Pets - 18 December 2007

He eats 4 cups a day but it I cut up a bag of tiny carrots how much kibble do I take out?

2007-12-18 16:23:53 · 3 answers · asked by Koter Boters misses Rufus! 6 in Dogs

This last year was really hard on my older dog. When I got a new puppy in February I noticed changes very quickly. He wantred to be by himself and away from others. I thought nothing of it but having some peace and quiet.

The last few months I saw drastic changes. He started becoming very aggressive (biting) and was always miserable from the pain in his bones. He would aways be pacing back and forth.

My family tells me it was time for him to go. He is no longer in pain since he has passed. Did I do the right thing by putting him down?

Will the pain I have ever go away?
Thanks,
CG
:*(

2007-12-18 15:59:23 · 17 answers · asked by Computer Geek 3 in Dogs

My dog has been having frequent seizures about once every two weeks. Please before you say take him to the vet, we have! the vet gave him epileptic medicine and took an mri and many blood tests. so they think he has epilepsy. I am really worried for him and my dad keeps saying that he may not live very long i just want to know if this in fact is true.

2007-12-18 15:46:37 · 12 answers · asked by !aShLeY! 3 in Dogs

the other had no injuries. they were fed well cleaned & had h2o. my kids r devistated as they were their pets

2007-12-18 15:45:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2007-12-18 15:45:14 · 9 answers · asked by Tyboy 1 in Rodents

Some breeds of dog come with some specific concerns, if you will. Would you deal with it again in a new pet, knowing what you do about the certain breed? Or would you choose another breed of dog to care for, despite the fact that you really loved your previous pet?

2007-12-18 15:44:24 · 29 answers · asked by colebolegooglygooglyhammerhead 6 in Dogs

i really want a pet this christmas and im deciding what kind of pet i should get... i was thinking about a guinea pig but alot of people say they smell bad.. alot of people also say rats are nice pets to have.. i dont know about a hamster.. plz give me advice and tell me why you reccomend that pet

2007-12-18 15:38:58 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

2007-12-18 15:33:05 · 1 answers · asked by mark g 2 in Fish

or are people just to affraid of them,,, BYB's have ruined them,, they are GREAT breed.

2007-12-18 15:31:24 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My cat poops everywhere but inside his liter box. However, he only pees in the liter box. We clean his box daily because he is a picky cat, so I don't know what else to do. I'm 3 seconds away from dropping his *** off at the Humane society.

2007-12-18 15:21:45 · 9 answers · asked by Bee H 1 in Cats

Does anyone know any good tricks to prevent dogs with hairy feed from getting snow stuck to them?

2007-12-18 15:17:45 · 17 answers · asked by ALM 6 in Dogs

okay my cat im pretty sure shes pregant she hadher first litter in september ( on labor day ) this would be her second but i realllly dont want anymore kitens ! we had plans to get her spayed but im not gonna kill those kittens ! its so cruel and dont give me that bull..... about how its cruel to let her have kittens ! i love her alot she had her first litter alomost on top of me in my bed and she was PURRING ! WHILE GIVING BIRTH !! but im scared that one of the kittens will come out deformed cause i know it happens we were lucky that all of em were as healthy as can be ... but i ned info on what you should do with a deformed kitten ? im dso scared im gonna faint shes probly due in a few weeks !!

2007-12-18 15:04:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I was getting annoyed the other night when some advice I gave (sound advice in my opinion) was refuted by another "trainer" who's methods I disagree with completely. I was telling my friend this, someone who has worked with our breed for over 15 years, she runs the rescue I work with, and has dealt with more problem dogs than anyone I know, dogs with SERIOUS problems mind you and gotten them adopted out. Anyway she made the comment that "the only thing two trainers will agree on is that the third one is wrong". Do you feel this is true, have you ever gotten conflicting opinions on training and are not sure which way to go. I've tried several different methods and have found what works for me and my dogs but the woman I am referring to says that I'm just doing her method wrong, and of course that my method is wrong... Yeeeah.

And no I'm not a trainer, I have spent thousands on classes, and have spent my whole life with dogs.

2007-12-18 14:50:12 · 12 answers · asked by Jordie0587 *Diesel's Momma* 5 in Dogs

My Question & Pictures Of The Scabs!!!

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2007-12-18 14:48:54 · 4 answers · asked by Becki 1 in Rodents

what is it?

2007-12-18 14:48:24 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

my dog was dx with mange/mites. the vet gave him injections of ivermectin (unknown dosage) every 2 weeks. he had a total of 3 shots, now he can't walk, lost 10lbs, loss of appetite and swollen lymph nodes. she wants to do a biospy b/c she now thinks my dog has cancer. can anyone help me or any suggestions?

2007-12-18 14:46:33 · 6 answers · asked by Conn C 1 in Dogs

I have 2 of those standard size wire cages and I was wondering if there was a way you could connect the two. I tried lifting up one side on each and tieing them together, but Mister (my djungie dwarf hamster) slipped out! Do I have to apply a hole and put a tube in it?

2007-12-18 14:43:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

My betta, has been healthy for a month, then he started acting funny. He still eats immediantly after I put the food in, but after hes done he just sits on the gravel almost looking as if he was ready to kick the bucket. Not only that but I've noticed sugary like white spots only on his side fins. is it early signs of ich? or Velvet? whats the cure?

2007-12-18 14:37:13 · 3 answers · asked by Vickytoria 1 in Fish

I have a two year old Pekingnese male dog. He's pretty much into playing with any of his toys that he can chew on. But, he found this one toy, a latex dog toy that we bought at Walmart for 92 cents. It's shaped like a hippo. Anyway, he's been playing with it for two days and if you try to take it from him, he is very aggressive, wants to bite. We finally got it away from him and now he's antsy and running all over the place. It's a Made in China toy (big suprise, huh) and I just wonder if it's treated with something that is causing him to act like this. It's just odd behavior. Anyone experience this with their dogs with a certain toy? Thanks!
Ann :)

2007-12-18 14:36:18 · 17 answers · asked by ? 2 in Dogs

so im deciding to get a dog in 2008 febuary and i dnt noe wich type to get.i want a dog thts
-small
-shot-haired
-heat and cold air tolerant
-playful/loyal
-usually friendly to people and other animals un less hurting me or ither
i hope u dnt think im extra for typing this!^_^

2007-12-18 14:34:41 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Tonight, he started him on Ivomec. I am thinking the dose is too high. I love my vet and he is amazing but the dose seems too much. I know this is not the best place to get answers for that but just wondering if there is a vet tech here or breeder that might know. Theo weighs 5.13 pounds, he is almost 14 weeks old. He is taking 0.13ml (or cc) of Ivomec daily. Is this dose too high with his weight. The research I have done tells me it should be half of that. Does anyone know. And yes I take my pup to the vets all the time, just want some opinions. thanks

2007-12-18 14:31:43 · 8 answers · asked by Laea 3 in Dogs

i have a kitten that's 2 months old, and he was seperated from his mother very early. He goes into the litter box to poop and when he comes out, he usually scratched the side of the litter box, but never covers it. I have followed him many times to the litter box, but when i do and try to show him how, he just jumps out and runs away. Is there anyway that i can do something to teach him how?

2007-12-18 14:31:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

Does anyone have good advice on baby turtles? I'm getting one for Christmas but I don't know how to take care of it properly. How big of a tank do I need to get for two 1-inch turtles?

2007-12-18 14:30:30 · 8 answers · asked by Lissa 2 in Reptiles

I LOVE THE BORDER COLLIE. :]

2007-12-18 14:28:34 · 48 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

hey everyone, need some help again, im getting some hair algae in my tank and need to do something before it gets out of control, my problem is its a very aggressive tank with a clown trigger, a humu trigger, and a spotted puffer so the crabs and snails are outta the question, any ideas??? i would really like to stay away from chemicals if possible

2007-12-18 14:27:05 · 6 answers · asked by paul_n_hart 1 in Fish

Here is a pic of him for you guys I have an idea, want opinions.
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2007-12-18 14:26:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My wife bought a kitten

how do I look after a cat?

I have NO idea

at all

2007-12-18 14:25:59 · 6 answers · asked by TedRoy 5 in Cats

my new siamese kitten will not use litter tray, i have another cat shes not siamese idk what she is shes just cute but shes a year old and fixed, they share or supposed to share tray! i put her in there after she eats and shut the door 20 mins a time but no i have never had a siamese any one know i really dont know what to do

2007-12-18 14:20:47 · 5 answers · asked by katrine s 2 in Cats

is it a bahavior thing? she,s like 6 or 7 yrs old....

2007-12-18 14:13:12 · 8 answers · asked by vicki p 2 in Cats

i just got a pair of sword tail wich one is female and male i want to know all about breeding them and does the female have a gravid spot like the guppies i want to breed them plz help me

2007-12-18 14:05:44 · 4 answers · asked by tropicalslim 1 in Fish