Pets - 7 November 2007

What do you do for your dogs? Do you buy them presents ect.

I usually get mine bones from the butcher for thanksgiving, and I make them dog biscuits/cookies for Chrismas. I also get stockings for them with new toys and maybe a few extra treats?

Do you do anything special for yours? Any traditions you have with yours? My fiance likes to make my Malamute a igloo out of snow in the winter~~My mal loves it!!

2007-11-07 23:49:12 · 14 answers · asked by NatrGrrl 4 in Dogs

She had three puppies. Ive been doing some researching i was just wondering if some of you would be so kind and give me any info that you may have. i greatly appreciate it. Thanks to all that answer. : )

2007-11-07 23:46:53 · 13 answers · asked by chaotic_tripp 1 in Dogs

What specific shampoo for (long hair) shihtzu to prevent or remove FLEA and THICK and to keep its hair soft and silky

2007-11-07 22:42:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-11-07 22:15:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I have a year old beagle/lab mix, neutered male. He's pretty easy going, VERY smart, and lovable. Today at the pet shop I noticed they had a female beagle pup on sale, and I fell in love with her. I toyed with the idea of bringing her home but decided against it. I'm afraid my boy will get very jealous, he's very attached to me and I don't know how he'd do with having to "share his mommy" LOL. He's well socialized with other dogs, I take him to play with my boyfriend's 4 dogs and my brother's little dog and he gets along just fine with them, but I'm hesitant to actually bring another dog into the house because of jealousy. Is it easy to introduce two dogs into living with each other after one has been the only dog and have them get along? Like I said he's really attached to me and I'm afraid I will hurt his feelings as silly as that sounds!

2007-11-07 21:50:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Here are his symptoms: He has a dry nose, not drinking water or eating food, Just sits there and doesn't move even when i call him, he vomits but only water comes out.
I have 2 dogs and 1 cat.
Need help. Any advice to help him get better.
I have a Jack Russell and Border collie.The Jack Russell is sick.

2007-11-07 21:46:59 · 19 answers · asked by Snake 4 in Dogs

2007-11-07 21:10:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My family is planning on getting a puppy next week (we are moving to a new apartment that allows dogs, we've always wanted one but could not get one because of where we live currently)

Now... here's my question: When I bring the puppy home for the first time, I'm planning on letting it roam around in my room in the beginning... and of course I know it will pee and poop all over the place. Am I going to expect permanent stains on the carpet, or can these kind of stains be easily washed off? It's not a big deal because I know these things are bound to happen, I just wanted to know for my own info.

Also, I will have to make sure the whole room is puppy proof, right? ie; no small objects on the floor, keep computer wires covered and unexposed. I just want my new puppy to feel as comfortable as possible... I've wanted one ever since I could remember... it's like I am getting a baby <3 I can't wait!

2007-11-07 19:18:49 · 12 answers · asked by Flashing Lights 2 in Dogs

I personally think its cruel and unatural to nuetuer and spay dogs/cats if they werent meant to have reproductive organs they wouldnt have them in the first place. Just because humans dont like that on them shouldnt give them the right take off the reproductive organs. plus if everyone removes them than eventually wont dogs cease to exist because people dont like them breeding?

2007-11-07 19:15:07 · 21 answers · asked by thx1120 3 in Dogs

ugh!! i dont remember....

2007-11-07 19:07:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

We have this family that lives next door and thier kid is tha same age as my son and they dont get along. The boy told my son that they hate our dogs and his dad likes to eat dog.
Should we be concerned?

2007-11-07 19:01:29 · 13 answers · asked by GabbyGal 4 in Dogs

2007-11-07 18:35:18 · 23 answers · asked by Karjee AMITAVA 1 in Dogs

i've had them for about half a year now.....there is five....will they ever stop being so scared?

2007-11-07 18:32:19 · 14 answers · asked by tigert 2 in Fish

He is in a 2.5 litre tank, and the temperature is consistently below 20 (during the peak of the day I can get it up for a few hours, but thats it). I needa heater, but they are all designed for tanks way to big.

He doesn't need a new tank - he has more than enough space in this one!

I have found this heater, but I stil think it is too high...

HYDOR Mini Aquarium Heater 7.5 Watt for tanks up to 5 gallons.

Any suggestions for another heater or comments on this one?

Thanks =D

Fyeira.

2007-11-07 18:07:35 · 7 answers · asked by fyeira 1 in Fish

I recently bought a ferret because I have wanted one for a long time, and he is the sweetest little guy ever. My husband was not sure about him at first but within a few short days he fell in love with him too. The problem, however, is my mother-in-law. She does not know anything about ferrets and automatically decided that she does not like him at all. She has begun making rude comments to me and tells me how she thinks it is ridiculous that I have a "rat" for a pet.
It angers me to no end that she is being so disrespectful and mean. Does anyone have any opinions as far as what I can say to her to get her to shut up or does anyone know any good websites where I can get info to show her that ferrets are in fact very good animals?? I know she is basing her opinion on the fact that she just does not like ferrets and she does not have any real facts to back up anything that she says.

