Pets - 23 November 2007

One of my cats has a lump on his back, and it is bleeding very badly. The lump is now 2 inches large. I'm wondering what it is and if it is contagious. I am guessing that it is just a tumor, but I would like second opinions. What else could it be? I'm going to have to take him to the vet though. (My cat is very old by the way.)

2007-11-23 15:11:12 · 12 answers · asked by somebody 3 in Cats

My dog is obsessed with lighters: it has been years now that every time she finds a lighter she chews it until she breaks it and then she inhales the butane released. Anyone with similar stories?

2007-11-23 15:08:28 · 7 answers · asked by paperino 1 in Dogs

My plecostamous disappeared! I just got him today, and the last time i saw him, he was behind my heater and fine, then i looked, i didn't see him, so i left for about an hour and a half. I came back and he still wasn't there, so i took my net and stirred up the rocks a little bit, but still didn't see him, i looked in all the little bridges and things, i looked behind/in all the plants, and EVERYWHERE. I checked around the tank, because i read that they could jump out (???) STILL COULDN'T FIND HIM i kind of checked the filter, but am a little freaked to look there, i didn't see him in there though PLEASE HEEELLLPPP MEEE i really miss him ='(
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Tank Info:
10 gallons

other fish:

2 dalmation lyretail molly's
2 balloon belly mollys

plants:
1 fake plant
1 live plant

other:

1 small bridge
1 rock thingamabob

2007-11-23 15:02:08 · 7 answers · asked by mepersonhaha 3 in Fish

Just curious. They are a little different but ultimately look pretty much the same. I think they are the same species of rat. What would the pups be like wild or tame? And how do you know if the rat is in heat or has gotten pregnant?

2007-11-23 15:00:17 · 10 answers · asked by Holly E 2 in Rodents

My 11 month old retriever started to lactate for our new kitten. Why did she do this? And how long will she do this?

2007-11-23 14:55:42 · 2 answers · asked by Scott R 2 in Dogs

Everybody thinks that just because a perosn keeps their dog outside that they are a bad person. For people who keep large dogs it is extremely hard to keep them inside. My dog has a dog lot outside and I love him to death. His side are covered so wind wont blow in, sloped roof for rain run off, a doggie heating pad in his house, and all his favorite toys. He never stays in his lot except at night. He is always out in the yard playing with a member of the family, or whenever everyone is inside he is inside with us until it is bed time. Isnt it better to show a lot of attention to a dog you keep outside than to keep a dog inside but pay no attention to it? If i was a dog i would wrather have a lonely night than be layin on a coach lonely all day.

2007-11-23 14:55:24 · 22 answers · asked by softball_gal8 1 in Dogs

Ive never had a dog before but how much does a pure bread golden retriever cost thats healthy medium size and is pretty young but not a baby and it doesn't bark alot and is nice with people

and i want to get it from a petshop is there anything wrong with a petshop cause thats the only place where i can get it and is there anything i should know

2007-11-23 14:51:24 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-11-23 14:46:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-11-23 14:42:51 · 48 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

i got my Siamese cat when he was just 3 months old... so from weaning from his mother, he went into my care.

He is such a sweet cat, so loving and loyal.

Now he's almost 10 months old.. HE'S SCARED OF EVERYTHING!

He's scared of neighbors, new friends coming over, construction workers remodeling our house, my grandfather's wheelchair ( when my grandpa was here )... he's scared of meeting new people basically!

I need help! He even hyperventilates when he's in his cage and surrounded with new people!

I love him soo much, like a baby... but maybe is it because I babied him too much?

please, i do need help with this one guys... i want my cat to be more courageous with new things in his life!

2007-11-23 14:39:48 · 8 answers · asked by ltabby85 2 in Cats

Which do you prefer out of these kind of dogs, either based off experience, or in general..?

2007-11-23 14:39:22 · 31 answers · asked by ♥Lexi 3 in Dogs

we have a 2.5 year old pomeranian and now we are going to bring home an 11 week old pomeranian female home. what is the best way to introduce the two? also whats the best thing to do to make the older pom not feel left out?
what are some good methods for housebreaking the new 11week old puppy? is crate training a good idea at night?

2007-11-23 14:37:49 · 6 answers · asked by kburgess612 1 in Dogs

2007-11-23 14:34:48 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

has begun to nip at my visiting relatives- my daughter and son (who are adults) and my grandchildren (7 and 9) for no reason. One of them may be walking by minding their own business.
I have heard this breed has the herding instinct in him and is protective especially while on his own turf.
Will someone with knowledge of Australian Shepherds tell me how to stop this please?
By the way, the female does not act like this, she is very lovable and has never nipped anyone.
thank you

2007-11-23 14:33:02 · 7 answers · asked by frederickmain 2 in Dogs

We found a stray German Shepard in front of our house. He is disgustingly skinny, like he hasn't eaten in weeks. He was limping. So, I had to take him in and feed him. I took him to the vet and they said he may have hip dysplasia, something is wrong with his shoulder, he has a chipped tooth, and he needs to be neutered because he only has one testicle and the other one that's up inside him may cause cancer. I can't really afford to keep him. Plus I don't really want to keep him because my dog that I had since I was 4 just passed away and I can't have another one right now. I feel bad because I don't want him to end up on the streets again. I don't want to give him to some animal shelter and then they put him to sleep. What should I do?

2007-11-23 14:32:41 · 13 answers · asked by Damon ♥ Elena 6 in Dogs

hey i was thinking about buying a syrian hamster, but my parents and siblings hate rodents, so im gonna have to leave it in my room. Do they really stink? If so can u give them occasional baths? One more thing, do hamsters,gerbils,guinea pig,ect. get fleas and ticks and that stuff?

2007-11-23 14:30:38 · 18 answers · asked by Itachi4eva 2 in Rodents

these little bumps in her body .. could it be dry skin??? im going to give her another shower tomorrow to see if it helps ... is there any shampoo i should use or medication for her skin???
***mature answers only please****

2007-11-23 14:21:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

so i have a 6 year old female cat that has always had some allergy problems, especially to fleas, which i have taken care of with frontline in the past, or she gets over it on her own. but now she is scratching herself raw and sneezing alot (maybe 6 times an hour or so). she is covered in scabs and scratches and chews on herself constantly but has no fleas at all, i checked her thoroughly. she has also always been a nervous cat, so i suppose this could be a symptom of stress? she rarely leaves my bedroom lately as well. shes eating fine and seems to have energy. i have another cat who is scratching herself raw as well but is not sneezing and does not hide in my room all day. so my question is - do any of you have any clue why she is scratching and sneezing so much? is it allergies? is it stress? or something else? also, she hasnt been to the vet in a few years, as she is technically my mom's and my mom doesnt have much money right now to take our 5 cats to the vet. please help me!!!

2007-11-23 14:11:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

My husband hurt his back so he cant lift the litter.... and im about 8 weeks pg... what can I do to help but still be safe?

2007-11-23 13:43:13 · 8 answers · asked by Lily18 5 in Cats

2007-11-23 13:38:37 · 3 answers · asked by Enoch 3 in Fish

2007-11-23 13:36:09 · 14 answers · asked by mike x 1 in Dogs

I know there are a gazillion products out there on the market to get rid of fleas.... but does anyone know of a natural remedy/treatment for these (besides getting rid of the dogs???)

2007-11-23 13:35:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I took my 6mo old Pit Bull Terrier in today to the vet because his stomach has stretched and gotten very hard. They found he has yellowish liquid in his stomach and they said his heart was enlarged as well. She had thought it might be because of liver problems, however ruled that out as she found his heart was enlarged? I was hoping to find out if anyone has had this happen to their pet and what the outcome was? She recomended a cardiaologist and also talked about putting him down? I really don't want to do that but i don't see how these two diagnosis can be linked? Wouldn't it be two seperate problems to have to be treated? Also could the liquid have been caused by a case of kennel cough he had about 3 weeks ago?

2007-11-23 13:34:02 · 4 answers · asked by SunnyGal 2 in Dogs

i have a spayded 2 yr. cat ever sice she was 5 wks. old my siamease died about 3 mo. ago thats who she grew up with, well my husband brought a aldut netured cat home 3 days ago & they stay in seaprate rooms when they see each other its awlful cring & fighting now she's hidding up stairs will this stop and if it will how long & is there anything i can do to make it better

2007-11-23 13:30:40 · 7 answers · asked by nottafallenangel 1 in Cats

She is long-hair, solid white, blue eyes, yes she is deaf. She wants to eat all the time. She has a sister just like her, except can hear. I leave dry cat food out at all times, plus they share a can of tuna or something every day.
Miss Kitty wants to eat from the table. No matter what it is, she wants to eat it. I think she is a little overweight.
Her sister, KiKi, does not share her fetish for food.
Is it okay to feed the cats table food???
Why does she want to eat so much but the twin doesn't?

2007-11-23 13:25:26 · 8 answers · asked by Prof Fruitcake 6 in Cats

2007-11-23 13:20:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I have 3 dogs and 3 cats. I gave them a bath (even the cats) and got all the flea eggs and fleas off them. I used Dawn dish washing soap, which is what my vet recommended. Then after they got fully dried I put flea collars on the cats that was supposed to kill the fleas, ticks, and flea eggs. I put a liquid flea killer on my dogs that was supposed to do the same thing as the collars. And I sprayed the carpet of my home with a poison for the fleas. Now roughly about 10 days later I have fleas and flea eggs all over them again. This last time I didn't use any of the expensive flea killers like Advantage and Frontline because they weren't working when I used them before so I figured why waste my money. I'm starting to feel like I have some kind of immortal fleas around my home.

So what can I do to give them and me some relief from these little pests? Have you had this problem before, what did you do??

Thanks for your answers

2007-11-23 13:18:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I was outside playing with my neighbors cat ( which they said is "well taken care of"..idk if that means it is vaccinated or not) and it scratched me. I am not sure if it punctured my skin because i have arash there and was not able to tell. Since their cat lives inside with them and goes out during the day, do i need to get a rabies shot?

2007-11-23 13:14:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

What is the emission that is used to obtain a CAT scan?
a. alpha c. x-ray
b. beta d. none of these responses

2007-11-23 13:07:29 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

We took in a stray tabby cat a few months ago. We fed here any store brand on sale at first like Friskies,Fancy Feast,Whiskas,9 lives,Purina ONE,purina cat chow, etc etc. And she shed like crazy. and of course they are low- end cat foods.

We switched to Innova dry cat food,and Innova EVO(if it's on sale)
after my friend who is currently fostering 14 cats reccomended it to us. 9 days it's been and her coat is just so glossy. And she hasn't shed at all. why is it that cats fed good quality food shed less?

2007-11-23 13:04:30 · 9 answers · asked by Jorjor 6 in Cats