Pets - 18 November 2007

I saw this fish once that was black and kind of long, but it wasn't a loach I was told my the guy in the tropical fish store that it was called a budhacodfree...the scales were defined and the fish almost looked like it was leather in a way...hard to discribe..does anyone know what fish this might be..it was in a tank by itself so it was probably aggressive and it was probably about 12in long and it had a fairly wide body.........

2007-11-18 15:47:05 · 2 answers · asked by Nale 3 in Fish

Hi, I have a 100 gallon tank with 3 gold severums, and 2 blood parrots. The blood parrots have lost interest in the food that i have been giving them and they seem to have whitish stuff growing around their gills and on their body. Mainly gills though. Can you tell me what disease this is? It doesn't seem like ick.

2007-11-18 15:40:55 · 4 answers · asked by Olie 1 in Fish

My new puppy (a bijon friese) seems to always have poop stuck on the back of her butt. Since her little butt comes in contact with the carpet, furniture, etc. it seems like there's prpbably little poop smears all over the house. When I bathed her today it was really hard to get off as it was stuck to her fur. Does anyone have any tricks as to how to keep this area clean. Am I supposed to clean her butt each time she poops? Sorry to ask a dumb question - this is my first dog ever!

2007-11-18 15:34:29 · 16 answers · asked by ? 2 in Dogs

I have a baby green spotter puffer in a 20G. I was wondering what type of substrate to use. Right now, I have nothing. I don't know if regular aquarium gravel is too small (the puffer ingesting it on accident while hunting). Is aquarium sand all right? Or should I stick with something bigger like river gavel?

2007-11-18 15:32:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-11-18 15:27:06 · 8 answers · asked by emoscosa@sbcglobal.net 2 in Birds

I hear people saying to get a heater because they are tropical fish but i went to petco and they told me that they dont need one.

2007-11-18 15:26:42 · 2 answers · asked by G~5T@+UZ 1 in Fish

My dog is still a puppy. Is there anything I could start doing to make her protective of me? exp:If someone walks up to me I want her to growl. Not to attack/bite. please just answer my question dont tell me its wrong or I shouldn't do that. THANK YOU.

2007-11-18 15:11:00 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

i have one that has little silver beads at the bottom with like a red wax looking stuff above it and a red liquid that rises. i accidentally broke it and i am concerned about mercury, is this a mercury type thermometer or something else? what are the little silver beads?

2007-11-18 15:10:32 · 1 answers · asked by None 4 in Fish

He was recently diagnosed with kidney desease and we are trying Hill kd, but has now begun to refuse the food although he is hungry. We have two other young dogs and he wants their food which he was eating before. What can I mix with the kd that will help the taste and still be good for him?

2007-11-18 15:06:49 · 12 answers · asked by Shirl 1 in Dogs

compared to what food? they say it adds years to your dog's life. What are they comparing dog chow to? maggot infested chicken toes or something?

2007-11-18 15:02:54 · 20 answers · asked by Jorjor 6 in Dogs

2007-11-18 14:49:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2007-11-18 14:44:00 · 2 answers · asked by knl4200 1 in Fish

I live in a small second-story apartment/flat. Ferret owners, tell me if it's a horrible idea to let my little friend have rein of my flat. (I would give her a small doggy bed and litter bin to use, of course.)

2007-11-18 14:37:17 · 10 answers · asked by Zero the Artist 2 in Other - Pets

They are like white bloches around there face. I have tried 2 different treatments. Looking for some ideas.

2007-11-18 14:33:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

My Jack Russell Terrier has recently began to itch badly. I use on a monthly basis one of the top products available, also, recommended by my veteranarian, to kill fleas and ticks. However, I have gotten off of him a few fleas, and ticks, two including two deeply embedded in the past week. I know the product (suppose to) kill them within so many hours, but would like to find a way to repel them from getting on him in the first place. I know feeding a little piece of garlic in food has been one option around for years, but would like to ask if anyone has any other ideas. I know through the years I've heard of some other ideas, but can't recall them. I have had no problem since I got him a year and a half ago, until now. Help! He's scratching so bad. Have also, bathed him in anti-itch shampoo. Am guessing, he might also be allergic to fleas since it's so bad, and have found so few actually on him. Am, also planning on treating my yard next week, and am aware to keep him off of it.

