Pets - 5 November 2007

2007-11-05 16:32:18 · 24 answers · asked by ? 3 in Dogs

I just went to the Animal Clinic today to have a regular check up on my dog. I nearly had a heart attack when I recieve the bill
just to go to the dr. office and get 1 shot. Is there a medical insurance for your pets?

2007-11-05 16:29:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Can i use regular freswater plants like java moss/fern in a brackish tank or do i use saltwater plants?

Anything else i shoudl know about having plants in a brackish tank?

btw, is MM still around?

2007-11-05 16:20:44 · 4 answers · asked by ? 5 in Fish

2007-11-05 16:14:45 · 4 answers · asked by kevin s 1 in Fish

People always go up to me and say does he bite, so they can pet him.
I say yes..and they walk away.. I crack up inside because I get asked many times .I don't like other people touching Peanut..He gets a little frightened too.

2007-11-05 16:05:58 · 18 answers · asked by =] 4 in Dogs

It wont eat its food. All it does is lay sideways at the bottom of the tank and breathe. It has been there for three days now. What should I do? I got it about a month ago and I was feeding it tropical fish flakes, but then switched to feeze dried worms.

2007-11-05 16:04:20 · 8 answers · asked by calicorricutie1 1 in Fish

Our 1 year old lab puppy has itchie bumps on her back side near tail and around her shoulders. she bites and scratches these areas. We have bathed her wth medicated itch relief shampoo & spray but it hasn't gone away. we also use advantage on her every month so we know it isnt fleas. any suggestions?

2007-11-05 15:48:15 · 4 answers · asked by DIANA B 1 in Dogs

I took back a puppy today, black and tan male GSD. He weights 69 pounds and is 24 inches tall right now. He has adult teeth and his ears are perfect. Can you take a guess as to his age? The question about the GSD 10 month old pup that his owner stated looked like a 6 month old pup zapped my brain a litte today and decided to ask if anyone could guess the age of my puppy that I just took back.

2007-11-05 15:44:05 · 4 answers · asked by bear 2 zealand © 6 in Dogs

if it's a male or female?
also it seems that it's tail feathers are looking a bit scraggly .. is this normal?

2007-11-05 15:43:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

she is chewing her hair off her back ,back legs and her tail. her back is also kinda black. before we take ehr to a vet and spend tons of money we were curious if anyone knwos what it might be. we have tried hot spot stuff and it worked on her belly but no where else. she doesnt have a whole lot of hair on her back but we r not sure if that is from chewing or not we know her tail and her back end is from chewing tho. please help!!!! thank you

2007-11-05 15:38:45 · 14 answers · asked by ashlee7165 2 in Dogs

A couple of weeks ago I found two kittens in the road outside my apartment, so I brought them in. I was wanting to get rid of them right off because I can't afford anymore animals ( I already have 2 cats). The animal shelter can't take them until the 13th. Both of the kittens have worms and a bad case of fleas, and now they are vomiting and have the runs. I'm really scared they are going to get my cats sick, but I don't want to throw the kittens out the door or anything like that, but I don't want my cats to get sick or get worms. What should I do??

2007-11-05 15:12:59 · 6 answers · asked by Guess 6 in Cats

Mouse Traps for Pet Owners? .. What do you use if you have mice in your apt.. and a poodle who gets into everything? i dont want to use poision casue then if they die in the house somewhere and he gets into them it could kill him too..but i can never get the regular traps to work..anyone have pets and mice and gotten rid of the latter? please help!!! i think the mice may be getting into his food and leaving droppings behind and this has gotten him sick.. the vet swears its giardia.. but im not ruling out the disgustiness that is mice! any suggestions muchly appreciated!!!

2007-11-05 15:11:15 · 7 answers · asked by sf_pink 1 in Rodents

Does Ferretes Live a Short Life? i heard? do they Eat Human Food?
Only People Who Knows Info About Them Just Reply, I need Info & not Smart Answers,

2007-11-05 15:09:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

k for evryone who answered my other question thank u. also i would like to ask why is my oscarfish long. its skinny and long. other oscars seems fat and more roundish but mine seems to be long

2007-11-05 15:04:30 · 5 answers · asked by Tae 2 in Fish

ok my dog is one year old and he still does not know how to go potty. he still has acsidents in the house. we all tryed our best but he just wont learn. what should i do? i mean he is a smart dog he gives me his paw and he sits . but he cant stay inside intill he learns how. please help me soon.

2007-11-05 14:45:02 · 4 answers · asked by Leidy J 2 in Dogs

Can i add freshwater fish to a brackish tank?

How does the salinity affect the testing for N02, N03 and ammonia? Should i still trust the readings i get?

2007-11-05 14:35:11 · 5 answers · asked by ? 5 in Fish

What do you think about getting a part wolf dog? Like 25-50%. It would have socialization from puppyhood, another dog to play with a 1 year old lab mix, and obedience classes on and off for probably it's whole life. There are no laws against this where I live and if I was asked what breed I would probably say German Shepard mix. I know how to control a dominating dog, I have watched a family friends, 25% tunda 25% timber and 50% german shepard. It has no problems with the little kids or the other dogs. I was thinking about a german shepard/wolf. Also any advice on specific training needs. I would like reasons to support your answers too, please.

2007-11-05 14:30:21 · 25 answers · asked by Megan 2 in Dogs

I am babysitting my friend's IG! It is soo cute! It is active in coursing and loves to chase things. But my neighbor saw me with it and told me off! She said ARE YOU GOING TO FEED IT!? Like I was starving it or something. Then she went into her house and stared at me through the window the entire time I was in the yard with the dog.

I have to babysit this dog for a week, and I don't really feel like having that crazy person call the Animal Police on me or something. If she gives me a chance to explain what should I tell her? That not all dogs are the size of cattle? Jeez...she scared me! She's like a PETA person or something.

