Pets - 4 November 2007

He takes Lasix and Digoxin daily. He frequently gasps for breath especially when he comes up the steps. When he is lying on the ground you can see the intensity of his breathing. He has severe smelly ear problems and is slightly blind. There are many many times when he messes in the house. I want to take him to the vet but my husband makes me feel bad. Saying that I just want to put him to sleep. Am I being horrible or is the dog suffering and would this be better for him.

2007-11-04 23:56:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My beagles pretty much eat commercial pet food and ive heard a bout a rawfood diet that is supposed to be better for your dog. Is this true?

2007-11-04 23:33:46 · 12 answers · asked by venisse l 1 in Dogs

For some that wont be hard. How do you tell if a person on here is experienced of not?

2007-11-04 23:31:24 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

it might be demodectic...i've already tried the mitaban dip, didnt really work, any other suggestions?

2007-11-04 23:01:01 · 6 answers · asked by ~Tintin~ 2 in Dogs

Is getting so expensive, heating bills on the rise, food costs sky rocketing and all the fires, hurricanes etc. Do you think we will see more questions about people not being able to afford vet care for their dogs? Do you keep an account "just in case" there is an emergency for your dog?

2007-11-04 22:21:32 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

i live on 2.5 acres in suburbia, i am thinking about getting a minature pig but need some info about them - does anyone own one or know anything about them. i would be at school in the day for 6 hours but my mum would be home. it could sleep in a barn we used to have chickens in at night - also DO THEY RUN AWAY??? we are not fenced!! thanks!

2007-11-04 21:04:54 · 8 answers · asked by andreasouthern 2 in Other - Pets

2007-11-04 20:35:30 · 11 answers · asked by MyOhMy 3 in Other - Pets

He showed no signs until tonight when he started panting. Dr. said it might be cancer but could be other things too, and they're doing surgery in 2 hours. I need to hear from anyone who's awake and reading because I'm a total wreck. This cat is like my child and I'm trying not to think it's the worst thing.Has anyone had this happen and have their cat not have cancer? Until today my cat was healthy, always kept indoors, shots up to date, and regular vet visits.

2007-11-04 20:26:47 · 10 answers · asked by Amy 5 in Cats

if you see a lion face to face , what do you feel ?? and what will cross your mind.
what will you try to do ?

2007-11-04 19:47:08 · 10 answers · asked by ViVaVida 2 in Other - Pets

2007-11-04 19:42:40 · 5 answers · asked by bird on a wire 1 in Birds

Ingredients:
Chicken Meal, Whole Brown Rice, Ground Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Rice Flour, Lamb Meal, Rice Bran, Sunflower Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Poultry Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Salmon Meal, Flaxseed, Natural Flavors, Oatmeal, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Tomato Pomace, Cranberry Powder, Fish Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Potassium Chloride, Dried Egg Product, L-Lysine, Dried Kelp Meal, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Biotin, L-Camitine, Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C), Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Niacin, Garlic, Calcium Iodate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Tiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Beta-Carotene, Menadione Sodium Bisulfate Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Folic Acid.

Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein minimum 32.0%
Crude Fat minimum 15.0%
Crude Fiber maximum 4.00%
Moisture maximum 10.0%
Linoleic Acid minimum 4.00%
Calcium minimum 1.00%
Phosphorus minimum 0.80%
Zinc minimum 250 mg/kg
Iodine minimum 5 mg/kg
Selenium minimum 0.30 mg/kg
Vitamin E minimum 200 IU/kg
Thiamine minimum 10 mg/kg
Ascorbic Acid* minimum 35 mg/kg
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)* minimum 0.10%
Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)* minimum 0.65%
L-Carnitine* minimum 75 mg/kg
Beta Carotene* minimum 0.50 mg/kg
Total Bacillus Species* minimum 283 Million CFU/lb

2007-11-04 19:11:33 · 11 answers · asked by heyits.ME 2 in Dogs

2007-11-04 18:08:08 · 10 answers · asked by David K 1 in Other - Pets

How can we get rid of a mouse, we think its in the oven, Please dont say a mouse trap, thats grose.. HELP A.S.A.P. thanks baby,baby

2007-11-04 17:46:56 · 8 answers · asked by ? 1 in Other - Pets

2007-11-04 17:36:11 · 8 answers · asked by Answer-Me-This 5 in Other - Pets

I know this is kinda weird but its totally true .. I just got off the phone with my friend... Who has ALOT of money but thats besides the point he wants to get a little black dog and name it iggy and cat a name it ellen .. and laugh at them when they hate each other .. wtf is this world coming to ? Should i slap him ? is there anything i can do to make him not go through with this ?

2007-11-04 17:28:31 · 5 answers · asked by ~*~ Jaydin's Mommy ~*~ 5 in Dogs

Well, I'm planning to get two rats (I'm fully aware that rats need company most of the time, and I wouldn't feel happy if I knew my rat was lonely...). Unfortunately, my parents won't let me buy them from breeders... I'm forced to buy them from Petco or Petsmart. So,
1) Petco or Petsmart? (I'm aware that pet stores have many inbreeding, and are sometimes not treated properly.. but I have no choice.)
2) I've already done a pretty good share of research, and I'm still looking for more. Any important facts or suggestions I should know?
3)http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2752727&cp=2767038.2769317&pg=4&fbn=Taxonomy%7CHabitats+%26+Cages&fbc=1&clickid=topnav_dropdown6_link6&parentPage=family&keepsr=1#RatingsDetail
Is this a good enough cage?
If not, please recommend a better one, but at either Petco or Petsmart...
As you can see, I'm limited in choices...

2007-11-04 17:18:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

My landlord will allow us to have a cat, even two cats but no dogs. What's the difference?

2007-11-04 17:17:43 · 12 answers · asked by HotSteel 3 in Dogs

male, chocolate lab, puppy ( will get older of course)

2007-11-04 17:15:56 · 15 answers · asked by rebecca 1 in Dogs

my hermit crab has come out of its shell all the way and isnt going back in can you tell me why and how to fix it ??
thank oxox

2007-11-04 17:14:59 · 15 answers · asked by just-a-girl 3 in Reptiles

I heard that some dogs have hair while others have fur. Is this true?

2007-11-04 17:11:42 · 9 answers · asked by Evol 3 in Dogs

We recently got a Syrian hamster because our Dwarf hamster died of unknown causes and she chews through most of the plastic in her cage. I know they like to chew on stuff to wear down their teeth. There are 2 wood chews, and a salt stone in her cage. We are also feeding her the Extrusion all-in-one pellets. She won't chew on the wood chews and as soon as we gave her the salt stone she went straight for the plastic holder instead. Is there anyway to get her to stop chewing the plastic and lean more towards the items we provided for her? I don't want her getting sick from all of the plastic she is consuming.

2007-11-04 17:03:40 · 4 answers · asked by Angelica T 1 in Rodents

my puppy started training classes and so far he only listen when he knows he is getting a treat... so i have been though two 7oz bags in 4 days!!! i have started to cut the treats in half and in thirds when i give it to my pup, because i noticed they have too many preservatives including anti-freeze one.

so if you know of any healthy treats please let me know... THANKS!!!

2007-11-04 16:45:33 · 12 answers · asked by heyits.ME 2 in Dogs

Does anyone have any idea as to why my goldfish sleeps completely upside down? I always think he may have died and when I tap on the glass he flips over and starts swimming around again..

2007-11-04 16:40:26 · 4 answers · asked by Madeline Rae 3 in Fish

2007-11-04 16:38:17 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

I just adopted her yesterday and she's a 5 month old short haired tabby, and all her life she grew up in a cage until i adopted her. She has diarreah and she has been throwing up a little. she's been drinking a lot of water and today she has been eating a little bit. she wouldn't eat her dry cat food that the shelter provided but she will lick and eat a little bit of the wet food.
I'm just wondering if it's stress because she has been playful but she's still a little jumpy because she's in a new place.

2007-11-04 16:31:53 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2 in Cats

Sometimes he like... sits, but pulls himself - basically dragging his butt on the carpet.
He chews on his paws to the point it sounds really disturbing, and he has coughs or something like that... like clearing his throat.
Also, he's really itchy. e.e;


Doctor, fleas, or serious thing?

2007-11-04 16:30:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

A few weeks ago I was at the dog park and a little dog was there running around with a muzzle. Apparently, the owner was a guy with a couple youngish kids. When they were getting ready to leave, somehow one of the kids took off the dog's muzzle. I overheard the dad say something like "What'd you do that for? He can kill another dog." Now, likely he was exaggerating, but still...

In one way, I look at it and say that the dog park can be great for unsociable dogs to learn appropriate dog social skills. I totally sympathize with these people if this is what they're attempting. On the other hand... if that dog really is dangerous... is it worth the risk?

OK, so some stupid kid took off his dog's muzzle. But not all dogs have stupid kids attached to them. If the muzzle is secure, do you think it's that bad?

Would you leave the dog park if a muzzled dog showed up?

If you had a dog you were rehabilitating, would you ever take him to the park muzzled to develop his socialization skills?

2007-11-04 16:20:33 · 19 answers · asked by Cleoppa 5 in Dogs

this baby bird is so small and fragile it hasnt event got feathers yet ive decided i wana keep it and look after it if i koe how to do that anyone with any experience got any advice
such as :
what to feed it
survival tips

2007-11-04 16:18:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

i have a male betta and was wondering if it could have a tank mate in a 1 gallon tank?

2007-11-04 15:45:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Im planning on building a 50" log 20 inch wide cage for my beardeddragon. Would it be ok to make it out of Ply wood?

2007-11-04 15:37:54 · 9 answers · asked by GBeck765 1 in Reptiles