2007-11-07 18:06:24 · 12 answers · asked by lotbomb 1 in Other - Pets

I mean, lets face it. Cats have been known to do some pretty smart things themselves.

2007-11-07 17:46:34 · 2 answers · asked by fancypantsy 3 in Cats

Just curious
I have heard lots of different opinions
Some people say they bathe their cat once in awhile but start when they are young.
Any REAL vets out there?--who could advise me on this.
{yes, already know they clean themselves,but just thinking once in awhile is okay IF they've had the DS. BUT ONLY IF IT IS SAFE, love cats too much :---)

2007-11-07 17:41:47 · 7 answers · asked by fancypantsy 3 in Cats

My cat has scabs all over his neck and head. I am pretty sure it is fleas, so I gave him flea treatment and a bath as well.It is starting to get a little out of control on his body. I was just wondering if anyone might know if there is something else it might be other then fleas because my other cats arent having any flea issues at all and i dont see any in my apt. I have done all the flea treating necessary. Just curious,if it is fleas I am hoping it will go away otherwise a vet visit is in my future. The scabs are really big and all over his body! Anything but fleas?

2007-11-07 17:40:05 · 8 answers · asked by jacquelyn s 2 in Cats

Please explain to me why, I would love to adopt a golden retriever when i'm older, but what I don't get is why people say adopt from the animal shelter, obviously I know to help save the pets but i'm sure theres more depth then that

2007-11-07 17:38:47 · 19 answers · asked by onne2slick 2 in Other - Pets

While it sounds beautiful, don't see how it could be realistic?!

But have heard atleast a couple of stories on this one,and you??

2007-11-07 17:30:06 · 7 answers · asked by fancypantsy 3 in Other - Pets

She's never had a dog before and I have there's a lot of responsibility but she says she can handle it.

2007-11-07 17:23:47 · 16 answers · asked by monks26 1 in Dogs

Our 5 year olds, an athletic dominant girl & a submissive smallboy, both fixed since they came to us as strays ~age of 1-2 were carefully introduced to the kitten who came to us stray a week ago, esp. the dominant girl as she's jealous of everything & everyone that I give attention to (even lately my wife - definitely a daddy's girl). There was the typical spatting and hissing and batting beneath the door , we did everything over that first week that the websites and books said to do. We were doing great. The submissive boy and the kitten became friends and my daughter didn't seem interested at all in tearing it (the girl kitten) to shreds. Just hissing and a few bats. But then the kitten came up to the dominant female & when she batted at the kitten, the kitten stood her ground & actually batted back which completely shocked my daughter. They are many times larger than kitten they already show signs up submission to her. are my cats just curious still or is it power shift already?

2007-11-07 17:21:25 · 4 answers · asked by Yumaarizona 1 in Cats

He has been teething ever since I got him so I know what that is and I also know what his play bite is. The bite that I am asking about is different. He will walk up to me, look at me, and bite me. I work in a day care and its like a 2 year old going through the biting phase except saying "we don't bite our friends" doesn't seem to be working for the cat. Any suggestions?

2007-11-07 17:16:57 · 6 answers · asked by me 1 in Cats

2007-11-07 17:13:15 · 11 answers · asked by godzillacub 1 in Dogs

to get my guinea pig more use to me should i have a blanket out that has my scent on it and lay with her on it or just put her on it so she can pick up my scent or whats the best way to go about that?

2007-11-07 17:05:17 · 6 answers · asked by AC 1 in Rodents

2007-11-07 16:50:30 · 12 answers · asked by Tigady 1 in Cats

20 Gallon Tank.
I have a intank nano protein skimmer that releases alot of small (very small) bubbles.
Will the bubbles( very very small) have a negative effect on my fish and live rock?

2007-11-07 16:49:31 · 1 answers · asked by MARINE 2 in Fish

im looking for a LARGE SIZED dog but i am really picky.
1. short haired
2. not agressive
3. trainable
4. not prone to bad health issues because $2000 emergency vet bills will be tough
5. doesn't shed much
6. will get along with a cat
7. loyal
8. energetic but not so energetic that if i don't walk it for 3 hours a day it will chew my furnature.
9. intimidating (protection purposes but it can't be agressive)

if anyone knows of breeds that would fit this description i need all the info i can get!

i also have a decent sized yard, no kids (no interest!), and i am willing to exercise it and walk it every day. it will be the only dog in the house and i have a cat.

2007-11-07 16:47:08 · 13 answers · asked by amanda j 2 in Dogs

I have a Russian Blue. She's very affectionate and loves attention but hates to be picked up or restrained (she'll sit on your lap if she jumps up there and doesn't feel like she's being restrained). We had a stray adopt us for awhile and think she was a Russian Blue as well. She acted the same way. Is this typical for Russian Blues, or did we just manage to find two cats with similar personalities?

2007-11-07 16:44:32 · 3 answers · asked by J-Dawn 7 in Cats

Are pugs expensive? if you buy them from a store like petsmart or petsco?

2007-11-07 16:14:09 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs