Pets - 3 December 2007

She scratches all the time. I give her an alergy medication twice a day (chlorphenirmine) and that seemed to help for a little but now, she seems to starting the scratch and itch more. She was on a different drug, but they were making her fat and the vet said that drug wasn't good for her over a long period of time. Her ears almost always stay infected. I give her oximoton (?) for the ears for 7 days... they clear up for about a week after I stop, then its back again. She always scratches them. She's always chewing on her back feet, which probably doesn't help with the ears when she scratches them. Now, I've noticed that around her ears, her skin is dark and kinda scally. And around her mouth...
She can't be comfortable and it kills me knowing she may be miserable. I've gone to 2 vets and they have both told me that it's just alergies and that is the problem with where we live (Louisiana). Anybody out there have other suggestions? A diet I can use? She eats Science Diet.

2007-12-03 23:51:52 · 11 answers · asked by lester 3 in Dogs

If it where a bird or a fish you could throw it away, but if it where a cat or dog, what do you do with it? do you call someone up and have them take it away? who? is there a special pet cemetery?

2007-12-03 23:02:35 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

What appeals to you most (besides bettering the breed, that would be obvious) about breeding dogs?

2007-12-03 22:52:33 · 10 answers · asked by Dot 5 in Dogs

Ever since I got my hamsters, I've been slowly weening them off of dry hamster food to a fresh fruit and vegetable diet. I've finally got them to the point where they now only eat fresh fruits and vegetables, [( I slowly introduced the new foods to them instead of just giving them a brand new diet so they wouldn't get sick from such an abrupt change )] and they've been doing just fine with it- In fact, towards the end of the changing process, they would only eat the fruits and just stuffed the dry food into the little corners of their cage!

Since they do fine with fruits and vegetables, I was wondering if they could eat tea leaves? Oolong, specifically. My little brother fed a leaf to one of the hamsters, and he ate it, and he hasn't been showing any signs of illness....

2007-12-03 22:13:20 · 3 answers · asked by msxcheshirexcat 4 in Rodents

....if it were practicably possible, you should only be able to buy a dog from a licenced and reputable breeder or rehoming centre and that in order to qualify for a dog you have to take a test?
Like a driving test only perhaps not that complex, but to be able to answer the basics of responsible dog ownership.

2007-12-03 20:48:37 · 56 answers · asked by Scoundy 6 in Dogs

My lady friend is always doing this or kissing the darn cats in the mouth. I understand she love the animals and I do to. But then she wants me to kiss her. Now we have all seen where animals lick themselves and each other. I think it is a little over the top. Am I asking to much to leave the smooching for me and not the pooch.

2007-12-03 19:36:00 · 28 answers · asked by Big Will 4 in Dogs

since then her character has changed, she appears rather stupid ?

2007-12-03 19:21:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2007-12-03 19:06:34 · 7 answers · asked by †ℓєgєи∂ кιℓℓєя™† 5 in Other - Pets

Hi,
I just got a 70 gallon tank, and i want to start a community of small freshwater fishes. I've read that certain species of fish "Prefer" different pH levels. Ex: Angelfish (6.5-7.2) and neon tetra (5.8-6.2).

What level should i keep my aquarium at if i want a WHOLE lot of different fishes?????

2007-12-03 18:46:37 · 5 answers · asked by MJoneSsssssss 1 in Fish

May i have the list of most dangerous dogs? Because i am in plan to buy one in future.

2007-12-03 18:46:05 · 23 answers · asked by Fan 4 in Dogs

should we just give them away for free

2007-12-03 18:44:41 · 38 answers · asked by Allen 3 in Dogs

I asked this earlier, but no one really answered it.

I used to keep my betta in a 1 and 1/2 gallon jar, and performed a 100% water change every week to ten days.....it never got cloudy. Even when I went on vacation, and my roommate didn't change the water - didn't get cloudy

So I decided to move "Mojo" over to a deluxe retirement home - a three gallon aquarium with carbon/floss and undergravel filtration - gravel and heat - and 24 hours later the water is looking a little hazy.

How come the bowl never got cloudy, but the aquarium is?

Should I move him out - and put snails in until the aquarium cycles?

The only reason I put him in there is I figured I never had a problem with the bowl getting cloudy.....Does it have something to do with the gravel? He never had gravel before....
(and yes, I washed it well.....)

How come an aquarium has a cycle, but a bowl doesn't?
thats the part that really confuses me.

2007-12-03 18:17:41 · 5 answers · asked by freshbliss 6 in Fish

Could someone please explain to me in terms that don't require a phd the process of tank cycling.
My tank has been cycling for approx 2 weeks, with no fish in it. Last week the amonia and nitrite levels were only slightly high, i have since added a live plant, done a 20%water change and put some fish food in. When I tested it again yesterday the nitrite and amonia levels had shot right up.
Is this normal? Approximatley how much longer will it be before it is safe to add the fish? Also what should happen to the levels when the fish are introduced?
Thanks.

2007-12-03 17:44:34 · 8 answers · asked by Niki B 1 in Fish

HI!
My soon to be cat........ 3 days. We are getting off a friend of mine well last sat i went to see them (had 6 kittens picking which 1 i like) anyway i picked it up and i tried to look into its eyes but it wpuldn't look at me. Is it natural for a cat to do that? please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-12-03 17:43:14 · 7 answers · asked by CATMAN Expert with cats 2 in Cats

My cats a male un-neutred cat and he hasn't come back in over a week. Anybody got any suggestions on what to do please?

Also I have 2 other adult cats and the female had 4 kittes

2007-12-03 17:34:03 · 16 answers · asked by becky.priday 2 in Cats

Hey there,
So i just got a new rat last night, and his name is Gideon.
When i was holding him at the petstore, it looked like he had a little bit of blood underneath his toenail. I didn't examine it further, because he was wiggly, and it just looked like he had maybe scratched his cagemate.
But tonight i was looking at it closer, and i noticed that it is actually ripped halfway off at the base. Like the entire thing is barely connected to the toe.
He squeaks when i try to pick him up too, is that because his toe hurts, or is he just still scared of me??
He walks normal and everything.
What should i do?? Is there anything i can do to help him?? Will it eventually fall off?? Will this cause any damage??

2007-12-03 17:32:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

Just curious i have never had a german shepherd puppy I got mine when he was a year old and i have a 12 week old GSD pup she has a black body and brown legs will her color change as she gets older heres a pictures

http://pictures.sprintpcs.com/share.do?invite=MEFrJjmFY5zsv8T70hTh&shareName=MMS&messageState=RETRIEVED

2007-12-03 17:25:20 · 12 answers · asked by GSD Girl 3 in Dogs

My bunny had pretty blue eyes...then as of a month or so ago his eyes changed colour... the top half of his eyes are dark blue/green and then the bottom are crystle blue like they used to be.

My boyfriend said it wasn't anything serious but I don't know about that...what's wrong with my bunny?

2007-12-03 17:25:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2007-12-03 17:22:57 · 14 answers · asked by the way i are! 1 in Cats

My fiance and I adopted a female cat in May and she is now about 2 years old. We decided we would like to get one more. I am wondering if it would be best to get a male or get another female, and what I can do to optimize the chances they will get along well, since I would never ever have the heart to return a cat to a shelter. She did live with 6 other cats before they were separated for adoption, so I am hoping she will do well with another. Some of her brothers and sisters are actually still up for adoption, and we may look into getting one of them, although I don't think she would remember them.

Does anyone have any advice on what to look for when getting a second cat and how to make sure, as much as possible, that they be comfortable with each other? Thanks in advance!

2007-12-03 17:22:03 · 3 answers · asked by Grace1228 3 in Cats

2007-12-03 17:20:11 · 5 answers · asked by countess 1 in Cats

I have a female puppy and was planning on getting a home for her brother but, he got very sick and almost died. I nursed him back to health and now I am very attached. I am planning on keeping him also. Any one know the round about age on how old they are when it is time to get them fixed? I guess it is different for all dogs but, A estimate would be appreciated. Thanks!

2007-12-03 17:04:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

how is coral formed

2007-12-03 16:20:21 · 5 answers · asked by lexi 2 in Fish

2007-12-03 16:08:52 · 8 answers · asked by Amanda L 2 in Cats

So I have a 2.5 gallon little tank for my daughter (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3635102), and we have 4 goldfish in it. The power filter that came with the tank is not working now. I can hear it running, but there's no water coming out of it. I've tried changing the cartridge in it, but still nothing. I have NO idea what I'm doing with any of this :( Some of our fish now have bloody looking noses, and I'm sure it's from this, whatever the hell is wrong! Any suggestions??

2007-12-03 15:16:02 · 9 answers · asked by Candikane 2 in Fish

I don't have have any exercise equipment so please don't suggest that. My dogs haven't been able to go outside for a couple of days and walk and they are starting to look depressed. It's been cold and rainy with sleet the last couple of days. Thanks.

2007-12-03 15:14:49 · 36 answers · asked by Luv2no is in the house 7 in Dogs

it does not sleep in its favorite spot. I bought flea powder. It eats normal amount of food though.

2007-12-03 15:12:43 · 9 answers · asked by Ajg4 2 in Cats

I am having such a problem getting the stupid thing to start sucking...i wanted to vaccum the gravel this past week, and i got so frustrated with the thing i just gave up..i can usually get it after a while, but it just takes so long...please advise..

2007-12-03 15:06:21 · 10 answers · asked by cutegirlin_tn 5 in Fish

What type of dog toys do you and your dogs like the best?

2007-12-03 14:28:20 · 27 answers · asked by Lucy's Dog House 2 in Dogs

2007-12-03 14:27:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish