Pets - 13 December 2007

2007-12-13 07:34:33 · 11 answers · asked by nicki 1 in Dogs

I have a chicken that may have scaly legs mites. In order to treat him, I have to take him to my house in another state, which is a 2 hour drive. What would be the best way to minimize stress during the trip?

2007-12-13 07:26:26 · 2 answers · asked by ♣ALT 6 in Birds

I have a 4 year old Chihuahua who has been very healthy up until about 6 months ago. It seems like at least once a week she is spitting up or gagging and sometimes has diahrea. It goes away after one day and she's back to normal but then returns again like a week later. Does anyone know what could be causing this?

2007-12-13 07:21:29 · 13 answers · asked by rae0878 2 in Dogs

I recently bought 5 white cloud minnows - they were all set up in their tank, and they were very happy, schooling together and eating normally...in the past few days, however, they have been acting peculiar...one of the females (who looks noticeably pregnant) has been swimming around erratically, and pretty much pushing the other fish in to a corner behind some of the plants in the tank...
Usually, there are three minnows in the corner, one floating very close to the top of the tank, and the female who swims around the rest of the tank...
The female has bright colors, while the rest seem washed out and pale...also, that female is the one who is eating pretty much all of the food...
What should i do? Should the female be removed from the tank? or is this typical behavior for WCM's when one is pregnant? Please Help!!!

2007-12-13 07:20:44 · 3 answers · asked by larissa m 1 in Fish

About 10 minutes ago I changed 30% of my 28l (7gallons) tank.

I forgot to treat the water (I'm soo annoyed with myself - never done this before in nearly a year of fish keeping :( ).

I just treated it, but will the fish be okay? Will the chlorine and chloramines have been in there long enough to kill a lot of bacteria? I do, as it happens, have some bogwood I just removed which will still have healthy bacteria on - should I reintroduce that?

Help!

2007-12-13 07:17:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I previously had 2 cardinals coming every morning and night. Not even pigeons are eating the seed.
The regular blue jays aren't coming around asking for peanuts like they used to.
Sparrows and goldfinches are coming around to eat finch food and niger seed.
I bought the black oil seed from a grocery store.

2007-12-13 07:07:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

I believe my dog is dying. She is almost 17 years old, and I have had her since I was 13 years old, so this is uncharted territory for me. I am not one of those crazy (buys my dog ice cream) people. Last night, my dog was acting strange, and kept waking up whimpering (super unusual, because, she never barks, whines, or whimpers normally). Earlier last night, I went to bring her on a car ride, and she didn't want to get in the car or stick her head out the window. This morning she seemed a bit better (no longer whimpering).

I think she may be dying, and since I may have to do this soon, let me ask these questions.

If a dog is 17, and I bring her to the vet, do you think they are automatically going to suggest her time is over? Do you think it is better to be with the dog, as they are putting the dog to sleep? Is getting a dog cremated, and keeping the ashes, silly?

Thanks for your opinions and advice.

2007-12-13 07:07:08 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My pit is a big lover and he shows his affection by licking anybody he comes in contact with.....It is somewhat of an irritation.....any suggestions?

2007-12-13 07:01:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I am about to stock my fish tank, as it has just completed its cycle. I tested the water and the KH is 300 or above (the test stops at 300). I know you want a high KH to keep the waters pH stable but is this too high?

2007-12-13 07:00:29 · 2 answers · asked by Bond B 1 in Fish

about 8 months ago i was visiting one of my moms old friends. she lives in the ghetto. there was a bunch of stray kittens around and i caught one. she was about 2 months old.
its now 8 months later and she should be full grown right?

well she doesnt look it, shes still like the size of a kitten.
wtf? does any one no y?????

2007-12-13 07:00:05 · 7 answers · asked by amber 1 in Cats

My Betta babies are in danger. Two of my Betta babies died because they had a disease called "Ick" I don't know why because it froms over night. Before I went to bed last night I fed them and they all seemed fine but then when I got home from school today, I see one of them floating dead at the top of the tank with white fuzz covered around them and it's fins are all torn. I don't know if they were fighting or not. I don't think so because I don't see any signs of fighting or any actual fighting. I have this brown mold growing in my tank and I keep cleaning it but it still gorws back. Are the babies dieing off because of that? I don't know. Please help me. EXPERIENCED BETTA EXPERTS ONLY!

2007-12-13 06:58:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

my lab had an xray about 6months ago and the vet said sehe had it shewas approx 6 months old at the time, she was constantly limping, yelping etc when she sat funny we hd togive her painkillers for it. although now she seems fine, no yelping, limping etc!

2007-12-13 06:56:37 · 11 answers · asked by m9mkt 1 in Dogs

the last 2 days my cat will not eat her food. everynight when i come home she comes inside as normal like she is hungry. i fix her plate of catfood but she will not eat it. i have tried 4 different kinds in the last 2 days. i know something must be wrong bc she loves tuna fish. i tried giving her a can of that but she still didnt eat it. i know she is hungry bc she hops in my lap a gently claws me like shes hungry. i understand my cat and her gestors but i cant figure out whats wrong. please help! i love my cat! any reason for her not eating? should i be concerned?

2007-12-13 06:54:52 · 9 answers · asked by socialdeelite1 3 in Cats

I noticed that my hamster's rear is kinda wet. But she's all playful and stuff. She's eating properly and playing with her sister properly... How do I know whether it's wet-tail or if the hamster is just not being the cleanest hamster ever? Please help I don't want to lose Muffin now ;_; I love her so much and so does Marshmellow, her sister!!!!

2007-12-13 06:39:43 · 8 answers · asked by Shadow Song 4 in Rodents

it`s a really cute little black and white fur ball and friendly too, but what I really want to know is which end do you stick the food in ? any help appreciated, thank you .

2007-12-13 06:31:33 · 13 answers · asked by amos 3 in Cats

My tree just doesn't look finished or as pretty without icicles ! Say it isn't so !

2007-12-13 06:30:50 · 17 answers · asked by scaredeycat 3 in Cats

My Dalmatian has been having seizures for years, she is 12 years old. It goes in waves but sometimes she'll have a few in a week but then go 6 months without having any. She never has just one, she'll have one a 10PM and then another at 4AM.
The unusual thing is that she always has them while she is sleeping. She has never has one when she is awake.

She has had 4 now since last night, one at 10PM, one at 4AM, one at 9AM and one at 12:30PM. I have taken her to vets, they all tell me it doesn't "hurt" her when she has a seizure but it does scare her alot. They tell me they that the medication is so damaging for her liver and kidneys that the seizures are less harmful.
Are their any homeopathic or natural remedies that could help?

I do not think it is normal for the seizures to happen when she is sleeping is it?

Thoughts, advice?

2007-12-13 06:24:47 · 15 answers · asked by Ann Marie J 3 in Dogs

2007-12-13 06:13:01 · 13 answers · asked by sophie s 3 in Other - Pets

My 6-month old Weimeraner threw up a large rock this morning. And since then he's continued to throw up for about an hour or two. He pooped about 3 large normal poops. He ate some food, threw it all up, drank some water, threw that up, then he was throwing up yellow foamy bile. For the last 1/2 hour he's been laying quietly on his bed but is shaking on occassion. I made some white rice and chicken and he won't touch it. He's drank some small amounts of water. He just looks very sad right now. Any recommendations?

2007-12-13 06:06:32 · 15 answers · asked by Sarah 1 in Dogs

i have a female boxer who is 6 months old and my thing is when ever people come over to visit she gets out of control like jumping up on them or jumping up and down to the point were she alomst kocks them over. everthing else she is good at . and also she gets to rumbunsous all the time espelly when she wants to play with our older dog who is three but yet he is only 13 pounds and sometimes he does not like to play he will play with her but on his terms. how do i get better control of her so that she does not turn into a monster as she gets older and bigger??

2007-12-13 06:04:26 · 10 answers · asked by blue_vue 5 in Dogs

my dog barks at everyone! Does anyone know any techniques on how to prevent that? Thx!

2007-12-13 05:54:35 · 16 answers · asked by Joe Fishywishy 2 in Dogs

I like to go for walks, but so do dog owners on the same sidewalk. Many of these dogs feel the need to nip and bite me. Fortunately, they have been small dogs and only once have they left any mark. But a lot of times, the larger dogs will lunge at me and the only thing seperating chucks of my flesh from the mouths of these beasts is the leash and an attentive owner.
One day soon, i fear, i will not be so lucky.
Are there any stylish or hide-able teeth-proof guards that I can wear? I presume such things have been invented to protect against snake bites. Or maybe not. But I can't wear high, uncomfortable leather boots when I am walking. And i will need protection at least to the knee, or even higher.
Is a Tazer my only hope?

2007-12-13 05:47:16 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

outside all the time.

He is well socialized and a well behaved dog, She walks him 3 times a day....rain, snow or shine...........He comes in after his walk and is tierd, falls asleep, reengergizes and wants to play in the back yard all the time.........so he cries and cries.

when it snows, he never wants to come in, he just wants to stay outside.

So he cries so much if he doesn't get to go outside.

What should I suggest to my mom about her crying dog?

2007-12-13 05:36:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-12-13 05:32:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My Havanese puppy fell from one of the stairs straight onto the floor through the opening for the staircase. I was shocked and scared. When she hit the ground, she whimpered. Then, I saw her walking on 3 legs and not putting her weight on her front right leg. She was limping! I immediately held her up and put her in the crate. She laid down in the crate without vocalizing like yelping, groaning, or whining. An hour later, I took her out, and she seemed fine and was walking and running like normal. I felt around her bones and checked her paws, and she didn't struggle and whimper. When I saw her walking on her 4 legs, I felt released from worries. However, she limped right after she fell which has still worried me. Does she have a sprained leg or internal injuries?
I got a pet insurance a day before the accident. However, it won't be effective until 2 weeks later. I'll definitely take her to the vet, but I can't afford the xray charge without an insurance. What can I do meanwhile?

2007-12-13 05:19:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I've been leaving my 1.5 year old dog (a rottweiler and german shepherd mix) out of his kennel at night and when I'm not home for months and haven't had any trouble, but in the past few days he's starting chewing things up... a blanket, a book, a few of my son's toys...

Nothing (that I can think of) in his environment has changed. What's going on? Why did he suddenly start chewing things up for no apparent reason? How can I fix it (without putting him in his kennel and night and when I'm not home)?

2007-12-13 05:19:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a 7month-old Great Pyrenees, and he has a leg condition called Panosteitis (kind of like growing-pains). I think his leg has been making him sad and not want to play like usual for the past month or so, so last night I decided to give him an asprin in his food. He was acting very weird (he peed in the middle of the floor and was staring off into space), but then this morning when I brought him in the house, he was so hyper! He was running around the house in circles, and he never does that. I want to know if these weird moods are bad side effects of giving a dog asprin, or if maybe he just feels better..

2007-12-13 05:17:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-12-13 05:15:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

my sisters cat is an indoor/out door cat

and mine is striclty in door (that is what i believe is right)
the two cats always used to play but now the big cat came home covered in blood and got in a fight since my stupid sister is so neglectful i washed her cat off and applied hydrogen proxide to the wounds.

but when ever my kitten wants to play with the big cat she hisses and bats at him and runs away

how can i get them to play again its been about 4 days

2007-12-13 05:10:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I have a cat in my house and it must have fleas. The fleas are on every piece of furniture. I have already disinfected everything several times but they keep coming back. I even had to shave my legs "im a male" because they started living in my leg hair. What can I do?

2007-12-13 05:08:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats