Pets - 15 December 2007

A co-worker told me that they put there dog to sleep because she was 10 years old. She was a German Shepherd dog. He said he didn't want an elderly dog. I think that sounds very cruel. I understand why people put terminally ill pets to sleep. But why put one down just because they are getting old? I havae a 7 year old GSD. I would never even consider putting him to sleep just because of his age. I would if he was terminally ill or suffering badly.

2007-12-15 05:52:41 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

i just bought a 2 yr old lab. dog sometime ago and always had a female doberman. now the female is on heat . the lab was a very peacefull , quiet and loving pet but now
the lab has just gone so restless and desperate that he just goes behind the doberman . he does not eat his food properly and drinks a lot of water and before that it was the other way round .
i dont know what to do .. kindly advice.

2007-12-15 05:50:40 · 13 answers · asked by rakshit a 1 in Dogs

I have two chichuahua dogs, and the female just had a litter of two puppys 2 1/2 months ago, and she's in heat again. I dont want her to get pregant right now. I want her to wait.
Is there any thing i can buy at the pet store so i can perfent them from getting stuck( like a diaper or something). I know i can try to keep them seperate, but it will be to hard. Any ideas?

I dont want to spade her! ?

2007-12-15 05:45:35 · 17 answers · asked by violetrosebudd@att.net 1 in Dogs

My dog ate half a bag of hershy chocolate chips for cookies.How do i treat her. She is shaking, vommiting, and had diareha. i need help asap. It will take me 2 hours to get to the vet and i don't think she'll last that long help fast please

2007-12-15 05:43:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

hi, i have a 8ft reticulated female python.

shes really cage aggressive, but once out of her cage, shes a sweet heart!
she will sit on my sholders for 2+ hours when i play video games.

but this snake (and my other redtail boa (2+ft) seems to want to bite my girlfriend?

she thinks that it can "sence" that shes scared of them, but i think its her perfume!

i dont wear anything when just around the house, and might spray a tiny bit of body spray on when i go to work.

but she wears lotions, perfume, expensive shampoo etc etc.

so im thinking thats it!

you guys have any info to help?

2007-12-15 05:36:14 · 4 answers · asked by suitandtie187 1 in Reptiles

About two weeks ago, I lost my beloved calico cat of 8 years to kidney failure. I miss her horribly, and am so overcome with emotion sometimes. I realize that I miss having a cat around, and was wondering if a kitten would help or hurt me. I realize that a new cat would not be a "replacement" for my other cat, but would keep me company. Is this a good idea, and if so, where should I get it?

2007-12-15 05:31:45 · 24 answers · asked by olivia 3 in Cats

I want to adopt lots of dogs...big and small! doesnt matter. I love dogs and i want to give them aonther chance.. i already have one chihuahua and she is the best! How many dogs is it to have? I dont want to make the dogs uncomfortable by being crowded or fighting.. i have a big backyard and inside my house too..its a medium size house. thank you.

2007-12-15 05:21:56 · 17 answers · asked by Yo 1 in Dogs

My Friend lost her cat yesterday i went over her house. Its not in the house we looked EVERYWHERE around her neighborhood!! We also tried putting cat food on the porch please any ideas i'm begging!! she callled the vet and animal shelter!!! SO PLEASE I AM BEGGING YOU PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-12-15 05:21:29 · 11 answers · asked by What's With That Face♥ 4 in Cats

have such bad dog food but they support alot of shelters and adoption programs

2007-12-15 05:18:53 · 13 answers · asked by BSL Fighter 3 in Dogs

I guess this is not a question, just asking for some support.... I posted a question about this a couple of months ago.... My almost 16 yr old female dog just died. She was ill, since last year, but she had managed to be fine. Now this morning she just didn't wake up anymore, after having had a bad episode of seizures last mon-tue and then having lost her ability to walk properly. She was still eating, evacuating, etc.... but we knew this was coming. I know I should be grateful for her not suffering and just dying peacefully -- I know this isn't the case in most cases. But of course I feel sad and my mom is devastated. She was her everything, her only companion. She didn't want me to go to her place as she doesn't want me to see our dog like that -- she wants me to remember her as she used to be when she was healthy. She's burying her in our garden.

I'm sorry for the vent, I know many of you have gone through this.. I just can't seem to accept it now or stop crying :(

2007-12-15 05:15:18 · 26 answers · asked by Lprod 6 in Dogs

they beg for it and it's so hard to ignore!! they seem to handle it well (don't get sick or anything), but i just wanted to be sure it was okay...

2007-12-15 05:10:44 · 13 answers · asked by kcorradins 3 in Cats

She's a 3yr old chihuahua. She is 8lbs but she is a little taller than normal because she's a mix.. She is really skinny! I got her from a shelter and she is in good condition except for her weight.. I dont care if i have to buy her whole chickens, cows, whatever! i just want my little dog to be ok and healthy.. i already have the dry food but I dont think its enough she has trouble chewing it...Can you give me a diet for my dog? thank you!!!

2007-12-15 05:10:11 · 10 answers · asked by Yo 1 in Dogs

2007-12-15 05:05:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

when my dog eats she gets her food out of her bowl like just a few pieces and lays them on the ground then eats them one at a time...like...its weird she gets her food out of her bowl to eat it and then she cleans up every crumb...we think she may be part coyote and shes a VERY intelligent dog...does anyone else's dog do this? i normally know A LOT about dogs but idk why she does this kind of behavior?

2007-12-15 05:05:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

my cat is like a vaccum and while rarely open the fridge to get something. i dont want him to get sick and die. fill me in.

2007-12-15 05:04:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

2007-12-15 05:02:33 · 6 answers · asked by davieria g 1 in Dogs

2007-12-15 04:57:02 · 12 answers · asked by rick d 4 in Cats

Right after giving live birth to her puppie's how long does a female dog lick her vagina. ?..........................Hotti

2007-12-15 04:52:02 · 5 answers · asked by hotti_transxx 2 in Dogs

2007-12-15 04:51:22 · 9 answers · asked by davieria g 1 in Dogs

Today i noticed my dog, while urinating, peed out blood. She is a eight year old rottweiler, hound mix. She has been spayed. Could this be a possible bladder infection?

2007-12-15 04:48:24 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

sorry i dont know how to answer on here,he is 6 yrs old and when i got intouch with his previouse owner he swore down the dog had never done this before.i pointed out what he had done to the dad and he was quiet...i think he knew perfectly well !.i had him to the vets the day after getting him as his nails where too long and had him muzzled for their safety...sometimes he's ok sometimes he isnt(he is a jekyl and hyde) and i am now worried.i know the basset is a laid back dog .... stubbourn but not agressive he is a worry at the moment.when we go out which is all the time he is so friendly and everyone loves him its just at home it seems....and in the street if he cant get his own way ie picking up food etc and trying to get it off him......

2007-12-15 04:33:23 · 7 answers · asked by izzy 1 in Dogs

My aunt's dog is a 6-8 month old Chocolate Lab, I'm not 100% sure how old. Anyways, a couple months ago he had a severe eye problem and needed surgery. His eyes are fine now, but now he has Hip Dysplasia. The vets are reccomending surgery, but it is so expensive and my aunt does not want to put him through that again.

Is there anything else we can do to prevent surgery and still keep him happy and comfortable? He doesn't seem to be in pain, and walks around fine (with a slight limp) and can run a little, but we know it will affect him in the long run.

Any advice appriciated.
Thanks in advance.

2007-12-15 04:30:47 · 9 answers · asked by lj 5 in Dogs

how do you know, what are the sign or are all puppies born with them.

2007-12-15 04:29:45 · 9 answers · asked by davieria g 1 in Dogs

2007-12-15 04:23:33 · 14 answers · asked by Cathleen L 1 in Dogs

I have a cat that is 21 years old. I have had him since birth. Now is the time that I have to decide.....should I put him to sleep? I have thought for years that it was his time but he has just kept going. He even made a trip in the car from California to Tennessee. I can now tell by the look in his eyes that it won't be long. My dilema is that we are leaving next week to fly home for Christmas.......we are going to have a pet sitter take care of our 3 cats........but what if something happens and I am not here? Should I just let him live out his days until the end or should I be the one to decide when the end is? I just don't know if I can do that......I am sure he is in a little pain just due to age but he is still eating some and using his box. He does vomit but has been doing that for years.......Any words of wisdom from anyone that has been in this situation?

2007-12-15 04:18:32 · 10 answers · asked by CaliforniaGrl 5 in Cats

I heard if a dog's tail is docked it is illegal is it true?

2007-12-15 04:07:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

we took a basset in 7 weeks ago.the owner said he worked in iraq and couldnt keep the dog any longer and his parents where moving too.when we got to the house the father met us and we chatted for a while things seemed ok so we said we would have him.as the dad put the lead on the dog(doodle)attacked him.i have always had a dog including rottweilers so put it down to fear as he knew something was going on.7 weeks later he has gone from growling to a full blown attack on my hubby last night which ripped flesh and drew blood.he wasnt provoked in anyway whatsoever besides playing.he usually is ok and growls so we stop but this was scary as it could of been hubby's face.last week he pulled me out of the door so i yanked his lead and he turned round,jumped up and bit the sleeve on my coat then my hand.he has bit me twice now but my feller on a number of occasions and its always cause he cant get his own way i.e. get him off the setee or chair or trying to steal food...please help someone...

2007-12-15 04:04:01 · 8 answers · asked by izzy 1 in Dogs

my german shepherd dog slipped on the wet kitchen floor and seems to have pulled a muscle or ligament in his left front leg .in the shoulder area when he stands or moves he yelps bit.and also pants a bit .and has a saliva problem at times

2007-12-15 03:58:21 · 6 answers · asked by Spirit-Roza 1 in Dogs

2007-12-15 03:56:57 · 6 answers · asked by john j 1 in Reptiles

i know this is a really stupid question. but is there a such thing as a male calico? my stepmom said she had a male calico growing up and sold it and made alot of money. but i have had several people tell me that there is no such things as a male calico and there are only females..

im an owner of a 1 year old female calico. just curious.. thanks..

2007-12-15 03:55:51 · 7 answers · asked by Lucky 5 in Cats