Other - Pets - July 2007

I have two female pet rats, sisters. One called Tickles, has a very large tumour under her arm that is inoperable but she seems to have a good appetite and is alert and happy...however, her sister Nelly is very sick and has a lump and quite bad arthritis. We have made an appointment next week to put Nelly to sleep but I know that when it's time to put her down that Tickles won't cope at all when she leaves, as she got very depressed when we seperated them after Nelly had an operation for another tumour. Tickles wouldn't eat and would sit in the cage with her eyes closed all day. Should I leave Tickles to keep on living and risk her getting severly depressed or take them both to the vet and put them both to sleep at the same time?

2007-07-31 23:45:23 · 4 answers · asked by ♪ Rachel ♫ 6

My cat sucks on my t-shirts which always weirds me out. My dog is pretty smart and learned how to turn doorknobs all on her own.

What unique things can your pets do?

2007-07-31 18:26:21 · 20 answers · asked by dolce 6

Ok, as terrible as this sounds, please dont think I could ever imagine doing this on purpose. I feel terrible. If you have a week stomach please do not read. Well I own a cleaning company first of all. I clean for my biggest client every Wed. Thats the only time I go in and work with my staff. She is the sweetest nicest person and she pays 1/2 my salary! Well last week I was folding up her sofa bed and thaught nothing of it. This morning I fould out that her kitten that had been missing was found dead in the sofa couch and had been squashed to death! I cant call her and appologize b/c she is deaf. I will see her tomorrow and I want to just run away. I cant beleive that happened. It was totally my fault and I feel like crap! What should I say! Maybe she doesnt want to talk about it, but I want her to know that I am sincerely sorry and I feel terrible! Please advise. I know Im an idiot! PLease advise!

2007-07-31 14:56:21 · 14 answers · asked by A little Southern Comfort 5

I recently list my ferret after 10 years.
I am now ready to get another ferret but I want to get on from a breeder and not teh petshop.

2007-07-31 14:52:42 · 1 answers · asked by Kit_kat 7

I mean plutonically serious answers please.

2007-07-31 14:25:11 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog has been playing and taking care of my cat since he was abandoned when he was 6 weeks old. They love each other and the dog will groom the cat. Is this relationship going to harm either of them?

2007-07-31 14:14:18 · 9 answers · asked by hopadee 2

My neighbor has about 15-20 stray cats outside her house that she feeds, and they like roaming into my yard. They hang out on my car and use my garden as a litterbox. Now my yard smells like cat! Any suggestions as to how to keep them out of my yard (I don't want to put out mothballs because I have dogs and I am afraid the dogs may try to eat them and get sick)?

I have already tried:
A "liquid fence" product that worked for two days until it rained and it also smelled awful!

2007-07-31 13:58:34 · 8 answers · asked by Cookie Monster 4

If a female ferret, is descented, and fixed does she still smell?
because my brother is buying one, and they have descented, fixed and litter boxed trained ferrets, but my parents think that they smell really bad and all.

2007-07-31 13:20:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

is this a male or female and what type of breed need answer asp

heres some piz


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2007-07-31 12:26:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

is this a male or female .....what breed is this rabbit

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/3083/pict0042pw8.jpg

2007-07-31 11:59:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

please some1 tell me if its a male or female and what breed of rabbit need aswer asp....

here a pic of the rabbit

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/1852/pict0039vb8.jpg

2007-07-31 11:56:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it best to neuter a female rabbit? How about a male rabbit? In a situation where they are kept separately because they are un-neutered, which is the best sex to neuter in order for them to be able to live together? Or is it not a good idea to put adult opposite sex rabbits together? (Even if they do 'know' each other, because they live in close quarters?).

2007-07-31 11:40:39 · 13 answers · asked by pickles 2

Just a little background info. first...I currently have a degree in Marketing, and although I'm very happy having it, I'm really looking for a job that I can feel some self worth with and one that I can really feel like I am making a difference.

Here is my dilemma:

I don't know if I'd like to pursue an administrative role in veterinary services, and also get certified as a vet assistant so that I can perhaps cross train and take on both roles, OR go for the vet technician program.

Both sound ideal to me, so I really need some REAL input from those in these types of positons, on advantages/disadvantages of both, whatever they may be. Also, which is more rewarding, and what's likely to pay more. Possibly the difficulties each present. How difficult are the courses that are needed for these positions?

Also, do you think having a business degree and/or experience will help with either of these positions?

Thanks a bunch for any advice you can give! :)

2007-07-31 11:29:03 · 2 answers · asked by C.Lee 3

I like sheep. How do i keep my ankles from chaffing, when i tie there hind legs in my boots?

2007-07-31 10:42:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

everyone's telling people to adopt pets from shelters. what about what happens to the pets at the pet store? they'll just live a sad life stuck inside that cage until they're bought

2007-07-31 10:29:22 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous 1

I recently ordered Innova dog and cat food for my pets. When they were delivered on the back of the food it says "Animal feeding tests using AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) procedures substantiate that Innova Food provides complete and balanced nutrition..."
I know Iams tests on animals also, in a "humane" way. But I do not like this at all. What do they do when they test on animals for food? I imagine animals kept in small cages all day long.

2007-07-31 08:27:30 · 2 answers · asked by ♥shelter puppies rule♥ 7

Here is the story.....

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070730/ap_on_bi_ge/rent_a_pet;_ylt=AovWUtr0Fa89v6JUyib0cxTq188F

2007-07-31 08:17:07 · 3 answers · asked by mymammoth 3

I'm turning 13, and my mom promised me that she would let me get a pet. But it has to be a small one, like a hamster or gerbil. I don't really know which one to pick. I want a FRIENDLY pet that are easy to befriend.
Here are my choices:

Hamster (I've never had one before but they're bigger than mice and gerbils so I'm not too afraid to hurt them while I hold them.)

Gerbil (I've had one before, but I don't really think I should get one again because it bit me a lot, and some how got out of its cage and we couldn't find it anywhere :] )

Rabbit (I haven't really talked to my mom about this though. She says that they stink and I don't know if she would let me get one even if it was my bday)

Ferret (I've heard that ferrets are expensive and have an odor problem)

So if you think theres something else I should get please suggest it also.
Thanks :]

2007-07-31 07:35:14 · 27 answers · asked by Sabrina 2

My rabbit got bit by another rabbit (it's dad, actually) and is really hurt. It got bit near the legs and lost all its hair in that area. He can't use his hind legs at the moment because there is a giant red ball in the place he got bit at. We have no idea what to do or what it is. But, he's been like that a few weeks and is getting better. Still, any advice or suggestions?

2007-07-31 06:29:23 · 14 answers · asked by Cyn A 2

my dad said i could get a small animal after we buy a house we just bought a house here are my options

ferret guinea pig, hamster

2007-07-31 06:23:03 · 16 answers · asked by vet and pet expert 2

I have been a tech for 5 years mostly in emergency medicine and have though very long and hard several times about vet school. My vets are always telling me I need to go. I guess I am "Chicken" as I am worried about how to make ends meet, and care for my two young kids at the same time. my husband is very supportive but...... Any thoughts and experiences you have would be very appreciated.

2007-07-31 04:47:51 · 6 answers · asked by babyblueslvt 2

2007-07-31 04:40:38 · 9 answers · asked by malobika p 1

I have a two year old son who loves animal so he will chase the dog around the most.

2007-07-31 01:56:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-30 22:30:59 · 6 answers · asked by answer man 1

Why is it that I know hear that alot of people have been brainwashed into thinking that desexing animals is ok and that we can treat them whatever we want. Declawring, spaying, neutering whatever you call it, you can come up with any name you butchers out there who do it. Im a retired Vet in her late 40's and il tell you that in my lifetime I have always been against this in-humane act. People have ask me to desex their pet and I just refuse full-stop. Most people out there think that it is irresponsible, I honestly think that they have their heads turned on backwards. Im also shocked and disappointed at the green groups and the RSPCA for allowing this barbaric ritual to happen. People out there who follow upon this act do not want to spend time with their pet, instead they see their pets nature as a nuisance therefore trying to mutilate to solve the problem.

2007-07-30 22:22:02 · 20 answers · asked by Viv_rebel 1

Horse or Donkey,
which is Faster for Travel , Faithful to his owner

2007-07-30 20:04:46 · 2 answers · asked by pandurang j 3

My lttle brother found a 2week old baby cottontail stuck in a window box.we brought it in the house and put it in a box with a towel.we fed it grass and gave it water. it has been in the box for 2 days now.and its behavior had normally been farley calm in the daytime and active at night.2night on the third night in the box it is laying on its side and wont get up it is breathing slowly. and its eyes look like their in pain. this started about 4hours ago , and yes the kids in the house have been picking him up like every fifteen minutes...that is a no no ...sorry! is he dying?if he is what can i do ...help!!!Pray for him please

2007-07-30 19:20:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I named my horse Acapella meaning like, shes standing alone but she has a baby and I was thinking of naming the baby something that goes with the name Acapella. Any suggestions?

2007-07-30 18:02:29 · 7 answers · asked by xx_3lis3_xx 2

2007-07-30 17:01:25 · 21 answers · asked by Natalaylay 1

It's about 4 months old and all i see is hair. Besides looking for its genital area, are there any other things i can look for?

2007-07-30 15:45:00 · 6 answers · asked by Rabbit 2