2007-11-18 14:30:35 · 10 answers · asked by Miss J 2 in Dogs

Ok, i have a platy in my tank with a bloated belly. I'm not sure if it's pregnant or if this is early stages of dropsy. How can i tell the difference. I know that later stages of dropsy see the scales standing up and the fish's eyes big and bulgy. There are afew that have died though recently and i'm not exactly sure what the problem is.. i dont want the little babies to be born in an infected tank (assuming it is pregnant and assuming she or the other fish arn't gonna eat all of the young).
Soo?? what do you guys think?

2007-11-18 14:29:55 · 2 answers · asked by Mike S 4 in Fish

my pitbull had worms we gave him dewormer and he got rid of all of the worms but has continue to lose wheight and is just like a skeloten

2007-11-18 14:24:27 · 8 answers · asked by josholtonfree2rock 1 in Dogs

I already posted this but got not even one good response.

I live in Rhode Island and I want to buy a Beagle. How much is the average price for a Beagle if you want to buy/adopt it from a breeder? Last time I asked this almost every person said $50. I'm looking for more realistic answers.

2007-11-18 14:19:39 · 13 answers · asked by Blah~!!! 2 in Dogs

My new rottweiler puppy is a little older than three months and weighs 26 pounds.

I would like to know how much food to feed her.

2007-11-18 14:19:11 · 4 answers · asked by Kiersten 2 in Dogs

Should I get a Saint Bernard or a Doberman?

2007-11-18 14:15:23 · 20 answers · asked by Maya 2 in Dogs

love the way my dogs paws smell. It is so weird. Does anyone else have the same thing?

haha...I know its weird but I love the way his paws smell!

I dont sniff them or anything. He sleeps next to me and puts his paws in my face.

2007-11-18 14:02:32 · 32 answers · asked by . 3 in Dogs

How are yorkies puppies with children from age 2 through 4

2007-11-18 13:52:03 · 16 answers · asked by Leoane G 1 in Dogs

it sure looks like it? she's had all shot been wormed but has rash with fluid in them??

2007-11-18 13:50:47 · 8 answers · asked by polly w 1 in Dogs

She was having ceizures this morning. She had a bout 5 in one hour. those stopped. and now she is walking into walls. and acting like she does not know where she is or what she is doing and all she wants to do is curl up next to the heater vent and sleep. do you know any possible causes of this? my dog did get a hold of her. she tried grabbing her by her neck. would that do it? please help i dont want my little kitten to die. she has not had a chance at life.

2007-11-18 13:49:18 · 7 answers · asked by Brittany 1 in Cats

dreamed of a blue snake. the snake was just sitting there as i walked by. however it didn't try to harm me or anything.

2007-11-18 13:47:19 · 3 answers · asked by tocarra w 1 in Reptiles

I have a 75 Gallon FOWLR take with approx. 110 lbs of Live rock in the tank now. I rearranged the rock a bit ago and think I can possibly add another 50 lbs but don't want to over do it. So is there such a thing as too much live rock or would that do more good than harm. Any suggestions. Like I said it's 75 gallon now but looking to upgrade soon to I hope around a 200 gallon but would love to get the rock now so would it be too much for my tank or will I be ok. Thanks

2007-11-18 13:44:03 · 4 answers · asked by sctrooper2795 2 in Fish

I have a cat and she gave birth to 6 beautiful kittens. (one died when birthing unfortunatly) Well its been 2 1/2 mounths and we just gave them all away recently. The mother cries every night and looks in every room in the house calling for them. Can cats be sad? it kills me when she does it, it just makes me miss the kittens even more. And i feel soooo sorry for giving them away, but it had to be done. How can i confort her and when will she realize her babies are gone and stop crying for them?

2007-11-18 13:42:52 · 5 answers · asked by icebreakersaychow 2 in Cats

We got a 2 month old kitten yesterday and he has not eaten anything in over 24 hours. We bought the same food from the pet store that he is use to but doenst seem to want it. However he goes crazy when he smells our food. He has drank water and taken a few bowel movements and is acting normal otherwise. Should we be concerned?

2007-11-18 13:40:34 · 7 answers · asked by loosh22bg 2 in Cats

2007-11-18 13:28:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

the male dog got to my female dog on oct.26.2007 how long will it take for me to notice if she is preagnant.

2007-11-18 13:28:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs