Pets - 14 December 2007

Currently I have a Pug/Beagle (Puggle) hes 1 and 2 cats. I tried the furminator and it works on the cats but not so much the dog... and i think its hurting the cat when I use it.
Anyone used theZoom Groom? If so how does it work and do you like it.
If you have used both the Zoom and the Furminator which do you prefer and why?
THANKS!!

2007-12-14 16:15:14 · 12 answers · asked by fuzzy_peach_15 2 in Dogs

hi im getting a border collie for Christmas what do you think i should name her. it's a girl by the way.

2007-12-14 16:12:49 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-12-14 15:50:36 · 17 answers · asked by streetbike125 1 in Dogs

He has only lost 2 small fingers, 1 looks as though its starting to grow back. They first turned black then gray and then fell off. It looks like the long back ones are starting to turn black, but then again it might just be me. Is this normal or should i really have him looked at. Iv had him a little under a year. please help.

2007-12-14 15:46:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

She has six, 6-week old kittens, her second set in about 4 months. We are forced to wean the kittens because she is scheduled to be spayed next week and she has to stop nursing 1 week prior to surgery. She is very engorged and miserable. What can we do?

2007-12-14 15:34:07 · 9 answers · asked by orchiddc 1 in Cats

As in the cat? (I know, kind of weird, but I'm horrible with French pronunciation...) Thanks everyone!

2007-12-14 15:12:18 · 4 answers · asked by Neci M 2 in Cats

My friend's dog, Max is really aggresive towards me. He didn't used to be. She says Max is only about 8 years old. He is a big, sorta fat black lab. He used to be really sweet and when I came overto my friend's house, he would just go and lay down. Now, he looks at me with a creepy evil look in his eyes and growls like he is going to EAT me! I don't know what's wrong! He even bit my friend's mom, taking a small chunk out of her skin. It really sad, but it scares me! What's the matter and how can we fix it??? Thanks!

2007-12-14 14:56:19 · 9 answers · asked by Kaelyn 2 in Dogs

Recently, my puppy lost an interest in eating. Few days ago we started to give him dry food. He ate it fine for a couple of days. He actually liked it i thought. Now he doesnt eat neither moist nor dry food. Once in a while he comes and takes a small bite, but not alot. His behavior didnt change. He still runs around as usually. Also, it seems like from time to time he has diarhea. Should i be worried?

2007-12-14 14:46:32 · 6 answers · asked by sandy02 2 in Dogs

2007-12-14 14:43:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-12-14 14:41:01 · 7 answers · asked by jasonmikey2004 1 in Fish

I've never tried to actually BUY a dog before. I just adopt them. When buying a new dog or a puppy perhaps (3 months), what are some of the questions you need to ask the seller to ensure that the dog is purebred and is healthy?

2007-12-14 14:37:49 · 15 answers · asked by Sk8r boi 2 in Dogs

good night,now,,
dogs and cats,
dream,
a most ,
different way...

so much secure.
oh so in a different way,,
should ,,see this way
each and every day...
dogs and cat's,
sleep a different,way..........

good night.

2007-12-14 14:37:03 · 12 answers · asked by dorian 3 in Cats

my puppies are: 4month old border collie mix (35 lbs), and 6 month old jack russell/beagle mix(20 lbs).
They went through petco puppy training (i know...not the BEST)
They were well behaved inside and try to please.
Then................you go outside (dundundunduuunnn)

The jackrussell/terrier is like a jack rabbit. The border collie is..a border collie herding the jack rabbit.

I have tried stopping the walk. I have tried turning in the other direction. I use bribary (a special dog treat only for walks). I TRIED to make them lay down on the walk when, they willnot do it.
they need to be walked 2 hrs a day total. separate walks are NOT ideal..PLEASE HELP ME!!!! i dont want to spend another $100 on training..i want to take them to agility classes when they can behave..HELP!! thanks.

2007-12-14 14:36:39 · 4 answers · asked by ♥shelter puppies rule♥ 7 in Dogs

2007-12-14 14:36:17 · 10 answers · asked by sthornton35 2 in Dogs

2007-12-14 14:33:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

my dog is 8 years old, a westie we got her when she was a puppy from a breeder so she wasnt abused so there's like no reason for her to have food agression and its weird like once you give her food she'll wait for you to pretend to want it and then'll she'll start eating. she'll let you pet har but she starts eating faster and then if you keep petting her she'll growl and then probably bite and a week ago i gave her a bone for her b-day and even if i came up to her while i had it she'd put her head low, protectively over the bone and growl and bare her lips at me. any help on how to make her stop thanks

2007-12-14 14:23:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

recently i've added 3 danios, so i have 7 danios.
but then the problems came, the next day i saw one of the danios out of water and already died. T_T
then the next day again... so now i covered the tank...

can danios jump? or is it because of night predator? i suspect the event happens at night, cuz none of 'em jump during the day...
or do they jump because they are courting (mating)???


p.s. how do u know when a pair of danios are ready to mate?

thanks, all answers appreciated....

2007-12-14 14:09:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I have a 5 month mini mini female schnauzer, I want to have her spayed, should I have her spayed before her first period or wait till after??

2007-12-14 14:09:41 · 12 answers · asked by mschoen2u 1 in Dogs

New kid is 2 days old. Momma & baby were doing very well. They had bonded and kid was nursing well. This evening hubby & I checked baby's navel. I had read in book you should put Iodine on it to help prevent infection. So we put some Iodine on baby's cord. Also had went by farm store and they had premixed colostrum with vitamins. Since it is so cold here I thought that might help give baby a boost. We got a small amount of it down baby. However when hubby sat baby down in stall, momma goat would not have anything to do with baby. She keeps pushing baby away. It has been several hours now and baby is crying for momma and vice versa yet they are in same stall. It is horrible because baby can't figure out why momma keeps pushing her away. Is there any way we can get momma to recognize her baby. Is it the Iodine smell that is causing her to push baby away? Please, Please help. We are really attached to this little baby. It is our first. (I guess you can tell that!)

2007-12-14 14:08:46 · 15 answers · asked by JH 1 in Other - Pets

Ok, I have an 11 month old American Bulldog female and a 3 year old male. They did not tie...first off....at all. At most he was inserted for less than 1 minute.....! They are never allowed to be alone....they are crated seperately. I went inside for 1 minute when they were outside and thats it. They are watched all the time. She was in heat for 2 weeks before he got his shot. But now her teats are a bit swollen....and I have NEVER had a female dog before her. Do their teats become larger after heat? Or do I need to take her to the vet? Also, if she is pregnant...is there anything that can be done to STOP the pregnancy? Isn't she too young to bear healthy pups? I would appreciate adult answers......not smart a$$ out to prove their dominance or not some PETA freak out to kill every human....

2007-12-14 14:07:28 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I'm buying a 8-week old shih tzu puppy from breeder and he says no shots or deworming is needed until 8 weeks. Is that true? This is my first dog so please help!

2007-12-14 14:03:40 · 10 answers · asked by tag 1 in Dogs

walks around in the tank with eyes closed

2007-12-14 14:02:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

the male is 18 weeks
the female is 8 weeks
will they be ok together when I'm not home?

2007-12-14 13:56:25 · 11 answers · asked by Chris 3 in Dogs

2007-12-14 13:54:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

Where I train they are going to have a "My dog can do that' night. It will be nothing but fun and games. Anyone have any ideas for games to play with the dogs?

Thanks

2007-12-14 13:53:54 · 1 answers · asked by berner mom 6 in Dogs

I tried giving her treats and hugs/petting when she is calm and not chasing the kitten, I also tried spraying her with water whenever she chased after the kitten. Both methods don't work and I've been doing it for two weeks. What other methods can I try to get my dog to stop chasing after the kitten?

Currently they are both kept in seperate rooms but we try to keep them in the same room for at least 4-5 hours each day. Doing that did help the kitten get used to the dog because the kitten is now not afraid of the dog anymore, just annoyed when the dog chases him. The kitten is smart enough to climb on tables or other unreachable places from the dog but I would really like to find a way to make the dog stop chasing the kitten.

2007-12-14 13:51:11 · 8 answers · asked by tyviris 1 in Dogs

where is a papillion breeder near Toronto or in Toronto?

we have had a dog but my dog moved in with my dad when he moved out.
We have time to for her with walking , grooming, giving the dog attention, ect.
We are planning to get her/him in spring or summer but definetly after the holidays

2007-12-14 13:51:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I had a puppy that died from Parvo Virus just a few months ago and was wandering if this has happened to anybody else's dog/puppy before??? and if so how did you get the parvo virus out of your yard as it stays in the ground for sometimes upto 12 months?? I really want to get another puppy but i am afraid the same thing will happen to the new puppy....

2007-12-14 13:48:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I want an english bulldog but I'm concerned about how much they shed. I don't like dog hair everywhere

2007-12-14 13:43:33 · 9 answers · asked by Babe 2 in Dogs

What do starfish need to survive in a fish tank?

2007-12-14 13:41:51 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish