Pets - 9 November 2007

My dog is licking and biting his fur out. He has two large bald patches either side of his tail and is constantly licking. I've treated him for fleas and ticks to no avail. I have heard about a product called benzadryl. Does anyone know where I can get it from?

2007-11-09 22:59:15 · 12 answers · asked by leigh.salt 1 in Dogs

I want to buy a pet hamster, but not sure what to buy and how much it'll cost. as in the accesorries. can someone tell me what to get and the rough price range as well? thanks ^^

2007-11-09 22:22:20 · 12 answers · asked by drizzit d 1 in Rodents

Some people say bulls do charge at red-but others say its nonsense-which is true?

2007-11-09 22:15:48 · 8 answers · asked by Georgina C 1 in Other - Pets

Shes eaten a few meals today, but she has been having digestive problems and even had to go to an emergency center for an enema in the past. Since she again seems to be constipated i'm not sure whether i should feed her dinner...

2007-11-09 21:33:14 · 10 answers · asked by Harry M 1 in Dogs

i was just wondering what would happen if i gave my dogs out of date worming chews? ( i would never do such a thing, but im curious!)

2007-11-09 20:52:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I found a kitten today! i brought it around my two cats. A 5 year old mother cat and her 8 month old kitten. The kitten i found is a bout 4 months old. The mother did not like the kitten i brought home at all she hissed and became very upset. I put the kitten in a bathroom in my house until i take him to the vet. Later that nighti was holding her kitten and she started hissing at it and when her kitten started to walk away she attacked it and swatted at it. Why is my cat acting in this way? I don't know what to do. She is usually very friendly with her baby. Helppp.

2007-11-09 20:41:02 · 7 answers · asked by Beeg 5 in Cats

I've put my two bettas in a betta tank with the seperator but the male won't make a bubble nest,he just flares up.What's wrong????

2007-11-09 20:20:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I have 3 female dogs. i want them spayed easily. i have no money to bring them to the vet.

2007-11-09 20:19:31 · 25 answers · asked by Strawberry 2 in Dogs

I'm thinking of adopting a dog. I like the name Jesus. Not pronounced Hey-soos, but Ge-zus. I believe Christianity is bunk, but Jesus is a pretty snappy name. What do you think?

2007-11-09 20:10:12 · 28 answers · asked by Simmy 5 in Dogs

2007-11-09 19:55:21 · 9 answers · asked by ashokrshah 2 in Other - Pets

I have had my Betta for 6 months. He has developed fin rot. I started Melafix treatments right away. He is in an average size fish bowl. When I first got him I checked the Internet and it seemed that weekly 2/3 water changes would be enough. As I have researched more I found some say that if the fish is living in a bowl I should do 100% water changes. However, for the first 5 1/2 months he was fine. It confuses me as to why he didn't get the fin rot for 5 1/2 months when he had been living with the same weekly 2/3 water changes for that long. Since he came down with fin rot I have been doing 100% water changes every other day. I thought I would change his water every day. But this turned out to be unrealistic. What I really want to understand is what is to keep him from getting the fin rot back after the 7 day treatment and if he does how long can I put the Melafix in his bowl without it becoming toxic? I do put Stress Coat in his water and let it set for 24 hours before using it.

2007-11-09 19:46:24 · 3 answers · asked by PQL 1 in Fish

I have a chihuahua going to really live when she has these puppies?? I am not too sure lol she isn't too big and I am not sure what to do!!! I am kinda nervous because she isn't big she is about 7pounds... well she was before preg... but i am scared

2007-11-09 19:43:19 · 11 answers · asked by Just Another One 3 in Dogs

I got a beta fish (named Darth Beta) about a week ago. He wasn't the prettiest or biggest of all betas but I liked him anyways. Initially I had him in a 1/2 gal bowl but after reading up on opinions of fish breeders/lovers I upgraded to a 2 gal aquarium with a filter. I've only had him a week but noticed his fins are much longer and he seems overall more vibrant and attractive. Is this in my head? Or can betas actually really significantly change in such a small period of time?

2007-11-09 19:22:16 · 4 answers · asked by SkaRox 4 in Fish

This was her first time, and they finally tied. But I think it was at the end of the second week. Her nipples are bigger and they seem like they are filling out and dropping could this be a sign that she is pregnant. And is there a way of knowing how many she will have. As I have been told you go by the number of nipples that produce the milk for the pups.

2007-11-09 19:16:37 · 11 answers · asked by beale78 1 in Dogs

I have two 13 year old cats who have always had the run of the house. In May we got a puppy. I knew there was a chance that they might not want to curl up together but lots of dogs and cats co-exist quite happily. But sadly not in this house. The dog chases the cats and barks excitedly at them when he sees them and they hiss back at him. The cats have been forced into exhile and live upstairs. The dog isn't agressive and he is only medium sized. Is there anything at all I can do to get them to live more in harmony???

2007-11-09 18:51:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

our staffy girl is 62 days pregnant with her third and final litter. She is absolutely HUGE!!!! but we cant seem to feed her enough. She just wants to eat and eat and eat (wich I kinda get cause I did too) but how much is TOO much??Should we watch her eating or just let her go? She is of course eating healthy and strange things like apple and frozen mixed veg????? She is on the puppy mix of HILLS Science diet as well as home cooked mince garlic veg and pasta. Just this morning she stole the toast off my small sons high chair (wich she would never usually dare do) so are we being nasty by not giving her a free range on what ever she would like to eat or do we just stick to the recommended amount for a pregnant and whelping *****? Oh by the way our dog has been wormed, she is a pedigree under vetrinarian care and we have researched heavily before breeding but this is one we havent come across before. Any opinions will be read and any helpful ones will be greatly appreciated

2007-11-09 18:44:19 · 5 answers · asked by schmelcombe 1 in Dogs

I am thinking about getting a black lab and dont am debating wheather or not I should purchase pet insurance. Would you recomend that I purcahse it, if so do you know any good insurance comapnies.?

2007-11-09 18:41:32 · 4 answers · asked by hsingh86 2 in Other - Pets

I am thinking about getting a black lab. How much excercisedo they require how much food is adequte for them. I use to have a pomeranian, and since it was 13 pounds it did not eat much. My friend has a black lab and I love how they interact with humans. thnk you in advance for your answer

2007-11-09 18:40:19 · 4 answers · asked by hsingh86 2 in Dogs

I have 2 Puffers(Green Spotted)
5 Tetras
and 1 Algea eater

They Love Swimming all day long lol!
But please Comment my tank!

2007-11-09 18:33:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-11-09 18:21:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-11-09 17:38:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

He was also on some drops which didn't help at all.It all ran up 30.00 and it is slowly spreading from his head to his leg.What to do next??

2007-11-09 17:32:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-11-09 17:25:08 · 10 answers · asked by mty_sol 1 in Dogs

I have a female Lhasa Apso/terrier mix, she's about 5 years old, and yesterday, she started limping. When she walks, she favors her right front paw and holds it off the ground completely when she runs. As far as I know, she hasn't had anything happen to her recently that might cause this. I felt her leg and as far as I can tell nothings broken. I also checked her paw for cuts, thorns, glass, etc. and found nothing. What could be wrong with her? She's never had anything like this happen before. Please don't tell me to take her to the vet, I plan on it if she's not better tomorrow. Thanks.

2007-11-09 17:20:37 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

One of my dog's ears seems a bit red on the inside and I think it might have a little bit of odor(or maybe I'm crazy) that is a bit different from his other ear. Is there an easy way to tell if this is an ear infection and if it is, can they normally be treated with an over the counter medication?

2007-11-09 17:18:30 · 11 answers · asked by Haley 5 in Dogs

2007-11-09 17:13:34 · 12 answers · asked by scorioleo 1 in Cats

Turns out my male canary who i have been waiting patiantly to sing is actually a girl and is now laying eggs. My question is will they hatch? as she hasnt had a male in the same cage for about a month.

2007-11-09 16:57:54 · 7 answers · asked by emesumau 4 in Birds

how do you make your own chicken feed?
i need it for school work

2007-11-09 16:51:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

i was wondering if there is any good medicine, the kind you mix with frozen food, to use so my seahorses don't get sick

2007-11-09 16:47:41 · 4 answers · asked by mastergamer254 2 in Fish

What has this world come to?

First they tell us fish cant live on land and now they discovered that they do. Tomorrow scientist will tell us that fish can teleport..

2007-11-09 16:34:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish