Pets - 23 November 2007

I'm getting a betta for a friend (he knows about it and wants it, he keeps fish already) and have a limited budget. I can either get him a 1-2 gallon glass tank (with filter, heater and everything) or get a 4-5 gallon plastic one (with filter, heater and everything).

The difference is, the 4-5 gallon is twice the size and half the price...

2007-11-23 04:36:35 · 2 answers · asked by pinhead_hey 3 in Fish

so why do dogs and cats love it so much

2007-11-23 04:36:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I was in my backyard, just standing their and a hawk flew about 5 feet above my head and started making that caw noise that they always make. I thought it was going to attack me so I ran into my house. (there were no hawk nests near me!) Why did it do this?

2007-11-23 04:33:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

2007-11-23 04:32:49 · 6 answers · asked by Krissy 1 in Dogs

Our medium-sized blk-brown shepherd mix is so friendly and playful. If somebody breaks into our house and offers him food, she might even go with that thief. She knows our neighbors across the street - some with pet dogs, too.

2007-11-23 04:26:41 · 4 answers · asked by Super Good Friend 3 in Dogs

my betta dosen't eat here is a picture of it:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7619742@N08/2056927109/

2007-11-23 04:22:46 · 4 answers · asked by XXXXX 3 in Fish

I had a tropical fish tank and bought four Platys (type of fish) and within a week or two all but one was dead even though I had been feeding them regularly and the tempurature was fine so I got eight Mollys (type of fish) and within about a month they were all dead. My uncle said it was the fact that they might live in salty water and there was no salt in the water and my friends mum said it was because I hadn't rinsed the tank out before I bought it. I had left the water a week like the shop said before homing the fish and replaced all the water before I got the Mollys so why did they all die so soon :/ ???

2007-11-23 04:20:22 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Hello,
I have an almost 3 month old jack russel terrior. I took her to the vet the begining of the month and had given them a stool sample to be tested for worms. They said no news is good news and I havn't heard back so I assume she's worm free (plus she was dewormed before we got her)
However the vet did tell me that 1 sign of worms is a pot belly which she has and the vet did notice and still hasn't called so I assume she's fine.
Anyways she goes poop about 5 times a day its not diarreah. But she does sometimes have loose ones. Is that too often for her to be going?? I'm worried because she does have the pot belly and this seems too frequent.
I'm planning on calling the vet but before I did I wanted to know what other's thought & if I should be worried. Thanks so much in advance :)

2007-11-23 04:04:11 · 12 answers · asked by fairylover 4 in Dogs

something thats not too expensive but last a long time...

2007-11-23 04:00:50 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-11-23 03:55:07 · 13 answers · asked by georgina 2 in Cats

I've noticed I'm much more allergic to some cats than others. Is there any guideline to this? I've heard long haired cats are better than short for people with allergies, though you would think it would be the other way. Is there anyway to tell by looking how much dander a cat may have?

Sorry if this is a ridiculous question, I would love a cat but I'm somewhat allergic. I'm trying to explain to my mother that I can just hang out with a cat for a bit to see whether I'm not as allergic to it or not, but she just laughs at me.

2007-11-23 03:53:26 · 7 answers · asked by a.lane 4 in Cats

Can I feed my rabbit and guinea pig fresh vegetables (carrot, cabbage, broccoli ect) every day or should I just give it them for a treat like once or twice a week?

2007-11-23 03:41:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

okay, i have a betta in a 2.5 gal tank, with light, a heater, two plants, a shell, and a little clay goldfish. my fish is happy, but it dosen't eat anything, i tried blood worms, betta flakes, and betta pellets it won't eat anythin.

2007-11-23 03:35:46 · 6 answers · asked by XXXXX 3 in Fish

okay, i have a betta in a 2.5 gal tank, with light, a heater, two plants, a shell, and a little clay goldfish. my fish is happy, but it dosen't eat anything, i tried blood worms, betta flakes, and betta pellets it won't eat anythin.

2007-11-23 03:23:02 · 2 answers · asked by XXXXX 3 in Fish

My poor Cat tinkerbell has fleas and I have tried all sorts of treatments but nothing seems to work, do you think if I shaved her it might help, or should I take her to the Vet?

2007-11-23 03:16:39 · 31 answers · asked by Jenny O 4 in Cats

Hi, my family is welcoming out first pet for this Christmas. We want a yellow lab or a retriever. The prices range from $200-$1000. I understand that is due to pure-bred or not, age, and whether if it comes with vet-check, deworming, etc.

Now please someone help me:
1. How much does it cost to get "Vet-check/ Deworming/ 1st&2nd sets of shots/ Microchiped"

2. I hear alot about "Hip & Eye" problems. Is there any way to check if the puppy is ok when we go on site to choose one? (ie: move the legs certain way, feel the joints of the hip etc?!)

Thank you for your help !

2007-11-23 03:12:56 · 15 answers · asked by peterpan's dream 1 in Dogs

why is that?

2007-11-23 03:08:12 · 13 answers · asked by legenddael 2 in Dogs

Atm have gravel rock but im looking for something that helps keep the tank cleaner and when it comes time to siphon it is easyier to filter the waste out of the bottem.

2007-11-23 03:07:39 · 11 answers · asked by Sk8erPimp. 2 in Fish

what does the worst mange look like on a dog's face. Please send pics.

2007-11-23 02:55:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-11-23 02:52:08 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I just got a betta earlier this week. We have a 1g aquarium with an underground filter that is piped to the top. I treated the water with betta specific conditioner and rinsed everything with warm water - no soap.

The first night was fine, but the next morning there were a ton of bubbles at the top - almost half an inch everywhere. I went to feed my betta, and the bubbles foamed up through the feeding passage and went everywhere. I haven't had an aquarium or a fish for a few years, and it was a goldfish - I never remember these problems. I know males are bubble nesters, but this seems awfully excessive and I'm positive they come from the filter. I turned the filter off to get rid of the bubbles since I read that bettas breath through water and air.

I'm just worried about the little guy and I don't want him to get hurt (or worse, die).

2007-11-23 02:51:56 · 3 answers · asked by rainy_creek_blazer 3 in Fish

he was a stray, and his name at the shelter was Ajax. he seems to know it, but should i change his name? is it a good idea? and if i should, do you have any suggestions?

2007-11-23 02:48:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-11-23 02:46:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

using a thermometor?

2007-11-23 02:29:44 · 10 answers · asked by GoodQuestion 6 in Dogs

what type of dog should i get now i cant live without one

2007-11-23 02:29:25 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-11-23 02:28:15 · 6 answers · asked by Dae 1 in Dogs

any sure fires ways to know for sure it stated yesterday afternoon yes her temp is lower yes she is leaking a little clear fluid just this morning she vomited but she is not licking panting acting stressed in anyway really?? any help

2007-11-23 02:19:58 · 6 answers · asked by saint bernard 2 in Dogs

When can I switch a puppy from their mother's milk to dog/puppy food? At what age?

2007-11-23 02:11:32 · 7 answers · asked by Assiluj 2 in Dogs

2007-11-23 01:55:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

I was told it was from a wound,and it could either be drained by a vet, or can pop on it's own. I would like to know how safe it is to allow it to pop on it's own, or any other information you may know about the condition as a whole.

2007-11-23 01:54:02 · 9 answers · asked by Mr Scott 1 in Cats