Pets - 24 December 2007

I adopted a one year old, spayed, rescue, female cat a couple of weeks ago. She has a few behavioural issues I'd like some advice on:

- "love bites". She comes up for affection, presses her head into your hand / purring etc. Then suddenly bites / swipes out her paw. I know this is common and you should just look out for the warning signs BUT when she comes up friendly and purring, her tail is already swishing and her ears are already down... Anyone else experienced this?!

- snapping. This is recent, since my parents arrived for Christmas. I think the change of routine / faces has unsettled her but she's been randomly attacking us. She's adopted an empty cardboard box as her grumpy-box and retreats in there for space. I'm wary in case this attacking stays even once parents have gone!

She has a fishing rod toy she loves but is it encouraging her to become more aggressive?

Any input welcomed!

2007-12-24 07:40:16 · 5 answers · asked by Minky Minou 1 in Cats

I have moved my fish into another suitable tank and so far haven't ben able to scour the mineral deposits out of the tank. How can I remove this deposit ???

2007-12-24 07:39:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

i have been told that geckos, bearded dragons and water dragons are good docile lizards but in my experience bearded dragons are kind of boring. it seems like they just lay around all day and geckos are nocturnal so the sleep around all day. as for the water dragons i'm not sure. what about green iguanas or monitors?

2007-12-24 07:18:58 · 8 answers · asked by bobby joe 2 in Reptiles

I have some but I'm just curious as to what you would use. I have an animal rights/environmental website. If you were searching for information on these concerns, what keywords would you use? Please list as many as you can. This will be a great help. If you want to visit my site, you can find a link by viewing my profile page. Thanks so much.

2007-12-24 07:13:20 · 3 answers · asked by veggurl21 4 in Other - Pets

2007-12-24 07:09:13 · 8 answers · asked by mimib4u 1 in Dogs

I have a koi pond with 22 fish in it. The pond is 3 feet off the ground. This morning when I wen to feed them they were all gone. The pond is in front of a bench that is covered with flower pots. There doesn't seem to be a disturbance. I understand if a raccoon, possum, or egret ate maybe 4 or 5 in the middle of the night but what animal could have eaten all 22 fish? I checked the morning before and there were still a lot of fish in the pond.

2007-12-24 06:58:33 · 12 answers · asked by christigmc 5 in Fish

I need a pet badly because I am often lonely. My heart aches and it doesn't help when I see other people walking their iguanas and dogs. I have decided that I need a furry (or scaly) pet to love and enjoy. I really like reptiles and amphibians, but I just don't know what to get. I have narrowed it down to either LIZARDS, FROGS, SNAKES, OR TURTLES. I would like to get two of one of the options I have listed, I am just not sure which one. Any advice?

P.S. Have any other animals you think I would like? List them!

P.S.S. My Great Great Nana who lives with me owns a cat chiwawa mix so it would have to get along with the little guy (or girl, not sure)

2007-12-24 06:57:26 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

And do you have a dog? If you do, what's it's name?

2007-12-24 06:56:34 · 20 answers · asked by Rachel d 2 in Dogs

I left it lying on the coffee table, and he ate it! He's a St.Bernard/Lab mix, and I don't know if he swallowed it or what, but he's just lying there right now. I'm not sure if he's sick or not... he seems normal for the most part. Our vet's office is closed for Christmas... what do I do? Is it dangerous?? Help!

2007-12-24 06:56:12 · 29 answers · asked by takemeaway890 1 in Dogs

Okay so i have a 1 year old shorkie.. And in about 5 hours im getting a new yorkie.They are both females and I need to know the best way to have them meet each other. ADVISE!!

2007-12-24 06:51:50 · 9 answers · asked by shortchick33 2 in Dogs

My puppy is sick so i gave her some wormer and 'bout 5 mins she threw up about 20-30 worms. She wont eat she'll only drink water. What Should I Do To Ease Her Suffering Without Taking Her To The Vet?

2007-12-24 06:50:42 · 9 answers · asked by Wes and Allison W 1 in Dogs

I just got a rottweiler puppy, he's mixed, but I haven't brought him home yet, he's at least 4 weeks old, how long should I wait to bring him home? and What will happen if I bring him home in about a 2weeks or earlier?

I might not be able to wait too long to get him, he's an 8 hour drive away

2007-12-24 06:49:14 · 24 answers · asked by April C 1 in Dogs

I got her from the pound, and she smells really bad. Can I give her a bath? And if I do, can I use Johnson and Johnson Baby Shampoo? And how should I bathe her? Thank you!

2007-12-24 06:41:31 · 7 answers · asked by kkrulez3001 2 in Dogs

I baught a great dane pup... its 46days old... what should it be fed with??? and how many times a day???

when should i take it for walk...... i mean at what age of that pup???....

2007-12-24 06:39:54 · 12 answers · asked by Mr. Mishra 5 in Dogs

I went on a trail ride yesterday with a couple people at the place where i board and during the ride one of the horses would trip every once in a while and the lady riding him would wack him really hard with a riding crop. She did that about 10 time throughout the ride. I mean sheeesh! someone should stand behing her and wack her every time she trips. Its not the horses fault. Tripping happens. And also, when a horse trips a lot that should be a hint to the rider to look at their hooves or shoes because something may be wrong. Do you think it was okay for her to wack the horse or do you agree with me?

2007-12-24 06:33:58 · 18 answers · asked by The Razzler 3 in Horses

A beautiful tabby cat ran right into the headlights of my Ford Thunderbird. I was going about 50mph and had no time to react. It felt like both left tires went directly over him but by the time I got turned around it was gone. I know I hit it but what happened to it? I hope it's not suffering.

2007-12-24 06:31:59 · 37 answers · asked by Jessica D 2 in Cats

Well we have chickens and we already have a rottwiler and do you think that if we get a great pyrnesee will they gang up and kill our chickens or protect them thankyou!

2007-12-24 06:31:55 · 14 answers · asked by Its MEEEEEE!!!! 1 in Dogs

The older one is angry that the new one is in the picture and hisses and growls, while the little one just seems to not care much. We put the little one in a cage and let them swat at eachother for a while, and it was the older one swatting at the little one mostly , but the little one did defend himself. It's getting annoying having to keep them in separate rooms. Any advice?

2007-12-24 06:29:39 · 5 answers · asked by shell 1 in Cats

I have called a number of vets and have heard different things. Two say they are extremely contagious and I have to bleach my whole house. Three say tapeworms are only transmitted through fleas so I should treat all animals for fleas and tapeworms. Another vet said they are usually only transmitted through flea bites but if my cat (who now has tapeworms too) ate one of the worms then she could have gotten it that way. I just don't know what the best treatment is. The new puppy I adopted had tapeworms but none of my animals appear to have any fleas. Wouldn't you see fleas around ears and belly if the animals had them? Please help me figure out how to prevent the rest of the family from getting sick and how to get rid of the tapeworms permanently.

2007-12-24 06:29:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have always had two pets. My younger dog Buddy is very social and is grieving the loss of his older sister. I am grieving her as well...she was 15 but for health reasons, I had to put her down 2 wks ago. I love dogs and I know I will want another one at some point. How do you know when it is the right time to get another dog? It's a very big commitment and one I don't take lightly, but I know I have a lot of love to give another dog and I know Buddy would be less lonely if he had a companion. Thank you for all answers. Merry Christmas!

2007-12-24 06:27:24 · 30 answers · asked by paperorplastic 2 in Dogs

I have a friend who feeds his dragon Kale, almost ONLY kale, they are small beardies, he rarely feeds them crickets, recently one of his beardies died from an unknown reason, we cant figure out why... is Kale bad? i have read about it recently and some pet owners have said to stay away from it...? will it kill a baby bearded dragon? what's so bad about Kale...?
Any ideas...?

2007-12-24 06:25:38 · 5 answers · asked by Alaina B. 1 in Reptiles

hey whats up i need advice on how to train a 6 week rottweiler puppy not to bite and get it leash train any advice is welcome please

2007-12-24 06:11:38 · 16 answers · asked by ja_vier194 1 in Dogs

2007-12-24 05:58:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have a smaller sized cocker spaniel. She is 19 lbs and measures from the neck to the base of tail 18 inches. Is she small enough to put in a carrier under the seat in the cabin of a plane and if so what size carrier would be right for her size?

2007-12-24 05:58:39 · 13 answers · asked by Lisa S 4 in Dogs

how old is a papillion before it is full grown and if the puppy has PERFECT confirmation and everything in the breed standards and you think it has real potential but it didnt come with "papers" how do you get "PAPERS?"Thanks


~3zGi~

2007-12-24 05:54:23 · 11 answers · asked by ezgi w 2 in Dogs

My Neighbor lets their dog poop on the sidewalk . We are in a 3 family house. I don't want to confront them and the landlord was told by the former tenants. Is there a way to stop a dog from going in that area?

2007-12-24 05:54:05 · 8 answers · asked by princesst1978 2 in Dogs

My german shepard got his Parvo shot the other day and now he will not walk on his back legs. has this been a problem with anyone else and if it has what happened or what can i do?

2007-12-24 05:45:42 · 9 answers · asked by Sarah t 1 in Dogs

i think we got the 3rd pup out that was dead but now she is starting to stink i guess from where the puppies ard dead. please let me know what to do to save my dog. I cld the vet and they told me would cost me a minimum of 750.00 today and they couldnt guarantee that it would live. I can not afford that.

2007-12-24 05:42:25 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2007-12-24 05:41:54 · 14 answers · asked by Freetobeme 2 in Dogs

Why would you knowingly cut and paste, totally off the subject, offer no solution to the questioners actual question and then..

Chew someone out for bad spelling, referring to them being under 13 yrs old when you, yourself can't spell either?

Then give credentialing that we obviously can tell its not true?

Is this a troll?? LOL

2007-12-24 05:41:42 · 16 answers · asked by Mulereiner 7 in Horses