Pets - 16 December 2007

I am involved w/a rare breed club who has an outspoken, deep voiced, opinionated, know it all gal on board who talks down to the lowly members about how bad AKC recognition is. I (and others who have been involved in AKC for over 15 yrs) do not think so but the general membership is a motly batch of pipsqueak novices who agree with every opinion this gal dishes out, even if it is bulloney. Help, oh, Yahoo Answer community!

2007-12-16 15:31:26 · 9 answers · asked by Greenlee 2 in Dogs

The kids say it sounds scratchy or garbled, breaks a little, but when I hear it, he kind of trillls a little. It's cold outside; maybe just a cold? No discharge from eyes or nose. He also got kind of aggressive with another cat (gender unknown) and he is usually very docile. He is not neutered yet -- we are on a waiting list which is months long. I am pretty sure there are females in heat and he is simply going hormonal, but is erratic behavior and a completely different voice common for males? He about one year old. I wonder if this is some kind of "puberty" thing -- do cats go through puberty?
We are also contemplating taking him to the vet to make sure he hasn't contracted anything, but we would appreciate any ideas on what could be going on. When we took him to the vet last year to be vaccinated, they said he was too young, so we just thought we would keep him indoors until we could get him fixed (and just get his shots then -- time and money are always an issue).

2007-12-16 15:25:53 · 7 answers · asked by Kim 1 in Cats

I have 3 healthy kittens and thei're mother has just been ran over (words can't express what I feel). I live in a backwater place where there aren't any vets qualified with cats. Another big problem is that it would take at least a month for a can of kitten formula to get where I live (don't move to the caribbean).

I know they are intolerant so sucrose and lactose, are other sugars okay? I read somewhere that that pure chicken baby food is okay (maybe not for 18 days though). I'm planning on scraping off bits from vitamin suplaments, easy on the iron though.

Thank you.

P.S. my father is an asshat that insists red bull is a good way to give them taurine...

2007-12-16 15:20:50 · 9 answers · asked by Joe P 2 in Cats

8 gal 7 qt - 3 gal 2 qt

2007-12-16 15:19:33 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

Is there any particular reason why I can't check out your questions anymore? I like seeing what you have to say, and to my knowledge I haven't said anything to offend you. If I have, I'm very sorry.

For my other question, I recently bought a POA for my daughter, and he is mostly blind (but such a sweetheart!). I know that some Appys and POAs go blind as they get older, and I was just wondering if anyone can tell me more about it, and/or if anyone has had experience with this. Thanks!

2007-12-16 15:08:51 · 9 answers · asked by hockey_gal9 *Biggest Stars fan!* 7 in Horses

I have a 1yr old male cat. he has been neutered. He has all his shots up to date. He is drooling heavely, dry heaving, acting lethargic & his eye balls are slightly twitching. The vet will not see him untill tomorrow.
In June I had to put down my best friend shortly after having the same symptoms. The two have never been in the house @ the same time. Fatters(1st Kitty) had all the same symptoms & we ended up taking him to 2 vets. Both did blood work & X-rays & said they could find nothing. One sugested fatters had gotten into some poison outside. The next day he had what seemed like a seziure. Again the vet did not know. He sugested it was somthing nerological. After the seziure fatters could not walk or sit up without falling over. It was as if he had drinken a pint of whiskey. A month latter we had him put down.
Oct we got Tice Kitty He has had all his shots, is neutered.
but a little over weight hes never been outside. What is happening? Im scared the Vet wont know again.HELP

2007-12-16 15:08:37 · 6 answers · asked by lil bit 3 in Cats

My cat, about 3 or 4 years old, is like a siamese-mix cat. It sleeps in my room, and the kitty litter box is in my bathroom. He thinks that the amount of hair is too much, and that I will get sick from the cat. However, I have no allergy to cats. What should I tell him to convince him that we shouldn't give our cat away? Should I move the kitty litter box or something? Thanks.

2007-12-16 15:06:18 · 8 answers · asked by neelyboy99 2 in Cats

2007-12-16 15:05:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

i need the best protection for the best price!!! Thank you to all who reply.

2007-12-16 15:05:39 · 5 answers · asked by veterinarymom 2 in Cats

Every time i feed my fish pellets, there is always a bad stench afterthe feeding that lasts for about 2-4 hours. I always check to see if there is any remaining food but its all gone. Am i able to stop the smell?

2007-12-16 14:49:38 · 7 answers · asked by Ilir C 1 in Fish

If anyone is planning to get a dog in the (near) future and considering purchasing from a pet store, please read this. Then answer my question: After reading the article, are you still going to support puppymills by purchasing from a pet shop? Or will you adopt or find a reputable breeder?

http://www.newsweek.com/id/77831/page/1

Even if you're not planning on getting a dog soon, read it anyway. It's very informative.

2007-12-16 14:48:12 · 15 answers · asked by hockey_gal9 *Biggest Stars fan!* 7 in Dogs

How many fish can I put in my 34 gallon Red Sea Max? And will coral and invertabrates count as fish and limit my stock?

2007-12-16 14:44:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

i have a heater in a ten gallon tank and its not heating up very well. the water is still cold. i dont have a water pump or anything because its for a betta, its just a heater in there. would the heater work and how long would it take. i have a tetra one. u cant set the temperature, its suppose to "automatically warms water to the proper temperature for your fish(76 f to 80f) i totally regret not getting a thermometer, right now i just left the fish in the cup and put a lamp over it. right now its been in the tank for over an hour and the water still feels the same. is the heater broken or something?

2007-12-16 14:43:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

her feet is curled up and i cant tell if its cramped or broken, she doesnt seem at all bother by it, and she is 2 years old

2007-12-16 14:34:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

Old school = no training for dog until six moths old.
New school= training dog as soon as possible.
Which would you say is the most effective?

2007-12-16 14:28:42 · 14 answers · asked by Beefy 2 in Dogs

should i continue to use my flea medicine on my pup or wait for spring? yes i take him on walks, but not on grass that often mostly on the streets of brooklyn & rarely do i take him to the dog park. ur thoughts.

2007-12-16 14:17:24 · 12 answers · asked by JENI 2 in Dogs

Freshwater turtle found on property near granthem

2007-12-16 14:13:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

I have a russian tortouise (ok I can't spell it!) But I use alfalfa pellets for his substrate and they get him dusty. Rather than washing him all the time I was wondering if there was a safe oil to clean up his shell with on occasion?

2007-12-16 14:07:17 · 10 answers · asked by pharmturtle 1 in Reptiles

Ok, so I have had my little guy for about 3 months, and every once in awhile, I give him a bath (you know just to keep him clean). I used chlorine free water. When I was giving him the bath he started to lick up the water, so I put him back in the tank, and placed his head by the water dish. He started drinking, and drinking! I took him away, and after a few mins, he vomited up all the water. He seems o.k. now, but i'm still worried. He is about 3 months old, and 7 inches long. Please help. Am I just over worried? Or is there something really wrong?
Thanks

2007-12-16 14:02:15 · 3 answers · asked by Caitlyn R 2 in Reptiles

So lets see if yahoo answers actually works in the way its "meant to be used". according to them at least.

*Anyone who owns a salt water fish tank could help me out with this.

I've filled up my tank with water from my hose. I know theres chlorine in that water. Will the chlorine go away on its own through the live rock and filter? Or should I add something before I put in a fish?

Thanks for your help.

2007-12-16 13:43:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

a Chihuahuha or a MinPin? Don't consider its cost. =)

2007-12-16 13:35:44 · 21 answers · asked by Sk8r boi 2 in Dogs

My lovely female pap recently died from a collapsed trachea. In one week she went from an active healthy dog to death. No-one can tell me how this happened. She had no trauma, accident etc and her heart and lungs were good. They couldn't do anything here in NZ as the tubes have to come from USA and she couldn't last that long.

2007-12-16 13:28:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My pug gets acne. Is it normal for it to itch? How long does it take to clear up?

2007-12-16 13:24:15 · 8 answers · asked by lunaburning 3 in Dogs

The vet cut off the top of his femur. One of his legs is longer than the other so he walks with a bit of a limp.
The dog is up for adoption.
Does anyone know whether he'll be okay or not?

2007-12-16 13:23:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I volunteer with a German Shepherd Rescue group. This plea for help came through my email today:


Sarge is a 90 pound neutered male Shepherd that has gotten SARDS (sudden accute retinal degenerative syndrome ) and has lost his sight. He is three years old and up to date on his shots. His owner is moving and needs to find him a home. Please help us find him one. He is good with kids, other dogs & people. He is playful, gentle and loves pats.



I already volunteer with the rescue and do all that my financial, personal, and familial obligations allow me to. Still, every time I read something like this I feel like I am not doing enough and it can be heartbreaking at times.

So, my question for those of you that have a soft spot for animals, how do you deal with the feeling of "not being able to do more"?

2007-12-16 13:18:12 · 5 answers · asked by 2007_Shelby_GT500 7 in Other - Pets

Does it still consider back yard breeding? and what's the defination of a puppy mill exactly? He's pretty cheap price wise, is that a red light?

2007-12-16 13:13:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

The vet cut off the top of his femur.
The dog is up for adoption.
Does anyone know whether he'll be okay or not?

2007-12-16 13:09:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a breeding pair of convict cichlids and the babies from their latest batch have all grown to be about a centimeter or two... about four however are a pinkish color and they haven't changed into the dark color of the siblings. Are they sick? What should I do?

2007-12-16 13:04:41 · 1 answers · asked by enygma4113 2 in Fish

Our next door neighbor has this white lab that starts its barking
at about 5:30 am. HELP US.........

2007-12-16 13:04:12 · 28 answers · asked by BRIAN T 1 in Dogs

2007-12-16 12:52:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs