they cannot be held responsible for vet bills.
Has anyone had something like this happen to them or anyone u know?
I have two dogs. My husband and I have been married for barely 2 years...these are our children. They're indoor dogs, we just let them out to potty but we always stand outside with them.
any suggestions would be appreciated!

2007-11-02 11:45:38 · 11 answers · asked by laurel 3 in Dogs

male rottweiler pup

2007-11-02 11:44:50 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

just rescued a 1 yr old pitbull/st.bernard need some ideas for a name?

2007-11-02 11:37:16 · 30 answers · asked by LADY LUCK 3 in Dogs

I have a 5 month old lab who is going to get spayed next month... since i'm expecting i'll need to take time off work how long should i expect? will she be ok to be left alone after a couple days or a week? Also, is it generally a same day procedure (will she go in the morning and have me pick her up at night) or is it an overnight stay? Thanks!!

2007-11-02 11:34:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My boy cat recently had to be put down because of an inoperable chest tumour now my girl cat is showing the same symptoms i am scared to take her to the vets to find out if its the same problem as i am not sure i could hamdle losing both of them so quickly. Am i being selfish?

2007-11-02 11:34:39 · 9 answers · asked by snugbunny46 2 in Cats

I have a fish tank in my house with tropical fish in I have in it Harlequins, Rummy-nosed Tetras, and cardinal tetras and Glowlight Tetras.and a platy.


I also have a pond with comets and gold fish.

Do you think the are very theraputic to watch? and dose
anyone else have any fish?

2007-11-02 11:34:03 · 3 answers · asked by Phillip K 1 in Fish

I have two dogs, both fairly young (a 3 year old cocker spaniel, and a 1 year old mutt). I first noticed that my cocker spaniel and fleas, and I checked the other dog and he seemed to be fine. I treated my cocker, and a week or so later noticed my mutt had fleas as well. I treated him, only to notice my cocker got them again! So, that means my other dog probably has them again too! I realize now I should have treated them both at the same time. It's been probably 2-3 weeks since I've treated the cocker, and about 1 week since I treated my little mutt. Would it harm them if I gave them both the flea treatment again in such a short period of time? I have 2 more tubes K9 Advantix. I hate to see my children gnawing at their fur. :(

2007-11-02 11:33:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

she also has a dog, and a mouse. but the dog is afraid of cats, and the mouse is not a issue.

2007-11-02 11:24:08 · 4 answers · asked by phoenix200524 1 in Cats

Ok, I have a 20 gallon aquarium and I've prepared it for discus. I know all about the setup of hardness and ph but now I need to know what other kinds of fish. I was thinking since these are small discus (2.5") I would include neons/danios, rams?, and possibly a clown loach. How many and which fish would work in a 20 gallon aquarium?

2007-11-02 11:23:40 · 4 answers · asked by MichaelMnb 2 in Fish

What are some good qualities to look for in flea shampoo or what are some good brands.

2007-11-02 11:21:45 · 6 answers · asked by dsffgf 1 in Dogs

My 13 week old springer (who has had 3 sets of shots already) has a runny stool. When I got him he on Purina? but I changed it (over 3 weeks) to Wellness. This is the fifth day on Wellness only. And at puppy school they did give him a new treat he's never had (3 days ago).Yesterday he had a solid poop but at the end it was like pudding. Today his stool is runnier - no blood - but he did vomit yesterday (grass in it). He isn't lethargic and he is drinkin/eating. Lastnight he did hide under my bed for a while but was coaxed out with a small piece of kibble. One more thing, the vet recommended Virbac Enzyme oral hygiene chews (he is bored with toys) and he has been chewing those. He seems to be straining a little when he poops as well. I am going to take the kibble away and try some white rice - and have read tha Wellness sometimes causes this. Any advice?

2007-11-02 11:21:14 · 16 answers · asked by Dukesmom 2 in Dogs