Other - Pets - February 2007

ok, i have 2 gerbils, Tater Tot and Peanut. Does anybody who has or has had gerbils hold their gerbils, like ALOT?? what i mean is things such as walking around the house, or when you are on the computer do you hold you gerbils, and are they calm about it?? i would really like to have that kind of bond with my gerbils. i want our bond to be like whenever i stick my hand down into the tank, they automatically climb on and want to come out. here's our current stage: i stick my hand in the cage, they sniff me, and get half way on, but they don't seem as curious. i do let them out when i can by doing the following:
i have a playpen for them that hooks up to tubes
sometimes they get a run in the bathtub
i try to hold them as often as they will let me
i've also tried when i want to hold them, i lure them with a cheerio or something but they just grab it and go to a corner and eat it. is there an easier way to get them liking with me.
also how long did it take to bond with your gerbils

2007-02-18 05:57:57 · 4 answers · asked by ferrets4ever 4

First of all, I want to thank everyone for their advice when I posted some questions about my dog coming down with parvo. It's been emotionally hard (and expensive) but it's looking like he's going to make it. He's been in the hospital for 4 days now, and he's finally drinking water on his own (and keeping it down). He should be coming home with me tomorrow.

My newest question is, what now? Is my dog going to catch parvo again from being back in my home? How long before he can come into contact with another dog? He's very young, about 6-8 weeks (they can't tell b/c hes so small b/c of the parvo) and has prob not been vaccinated (just came from the pound less than a week ago). They cant vaccinate him until he's fully recovered so should I keep him exclusively in my home so that he can't catch another disease like distemper or the corona virus? Help! I have no idea what to do!

2007-02-18 05:49:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Like I think the name gives it such a bad sound, and the movies make them sound like evil. Like if i said I own a rat my friends would tink it was gross, but if they saw one and it was called a hamster or something they would think its cool. It's really hard to explain, but do you get what i mean?

2007-02-18 05:34:37 · 15 answers · asked by Andrea S 3

You must help me. I have a little mouse in my apartment. My French neighbor, Mr. Pommesfrites, says I should bait the traps with gruyere, as any discerning mouse would clearly enjoy that more than -- sacre bleu! -- cheddar or peanut butter. But as it's also MY favorite cheese, I keep going after the tasty morsels myself. My lips, toungue, and nose are bruised and swollen! What should I do?

2007-02-18 05:17:04 · 8 answers · asked by wenteast 6

Just bought a 3 year old filly two weeks ago. She has ate hay this whole time like it is going out of style. She WILL NOT eat any oats, pellets, carrots, apples, apple horse treats you name it that you put in front of her. At first I though maybe she was just home sick but it has been long enough I thought! She has some in her feed tub in her stall. She mouths it, will take in some but will not actually sit there and eat it. I am working her to start her under saddle but she has dropped weight considerably in the last week or so by just light lunging. I wormed her yesterday also!! The pervious owner said that she had gotten oats by hand as a "treat" and she hasn't actaully been on a "diet" She loves her hay and drinks lots of water as well. Please help as I need ideas to help her to get her weight up and some energy in to her system. I am going to go out and buy some molasses today and try that. If that doesn't work........I don't know what to do. Thanks Sarah

2007-02-18 05:10:01 · 4 answers · asked by trec_doodle_bug 1

when dealing with young foals whats the recommended way to stop them pulling back when the refuse to go forward, obviosly they win on the strength side.

2007-02-18 05:04:09 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

My neighbor has a black lab that they do not control. The dog is
often left outside unattended and often runs after me and my small
children on our own property and into our garage. The neighbor has
not done anything to prevent this from happening even though we have
complained several times.
I need suggestions on what I can do to stop this from happening.
Would using pepper spray on a dog deter the dog from coming back? Is
this safe / legal? What else could I use to deter the dog from chasing
us on our own property?
What agencies can help me? What are the local laws?

We live in Bucks county, Pennsylvania.
Thanks

2007-02-18 04:30:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-18 04:23:01 · 4 answers · asked by RONALD D S 2

I am in the UK and trying to find a pet i can have. My mum is alergic to cats and doesnt want a dog. I suggested a terrapin but she said no. Any ideas?

2007-02-18 04:04:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

i just dont know i love animals and i went to the local animal shelter and i couldnt decide...........HELP

2007-02-18 03:38:19 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Any ideas? I dont want a cat or dog.

2007-02-18 03:25:03 · 14 answers · asked by lucky888☺ 4

2007-02-18 03:11:13 · 3 answers · asked by cri 1

if you go to the pet store they could be lying to you so how do you know if they are baby hamsters

2007-02-18 02:53:02 · 9 answers · asked by () 1

Which do u like better to own at ur house between these 10??
and why??
cat
dog
bird
rabbit
fish
snake
hamster, mouse all these little things
turtle
ferret
other

2007-02-18 02:49:09 · 15 answers · asked by Funky Disco 3

2007-02-18 02:48:16 · 10 answers · asked by emarston@btinternet.com 2

I Personally don't think violence is a good method. I think it is very sick and inhumane. Well my mother's husband thinks this is lright and it absolutely disgusts me and he is starting to make my mom believe it is ok also.. What should I do???

2007-02-18 02:33:29 · 20 answers · asked by Cierra H 2

So how many pets do you have?? I have 3 dogs,1 cat, and a bird..what bout you

2007-02-18 02:31:44 · 36 answers · asked by bob123 3

well mi guinea pig really stinks and i even gave him like 20 baths but it didnt work he is realy stinkin ^ the joint in mi room its realy stink i cleant his cage and i even sprayed purfume on him but he still really stinks i need some major help =[

2007-02-18 02:23:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

we dont live on a farm yet, but is it better to wait to move or board until we move? we dont have a horse yet, but really want one! and which costs less?
thanx!

2007-02-18 02:23:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 4 guinea pigs, 3 males and 1 female. The males are all the female's babies. They will be 2 weeks tomorrow. And yes, I know to seperate them at three or four weeks. I have a 32 square foot cage, 16 square foot for the female, then 16 square foot for the three males when I seperate them. My female likes to be alone, so she will be caged alone. But just wondering, what are the pros and cons of using hay as bedding? Thanks! (All the extra information added in to show that I DO take care of my guinea pigs.) And also, can hay be used as bedding for other small animals? I.E. hamsters, gerbils, and rabbits.

2007-02-18 02:00:07 · 10 answers · asked by Kristin 2

I have one rabbit left out of four which have been rehomed....I am keeping this rabbit, but i want to know if this is possible...I had decided to keep 2 of the four babies but i have noticed that the smaller of the 2 has started to loose the fur from his back.I have checked for lice of mites and cant see any crusty spots or redness. Is it possible that the other little one could be pulling his fur out...i have now rehomed the other one that was doing the bullying but i want ot know if this happens between rabbits......How can i besure that it is not mites as i have 2 other adults and a cat and children. Please help.....

2007-02-18 01:41:25 · 8 answers · asked by GRANDMA 3

My pet shop bought hamster had babies recently, and i was wondering that this was due to keeping it with male hamsters.
I also know of Peta's plight against petshops. Are petshops really cruel?

2007-02-18 01:11:15 · 61 answers · asked by Beeth 1

I have been told she is nesting because she is pregnant but how is that so when she has not been around any males. I have two females, they are in separate rooms and have had them for almost two years.
Also how long do rabbits carry their babies

2007-02-18 01:04:48 · 2 answers · asked by Peaches 1

2007-02-18 00:54:00 · 25 answers · asked by russell g 1

2007-02-18 00:44:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 3 big rabbits, size 2-3 kg. and recently a new member BEAGLE (6 months old) joined us. They get along ok, except that the beagle tried to carry the bunnies around with his mouth a few times. Will my beagle eventually hurt or eat the rabbits?

2007-02-18 00:30:22 · 6 answers · asked by Christar 1

My horse fell down about 4 months ago and injured his face. His nose was swollen and remains swollen. i think it is because of the nasal.

dose anyone know what it is or what to do

dose any body know any one i can contact

2007-02-18 00:19:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have siberian hamsters..

2007-02-18 00:14:51 · 6 answers · asked by lostinhislostlove 2

well two pets im not allowed are a cat, cause my dad is allergic to them and a dog, because we had one and it didn't work out. The pet has to be not too expensive to buy but fairly high price so i know it is in good health, it can't be too difficult to look after as i can't be with all the time because i have school and stuff, and not too expensive to loook after any ideas?

2007-02-17 23:11:46 · 21 answers · asked by xkittykatx 2

How often can I put hoof conditioner on my horses hooves for the best results? Any other products that will also help with the care of my horse? thanks!

2007-02-17 18:46:09 · 7 answers · asked by ☮Dano922☮ 4