Pets - 4 December 2007

my 1 yr old ***** keeps jumpin up at the kitchen counters and table and is stealing food or dishclothes or dusters. just now after dinenr i moved the dirty dishes with food remainin but forgot the choc cake and she had scoffed it!!! how can i stop her to do this? she ONLY ever does it when we are not in there so it is hard for me to correct her. does it mean i will have to get cctv?

2007-12-04 06:24:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Okay, so I'm sure that this question has been beaten to death, but I thought I'd give people another chance to recount their tales.

Here's mine: Yesterday I was in a barn show, not a big to-do. I knew the course, but I was so focused on getting each jump right I started my courtesy circle and realized that I had not done the last THREE jumps! (In my defense, the fifth and eighth fence were the same single in the same direction.) My thought process was literally "Good, I'm done. Wait- I haven't done the line the other direction. I should probably do that." So I finished the circle, did the line and single and did my courtesy circle. After the placing, the judge talks to each of us to tell us what we did well and what we could improve. She kindly let me know that I had trotted my last fence. I wasn't sure, but I had blocked out the course right after I rode it. I wen't home and looked at the video of my ride. I did trot it. Oops!

2007-12-04 06:22:51 · 18 answers · asked by equinerider26 3 in Horses

son dropped it on floor dog was quicker than me

2007-12-04 06:19:21 · 60 answers · asked by scotty 2 in Dogs

where does your doggy sleep?

ours are put in crates at bedtime...

2007-12-04 06:19:18 · 38 answers · asked by PFSA 5 in Dogs

Anything new we put on the floor like newspapers, clothes, pillows and piles of wood! Why does he find the most uncomfortable place to lay!

He's a raggy-doll maine coon cross.

2007-12-04 06:09:27 · 20 answers · asked by Clapflam 2 in Cats

ok...
you are looking for just the right dog.. bred right...correct structure...great health...fantastic pedigree...

would you prefer a pup or an adult? Titled or not titled?
What would you be willing to pay for the perfect dog... perfect for your life? perfect for your interests? perfect for your sport/event?

2007-12-04 05:57:06 · 20 answers · asked by PFSA 5 in Dogs

MY cat has always been indooors,and I caught him peeing and I Had to scold him and he would not stop.This just started three days ago and know he's not only peeing on my floor but my furniture,I love my cat but my husbands ready to kick him out help!!!!

2007-12-04 05:56:27 · 22 answers · asked by disiple 2 in Cats

I gave her timothy hay, carrots, and a wedge of apple but she still chose to eat the straw that was keeping her babies warm. She didn't finish the hay, but still chose the straw. I had a baby burp cloth under the straw and she pulled that out first thing, and the babies were nestled in a nice little nest in the straw. They had big bellies, so she was feeding them and taking care of them for those 3 days. I raised rabbits when I was younger and never had this problem. What should my approach be next time?

2007-12-04 05:52:53 · 8 answers · asked by mrslangley 4 in Other - Pets

i have an 8 month old doberman that already is close to 90 lbs (yes hes a very big puppy.) we've taken him to obedience class and he can be very good sometimes...but then at times he starts biting...and his bites HURT. when he gets mad he snaps at me, hes hard headed at times when i tell him no, and he knows whats right and whats wrong because when he does somethin bad he runs and hides. in class we used a training collar and that seems to be the only time he listens--when he has the collar and leash on! how can i get him to LISTEN without always putting on his training collar and leash in the house and paying for ANOTHER training class thats money i just cant keep spending. also, can dobermans eat cooked meat?

2007-12-04 05:45:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Hey guys, i recently ran into this thing on a website it's a lighting system for the fish tank that works with a few led lights that imitates the moonlight at night... it brings a little computer system that connects to the lights and turns on and off from dusk to dawn and imitates the moon cycle. I saw a couple pictures of it on the site and it looked really good and very nice, i'm just wondering if this kind of light actually has any benefits to the fish. They say there that this light helps with the fish's biological clock or something, just want to know if there's any truth to that. Thank you.

p.s. Here's the website, if u're interested in looking at it.
http://www.fishbowl-innovations.com/product/controller

2007-12-04 05:45:41 · 5 answers · asked by Lexus-Nut 3 in Fish

2007-12-04 05:31:49 · 19 answers · asked by beccaxx24 1 in Cats

What registry is your dog registered with? Breed?
don't have to answer this one BUT
what did you pay?

did you meet the parents?


How many other breeds did they have?

2007-12-04 05:28:49 · 35 answers · asked by PFSA 5 in Dogs

I want to get a dog for my grandparents ranch that they just bought. It has to have a lot of energy and a good personality. Any suggestions?

2007-12-04 05:26:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-12-04 05:17:37 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2007-12-04 04:59:55 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Why a Pitbull versus a Boxer, Bulldog, Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier or any other medium size dog.
Please no responses such as "I liked it's look". A Boxer looks nice too but you didn't get one. A Staffordshire looks a lot like a Pitbull but again you chose a Pitbull. Why?

2007-12-04 04:52:27 · 11 answers · asked by Rick Ven 3 in Dogs

I'm worried my dog might have an ear infection. He's had one ear infection before and I know some symptoms are a smell, discharge, or redness. The only symptoms he has right now is that his ears feel warm to the touch (normal, perhaps?) and he seems to be scratching them slightly more than usual. Am I just being an overconcerned puppy-mother or should I take him to the vet?

2007-12-04 04:28:08 · 10 answers · asked by Surf Forever 5 in Dogs

Just didnt know if this would be a good idea to get???

2007-12-04 04:26:37 · 0 answers · asked by c_allardyce 1 in Fish

i got this 5.5 gallon tank and i am not sure what kind of fish i want or how many ithe tank is turquoise and is a little over 9 inches and is a little over 10 inches wide what kind of fish would you suggest i want a good amount of fish and i also want them to all get along what would you suggest??

2007-12-04 04:22:21 · 11 answers · asked by Horse Freak! 2 in Fish

well, Vince went to jail for a dog fight ring he's create, so what about the people who shanks bull with little spears, isn't it an animal cruelness and what will going to happen to them?

2007-12-04 04:20:54 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

...but they need daily light to it has to be on i dont know what to do ???????????????????

2007-12-04 04:20:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

So I have an idea to rid Caesar of his separation anxiety. I was thinking of taking him to puppy daycare, though I cannot afford for this to be an everyday thing. maybe one week a month, what do you all think? If he gets used to daycare, when I take him out, will the anxiety start up again? Should I even consider daycare for his separation anxiety? I also thought of a daog walker, but after a while that can be costly too. I just dont want him to get used to doing one thing, then I cant afford it, take him out and he is worse off than before.

5 mo Shih Tzu
http://a91.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/6/l_217449c8deb42cd19e593c25e54c4f32.jpg

2007-12-04 04:18:06 · 6 answers · asked by chocolate_krys2000 4 in Dogs

I love labs and goldens, but I can't deal with big dog smell and hair... help!

2007-12-04 04:09:46 · 13 answers · asked by strawbb8878 1 in Dogs

I was interested in getting a rat terrier but it's been brought to my attention that they are not good with kids and I have a 2-year-old. I want something small because I'm only 4 feet 11 inches and I don't want a dog that will drag me when walking. My neighbor has a cockapoo who is great with my son... is this a good dog to get? I just worry about the grooming.

2007-12-04 04:05:52 · 17 answers · asked by Deacon's mom 1 in Dogs

I have bought my dog many different types of flea medications, and none of them have worked on her fleas. She is an inside dog, but is outside for about 30 -45 minutes a day for potty time. My mother or me do not get bit at all, but my doggie has so many on her. Do you have any remedies that I could use on her that will actually work? I used creams, dips, shampoos, drips, etc, and nothing works, so I would be so grateful if you could help. I can't stand to see my poor dog always miserable from the itching!!
Thanks so much!

2007-12-04 04:04:03 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

"Single kitten syndrome:

Single kittens tend to be biters. This can be helped by putting in a stuffed toy for the kitten to snuggle up to. You may also wish to find another single kitten to merge with this kitten. It is a health risk to merge them together for either kitten, but it can be really hard to break the habit of biting with a young kitten."


he was 4 weeks old when i got him, he was abandoned and i think he was taken away from his mom and siblings way earlier.

but i havent been teaching him not to bite, ive been leaving it up to my adult cat who plays really rough with him.
do you think he will learn from my1yr old adult female cat?

2007-12-04 03:48:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Sorry about the confusion my son is only 10 months old or i would let him name the puppy himself it is a chocolate lab male...but we cant decide between

Toby
Titan
Noah

if you have any other ideas please let me know!

2007-12-04 03:42:47 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

HI,
I have an Angel Fish that has been acting completely normal but when I turned on the light this morning he was laying on the bottom of the tank sideways, almost upside down. I have 1 other angel fish, 2 barbs, a sucker and 2 snails who are all doing fine. Please Help me. Is there any hope for my little guy and WHAT can I do?? The water quality is in good condition and I don't know what caused this. I love my little guy dearly, so any help would be GREATLY Appreciated.
p.s. The two angel fish have been together for over 6 months and fight occasionally but this never seemed to bother them before. (They are in a 10 gallon tank.) THANKS AGAIN!!

2007-12-04 03:36:19 · 19 answers · asked by Animal Lover 1 in Fish

Everytime somene knocks on the bathroom door, or opens the bathroom door my 7 year old yorkie Bongo go crazy. He darts to the door as fast as he can barking and depending on who it is he will bite at their feet. He is a very good dog and aside from this we have no problems with him. Any suggestions on how to stop this would be helpful. Thanks!

2007-12-04 03:36:18 · 5 answers · asked by Hazards Of Love 2 in Dogs

2007-12-04 03:26:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs