Pets - 24 December 2007

I have a question about my lutino cockteil's eating habits.... for a REALLY long time now, by bird has been eating a lot of paper... people say that there's something missing in his diet, and I think that's it... we had cuttle bone for him... and it just hit me that we threw it away a long time ago because it went bad... we can get that anytime, and I know he needs it, but is that the reason he eats paper (and sometime these wood straw chairs in our sun room...!) HELP!

2007-12-24 16:16:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

I was wondering if my RES Turtle could sleep a full night underwater and be ok. And I was also wondering how to fix a leak in my tank where the panes of glass meet (like is there a special caulk I can use the won't affect the turtle and is safe for it).

2007-12-24 16:13:20 · 9 answers · asked by mikeyleclair 1 in Reptiles

how long are they in heat for and how do we keep our male cat who is not fixed yet eithert he was a stray also

2007-12-24 16:08:52 · 6 answers · asked by Jill S 1 in Cats

I cannot seem to keep a betta fish alive. I have had about 4 and I the one that I currently have has been alive for about 5 months (the longest yet). It was in my classroom up until Thursday when I brought it home for break. I noticed a white cottony growth on its body and purchased the proper medication at the pet store. I also did a thorough cleaning of his tank, as reccomended by the betta care site (it was pretty icky).

I learned that they liked warmer water, so I bought a small heater and a thermometer to monitor the temp. Mimo seemed to be active and getting better when I left this morning, but I returned home and found him with a swollen belly. The temperature is at 78 degrees and the tank has a carbon filter (use is suspended while treating per instructions).

I feel like all I have tried to do was to improve the environment, but possibly ended up killing him. Why? It seems a lot of people have these fish for years in dirty, small bowls.

2007-12-24 16:06:11 · 4 answers · asked by Karen M 2 in Fish

2007-12-24 15:58:00 · 7 answers · asked by TERRENCE S 1 in Cats

My Cat has been to the Vet 3 times in the last 5 weeks, most recently tonite X-mas eve, all for being blocked up and not being able to urinate. Well finally, the vet told me that he would need a PU surgery. I was wondering what the expected cost would be? Any information or advice that I could use during this process. I have two others cats. This cat is about 4 years old and everyone is very concerned. Are there any major risks of death? Thanks in advance.

2007-12-24 15:56:59 · 4 answers · asked by dagreat21 2 in Cats

I have a cat, probably about 12+ years old. About three months ago, lost a bunch of weight, had breathing problems, and face swelled up very badly. Took him to vet, had infected tooth removed, and he seemed to get somewhat better. About a week ago, head started to swell again, but then started bleeding out of eye and nose, and breating very poorly, and peeing on bed >:( Took him back to vet, and they said was likely infection and to give him antibiotics, which I'm doing. My concern is that his breathing is VERY labored. I'm not all for killing a cat when it gets rough, but I don't want him to be in pain until he just up and dies. I know none of you can really diagnose without seeing him. Just looking for opinion. I'm planning on taking back to vet after Christmas.

2007-12-24 15:47:57 · 8 answers · asked by CrabbyMcCrab 2 in Cats

ok, so im thinking of getting a at but how much would it cost for:
-cat supplies (cage, litter box, ..etc.)
-pet foods
-vet checks
thx =]

2007-12-24 15:27:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

can my fantail goldfish die if the water is cold.?????/?????

2007-12-24 15:10:19 · 4 answers · asked by ahmaagawd 2 in Fish

i been useing this stuff for about 8 weeks with no change to my cat with ring worm he is getting worse so bad that i cry when i look at him ive had him to the vet 15 times for this they just give me more meds .does anyone know anything else i can do to save my cat ?i dont want him to suffer.

2007-12-24 15:08:23 · 3 answers · asked by untamedcoomer 1 in Cats

My betta fish is about a year and a half old. I noticed he had fin rot a couple months ago. It's gotten way worse since then. I'm pretty sure it's fin rot: the flesh of the fins is eaten away but the bones remain. I bought Fungus Clear a few weeks ago and gave him a dose; I can't tell if it's gotten worse but I can't say it got better either. He also has another disease, a white cottony growth on the lower part of the head. Neither of these conditions have gotten better since I gave it Fungus Clear, and I'm wondering what else to do. Also, will the fins grow back eventually if the infection is stopped?

2007-12-24 15:00:18 · 5 answers · asked by ? 2 in Fish

WHAT IF I MIX MY PUREBRED CHIHUAHUA MALE THAT IS 2.5 POUNDS WITH MY GIRL DOG THAT IS 6.5 POUNDS AND IS A MINI PINSCHER AND CHIHUAHUA

2007-12-24 15:00:10 · 26 answers · asked by 818minnie 1 in Dogs

am breeding two betta's they seen to like each other the boy got alot of bubble alot but when he see the girl he be nipping her and she b running away the she go and check out the nest then run away what should i do leave then alone and give then time or what

2007-12-24 14:45:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I tried to pick up my dog just after she died, and I could hardly pick her up to move her. Is there something physiological that happens during the decaying process to make them heavier?

2007-12-24 14:41:40 · 12 answers · asked by MsManner 4 in Dogs

2007-12-24 14:41:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

im trying to convince my mom to get a cat, but she doesnt like the fact that cats shed, and they might scratch the furniture.
how can i prevent that?!

2007-12-24 14:39:35 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I got them an aquarium, a floating dock, a basking lamp, a filter, a water conditioner, and a heater for the water. The only problem is they won't eat, I gave them some pellets for small aquatic animals but they wont eat them. Is there anything I can do to get them to eat. I got them yesterday and they have not eaten anything since they left the pet store. I am worried that they will die what can I do?

2007-12-24 14:37:11 · 5 answers · asked by tennisdude2793 2 in Reptiles

2007-12-24 14:36:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I have a 20g aquarium and its planted with no fish atm, there are some algae eating shrimp tho. my question is why is my water always have suspended debri in it. i have a hagen aqua clear for a 50g on it, also i have noticed some of the debri looks like TINy Tiny air bubles, could this be from my plants ???

2007-12-24 14:32:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

My cat brought me a flying squirrel tonight. Its still alive but may have a hurt leg. I gave it some walnuts and pecans (unsalted) and smashed banana. What do I do for its bedding? Any other tips or advise for flying squirrels?

2007-12-24 14:24:18 · 6 answers · asked by FL Sunshine 5 in Other - Pets

i am going to do a fishless cycle and I got some ammonia. It says it has ammonia hydroxide and surfactact. Some people say that this is fine and others say it isn't. bottom line is when I shake it it foams. Is surfactant okay?

2007-12-24 14:17:45 · 2 answers · asked by conebone69 2 in Fish

I have a miniature schnauzer that I adopted last year at the age three, his former owner had younge children but the dog never got along with them but now when ever my grandchildren come over he trys to attack their feet. The kids keep their distance form the dog but even if their just walking the dog will attack their feet and of course the children scream. They aren't doing anything to really cause the dog to attack so now the children are terrified of the dog. The dog gets along perfectly with my 15 year old. There ages are 10, 7 and 5. Is their any advice you could give me to calm the dog down or stop this from happening.

2007-12-24 14:08:15 · 15 answers · asked by K-9Kara 2 in Dogs

2007-12-24 14:01:06 · 7 answers · asked by hockiguy419 1 in Dogs

My dog has fleas and flea bites all over his body, and I know my apartment has to be infested with them. I want to flea bomb the apartment but don't know what kind works the best. I also want to give my dog capstar but not sure where to get it. Can I only get it through a vet or are there any stores where I can get it?

I live in a 2 bedroom apartment, would it be smart to set off flea bombs in each of the rooms and the living room? If I put a flea bomb off in a bedroom should I leave the sheets on and then take them off after and wash? Or should I take them off before? Also is there a special treatment I'd have to get to clean my furniture after I flea bomb?

Thank you all in advance for your answers, I have never had to deal with a flea infestation before and want to make sure I do everything right.

2007-12-24 13:55:52 · 5 answers · asked by Billy 1 in Dogs

a few i like are pomerainian chihuahua and bichon firse, something in that sorta catagory, i wan ta small, white, long hair dog. if you can include a link to a pic even better, best answer award to cutest dog!!!

2007-12-24 13:53:36 · 18 answers · asked by call_me_LaLa 6 in Dogs

i tried to feed a couples of time in 2 months but he did not want to feed. how long does it takes for him to want to eat again? its been about 4 months that he have not eaten. what should i do?

2007-12-24 13:39:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

i tried to feed a couples of time in 2 months but he did not want to feed. how long does it takes for him to want to eat again? its been about 4 months that he have not eaten. what should i do?

2007-12-24 13:38:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

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2007-12-24 13:35:03 · 11 answers · asked by donald g 1 in Dogs

i have a sick iguana i just dont have the money to take it to a vet right now. hopefully theres sumthin i can do to hold him off til i can get sum money. but the main problem is a filthy vent and i try to keep it as clean as possible but it keeps getting dirty again is there i can do for him. fast answers would be great thanks!!

2007-12-24 13:26:16 · 4 answers · asked by Jenny 1 in Reptiles

I plan to go into Horse Management as a career when I'm older. The only problem is I have no clue on how to get started. I know obviously I'm going to have to take some sort of class on horses, and breeds, and riding etc. But I was wondering if I would need some sort of special liscence. Because what I want to do is own a stable and do riding lessons with them, maybe some shows and breeding. Does anyone know what I need to be able to do something like that? And also how much money it would cost to start it up? Please and thank you, this is something I really want to do so any information would be very helpful.

2007-12-24 13:23:15 · 4 answers · asked by xokalinox 2 in Other - Pets