Pets - 18 November 2007

from a person who doesn't breed professionally (no papers) and he cries for his mother nonstop. Sometimes holding him doesn't help. He will only eat food from a spoon and is having a really hard time without his mother. What can I do? I know you shouldn't adopt them this young but he was selling them at five weeks so if I had waited much longer he would have sold them all. Does anyone have any advice for how to adjust him any easier? Should I give him skim milk?

2007-11-18 09:48:09 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I LOVE guinea pigs!!!!!!!!

2007-11-18 09:47:25 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

How do you feels about testing cancer medications and cosmetics on animals?

2007-11-18 09:46:14 · 8 answers · asked by ? 3 in Other - Pets

I have an American bulldog, an African Boerboel, an Irish Wolfhound, and a pit bull. We live on a large farm in TX, so all of my dogs love going on adventures around the property. Then they all gather in the middle afternoon and vegetate in and around the house, usually for the rest of the day.
I have noticed for some time my boarboel and Irish wolfhound, are more independent and free spirited. My bully's on the other hand, have to have attention and lots of snuggles. They also watch everything I do from folding laundry, to washing dishes, making dinner and mucking the stalls.
My other dogs are sweethearts, but don't require as much attention. So, why do bully breeds look tough, but seem to want the most snuggles and attention??

2007-11-18 09:43:59 · 9 answers · asked by ♥ Leo ♥ 5 in Dogs

So I have 2 other dogs, a chiwawa/dashcund (i apoligize for spelling) and a pitt/terrier and i love them more than anything! they are usually kind with other dogs, but the thing is i dunno if they will welcome a new pup into the family. my dogs are like pb&j. they do everything together. and i am hopefully getting a chiwawa mix (not specified... idk what breed the dad is).

what if i have trouble socializing them all? my dogs are full grown, and this little 5-week-old puppy is coming into their life... besides that, how can i potty train the puppy, teach it not to chew on stuff, make it comfortable, etc like what should i buy, what should i do, how should i do it??? any tips on raising a puppy!!!

2007-11-18 09:42:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-11-18 09:40:25 · 7 answers · asked by vic 1 in Reptiles

I took my puppy to a socialization class and she was very submissive. She just sat there and watched the other puppies. She didn't interact. I was out on the street with her today and there was a dog waiting outside. It was very calm, just standing there. My puppy starting barking at it. The dog just reacted like leave me alone, walked away slowly. She kept barking at it. How should I deal with that? She has never done that before. She is a tiny little 4lb dog.

2007-11-18 09:36:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

He is very shy and shakes alot when he sees people and animals.Is this normal and will it go away

2007-11-18 09:35:07 · 6 answers · asked by kissie623 4 in Dogs

I just built a doghouse and I was going to put straw in it for padding and to keep my dogs warm this winter but someone told me it was a bad idea because it irritates them and I should use something else like carpet or and old blanket. Is this true and if so how does it irritate the dog?

2007-11-18 09:33:47 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

she has vomited like 5 times today!!
my mother said it could have been the deworming tablets she had this morning, maybe some cotton that she ripped her toy we bought for her,or somthing she might have ate! the 1st time she vomited was in her crate which was very chuncky....second was on my carpet....a lil watery....the other times were watery..... and the 2nd time i put her in her crate... she vomited! plz help!
she is a bichon frise and she is about a lil over 3 months

plz help ! thanxxx

2007-11-18 09:30:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I am fostering a shar-pei-german shepherd dog mix, medium-sized and house-trained. Her coat is very short and not thick. The thing is after I take her out, she would smell YUCKY! at the end of the day. I bathe her once a week. I don't like to bathe her daily because she will lose her coat"s natural oil. So what should I do to let her smell good every day? Is there a cheap perfume for a dog?

2007-11-18 09:28:09 · 4 answers · asked by Super Good Friend 3 in Dogs

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2007-11-18 09:27:07 · 21 answers · asked by jazzygurl2688 2 in Dogs

I adopted a cocker spaniel from the pound. She had a stupid name (Dora) so we are changing it. Initially, we thought Jesus would be a cool name, but we adopted a girl dog so it doesn't really fit. Any ideas? She's white and cream colored. I'm avoiding any names like "cutiepie" or "precious" or "fluffy." I'd prefer a name that could be a human name as well (just like "jesus" was a human name). Thanks!

2007-11-18 09:26:17 · 14 answers · asked by Simmy 5 in Dogs

I honestly don't think she could be pregnant but I thought I'd put the question out there anyway. She got her first period about a month and a half ago. Her nipps/breasts are still much bigger than they were before and we noticed that she's gaining weight. We have a male puppy that lives in the same house as us (different apartment) and they played alot but I think he's too young for that. He's about seven months old now.

I'm planning on taking her to the vet tomorrow to find out for sure what's going on with this hand full of mine!! but until then I'd really like it if someone can tell me what the signs are. Thank you!!

2007-11-18 09:25:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

ok! so i have been crying all day(and cant stop). Were taking in our dog tomarrow to see whats wrong with him. Cause yesterday he was having some kind of sezure im afraid were going to put him down. What can a vet do for dogs who have this problem. If its not that what else could it be?

ps. Im 15

2007-11-18 09:22:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I'm looking for a female golden retriever or female lab in southeastern michigan, can anyone help me find one?

2007-11-18 09:21:56 · 9 answers · asked by Jana C 1 in Dogs

2007-11-18 09:15:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

i have two female dogs a terrier mix (about 2 years old) and a german shepard/rottie mix (1 year old) i have taught them how to sit, shake, (paw) and yesterday i taught them how to play fetch,what other fun and easy tricks can i teach my dogs? thanks

2007-11-18 09:14:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

If you were in a very unusual situation....

where you could only save the life of your pet or a stranger
in the case of a life threatening emergency (maybe a fire or something)

Which would it be? Your pet or a stranger? (a human that is)

2007-11-18 09:13:31 · 31 answers · asked by ♥ Jasmine ♥ 4 in Dogs

Not just putting it in a bowl to drown the fleas, but I've noticed giving my dog a bath with Dawn Dish Soap works better than Flea Shampoo.. Why?

2007-11-18 09:12:29 · 6 answers · asked by crzycoookies 2 in Other - Pets

Are you the kind that believes that "anything is better than dead", or would you opt for euthanasia when an animal cannot be found a "good" or better home?? Is living on a chain getting meals whenever people remember and never getting medical care better than euthanazing that dog??
It is hard in rescue to deal with situations like this, but I am tired of prganizations re-homing animals to crappy homes, just to avoid putting them down.
What do other people think???

2007-11-18 04:04:30 · 11 answers · asked by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 in Other - Pets

I just found out my cat has intestinal worms. I really want to resolve this but the vet is closed on sunday and i must work monday. How can I comfort my cat until then? Should I give him a flea bath, would that help - since they most likely were caused by fleas?

ugh. must i request tomorrow off? 9:45 - 5:45 at macys. yet my clinic is 7 - 7 so if i hurried a little and had an appointment at 6.

2007-11-18 03:54:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

While you're delivering a baby ?

2007-11-18 03:52:01 · 20 answers · asked by Brigid 3 in Horses

is there something you can use that is safe to put on a dogs blanket so they dont pee on it? no matter how many times i wash my puppies blanket, she continues to go on it. i heard that there is some type of spray that stop[s them from going on the same things or in the same places?

2007-11-18 03:47:50 · 4 answers · asked by love the puppies 1 in Dogs

Hello all...

I was attempting to let my male cat, Chumbuwumba listen to the song "Cats" on my i-pod, and when I was trying to put the ear buds into his ears, he went all crazy and scratched me repeatedly, digging his claws deep into my skin and drawing lots of blood. All I wanted to do was share an intimate moment with him, and he went pyscho on me. Is there an easier way? He doesn't seem to appreciate it when I just play it on the stereo for him--in fact, he seems insultingly disinterested. Any suggestions would be most welcome.

2007-11-18 03:33:38 · 10 answers · asked by MLA 6 in Cats

ok last night he showed up limping his leg isnt swollen really just a little around his toes, so what do you think could be wrong with it? now keep in mind his a big baby and is probably making look worse than it really is but i dontno what could be wrong with it i felt it and all and it doesnt seem to be broken or anything so what should i do just leave him alone and see if it gets any better or what?

2007-11-18 03:29:20 · 4 answers · asked by Mrs T. 2009 4 in Cats

I have a shi tzu and she shivers when i take her out to go to the bathroom? Is it weird to get her a coat to wear?

2007-11-18 03:22:01 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-11-18 03:14:55 · 13 answers · asked by Heyyo 1 in Dogs

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2007-11-18 03:14:00 · 10 answers · asked by ? 1 in Reptiles

I have 2 cats, one 22lb male, and a small female. They never go outside, well almost never. On one fast escape to the outdoors, I guess the big guypicked up a flea. Anyway, i was a bit lax on the flea meds and the little suckers took hold. When I discovered that they both had fleas, I started in with the flea meds (Frontline, the best kind I think), I also treated the house and got a "flea trap", which does actually catch fleas, though not in huge numbers. Anyway, the point is that while the little cat is good now, and I have kept it up with the meds, the big guy still has fleas. I will find them on him 2 days after I give the medicine. Is he too big for the meds to work well enough? Is there a BIG cat version? Or does the vet have some sort of ultra flea bomb? What should I do? I am getting really sick of this, and I know my poor cat must be misserable. Help!

2007-11-18 03:11:05 · 8 answers · asked by Kathleen S 2 in Cats