2007-11-05 14:24:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-11-05 14:09:21 · 6 answers · asked by alexismikeapril 2 in Cats

I got a 9 week old rescue kitten on Thurs. night, I took her directly to the vet due to fleas. She got her first booster and the 1st dose of revolution for her fleas. On Friday, after being very lethagic and not eating or drinking, I took her back to the vet -- the vet confirmed that she has a parasite (coccidia) and prescribed antiobiotics.

She has had the antibiotics for 4 days now .. yesterday she seemed to be getting better, but tonight she threw up again and she is going to the bathroom outside of litterbox (this is a new thing). She has not been playful at all .. she holds the attention of a fish on a string moving, but doesn't really swat at it. She likes to be held and petted and to

She did not eat well again today (we forced some HILLS presceibed soft food - not sure if we did enough) but is drinking a bit (not as much as I am thinking she should have).

she meowed alot tonight, is she hungry? Should I wait a couple of more days to see if the med's carry her through?

2007-11-05 14:08:50 · 7 answers · asked by Apple K 1 in Cats

Wondering how Good is a Rabitt for a House pet & what kind? are they better than Ferrettes?

2007-11-05 14:05:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

Hi,
I was jst wondering if anyone knows about, or has ever experienced a dog with some sort of sleep apnea or disorder? I have called my vet and he is calling me back today, but in the mean while I thought I may try to get some info..
My wonderful pup Frankie (11 months, maltese x chihuahua ) is lively, hilarious, happy and active. A few months ago we were reading together in bed and I noticed he was snoring. I poked him to get him to stop but he wouldnt wake up. I picked him up and his body was limp. He was sleeping but couldnt wake up. I figured he was just in a deep sleep. Since then it has happened a few more times but less severe. Last night he was sleeping-he had his eyes rolled back, his tongue half out his mouth and was breathing irregularly. I shook him to wake him up but this time it took at least 15-20 seconds to get him to come to. When he did, he was fine, but its frightening. He is so limp when I pick him up its as if his neck is broken.. Help? =(

2007-11-05 13:42:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

IWe are 4 cats in the family, I am the boss. My female human cat-slave will insist on giving the other cats tuna to eat and cream to drink , not all the time, but too often than I think is good for them. And being young, they still don't know what is good for them, not that everyone doesn't deserve an occasional treat [ mine are mouses and chickens].. Well, I'd love to hear what you think!
Loving purrs to you all!

2007-11-05 13:37:34 · 8 answers · asked by tiger 3 in Cats

Sorry if this a strange question for the dogs section. But I'm just wondering what dog owners think about cat people who declaw their cats.

2007-11-05 13:36:51 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I was babysitting at my brothers house and i didn't even know the dog was outside and he got out of the yard so..you know who (the animal control) comes knocking on the door and gave me the ticket when its not my house or my pet...do you think this will get dropped in court??

2007-11-05 13:33:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I feel bad. When I had gotten my horse, he didn't have a problem with the girth and I used to tighten it fast, and I think I may I pinched him and now he flattens his ears and fidgets. I bring it up slowly, but I feel horrible that I may have caused this. Once I pick up the girth and just bring it up to put it on the holes, he flattens his ears. Could I message his girth area before? Would petting his neck and a soothing voice cure it (if I stop and talk and pet him, his ears go forward, but if reach for the girth again, he flattens). Would a treat help if he doesn't flatten his ears? I really want to get him back to normal. The lesson horse I used to ride never had a problem, and no one told me to bring it up slowly until a few months after purchasing this horse. Please help! I don't want him soured forever!

2007-11-05 13:27:22 · 13 answers · asked by Tropical Kiwi 4 in Horses

See...me and my husband want a pit bull puppy like newborn and our daughter will be born this month..we want a pit bull when she's about 4 months....my mom said that there dangerous to be around a baby....What do you think??? Should I Listen to my mom or just get a pit bull when my daughter is 4 months....my dad said i should get a pit bull my little brother was raised around one and nothing happened to him...HELP ME!!!!

2007-11-05 13:25:43 · 21 answers · asked by Audreys_Mommy 1 in Dogs

2007-11-05 13:22:13 · 6 answers · asked by Bluesbrigade 2 in Dogs

Hello,

I am currently looking to buy a dog. I am in a unique situation however. My boyfriend lives and works at a huntclub. The dog will be residing there. We have about 50 foxhounds in kennels and many horses. I need a dog that is sociable with humans, horses and most importantly OTHER DOGS.

We have acres and acres of land and the dog will be outside all the time.However, I'd like him to be able to live inside as well.

I really do not want a golden retreiver, a lab etc.

I was looking at dobermans but found that they are agressive towards other dogs. I'd like a large dog that is intellegent, kind, playful, smooth coat, can live in a cold enviorment during the winter and that I can take places without being worried it will run off or injure someone. I am not looking for a 'guard dog'.

Thanks for your help.

-J

2007-11-05 13:19:38 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My breeder took her dog in for a C-section today at Penn Vet Hospital (at the University of Pennsylvania). Before her dog entered surgery, every single puppy was kicking and moving. However, during the C-section, not one puppy survived. During the operation she was also getting a hernia fixed, but that wasnt a big deal! Anyway, the breeder wants to get a necropsy done on these puppies, but is scared to have the same vet do it because she thinks they would hide any mistakes they could have made during the surgery.

I want to know what you would do in this situation
(this dog has had three other litters before, and the puppies are usually very healthy and strong)
(this dog was 5 years old)
(um...I dont think you need any other info, but let me know if you think something seems to be missing)

2007-11-05 13:16:46 · 15 answers · asked by cashew 5 in Dogs