Archive for the ‘Pets’ Category

What kind of fish should i get?

Saturday, December 1st, 2007

1.      shave it.

2.      I know this isn’t a fish, but you should consider getting African mini-frogs. They are fun to watch and play well with other fish.

3.      Maybe 3 or 4 African cichlids. 20 is too small for Dempseys and large cichlids.

4.      Damzels

5.      female betta are nice, you can find them in pretty colors if you look hard, and lots of little guys like neons and tetras are pretty easy

6.      I don’t know much about fish. But one thing I do know is get fish that can mix together. They say three of the same.

7.      The cute little mini sharks.

8.      cichlids are mean dont get them!!!! i have some danio’s platty’s those are the ones i have had the best luck with. but make sure to get a succker fish or and algi eater also… snails aren’t that great.

Do u find cats scary?

Saturday, December 1st, 2007
  1. No I don’t and you wouldn’t either if you gave them a chance.
  2. OMG yes! and cat ppl get insulted when i get scared of their cats

    as to why? i dunno something in the eyes, the way they strut…the whole superstition thing about them…..both my siblings claim they saw a black cat in their room when they awoke in the mid of the night and everything in the house was locked…both were on different occasions

  3. I definitely find cats creepy. I couldn’t tell you exactly why, but I think it is because they remind me of evil magic( you know black cats and witches).
  4. I love cats! Had cats all my life! Never had a dog. Cats are so cool!
  5. I find them intriguing! You never know what is going on in that head. And their eyes are just stunning! It is kinda creepy when they jump up and do the crazy cat run without any provocation, but hell, it’s really entertaining after the initial startle.
  6. No I like cats but some can look scary if they have no ears or something or those hairless cats, those are creepy.
  7. shave it.
  8. No not at all….but I know someone who is…..lol

What kind of pet do you have? What is its name?

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007
  1. aging beagle named Katie

 

  1. I have two beautiful kitties named Light and Dark. My avatar is little Darkie.

    FP

 

  1. a samoyed dog sasha, a ginger cat garf and a hamster nibbles

 

  1. I have a cat and his name is Max :)

 

  1. i have a 2 pound maltese and her name is snowflake!

 

  1. a kitty named nick

 

  1. Ozzie.
    German Shep/lab mix.

 

  1. Kitty - Sage
    2 Chinchillas- Preston and Mitchell
    2 Birds (English Budgies) - Jake and Joy

 

  1. Goldilocks is my golden retriever
    Miss Whiskers is my fancy rat
    Micky & Mallory are my cats

 

  1. Scottish Terrier (dog) named Ollie!

    (how is it actually possible for someone to give you a thumbs down on a question like this?!?……well i know it is possible but why would they?!?! i mean its not exactly a right or wrong answer…..)

 

  1. Dog named Gypsy.

 

  1. 3 Months Old just baught it today so happy but he hasnt eaten yet :(

    Type: Californian KingSnake
    Name: Loki

    Irish Guy

 

  1. dog, mimi

 

  1. I have two cats: Caesar and Sauron.

 

  1. I have a cat and her name is Cat

 

  1. i have two goldfish . Names: tweedle and dee

Why is my 8 year old cat?

Thursday, October 25th, 2007
  1. He is marking his territory. Or take him to the vet just to make sure. But I’m pretty sure he is just marking his territory
  2. Well it COULD be just an aging cat thing, however urinary problems are common with male cats. He could have a bladder infection, or worse- kidney or bladder stones. I lost a male cat to bladder stones. Peeing around the house was the first sign of any problem, and by then it was too late. Some other health problems like diabetes and tumors can cause this too. If I were you, I’d take him to the vet right away and make sure he’s alright.
  3. some one has come inside your house with another cat scent on their shoes, cats have a good nose, so your cat smells it and trys to out spray it with it’s pee!!Try cleaning some areas with citiral oil.
  4. I won’t waste time with a lengthy answer, but.. this site here:
    http://www.hdw-inc.com/litterbox.htm
    Has plenty of information on your problem, just scroll down a little to “URINE MARKING AND SPRAYING” and read up on that.
  5. Inappropriate elimination is often a symptom of urinary tract infection. The cat begins to associate the pain he experiences while peeing with the litter box, so goes elsewhere. He might also be trying to get your attention.

    So your first step is to have the cat evaluated by a veterinarian. If you notice he is straining a lot but not producing much (may seem constipated), then it is urgent enough to find an emergency vet after hours. Male cats sometimes get blocked up, and then it is only a matter of hours before it is too late. If he is not completely blocked up, then it can wait until morning - but make sure to get him in to see the vet tomorrow.

    Here is a link to a good article on how to solve litter box problems, in case it’s not a medical issue http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pe…

  6. He is marking his territory.
  7. is he spraying or urinating?

    the first thing that comes to my mind, especially with an older cat is kidney issues or diabetes. it could also be a urinary tract infection. if this is a new thing for him to do, a trip to the vets is a good idea. if its not a medical issue they can advise you on what to do for behavior problems.

    how are is appetite and water intake?

When should puppies be taken away from their mother?

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

Puppies shouldn’t leave Mom until they’re at least eight weeks of age, and there are actually some good reasons why veterinarians recommend this.

Dogs, just like people, develop social skills as babies. Puppies pick up some critical information during those first two months, from interactions with their littermates and with their mother. They learn appropriate responses and boundaries in play. It makes for easier to train and more socialable dog in most instances.

Another reason is the overall health of the dog. At eight weeks of age, our puppies have, through the course of nursing, acquired whats called “maternally derived antibodies”. This is a fancy way of saying they’ve obtained superior immune systems and immune responses to some common infectious diseases through a substance in Mom’s milk called colostrum. It’s more likely that they’ll respond well to vaccinations after they’re sent off to their new homes.

Good for you, investigating before you rehome your new pups. I’m sure you’ve got some great families lined up - what an exciting time! Have fun these next few weeks, and take lots of pictures!

If you don’t want to be officer in the military, is it still worth it to go to a military academy?

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

If you want to study law, you should major in English Literature and learn how to interpret literature works because you’ll do a lot of interpretation in litigation and testimonies. Studying law involves a lot of reading and it’s hard work. This is what some real lawyers told me including some Air Force and Marine Lawyers who were Officer Selection Officers at my college. So English literature is the one you should be majoring on nothing else except maybe for those who are engineer and science majors that are in those majors to be patent lawyers or environmental lawyers.
I’m not going to tell you how to get into the Academy because I never went there, other people in this thread who’ve “been there and done that” said it best. But I do know that it is very, very, very hard to get into there. You have to be like a valedictorian in your high school, score very high in the SATs, and played sports throughout high school. If you’re an enlisted servicemen, you have to be an outstanding NCO leader among your enlisted peers and score very high on the ASVAB. Not just any average Joe Shmuckatelli off the street can get in. My cousin is an enlisted Marine and is trying to get into the
Naval Academy via NAPS (Naval Academy Preparatory School)
As for being a pilot, that’s not really true that you have to be an engineer to become pilot. I know the Air Force and NASA prefers pilot candidates to be engineers and science majors. But I’ve seen some Navy and Marine Corps pilots who were not engineers but liberal arts and business majors. There are high school dropouts in
California, Washington State, and Alaska who are civilian bush pilots (the people who put out wildfires). You don’t need a science degree to fly a plane, maybe knowledge of basic physics and meteorology. They’ll teach you everything you need to know in civilian flight school or military flight school. Check out these websites for becoming a military pilot:
http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/…
http://www.fighter-pilot.org/
http://www.fighter-pilot.org/forum/…

How can I let my new kitten get along with my older cat?

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

Put the newcomer in a room with the door closed. This way, both of the cats can get to know each other because what they’ll do is play footies with each other underneath the door. They can get used to each other’s scent this way. Or put the new kitty in a cat carrier and let them go nose to nose that way. Only when you’re sure they’ll get along is when you can leave them alone together. Otherwise, the older cat could attack the kitten. The older cat is the one who should have the run of the house since it’s his “territory”. He feels threatened right now because another cat is invading his territory. More than likely, they will eventually get along, it just takes time. This is the way I did it with my cats and it took a few days of having to keep the new cat in a room by herself but it did work.

When should puppies be taken away from their mother?

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

Puppies shouldn’t leave Mom until they’re at least eight weeks of age, and there are actually some good reasons why veterinarians recommend this.

Dogs, just like people, develop social skills as babies. Puppies pick up some critical information during those first two months, from interactions with their littermates and with their mother. They learn appropriate responses and boundaries in play. It makes for easier to train and more socialable dog in most instances.

Another reason is the overall health of the dog. At eight weeks of age, our puppies have, through the course of nursing, acquired whats called “maternally derived antibodies”. This is a fancy way of saying they’ve obtained superior immune systems and immune responses to some common infectious diseases through a substance in Mom’s milk called colostrum. It’s more likely that they’ll respond well to vaccinations after they’re sent off to their new homes.

Good for you, investigating before you rehome your new pups. I’m sure you’ve got some great families lined up - what an exciting time! Have fun these next few weeks, and take lots of pictures!

How do I find a cockatiel that was accidentally lost outside?

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

it is very difficult - the more time that passes the harder it can become to find the bird - like the other answers have said, contacting local police and animal control to alert them is a start. putting up fliers around the neighborhood is also good.

finally, there is one more thing i would try - if you have a deck or a window the bird used to look out of , place their favorite toy or treat on that window or deck…maybe they are still nearby and will see that and come back for it.

good luck.

What can baby bunnies eat?

Monday, September 3rd, 2007

Okay, first things first. Apologies in advance for any vet language, I’ll try to keep it simple / explain myself as I go. If the kits (baby bunnies) are with their mother, don’t do anything. If it’s a domestic (pet) doe (female rabbit) that’s kindled (given birth) then be sure the mother has plently of food, water, and nesting materials, and that the nesting box is in a isolated, quiet, warm place. Resist the urge to look at the kits often. Check in on them once a day, remove any dead kits, soiled material, and look at the kits to see that their tummies are slightly swollen (means they are getting fed). Be sure that the nest in kept in a warm place, but not hot. The mother will take care of them herself, but if there are more than six kits, it appears that the kits aren’t being fed, or if you are concerned, I’d suggest trying to find someone who runs a rabbitry to help you out. Ask around, there are more people with rabbits than you think, or talk to your local 4-H clubs. If you can’t find someone, ask at a feed / grainary store or animal hospital. Once the kits open their eyes and are hopping around, they will begin trying out hard food (grain and hay) but will continue nursing. Be sure there is always food, hay, and water available. Try not too give the kits or mother too much greenery. Don’t separate the kits from their mother until they are at least 8 weeks old.

If they’re wild baby bunnies, don’t touch ‘em or feed them anything. If you already have, the mother will most likely abandon them, and then you have to decide whether you will take care of them. Wild rabbits rarely make good pets, and though this sound cruel, it’s better you just let them die, or bring them to an animal hospital and see if they will accept them. If they are domestic kits that no longer have a mother, it may also be wise to hand them ver to an expert or let them die. But, if you are extremely dedicated to raising them and they are not already sickly, you can try nursing them. You can buy kitten formula and droppers at the feed/grain store, and can feed the kits that way. Depending on how old the kits are, they will have a low chance or survival. Your best bet is to find a rabbitry or animal hospital that has a surrogate mother to nurse them.

I would also suggest going to your local library and checking out some books on rabbits.