Pets - 26 December 2007

they are active otherwise. i tried changing the water. i also add a solution that helps to bring down the chlorine and ammonia levels.

2007-12-26 08:53:07 · 10 answers · asked by Arun 1 in Fish

We have two English Bulldogs. The male (8 yrs old) goes absolutely ballistic when I cough. He's only been doing this for the last year (I've been around him for 4 years). The female could care less.

Strangely, when my wife coughs, he doesn't react at all. Just when I do it. I'd like some answers from people who have real experience with this, rather than just guesses ... and yes, he barks at a lot of noises and is a fairly anxious dog.

Thanks!

2007-12-26 08:53:03 · 5 answers · asked by nathanmedic2003 3 in Dogs

I got a 5 month.

http://getcni.com/crel-615/index.php?cPath=22

What does it do to the dog?
Does it make it grow faster?
Why is it so expensive?
Can I feed my dog this?
Is it healthy?

2007-12-26 08:51:13 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I had them both on leash and my dog Dakota got aggressive with my dog Duke.


She has always been aggressive towards him. But not all the time. Most the time they play together and lick each other.

2007-12-26 08:47:55 · 8 answers · asked by Koter Boters misses Rufus! 6 in Dogs

The dog has been crying all night and then it started running round, it needed a poo but it couldnt have one so when we got the poo out it was full of human hair and now it has a red raw bum and all its doin is lyin in bed. What is this? And what should we do?!

2007-12-26 08:43:18 · 8 answers · asked by Asherlee 2 in Dogs

A few years ago, I watched a news report that said the left-over turkey from a holiday dinner can kill a dog. As I recall, it said that for dogs, turkey can cause internal bleeding or something. Is that true?

2007-12-26 08:42:48 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

My friends dad used to train sevice dogs and he told me that if dogs dont pass the test that the people who raised and trained them get to choose if they want the dog and if they dont it gets adopted out to someone who wants a trained dog at this point the dog is 2 & 1/2yrs. old but the only reason it cant be a service dog is that something is wrong w/ it like it doesnt have all that good of vision or something. Should i send in a letter to get one of these dogs or get a pound dog?

2007-12-26 08:36:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

How long until she stop whining? I have never let her out or talked to her while she was whining. I always wait until she is quiet to let her out. She has been in it for two weeks now. I put her in at bedtime, and while we eat. And if I am cleaning and have stuff I dont want her getting into. But it seems like she can cry for hours on end. How long did it take you puppy to get used to the crate? ThankYOU!

2007-12-26 08:32:42 · 6 answers · asked by short_angel_101 3 in Dogs

grey 5 1/2 weeks old looks like it has a bad perm.

2007-12-26 08:23:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rodents

This past weekend my dog slipped while playing and ventrally luxated (dislocated) her femur and in the progess, she broke her acetabulum. She is had to have major hip surgery and has 6 weeks of recovery time. During this time she is on restricted activity, no running, jumping, etc. She has to be on a leash at all times. She is a 1 1/2 y.o. husky, and as you probably know, is full of energy! Two days after the surgery and she already wants to play! Anyone know any good ways of not only keeping her calm but also ways to keep her from being bored? Any suggestions will help!

2007-12-26 08:19:37 · 11 answers · asked by Melanie C 2 in Dogs

i am going to lake tahoe in 3 days and we are bringing her with us, she still cant and WONT walk on a leash! i let her run around in run and she is fine, but when i grab it she wont even budge! i need fast help!

2007-12-26 08:15:41 · 3 answers · asked by ashee 1 in Dogs

I was walking him outside and we passed an inflatable NOEL. and he keep backing away from it.

2007-12-26 08:15:40 · 6 answers · asked by Koter Boters misses Rufus! 6 in Dogs

my cat has a rodent ulcer on his lip and on his tounge is it contagious to humans in anyway or can i get sick from it his vet appointment is in 2 hrs

2007-12-26 08:13:35 · 4 answers · asked by mike m 1 in Cats

my dog punctured my other dog's ear. Its not an emergency to where he needs a vet its just minor.

2007-12-26 08:13:28 · 18 answers · asked by Koter Boters misses Rufus! 6 in Dogs

2007-12-26 08:10:38 · 11 answers · asked by white 1 in Dogs

He is a nightmare when I want to put him outside for awhile. Iv'e tried it twice and he sits at the door and moans and howls and knocks on the screen door basically the whole time he's out there. He loves being inside and he follows me EVERYWHERE I go. In fact, I had to teach him he can't go in the bathroom when I'm in there!! He only has this problem when I put him outside. If I tell him to stay in the living room while I go into another room-no problem! He's fine with it. Do you have any suggestions, or know of websites or training books that would help? Also,I'm trying to find something he likes to do besides sleep all the time. He likes walks and he enjoys being outside when I'm with him,but when I'm inside he lays down beside me and sleeps if he isn't chewing on a bone. Is he just a laid back dog,or is he depressed? I have only had him about a week.

2007-12-26 08:06:47 · 7 answers · asked by *Country Girl* 2 in Dogs

My 3 month old dachshund likes to pull on the leash and I try to teach her to walk nicely but obviously it's not going to happen over night. Two nights ago we took her back inside and realized there was some blood spot on her wee wee pad so we thought it can't be her period she's still too young! We discovered a scrape like injury on her two paw pads on her hind legs. They don't look serious and she still runs around without a problem so all I did was wash them with soap and water and dipped her feet in hydrogen peroxide. The first night she was ok then last night we did the same thing after her walk and she just started crying! Within a few minutes she was ok and running around again. Am I doing the right thing or should I be bandaging her feet? What are some remedies I can do without taking her to the vet (we have an appointment on Saturday so I wanna wait).

Thanks for all your help!

2007-12-26 07:57:49 · 8 answers · asked by April Bee 2 in Dogs

I have inherited a Rottweiler, Chow Chow mix over the holidays and her tail is terribly matted. Doe anyone have any tips as to how to properly comb out her tail so that it is not like this?

I have bathed her and used plenty of conditioner on her tail and the dematting brush, but there is still LOTS more there!

2007-12-26 07:56:57 · 1 answers · asked by bkf 2 in Dogs

I have a Jack Russell Terrier puppy that's about 7 months old. He sleeps in his crate at night and is very good about it. I usually put him outside in my backyard when I go to work. Lately it has been too cold to do that. I've put up a gate to keep him in my kitchen while I work. (about 8 hrs a day). He's pushed his way out a couple of times and tore up carpet and other stuff. He usually doesn't break out, but he always pees and poops on the kitchen floor. He never goes in the house other than that. I tried puppy pads but he tears them up. I don't think that it is okay to leave him in the crate for that long, especially after sleeping in it all night long. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

2007-12-26 07:55:52 · 9 answers · asked by Answer this! 1 in Dogs

We have a 10-year old Lab mix who has settled down a lot in the last couple years, and we're considering getting a new puppy soon.

Should we wait until the old dog dies to get the new puppy, or do you think the old dog can help "teach" the new puppy?

2007-12-26 07:52:20 · 15 answers · asked by ButtonGear 3 in Dogs

It seems like my dog can accurately anticipate which way I'm going to go when I'm chasing him around...so it's as if he can picture me making one move and always seems to be a step ahead of me. Is his imagination kicking into gear when he anticipates my movements or is it more instinct driven? And what about when he has vivid dreams, where he whines and his legs and paws twitch as if he's playing or running?

2007-12-26 07:51:29 · 4 answers · asked by Dan in Real Life 6 in Dogs

she i styraining AND JUST LITTLE HARD PIECES OF STOOL COME OUT

2007-12-26 07:42:31 · 8 answers · asked by vanessa 6 in Cats

I am distressed by the number of people looking to euthanize their dog because it attacked or fought/killed another family pet. Considering that the presence of one form of agression does not merit or the presence of another, why is euthanasia the quick fix that everyone seems to jump to?

Dominance Aggression

Fear Aggression

Territorial/Protective Aggression

Dog-on-Dog Aggression—Related to Dominance

Dog-on-Dog Aggression— Related to pack (sibling)

Dog-on-Dog Aggression—Related to Fear

Predatory Aggression

Possessive Aggression

Aggression Towards Babies

Redirected Aggression

Food-Related Aggression

Play Aggression

Maternal Aggression

Health related Aggression

Seizure Related Aggression

Pain Related Aggression

Aggression Related to Old Age

Aggression Influenced by Medications

....all are forms of agression, and most are unrelated. When will people stop viewing their pets as disposable and start taking responsibility???

2007-12-26 07:39:40 · 14 answers · asked by Rachel-Pit Police-DSMG 6 in Dogs

Can anyone tell what signs I should look for? She seems to be doing ok and does not appear sick.

2007-12-26 07:39:34 · 10 answers · asked by CheeCha 2 in Dogs

2007-12-26 07:38:32 · 13 answers · asked by w_wilson2001 1 in Dogs

I was wondering if anyone knew how many ounces are in one tube of Advantage for dogs 21-55lbs? Thanks =)

2007-12-26 07:38:24 · 2 answers · asked by colley411 4 in Dogs

2007-12-26 07:37:10 · 13 answers · asked by tmoney 1 in Dogs

2007-12-26 07:30:01 · 12 answers · asked by Love_To_Shop_GIRL 1 in Dogs

Hey all are there any websites for ads that need a petsitter in canada.
thanks for the answers=)!.

2007-12-26 07:24:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

my sisters dog,roxy, is havin pups!!!! (congrats roxy -lol-) but anywayz i hav 1st pick and there due in less than a week!!! wat should i choose?

2007-12-26 07:22:56 · 13 answers · asked by nikki loves bronson 1 in Dogs