Pets - 25 December 2007

OK issue is i got my pup (4 month old Pure White Siberian Husky) So i took him to friends house so they could see him and to introduce him to Shay there 35lbs springer which is 2 years and is female. Now as im getting out of the truck Shay gets up in and sniffs him and he sniffs her...well she jsut turned around and wouldnt come around him. She has never acted like this...She used to jump up and kiss me now she wont really let me pet her either...but yesterday the day after this...at christmas dinner Shay was staying up High on like back of couches and was drooling, she did growl a few times when he came near....and snap at him once, we have never seen her act like this with any dogs...she usually gets along, our other friend has a Akita which is huge and she loves him. I jsut dont get it why she is being like this, some are saying she is jealous i got a dog cause she thought we were buds...etc others say its his Blue eyes...etc so any ideas whats going on here?

2007-12-25 23:53:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Every pet owner needs to make their own choices about what to feed their pet but honestly I’ve been shocked by what some folks here consider to be “quality” foods for their pets and strongly recommending to others. After reading many of the answers I really found myself wondering if you know what is in your pets food?

Do you know what “by products” include?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meat_by-product

Do you know that much of the “meat” used in pet food manufacturing is treat with toxic chemicals?

http://www.belfield.com/article3.html

Do you know how to read a pet food label?

http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?page=betterproducts

Did you know there are options to commercial pet food?

http://dogandcatworld.blogspot.com/2007/12/all-about-dog-food.html

2007-12-25 23:20:29 · 15 answers · asked by Cindy F 5 in Dogs

Hi, i have a baby bearded dragon about 14 weeks old. I have only had him for about 2 weeks but now he has stopped responding when i put food in the viv.

He was eating about 20 crickets a day and there was veg available all day. Now he will only eat if i hand feed him.

I have been dusting the crickets and the veg every other day and i have been spraying him once a day.

This all started the other day after i gave him some mealworms so i'm blaming them, so i'm trying small locusts now, he is still pooping though, but wont hunt his food.

This morning he is shredding his skin, could this have anything to do with the problem?

Thanks for any help.

2007-12-25 22:31:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Reptiles

Hes been flead at vets 3 times now weve used sprays powders drops! Had a professional pestcontrol around the house... How can i get rid of them???

2007-12-25 21:48:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

What dog is bether Pudlle or a baby Cocar Sphaniel.

2007-12-25 21:22:21 · 9 answers · asked by Marija T 1 in Dogs

I am moving from Newcastle to Kristiansand

2007-12-25 20:53:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have two rabbits which I keep in seperate cages because they do not get along. the other night when I was feeding them I gave one the end of one bag of pellets and opened a new bag for the other. The next day, the one that ate from the new bag of food passed away. I can not say for sure that it was from the food because it was too expensive to have the necessary tests done to my rabbit but it sure seems that way. My other rabbit is still doing fine. I am now REALLY parinoid about feeding my other rabbit. I have switched to a rabbit pellet that I buy from a feed store that feeds the rabbits they sell the same kind but am still really scared. does anyone know what could have caused this or have any suggestions?

2007-12-25 20:51:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2007-12-25 20:47:35 · 14 answers · asked by Morgan B 2 in Other - Pets

whata re ur pets names

2007-12-25 20:01:57 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

ok we have this puppy, its not that big and still not properly trained now im asking to you guys..how can i train this puff some tricks..like sit, stay,, so on and so forth..

i'll try all your advices and if one works ill give you the 10 pts.
thanks happy holidays.

2007-12-25 19:47:26 · 14 answers · asked by don m 3 in Dogs

I was thinking about blow drying my papillon's fur but i'm afraid if after every bath I give him, eventually his fur gonna damage from all of it,i need help >,<

2007-12-25 19:46:08 · 11 answers · asked by kidtendo 1 in Dogs

My dog is 5yrs old and neutered, my kitten is about 10 weeks old, and still a baby. They are starting to play together, but when they do, my dog tries to hump my kitten. Should I be worried?

2007-12-25 19:25:57 · 11 answers · asked by Lorrie S 1 in Dogs

http://www.dapper.com.au/toys.htm#chewtoys

This link tells me that chicken bones are okay for them to gnaw on. So, would the bones off of some Dominos hot wings be good for them (after removing the sauce and meat personally :x) to have?

2007-12-25 19:22:20 · 7 answers · asked by Billy 2 in Rodents

Can you tell me what your favorite small dog breed is and why?

2007-12-25 19:12:57 · 20 answers · asked by Russell_N 1 in Dogs

a day @ 12 noon and @ 10 pm it seems like a lot of time to wait and my dog seems hungry befor 12 so CaN YOU GIVE ME ANY INFO ON THIS IS SHE RIGH? SHOULD I FEED IT EARLIER? THANX!

2007-12-25 18:56:01 · 27 answers · asked by DELETED 2 in Dogs

I have a schnoodle and his coat tends to be more poodle like. I brush him with a normal dog brush, the one with the metal prongs and the soft black bristles on the other side. He tends to get matted fur fairly easy I use a detangler to help out. Am I using the right type of brush for my dog?

2007-12-25 18:45:15 · 4 answers · asked by ItsMeAlexandra 3 in Dogs

The nose is pink, the eyes are big, she's fawn colored, I'm told she's about five years, and her eyes look tired.Is she old?

2007-12-25 18:42:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I groom dogs for a living and I love it! What I don't love is people who treat the grooming shop like a daycare facility. If I tell a client that their dog will be ready for pick up at 1:00, they often do not show up until 3:00-4:00, etc. Once my day is done, I want to leave. Often I habg around for a couple of extra hours because 1 poor dog has not yet been picked up.
I try to tell clients that they need to come within an hour of the dog being ready but I often get stuck...
So...I am considering adding and extra charge if the dog is not picked up within an hour of completion (unless previous arrangements have been made - I am not heartless).
How do you deal with it? I am afraid I am being too accomodating and I am getting fed up now. I have been in business at the same location for the past 5 years and feel that I am being taken advantage of.
Please let me know.
Thanks

2007-12-25 18:41:47 · 9 answers · asked by Borders Rock 5 in Dogs

My american pitbull terrier has been looking skinny latly i wanted to hear any suggestions before i take her to the vet friday. I have 2 pitbulls who eat the same amount but she is looking skinny. They only eat purina and alpo cans 2 cups each a day of purina puppy chow and 2 cans each of alpo prime slices can food this is the only food they can eat without getting the runs

2007-12-25 18:07:19 · 10 answers · asked by Aaron D 3 in Dogs

2007-12-25 17:44:11 · 13 answers · asked by The tool man 1 in Dogs

2007-12-25 17:42:43 · 10 answers · asked by anila k 1 in Birds

His face is swelling bad near the snout and lips mainly on the right side. now his eyes are swelling. This started about twenty minutes ago. He is six month old blue heeler. before anyone suggests this...there is not an emergency vet that is in the office tonight at least answering their phones.
We gave him a rib bone tonight and has never had any problems with them. Other than that nothing has changed in his habits. he is still kinda playing around, but he is rubbing the area with his front leg.
Do you have any suggestions as to what it is or what I can do about it until my vet gets in tomorrow?

2007-12-25 17:38:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

he is a african boeboerl (africa mastiff) Anyway we are baby sitting him for a week and this dog is 200 lbs and is not tall or fat he is all MUCLE (or how ever you spell it) lol. Anyway i tried walking him today he pulled me i fell three times and i couldnt stop him he would go where he wanted to go i dragged me across the street for another dog and i was literaly on my stomach and i already have a broken arm. Ii am pretty strong and even my dad he flew across the lawn when he pulled and when he jumps he knocks you down. So my Q is how to i walk him when he is like that we have tried training collars but they do not work
http://www.bulldoginformation.com/south-african-boerboel.html

2007-12-25 17:38:38 · 9 answers · asked by Brittany J 3 in Dogs

I have a Bichon Shihzu mix that is prone to skin alergies. Our vet suggested Science diet but it didn't help.

2007-12-25 17:36:17 · 14 answers · asked by Mrs. Fuzzy Bottoms 7 in Dogs

I have a Bichon Shihzu mix that is prone to skin alergies. Our vet suggested Science diet but it didn't help.

2007-12-25 17:34:41 · 4 answers · asked by Mrs. Fuzzy Bottoms 7 in Birds

My girl kitten (Cleo) is about 9 weeks+ old. We got her at about 5 1/2 weeks old and she gets along great with our male kitten (Stormy) who is about 12 weeks+.

Cleo was eating and drinking fine when we got her, she gets clean water and milk daily (which I change a few times) + dry and wet food which I make sure is always available. In the last week she has been trying to drink from Stormy - what would make her suddenly do this?

It confuses me because she was fine drinking milk from her bowl, but now shes trying to drink out of Stormy. Why isn't she stopping when she doesnt get milk? Shes constantly doing it even once I watch her drink milk from her bowl.

2007-12-25 17:20:43 · 19 answers · asked by staralise 2 in Cats

I read a posted response last year that that wasn't very nice (or favorable) towards the McNab Shepard. I want the owners to tell me about your personal dog(s)

2007-12-25 17:10:08 · 18 answers · asked by Disc Dog Guy 3 in Dogs

I made posters, asked neighbors, I'm so scared

2007-12-25 17:04:16 · 7 answers · asked by TAMMY M 1 in Cats

2007-12-25 16:30:08 · 16 answers · asked by divalinzzz 2 in Dogs

his side it bloated is it constipation or dropsy or something else

2007-12-25 16:27:31 · 2 answers · asked by leah 2 in Fish