Pets - 11 December 2007

My dog is in need of a new bed (her's is starting to flatten out). She is an 8 year old Golden Retriever, and she has mild hip dysplasia on one side. She loves to snuggle in and curl up when she sleeps, especially on the couch or my bed!! She also loves to sleep upside down on the floor while her legs lean against the side of the couch (it's really funny) but never sleeps like that at night, only naps. She needs something that will support her as she gets a little older, but also something that will be comfortable for her to sleep in. I was thinking about getting her a slumber ball such as this one:

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=14586&Nty=1&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=All&pc=1&N=0&Ntt=slumber%20ball&Np=1


Do you think that is an appropriate choice?

Thanks :D

2007-12-11 08:55:27 · 11 answers · asked by Tyra 2 in Dogs

what does a dog do when it has a stroke this is what my dog is doing she is lying down and wont get up she is crying and she is shaking do u think it is a stroke???????

2007-12-11 08:55:13 · 4 answers · asked by stephanie_groves 1 in Dogs

i am thinking about getting a nile monitor iam also thinking about building a cage out of wood plexiglass the size cage im thinking about buliding is 7foot long by 4foot wide by 6 foot also the size nile monitor i am looking at is 12-20 inches long

2007-12-11 08:47:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

Does this look worth the money: http://www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-Deep-Jellyfish-Aquarium/dp/B000MT3R5E/ref=pd_sbs_k_title_1 ? BTW I like it so don't criticize it because you don't like it! I just want to know if quality is good or not...

2007-12-11 08:47:38 · 9 answers · asked by chaazums 2 in Fish

how can i tell if a rooster is a male or female?

2007-12-11 08:47:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

hello me and my best friend sheena were riding bikes down the road and we stumbled along a full grown musk turtle.weve had him for about 2 weeks and we cant get it to eat.we ve tried everything fish,turtle food,shrimp ect.it has 3 legs and half a tail.but the wounds aren t fresh.when he tries to swim under the water he cant go very far.it floats right back to the top of the tank.i own 3 other turtles a snapping turtle which is about 5 in a baby musk turtle,and a red eared slidder.im 13 and sheena is 15 she has him at her house.if will help any we live in florida.THANKS BYE

2007-12-11 08:47:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

the snake is not shedding but i think maybe overdue he is a royal python an his eyes dont look right at all im worried they are jet black an look like they have a cover over them plz help many thanks

2007-12-11 08:46:04 · 14 answers · asked by kirstylloyd 1 in Reptiles

my 9 year old cat consatnly pees all over our house sometimes it is in a random spot but there are also 3 spots that she constantly pees.

2007-12-11 08:42:03 · 22 answers · asked by Aaron B 2 in Cats

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2007-12-11 08:39:33 · 12 answers · asked by ♥ 2 in Dogs

Hello, I'm in a slight dilema early this year I brought two rabbits, the seller calimed they were both female's however one is obviously a boy as one has given birth however I don't know which one gave birth as all the kits were discovered dead, I have no idea how to determine the sex of a rabbit is their anyways by reffering to their chararistics, My Lionhead is more relaxed and loves being held, whereas the Netherland dwarf is more insecure and is never held.

2007-12-11 08:34:52 · 2 answers · asked by London. 3 in Other - Pets

I am considering buying a French Bulldog, is there anything I should know? Of course I have looked up the breed thoughroully online, but I was just wonderiing if anyone who has one or has had one had any advice.

Also - do they shed a lot? I could not seem to find that online...

Thank you! :D

2007-12-11 08:34:36 · 5 answers · asked by Moi 2 in Dogs

They seem healthy and very happy. Momma cat doesn't seem to mind and it's only for a few short minutes. They eat regular kitten food that out all day and they get wet food given in the evening.

Everyone thinks this is odd and bad for them, but i can't think why. it's sems natural and healthy to me.

2007-12-11 08:34:07 · 6 answers · asked by Jenohio 2 in Cats

I was thinking maybe its because his back legs are so much longer than his front??? My tabby has not this issue?? I dont know if i should be concerned??

2007-12-11 08:33:06 · 6 answers · asked by jjlang25 1 in Cats

How old is too late to get a dog neutered?

2007-12-11 08:31:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I own a 4,5 - 5 months old female bunny.The last 10 days her attitude has changed - she is biting us and she won't let us touch her. What is wrong with her? There is no vet in my area to ask
Thanks

2007-12-11 08:31:11 · 4 answers · asked by Tinuviel 2 in Other - Pets

Our cat has a mast cell tumor on his face. Is there any chance that it could be transmitted to a bulldog in the house? He will have surgery for it next month.

2007-12-11 08:22:48 · 2 answers · asked by pavery99 2 in Cats

My cats are both 8 years old, they eat a dry food diet of Nutrience Holistic for the past year. Since then, my male hasn't had one UTI and my female hasn't had diarrhea at all. A few months ago they started leaving food in the bottom of their dish and wouldn't touch it, but ask me for more food. Sometimes I would mix the new food into the "old" and try to trick them into eating it (which may have only been there a few hours) but they still wouldn't. I'd always end up having to throw away just as much as they were eating.

I even tried mixing wet food into it, no luck.

Now I only feed them 1/4 cup 2X a day, which is how much they can eat together in 10 minutes. But, if there are a few pieces of kibble left, they'll never touch it. I have to throw it away and give fresh.

I'm concerned they're not eating enough. They're both 14 lbs, healthy, not losing weight. But why the fussiness all of a sudden. Should I switch foods? What GOOD food keeps its appeal sitting in the dish?

2007-12-11 08:22:43 · 13 answers · asked by RanaBanana 7 in Cats

i know there is problems with different kinds of cat foods but im not sure it has to do with the food. i know she has worms right now and i have to get her the pill.. idk if this is cuz of the worms or not but she is very warm..and her stomach feels weird and .. she is kind of being antisocial nd seems easily scared..she sort of cries sometimes when i touch her near her stomach.. idk if im being paranoid or what but she just does not seem right. i know i should get her to a vet but i cant financially right now.

2007-12-11 08:18:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

We just found out our poor little guy has fleas! He has an appointment at the groomers on Thursday night to get his nails trimmed, a bath and the mats behind his ears cut out (hes a collie mix so he gets them quite a bit)
I dont want to take him though if theres a risk he might give fleas to another dog.
We got Advantage from the vet this morning, but I was wondering if we apply it now, can he still go to the groomers on Thursday? Im not sure because one, I dont know if thats enough time for it to work and two, if theres is still a chance another dog there can get fleas from him.

2007-12-11 08:17:17 · 13 answers · asked by katiebear152 2 in Dogs

With all the talk of BYBs (Back yard breeders), puppy mills, show breeders, professional breeders... where do we draw the line?
Which is better and how do we distinguish one from another?
.......
This was sparked in my mind when I read that "we should leave it to the professional breeders!"
Is a professional breeder someone that makes their living from breeding and/or showing dogs?
What is the training/education that makes them a professional? (I dont think our local college offers a 'dog breeders' degree).
Would the person raising 40-50 litters a year be considered a professional, since they are doing it for a living?
Is the small hobby breeder that owns a few acres and keeps a few purebred dogs, showing his best when he can find time and afford to do it a BYB?
AS far as show dog breeders go (I am speaking of the AKC), who determines what is right or wrong, when deciding where any one breeder falls in the dilemma?

2007-12-11 08:08:58 · 16 answers · asked by Me and Mac 2 in Dogs

I love a stray cat very much . I raise it in home.It is very affectionate towards me.But it roams out and sometimes gets involved in streetfights with its compatriots. So i am scared that it might acquire rabies. I would like to know if cats do get affected by rabies and if yes,how can it be prevented. Please guide me in the right path.I will be really thankful.

2007-12-11 07:58:49 · 15 answers · asked by nandha k 1 in Cats

We're thinking of buying a Beagle pup for our family soon, the breeder has a 16 week old yellow one, or an 8 week old Tri-Color (the color we like better), for more $ of course.
I don't know which age is better for training purposes.
Also, they are not AKC, I think she said APR (?), is that stuff important?

2007-12-11 07:54:27 · 12 answers · asked by elkhills 2 in Dogs

I am not sure what I did wrong, with my 10 gal aquarium, we followed the instructions and when we got home today, our gourami fish was dead. I am a beginner at having an aquarium and needing to know what would be the best for this beginner aquarium. I am not sure what I am doing wrong, with this aquarium, as I have put in the AquaSafe per instructions, I have the right amount of rocks, heater and a Whisper Filter for the aquarium. My algae eaters are still alive, as well as our other fish. I'm not sure why, our gourami fish died. Please no harsh or rude answers. Like I said, I'm a beginner for owning my first aquarium.

2007-12-11 07:52:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

i have read that i should seperate 2 dogs during and after pregnancy because male dog might reject or kill both dog and pups not sure of what to do for the best is this true or will be ok staying together?

2007-12-11 07:51:21 · 7 answers · asked by jules x 1 in Dogs

it wasent on purpos, but by accident, i had one of mi dolls bby her cage, and while i waz sleeping or something mi hamster ate her dress and theres a big hole and i found lil peices in her cage by where she sleeps and where she makes her nest, so did u think she ate it? and if she did is it going to kill her?

2007-12-11 07:51:06 · 10 answers · asked by heather 1 in Other - Pets

2007-12-11 07:48:49 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-12-11 07:45:04 · 4 answers · asked by BlueSkyy 4 in Dogs

2007-12-11 07:43:22 · 4 answers · asked by Lorz 1 in Other - Pets

i whent 2 check on the rabbits and i noticed 1 of them had the head on its side flat 2 the grouind an i tried 2 sit it upbut it crnt move up st8 its jst falls to its left sid whats cud this b?

2007-12-11 07:41:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

please can you get back to me as soon as possible my dog is very

2007-12-11 07:32:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs