Pets - 15 November 2007

I had several guppies and a couple of other small fish that the fish store told me were compatible with guppies..last night we had just two fish left and one died during the night, so now there is just one fish alone in the tank (not a guppy, I can't remember the name). I put a mirror up next to the tank for now but will he be happy with just that? We don't want to get another fish because we didn't want to have fish anymore after these guys, but I don't want him to be lonely either, so would it be better to find a home for him that has other fish (that would make me sad too but if we have to, we have to)? Any other suggestions?

2007-11-15 06:32:41 · 21 answers · asked by ydnasht 2 in Fish

I purchased a Black Great Dane puppy who has been diagnosed with inherited HD and third eyelid eversion - The vet told me to contact the breeder - I paid alot of money for this show quality puppy and we love him now. The breeder doesn't respond to emails.

2007-11-15 06:27:19 · 11 answers · asked by Kathy and Jeff L 1 in Dogs

2007-11-15 06:18:49 · 10 answers · asked by gradyluvlaura 1 in Cats

I bought a flea comb and treated the house. I'm concerned because although he's gotten much better, his fur hasn't grown back where it fell out and he still has some bumps and itches. What could be causing this? We bought a special shampoo and a cream for him, which has been helping but he's still suffering with the itchiness. Is there something I'm missing?

2007-11-15 06:15:13 · 13 answers · asked by Vivita 4 in Dogs

My aunt has a nasty little bichon that no one in the family likes. Now she is in rehab after a fall, and will have to be in assisted living at least until the spring. The assisted living facility does not accept pets, and needless to say, no one else in the family wants him. Some can tolerate him, but they can't take care of a dog under their current circumstances. For now he's been dumped on my mother. Does anyone know of a place that is set up for taking care of a dog for long periods of time in the Indianapolis area?

2007-11-15 06:10:21 · 9 answers · asked by cross-stitch kelly 7 in Dogs

what animal uses breeding records and how does this affect matings and how is stick identified and what is the importance of breeding records.

I need help with this lol.

Thanks

2007-11-15 06:07:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

My cats keep doing smelly farts, they didn't used to, is this normal?

2007-11-15 06:05:46 · 16 answers · asked by anon 2 in Cats

The pit bull next door keeps biting my friendly dog in the face!
She constanly jumps, and hangs on to the fence until my dog jumps. I need a solution, because the dog's owner doesn't care.

2007-11-15 06:00:45 · 19 answers · asked by bereal 2 in Dogs

or do you's do a runner and hope no one saw.. lol

2007-11-15 05:46:31 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-11-15 05:42:23 · 39 answers · asked by Kaitlin E 1 in Other - Pets

2007-11-15 05:37:52 · 11 answers · asked by bye bye! 2 in Dogs

his hair falls out in big bunches just by a simple rub

2007-11-15 05:16:39 · 10 answers · asked by madman 1 in Dogs

Mine are definitely comic relief, even though I do take serious care of them. Some people don't seem to see the comic aspect of their pets and are so deadpan serious about them.

2007-11-15 05:13:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2007-11-15 05:10:27 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

my neighbour has six dogs all of which are never walked just let out in the yard, my mate says i should report them to sspca, but if there all well fed will they still consider it a cruelty case?

2007-11-15 05:04:28 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My 4 week old kitten's poop is runny on a regular basis. She was weaned too early and is now on a mixture of wet food and kitten milk - is this a normal consistency given the situation?

2007-11-15 05:03:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Many people feel bad that they get to eat these wonderful dinners and their dogs just get to sit there and watch. So, since bones and table scraps are two major concerns during the holidays for our dogs, can anyone tell me why?

Plants are also a big issue since we are coming into the holidays. Other than Holly, which everyone knows by now is the worst danger to dogs, what outher plants should you be careful of?

Please folk, no thumbs down or reporting! I like everyone to have a change to voice their thoughts, regardless of how wrong they are! :-)

2007-11-15 04:50:25 · 26 answers · asked by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 in Dogs

The only animal shelter is an hour away and they normally put strays to sleep within a few days and I don't have the heart to do that. I am not sure yet if I can keep him because of my other dog therefore I do not want to pay out to take him to the vet (which the nearest one is also an hour's drive away). He is starving but seems to have trouble eating. I am feeding him some dog food but he seems to have trouble with the hard foods. Are there any home cooking recipes that would be good to get this dog back to eating again? I bought him some of the canned Alpo beef w/rice and he loved it but that is too expensive to buy all the time - he is a medium sized dog. I gave him a bath and cut the matted fur on him but it feels like if you touch him too hard his ribs will break. I am not even sure about giving him away right now because of how underfed he is - any suggestions?

2007-11-15 04:43:45 · 18 answers · asked by Love being a Mom 2 in Dogs

I have heard many theories ranging from it means purebread to it means shes smart. My dog is not purebread, half husky half lab. she is smart though

2007-11-15 04:35:07 · 11 answers · asked by biggurls_rok 2 in Dogs

How do I keep my dog from peeing on my grass? She always does it. Please help. Best answer will get 10 points.

2007-11-15 03:54:50 · 17 answers · asked by blllla2 3 in Dogs

I'm just wondering how big a cage I should get them, how many I should get and what sexes etc.

And can they be kept in rabbit hutches?

2007-11-15 03:45:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I went into my bathoom and I heard a weird chattering noise so i looked behind the curtain and there was a RACOON!!! I don't want to call animal control because i'm afraid they will put him down, but I have to get him out of the house. How can I do this safely?!?! Please help and quick!!! Oh and I'm home alone too!! HELP!!!

2007-11-15 03:42:26 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2007-11-15 03:34:46 · 26 answers · asked by Busby S 2 in Dogs

My cat is 17 years of age, I have caught her 3 times lying in her litter box, is this a sign that she's having trouble Urinating? Could this be a sign of kidney problem? She doesn't go any where else but her litter box..

2007-11-15 03:20:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

is it true if the dog get neuter, they're calm and nice?
i have a 6 months old Siberian husky, she never stay quite a bit, my friend told me if i have her spay, she'll calm a little bit.
or may be worst?

2007-11-15 03:15:51 · 15 answers · asked by ShopGirl W 2 in Dogs

Recently, my friend was over, and I picked my cat up and held him like a baby and started scratching his tummy, which made him purr. My friend then told me that purring is not a happy or content sounds, but a sound cats make when they are upset, she said cats use purring like a "self comforting" technique when they are scared or unhappy, to calm themselves down. Has anyone else hear this? One way, my cat is relaxed and happy and loves me, the other he is scared an upset pretty much 24/7!

2007-11-15 03:12:31 · 19 answers · asked by Sammie Jo 3 in Cats

HI--we adopted an 11 mo. old cat from the shelter 5 days ago. We have had her in the basement and she is was doing okay---we introduced her over to the main floor for an hr or so over the last couple of days---we took her to the vet for her check up yesterday(all is fine)--but since then she is SO SCARED and refuses to come upstairs...when she was up here the last couple of times--she got scared form the phone....mirrors--all the action on the main floor...now when we bring her up she hides--runs down stairs. When we open the basement door she will never come up,etc. Should we continue to encourage--carry her up or just let some time go by? I feel so bad to just leave her in the basement and we can't spend all day down there. Thank you

2007-11-15 03:04:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

(mind my spelling) I have a cat and she is not well, I though she may be jelous b/c my other cat had kittins and we've been spending more time with them rahter then her. Shes been eating WAY less the usual if not at all, she lost lots of weight and just seems lazy not her self at all.. she aslo been throwing up a bit .not so much anymore but one day she got sick lots. I took her to the vet and they tell me its clost 4000 to fix her. I am only 24 and trying to provide for my family. i LOVE this cat soooo much she is only 3 1/2 yrs old. The vet says she thinks she may hove something stuck in her intestines b/c she does not like when u tuch her belly BUT she was alwasy like that.I though she just did not like it. I hate seeing her this way it brakes my heart.. My question is could she be acting this way mabyee jellousy of the kittins??? or if not and i need to fix her do u know another way besids paying 4000 dollars??

2007-11-15 02:53:44 · 12 answers · asked by joanna g 2 in Cats

My chihuahua Lucy got ahold of coco last night.My dad left out some of the powder packets.She acted fine last night (she started eating on it around 8:00 centeral time.This morning she was energic and playful.Do you guys think she will be okay? I know that dogs can die from coco.I didn't want to come to work today..but I didn't have a choice.Do you think she will be okay?

2007-11-15 02:46:19 · 11 answers · asked by Ashlee 2 in Dogs

we are missing a cow. i think someone shot it. i want to try to locate it by smell. it died on Saturday. would i be able to smell it?

2007-11-15 02:36:54 · 8 answers · asked by dustin_del1 1 in Other - Pets