Other - Pets - October 2007

2007-10-21 11:00:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a pet mouse and i think he might have fleas. they are so bad hes itching and cutting himself.
i cant find anything please help!

2007-10-21 10:08:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-21 09:07:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've had him for about 6 months and he has been doing well and always full of energy but not now. Now Martin (the name of the mouse) is losing hair and has some scabs on his back. Only his head and around his neck area is losing hair. It looks like something is wrong w/ his eye but i'm not sure. What shouls I do? I'm scared and I don't want him to die.

2007-10-21 07:04:50 · 4 answers · asked by Megster 6

i was thinking about getting a ferret but i want some input on people who actually have one about the good and the bad things on having them.

2007-10-21 06:48:48 · 6 answers · asked by mocha 2

2007-10-21 06:40:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-21 05:51:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-21 04:41:34 · 4 answers · asked by ♥ Etheria ♥ 7

I was watching animal planet yesterday.. The show was about the 7 secrets of animals.. I believe.. Well the show was naming different types of animals that's of the cat species...

The particular animal that i need help with naming .. The named starts with the letter S.. Such as Swivel well not swivel but the name started with S..

Descriptions of the animal.. The show said the animal was in the cat family, and the mongoose family.. The Animal had a short tail.. Had stripes on it's body.. The skin coat was yellow/orange and black stripes.. This animal had big ears.. And those ears could hear very well.. The animal could jump high in sky to catch it's food..

Please any helpis greatly appreciated.. Thanks

2007-10-21 02:48:02 · 4 answers · asked by fresh prince 1

They have a dog and a few cats. The pets are mostly kept out side and they are always in my yard picking through my garbage and now I found fleas.

2007-10-21 02:13:54 · 4 answers · asked by alonetogether 2

OK, so I'm just getting over a bout with strep throat and I've noticed that at times the past several days my cat's meow has sounded a bit muted. Can cats and dogs and other pets catch any viruses or bacteria that make humans sick, or has my cat just been mocking me?

2007-10-20 21:44:23 · 3 answers · asked by Michael S 2

2007-10-20 21:13:54 · 5 answers · asked by Tricky 2

Does anyone out there have any idea what the hell this thing is? I'm not for sure it is real, but if it is, it has to be one of the freakiest creatures I've ever seen.
http://www.lolpix.com/_pics/Funny_Pictures_138/Funny_Pictures_1384.jpg

2007-10-20 19:55:57 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

i remember this one animal, i think it was a worm. at least it looked like one. well, i kno it began with the letter "g" and i'm pretty sure it began with "geo". if someone could tell me, i'd b really happy, cuz this is bugging me.

2007-10-20 17:30:42 · 1 answers · asked by brett_malinowski 2

This is the saddest story make sure that you read all of it and have a
box of hankies handy. This in relation to getting a "No Kill" animal
shelter in Knoxville.

Pass this on to any pet lover that you know.

"How Could You?" by An Animal Lover

When I was a puppy, I entertained you with my antics and made you laugh.
You called me your child, and despite a number of chewed shoes and a
couple of murdered throw pillows, I became your best friend. Whenever I
was "bad," you'd shake your finger at me and ask "How could you?" - but
then you'd relent, and roll me over for a belly rub.

My housebreaking took a little longer than expected, because you were
terribly busy, but we worked on that together. I remember those nights
of nuzzling you in bed and listening to your confidences and secret
dreams, and I believed that life could not be any more perfect. We went
for long walks and runs in the park, car rides, stops for ice cream (I
only got the cone because "ice cream is bad for dogs," you said), and I
took long naps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the
day.

Gradually, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and
more time searching for a human mate. I waited for you patiently,
comforted you through heartbreaks and disappointments, never chided you
about bad decisions, and romped with glee at your homecomings, and when
you fell in love.

She, now your wife, is not a "dog person" - still I welcomed her into
our home, tried to show her affection, and obeyed her. I was happy
because you were happy.

Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement. I was
fascinated by their pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother
them, too. Only she and you worried that I might hurt them, and I spent
most of my time banished to another room, or to a dog crate. Oh, how I
wanted to love them, but I became a "prisoner of love."

As they began to grow, I became their friend. They clung to my fur and
pulled themselves up on wobbly legs, poked fingers in my eyes,
investigated my ears, and gave me kisses on my nose. I loved everything
about them and their touch - because your touch was now so infrequent -
and I would have defended them with my life if need be.
I would sneak into their beds and listen to their worries and secret
dreams, and together we waited for the sound of your car in the
driveway. There had been a time, when others asked you if you had a dog,
that you produced a photo of me from your wallet and told them stories
about me. These past few years, you just answered "yes" and changed the
subject. I had gone from being "your dog" to "just a dog," and you
resented every expenditure on my behalf.

Now, you have a new career opportunity in another city, and you and they
will be moving to an apartment that does not allow pets. You've made the
right decision for your "family," but there was a time when I was your
only family.

I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the animal shelter.
It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear, of hopelessness.
You filled out the paperwork and said "I know you will find a good home
for her." They shrugged and gave you a pained look. They understand the
realities facing a middle-aged dog, even one with "papers." You had to
pry your son's fingers loose from my collar as he screamed "No, Daddy!
Please don't let them take my dog!" And I worried for him, and what
lessons you had just taught him about friendship and loyalty, about love
and responsibility, and about respect for all life. You gave me a
goodbye pat on the head, avoided my eyes, and politely refused to take
my collar and leash with you. You had a deadline to meet and now I have
one, too.

After you left, the two nice ladies said you probably knew about your
upcoming move months ago and made no attempt to find me another good
home. They shook their heads and asked "How could you?"

They are as attentive to us here in the shelter as their busy schedules
allow.
They feed us, of course, but I lost my appetite days ago. At first,
whenever anyone passed my pen, I rushed to the front, hoping it was you
that you had changed your mind - that this was all a bad dream...or I
hoped it would at least be someone who cared, anyone who might save me.
When I realized I could not compete with the frolicking for attention of
happy puppies, oblivious to their own fate, I retreated to a far corner
and waited.

I heard her footsteps as she came for me at the end of the day, and I
padded along the aisle after her to a separate room. A blissfully quiet
room. She placed me on the table and rubbed my ears, and told me not to
worry. My heart pounded in anticipation of what was to come, but there
was also a sense of relief. The prisoner of love had run out of days. As
is my nature, I was more concerned about her. The burden which she bears
weighs heavily on her, and I know that, the same way I knew your every
mood.

She gently placed a tourniquet around my foreleg as a tear ran down her
cheek. I licked her hand in the same way I used to comfort you so many
years ago. She expertly slid the hypodermic needle into my vein. As I
felt the sting and the cool liquid coursing through my body, I lay down
sleepily, looked into her kind eyes and murmured "How could you?"

Perhaps because she understood my dogspeak, she said "I'm so sorry." She
hugged me, and hurriedly explained it was her job to make sure I went to
a better place, where I wouldn't be ignored or abused or abandoned, or
have to fend for myself - a place of love and light so very different
from this earthly place. And with my last bit of energy, I tried to
convey to her with a thump of my tail that my "How could you?" was not
directed at her. It was you, My Beloved Master, I was thinking of. I
will think of you and wait for you forever.

May everyone in your life continue to show you so much loyalty.

The End

A Note From a Pet Care Professional

The dog in this story could easily be a cat, a ferret, a rabbit, or any
of the numerous animals discarded at shelters. Please remember that
animals are not disposable.

2007-10-20 16:21:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 7yo dachshund chihuahua that's recently gotten this obsession with nibbling on little bitty rocks and pebbles, and little things like that. I'm concerned cause obviously it's probably not good for her teeth, and I try to divert her attention towards healthier things to chew on, but she goes right back to the pebble nibblin' when she goes outside. WHAT'S A DOGGIE DADDY TO DO?!?!

2007-10-20 15:36:01 · 2 answers · asked by remlap47 2

2007-10-20 14:57:21 · 8 answers · asked by ~Living4HIM~ 4

I had a pig name Mike that my whole family took great delight in slaughtering and eating. I tried to eat some bacon once but I couldn't do it. Is that being too squeamish?

2007-10-20 14:54:32 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

the whiskers on one of my rats have turned white and have become more coarse. thiis is only on one side of his face and his brother is fine. he has not been near any heat source so they have not been singed. any ideas?

2007-10-20 12:04:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it your pet

2007-10-20 10:06:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

We don't want to handle it because it will then go into more shock. It is not hurt enough to be euthanized it seems. It is a common possum, approximately the size of a regular hand, but it looks as if it is too big to be nursing. What should we feed it to try and make it more comfertable?

2007-10-20 09:57:41 · 10 answers · asked by Mint 1

I would like a pet that is easy to care for, is small, doesn't mind being held, and is nice to me. What kind of pet should I get?! Real answers ONLY!!!!!!!!!

2007-10-20 09:13:47 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3

i want to buy a rabbit, what should i know about it? im going to go to petsco, should i go to window shop first? how much money do i need for everthing and monthly? please answer all my questions and i'll give u all the stars!

2007-10-20 06:23:33 · 11 answers · asked by iloveseattle 3

2007-10-20 03:14:59 · 12 answers · asked by . 7

Give their names,types and your favourite(s).Tell us why its your fav. pet.

2007-10-19 22:59:51 · 15 answers · asked by Zaid 3

For 2 small children one aged 2 and the other aged 4,OUT OF THE 2 breeds of a PUG or BICHON FRISE, which is the more gentler natured of the two?.

In previous questionaires people answerd but both of the breeds was given as the better for small children,so which one????

THANK YOU, JUST WANT TO MAKE CORRECT CHOICE X X X

2007-10-19 22:42:27 · 13 answers · asked by sexy hotrod 4

Today I found this cute lil bunny and I tried to feed him milk and then baby food and it won't even open it's mouth... I think that it will die if it dosen't eat or drink, I just want to know how to make it eat or what to try and feed it.... I really need your help... thank you.

2007-10-19 17:33:46 · 15 answers · asked by Linda L 1

I know they do for pregancies and mites... but my rabbits is maybe 5 to 6 months and lives in doors, is not around any other rabbits and today i came home to find a clump of her hair (yes female) in her cage. Can she have fleas? I do have a dog. I also have two rats. Is it also possible she suspects my male dog to be a male rabbit? she does play with him and circle him, could it be she thinks they are mates?

2007-10-19 17:23:54 · 3 answers · asked by michael s 1

yes my bunny is an idoor one he is 3 yrs old and they guy who is giveing him to me has got him to get all his shots and he is fixed i just need info how to make good friends with him so he wont hurt me or be scard of me and how do i hole him or pick him up befor i hole him is it true u have ti pick him up by the back of the neck like a mom dose to there babys the mommy bunnys i mane not people but i just need to know or would like to know things like that so i know everything i will do is right and yes i have already read up on them i know what all the people say on the internet i would just like to know buy some ppl on here see what u guys think really if u have any ideas for me

2007-10-19 17:10:09 · 7 answers · asked by Leah D 2

2007-10-19 12:36:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous