Pets Health

Saving the turtle shell after it's died?

2010-05-24T08:08:00.000-07:00

my pet turtle died yesterday, and i was just going to bury him in the backyard. but my friend told me today that there are ways of saving his shell? the way he told me seemed very disrespectful (hang the turtle in a tree, let the bugs eat him, leaving the shell) i was curious if this was the only way, or if i can take him somewhere to get it done.
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i am a taxidermist...would be very easy to clean your turtle out of his shell...taixidermist would be your best bet

May be a taxidermist.

sounds good to me...

Yeah the taxidermist can help you scrape him out.

Sand Tiger Shark & Tiger Sharks?

2010-05-24T08:07:00.002-07:00

Are these two sharks two differant spieces, or are they the same. If the two are differant, I know the Tiger Shark is a shark in which you need to watch out for while swimming, but what about the Sand Tiger Shark?
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Tiger sharks are in the top 3 most dangerous shark species(with the bull shark and great white). Sand tigers have some mean teeth, but are smaller and most likely don't pose a threat to humans. look at pictures on google to see for yourself.

Yes they are two different shark the sand tiger is ugly and the tiger is sleek.
do a search on google or yahoo for sand tigers and tiger sharks and you will see a big difference.

They are two different species. The tiger shark is the dangerous one. Luckily, tiger sharks don't have people on the menu as their first choice.

Sally's thinking about pet insurance - I'm looking for examples of unexpected vet costs to convince her.

2010-05-24T08:07:00.001-07:00

Sally's thinking about pet insurance. Personally I think it makes sense, I get the impression that it can cost ALOT of money to use a vet in an emergency. Can anyone give me examples of things that have happened and estimated cost please? I don't really know what - hit by a car, unexpected illness - she hasn't been a pet owner for long and I'm not one so I have no idea.
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Pet Insurance isn't just for the emergencies it is also for preventive measures. I personally have pet insurance on both of my dogs. Good thing too because they have gotten into mischief in their short lives. We stayed in a motel room in Washington left the dogs in the room while we went out to eat. When we came back Rockie was foaming at the mouth and having seizures. We are out of town now with a sick puppy. Rush him to the nearest emergency room and he was in icu for the rest of the day and night and half of the next day. With the insurance I had to pay $500.00 without the insurance the bill would have been over $2000.00. At home about a month ago. I let Rockie and Bandit out in the backyard. When I stepped out 3 stray dogs came after me. Rockie being the "killer" that he is decided he was going to take on all three dogs. Did I mention Rockie is a Chihuahua. Well the one dog grabbed him before I could and had him in his mouth. Another trip to the emergency room. I only had to pay $50.00 this time and it was an after hour call with stitches, shots , xray and medication. So Pet insurance is a great thing to have. You never know what animals may or may not get into. Also Care Credit is another great thing to look into. It is a medical creditcard. You can use it for your medical bills along with vet bills.

with an operation you could think in the direction of a 1000鈧?depends also on what kind of pet of course. i had a dog who has pretty sick, i can tell you that麓s not cheap, so get the insurance and good luck

Unexpected vet cost- Your pet eats something (a sock, a ball...) and it gets a blockage in its digestive tract. That requires emergency surgery and can cost around 1000 bucks, depending on your pet.
Another good one, some illnesses can cause your male pet to have prostate problems which can lead to a urinary emergency... and surgery... and it ain't cheap.
Your pet can break a limb and need it surgically set. Your pet can catch a virus and need to be kept at the vet for supportive care.
Those are some of the ones I can think of.

The emergency vet in my area just for the vet to look at the animal is $300.00 Not including cost for the vet to work on the animal. I think insurance is worth it.

Saddle Fitting?

2010-05-24T08:07:00.000-07:00

I just got a saddle to try on my horse(a APHA mare). But I'm not sure if it's a right fit. The saddle fits really well, but it almost feels like the saddle is too flat on her back. It is a full qh by circle Y.
I have two parts two parts to my question:
1. How much distance should there be between the horse's back and thet saddle seat?
2 Is it okay if the skirt it raised up from the horse's rump a little bit?
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i'm not sure cuz i use tree-less saddles. get a horse- person out there w/ you who knows this stuff. i don't think the skirt should be raised from the horse's body at all. for western saddle, i think you should not see light, but if english saddle, then you should see some light coming between the pad and saddle. i almost forgot- ask this in the horses section, you will get more answers that way.

Man.. you're so lucky. It's been a years since I ask my father to buy one. But I got no luck.
Sorry 'bout your horse, I dunno anything bout it. Maybe you should ask pro.

Riding Lesson. HELP!?

2010-05-24T08:06:00.003-07:00

I have been riding western for about 2 years. Well tomorrow I am getting my first lesson in an English saddle. I am a bit scared. And what do they teach you? And also is English riding more difficult than western? Im only 13 and im not very strong so will english riding be ok?
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English is not that hard if you know how to rise to the trot and have good balance you should be fine. You do tend to have tighter reins in English. I'm sure you will be fine and will have heaps of fun.

English is a lot of fun and you do not have to be super strong to do it, you will build muscle as time goes on.

Don't be scared. It will be different than what you are used to but the mechanics of it are similar. In english lessons, everything is pretty much the same as western except that you sometimes have to post the trot rather than sit it. English riding is more about balance than strength. There are children much younger and smaller than you who ride english safely. You'll do just fine! Make sure your instructor moves at your pace and doesn't move on to the next step until you are comfortable with it.

Retire horses?

2010-05-24T08:06:00.002-07:00

I have to horses That I dont ride they need good retirement homes.
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Your question is addressing an ever growing problem since the closure of basically all of the horse slaughtering facilities. The horse retirement farms are full and have really really long waiting lists and tons of people have horses they don't want to take care of any longer but can't find a good way to get rid of them even by attempting to sell them. The problem over the next few years will get exponentially worse.
I hope you have luck at finding a good home for them, but you may have to face the fact that you might be stuck with them till they die.

Ryers...but i know there is a long waiting list.

where r u at? mabye you can find someone in that area? what about the horses? age stuff like that. why r u finding a home? you dont have the time or is somethign wroung with them? you can email me at kitdragon2000@yahoo.com and i can try and help

Post them on Petfinder:
http://www.petfinder.com/index.html...
Be very clear in your ad that they are retired and not for riding. Make sure you charge a reasonable adoption fee so that you eliminate anyone who wants to resell them. A contract would be a good idea. Go to visit the prospective adopter's home before you give the horses away. Good luck.

Contact a rescue group or the ASPCA.
Depending on where you live, the ASPCA may have livestock facilities and can find new homes for horses.
For more information, contact your local animal shelter. They may be able to give you some information on that.
EMT

Respiratory problems that goes to all animals? Help.?

2010-05-24T08:06:00.001-07:00

We have a cat center and something is killing the cats some with respiratory problems then some with nothing wrong and a bird we have passed away from the same problems. Antabotics won't help,Vets don't know what else to do. Anyone know what is going on?
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Would really need more information about the disease to help out but.. the usual suspects are viruses, bacteria, fungi, toxic living conditions (something as simple as some cleaners will kill a cat and a bird no prob!), etc. The easiest way is to send one for post-mortem and tissue histopathology and culture. It will cost some money but will be better for everyone in the long run. Special stains will say if it is viral, fungal or bacterial. Culture will tell specifically which. Toxicology screen will be necessary if the above are ruled out. I would be very concerned as you and the other staff may be at risk!

Have you tried separating them? Disinfecting the cages/play area/etc? If the vets don't know, why would you assume unqualified strangers would know?

Reliable cat breeders in the midlands?

2010-05-24T08:06:00.000-07:00

Anyone know of any? I am after 2 pedigree kittens/cats.
Heather
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Sorry, don't know about breeders because I have never supported getting cats there. I've gotten all of mine from rescue organizations, and they have been fantastic. Maybe you could try that as well.
A great website for finding one in your area is:
petfinder.com
it is an excellent source for finding pets in every city. You can look at pictures of the pet and read about it. There is a fee as with all adoptions to cover spaying/neutering, vaccinations, and sometimes a microchip for indentification. The fee is much less than you would pay to buy a pet from a breeder. Adopting a homeless pet will save a life and make you feel great about yourself in return!

Red devil + soft shelled turtle?

2010-05-24T08:05:00.003-07:00

i have an 80gal tank with gravel and 1 red devil cichlid and 1 plecostmus. The red devil is about the length of a computer mouse (excluding the cord) and kinda small. i was wondering that if i changed my gravel to sand would i be able to get a soft shelled turtle? or would the red devil just try and kill it??
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actually the turtle would probably eat the fish and the sand would make the ph to low

Recently Adopted a Spastic Full Grown Guinea Pig...HELP?

2010-05-24T08:05:00.002-07:00

About a week ago I adopted a full grown male guinea pig(about 1 1/2 years old?) named Wilson from my work, he was abandoned at the pet store that I work at by his previous owners. He's completely loving and I love him sooo much but he's a spaz! I work with animals at the petstore but he's the most spastic guinea pig I've ever met. The slightest noise startles him...including me turning over in my bed. What can I do to help calm him? I want him to be comfortable with me and when he spazes so easily I feel like he's not comfortable here and would rather be with someone else.

PLEASE HELP ME AND WILSON!
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Chill! You have only had him for a week and building a relationship where the guinea pig trusts you is going to take some time and lot's of cuddles. Your guinea pig is behaving normal for a guinea pig that is new to a home/area/cage, alert, startled easy etc, mainly because he is still get used to and adjusted to the new sounds, smells, cage etc. Give him some time and he should settle down. If not then it would not hurt to seek the advice of a cavvy savvy vet.

Homeopathy can have amazing results for this sort of thing...but you must find a registered homeopath. The RH does not need to be a vet as many mental/emotional/physical symptoms that are treated in people (in your case - maybe anxiety?) are treated the same in animals.

Really need an answer for howrse!?

2010-05-24T08:05:00.001-07:00

Ok, ive been playing for two days, and i aged my foal a lot. Now she's two years and four months. This horse is just a test to figure everything on howrse out. I need to know how much passes are and how to buy them. I've never bought a pass so this is my first one. Please Help!
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Hi! I play howrse also. Passes are 15 dollars U.S. To buy one go to the house and underneath it there should be a bag of coins and that is where you can buy them. If you have any more questions message my howrsze screen name coppercobralover. Best Wishes!

dont waste $$ on a pass! use it on something you need, not a online game thtat has nothing to do wih real life!

Really cute names for a baby boy rabbit?

2010-05-24T08:05:00.000-07:00

I just got a 4 month old boy miniture holand lop rabbit who is black with grey feet and tail what do i name it??
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love rabbits, use to have one myself
you can call it ummm . . . how about? Hops or Big Ears or
Floppy Feet lol! JK
1 Jesper
2 Pete
3 Harold
good luck on picking a name! =)

Well Peter of course

moo

peter

Bogie

Cornelius

Bobby

Bunny Foo Foo

Jack (like jack rabbit) or Thumper

thor

GEORGE BUSHY TAIL LOL

Whatever comes to you when you look at it.

Thumper! like in bambi :D

thumper dumpy peanut joey max joe joe manny moe or jack johnny patrick or bibbles
yay. they are gooooood nameys arent they

banz

Rats?????

2010-05-24T08:04:00.003-07:00

can rats change there sex?? from male 2 female or the other way round??
if not what animal can??
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O.o...uhhh.NO. Rats can't change their sex. What gave you that idea?
I've known of several types of fish that can switch genders. Can't remember the names of any of them at the moment. Worms have both male and female organs though. Worms! XD

If Jurassic Park has taught us nothing it's that frogs can change sex.
Oh John Hammond, why were you so foolish?

Rats/Chinchilla Coated Hardware Cloth?

2010-05-24T08:04:00.002-07:00

Ok, I was planning to make a new cage for my Chinchilla, it'll be made of hardware cloth, I was wondering what type would be best for Chinchillas and why? Also, I'm getting some pet rats soon, and I would like to make a cage for them too, so same question, which type hardware cloth and why?
By which type I mean, coated or galvanized, if coated, vinyl, or PVC?
Any other info will help like if they get sick from it if they chew it, etc.
THANKS!
-Joe
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Idk that. but make sure that u measure the width of ur chinchilla's legs. make it lots smaller than that. From one chinnie lover to another. Out chinchilla, Fuzz Buzz died because he got stuck in his cage and couldnt get out while we were on vacation. tear tear
Make it thick, the wire. And they probaly wont get hurt if they chew through it.

Rat poo bug!?

2010-05-24T08:04:00.001-07:00

My rat keeps pooing green poo and i just realized a bug in it. Should I take her to the vet? I only bought her yesterday! Please answer and give some websites I will choose the peraon with the most websites prooving their answers true or whatever! I dont care! just want some info PLEASE!!!!!
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Yes, take her right away. There is something terribly wrong. You may have to return her to the pet shop, so be ready for anything today. I hope the vet can help her.

Yes, you should. She's in a serious condition and needs to be treated immediateely, unless, of course, you don't like her and want her condition to get worse, which I doubt.

omg same happend to mine and it died take it to the vet NOW!!!.

Racoon experiences?

2010-05-24T08:04:00.000-07:00

Anyone have any experience with an orphaned racoon that you've raised as a pet?
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If you are in the US, it is illegal to keep a wild raccoon as a pet. If you have found an injured or orphaned raccoon, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator immediately. You can find one here: http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contact.
These people have the specialized training to care for sick, injured and orphaned wild animals. They also have the state and federal licenses required to keep wild animals until they are healthy enough for release.
In the US, and many other countries, you need a license to keep a wild animal, even for a short time, even for the purpose of saving the animal's life. That is why wildlife rehabilitators get specialized training and are licensed to do this job.
Raccoons are so cute and cuddly as babies, but they are not good as pets, even if it was legal. They get very nasty when they get older, and they can carry rabies. If you have a pet raccoon and it bites someone, it is a death sentence for the raccoon, as the county health department will take it from you and kill it to test it for rabies.
Also, if you keep a raccoon as a pet, it never gets the opportunity to find a mate and have a family. Do you really want to deny the raccoon the chance to live a normal life?
Please take the raccoon to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator right away!

OH YEAH! He was GREAT! I named him George. What a fun pet. Until he hit puberty. Then he HAD TO GO! It was very sad. He went from a cute pet to a wild-*** animal up in my house. It was all VERY bad. Broke my heart.

I did...when I was a kid...my sister lugged home a 4 week old baby coon.we fed it bottles till he was old enough to eat regular food. He followed all around like dog...he was housebroke..used the litter pan and all. He was a terrific pet...until he reached maturity. He never turned on us..but one day down at the beach, this guy was fishing...he had a bait can sitting there with bait in it..Jo Jo just walked right up to it and started to help himself.When the man reached down to stop him, Jo Jo bit him. It wasn't a bad bite...and to tell you the truth...I don't believe it was intentional either...JoJo sure was enjoying that bait! Anyway...that was the first time we had ever seen any kind of aggression from him, and my parents decided that maybe it was time for him to be set free. We took him to a very nice spot in the Fla "boondocks" where a friend of ours lived close by. They kept an eye on him for us.and in less then 2 weeks..he was like all the other coons there. This story had a happy ending...but most don't.They are absolutely adorable when they are young...but they always grow up, and become wild...and aggressive.

Contact wildlife officers or the local zoo
to give it too - they are wild animals %26 shouldn't be raised by the average person - plus it's illegal in alot of places !
As cute as the animal is leave it alone till your
100 % sure its orphaned %26 then do whats right %26 give it to someone who knows what to do with it and the best chance at life

I do...his name was Chatters. I'm affiated with a local wildlife rehab organization. You should contact one in your area. They are never fully tamed, and if raised in your home, will eventually feel the need to be outside. This is a death sentence since the baby will have been raised with you and will not know how to fend for itself, search for food, or anything which is instrumental for it's survival.

Rabbits Heat Stroke?

2010-05-24T08:03:00.002-07:00

I have a male rabbits and a female rabbit that live outside and they're both housed in separate NIC condos. I was wondering can they die of heat stroke during the summer if their cages are in the shade? They have plenty of water and when its too hot, they run in their mini crates that I left in their condo so they have something to hide in. I left mini pillows and blankets in their crates so they have something to hide under, will they be fine?
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Rotate between between bottles of frozen water for the bunnies. Put them where the rabbits lie down most, and when they melt, rinse, put in freezer, and take another one out. I don't know about your bunnies, but my bunny used to LOVE water. Many don't, but you should try giving them a shallow pan of water, about 1 inch, and let them splash around.

Yes, any and all animals can die of heat stroke, however, giving them shade, as well as fresh cool water every couple hours helps reduce that risk. However, I don't recommend it. Animals are a lot like us, they feel the heat, and bunnies, are really made for the heat, either. Perhaps bringing them in for the summer wouldn't be a bad idea...just in case, they'd be happier that way, too :)
Wouldn't you be happier in a cool and refreshing place than a hot and uncomfortable one?

It depends on just how hot is gets and the humidity. Rabbits are very sensitive to heat and can have a heat stroke if over heated. Over 82.4F and they can be stressed. They can't sweat, and though they can pant, it doesn't cool them effectively. They also tend not to drink enough when it is too hot. If you aren't sure, it would be safer to bring them indoors, at least during the hottest parts of the day.

There are certain types of rabbits that can be out in the heat and others have to be in a cool place. The heat does damage to their brains. It will effect other types ofsmall animals also.

Rule of thumb: 80 degrees, watch them. 85 degrees, go out and cool them off or bring 'em in. 90 degrees can definitely kill.
A used pak-n-play portable play pen with a leaf trash bag over the padding will make it leak proof. You can keep them in that indoors if they are altered or keep them in separate bathrooms if they are not.

You can fill up one gallon milk jugs with water and put them in the cage with the rabbits and that will give them something cool to snuggle up against. I also used to have a fan blowing into the area where my rabbit was when she was outside in the summertime on the porch. My rabbit is much happier now that she lives inside in the house in a dog crate with a dog yard attached around it. She has a/c, tile floors and loves the indoors. She doesn't shed as bad and has been much healthier.

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yes
they will be fine just be shure to give them plenty of ice cold water

if I were you, i'd build their NIC condos inside; they'll be happier and live longer. I don't know where you live, but if it's anything like where I live, it's horribly hot. My rabbit's condo is in my room and he even gets hot in my air conditioned house, so he flops out on top of the air vent, if that tells you anything about what a rabbit wants.
If you do keep them outside though, don't give them ice water. I don't know if it applies to rabbits the same as dogs, but I read/heard from a friend that giving ice water to animals outside when it's really hot can cause their stomachs to bloat because of the huge temperature difference. (See the link below) Anyway, thought i might share that tip.

If you don't want them to get over hot and cant bring them inside you could put frozen watter bottles in the crates you gave them. that give them something cool to lay up against. Also make sure they have plenty of water. I lost a rabbit to heatstroke when I was little because I forgot to give it water.

Yes they can. I had my rabbit for five and a half years (she went missing a few months ago) and I live in Australia so it gets up to 40 degrees (that's 104 for America). As soon as it hit 30 degrees (80) I would put her in the garage where it was cool. I could see her suffering sometimes. She would lie stretched out and breath really fast. I also used to protect her from the cold winter night too.

Rabbits considerion?

2010-05-24T08:03:00.001-07:00

Im considering getting a rabbit. How big of a cage do i need. How can i exsrise my rabbit. what is a good diet for my rabbit
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I have a herd of healthy and happy rabbits. Some are pets, others are breeding and show rabbits. This is what I do:
All of my rabbits are in wire cages. Some people will tell you these are bad, but as long as the wire is properly sized and in good shape, it will not do any harm to the rabbit. You always want to get the absolute largest cage you can afford, for a small-medium rabbit it should be a minimum of 24 inches long and 24 inches wide, and tall enough for the rabbit to stand on it's hind legs without hitting it's head-about 14".
There are other cage options out there that you can explore, check out NIC Cages (do a google search) as a neat alternative for an indoor cage. I prefer the wire cages because they are economical, easy to find, easy to keep clean, comfortable, and provide excellent ventillation-very important for bunny health!
Exercise can be provided several ways. Toys for the rabbit to play with in and out of it's cage are a good start, as is some out of cage time to run around a room in the house. You want to 'bunny proof' the room which is much like puppy or baby proofing it. No spaces to get behind furniture, no dangerous chemicals or plants, no wires-because rabbits WILL chew them! Some rabbits even take to being walked on a harness, so you can stroll around the yard with them.
There is a lot of debate on diet. Rabbits do not NEED veggies as part of their diet as some people will claim, but that is one way you can feed them. This is what has worked with my herd for 7 years:
Unlimited fresh, clean, and cool water
Daily grass hay (timothy, sudan, bermuda, etc. NO alfalfa hay!)
Alfalfa based pellets, 1 ounce per pound of weight (a four pound rabbit gets 4 ounces of pellets daily).
I also give mine an occasional slice of apple or banana as a treat. They love it!
As a side note, I encourage you not to get a rabbit from a pet store. Instead try to find a breeder or rescue local to you. You can visit http://www.arba.net/photo.htm to see 47 breeds of rabbits and learn more about them by clicking on the picture.

Get a big enough of a cage so he/she has enough room to stretch out.My recently deceased rabbit loved to just lay out all stretched out.(RIP LOLA!)And my new rabbit does that to.If you keep it outside,build a fenced in area for it with chicken wire, so it can run around when you let it.Keep a close watch on it too, unless you don't want a rabbit anymore.If you keep it inside, let it out to hop around in a room where messes are easy to clean up.*Rabbits don't like totally wide open spaces.Give it a place to hide.*
As for a diet,I just give my rabbit food from a local petstore,and some fruits and veggies too.Don't give it too many extra treats though,otherwise they will get a tummy ache and diarrhea.Hay in the winter time is good.A little once in a while if they are an inside rabbit,a little every day if they are an outside rabbit.
Also, if it is an outside rabbit,make sure it has a warm, dry place to stay in the winter,and a cool place in summer.Take a plastic bottle(water bottles work for me) and freeze it and give it to them during very hot days.This works as an air conditioner and they can lay by it and it keeps them cool.(1 per rabbit and check the bottle consistently so your rabbit doesn't get over heated when the ice melts.)Make sure to trim their nails,and give them something to chew on.I usually use twigs from our apple tree.
Hope this helped
Sparkles=D

Rabbit?? cat flea and tick spray??

2010-05-24T08:03:00.000-07:00

i have kittens and i saw a flea on one so i sprayed the two but i have a rabbit also and i was wondering if i could spray her to just in case will it be toxic i want to know so i dont spray her and she licks and and gets entoxicated
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Hi Jay,
I actually lost on of my cats after he got kidney failure after using off-the-shelf worming tablets. Since then I always get the treatments from the vet.
I can also confirm what kat M says; my vet told me that one of her patients died after a a store-bought flea spray had been used on her; she couldn't stop the cat from having fits afterwards.
When my cat was a kitten they were seriously infested with fleas and the owner sprayed the entire litter with an off-the-shelf spray which resulted in them being upset and drooling and spitting. Fortunately they survived but it was very worrying at the time.
The off-the-shelf medication is cheaper and easier but one always takes a chance. I have learnt that it is better to invest the time and money to go to the vet as it can save a lot of sadness and remorse in the future.
Even if your cat flea spray is from the vet you ought to ask if it is safe to use on the rabbit.
best wishes
chirpy

As a vet tech, i know we have used the flea and tick preventative in the oil drop form. Advantage or front line. NO ADVANTIX! bad for cats. The ones that come in a applicator and apply on the back, under the fur. Anyways we have used advantage (the smallest kitten/cat weight one) on guinea pigs and large rats, so I'm sure you can use it on a rabbit. Make sure to only use one drop nothing more and that should work. hope that answers your question

should get special sprays or treatments from your local vet. I have had 4 different vet's tell me that the over the counter treatments can cause seizes and death .because it somehow gets in there nerve sytem .
please cheach whith your vet!!

I would not use any sprays or powders on a rabbit, but you can use either Revolution or Advantage spot-on treatment. Use the kitten dose.
Advantage kills fleas. Revolution kills fleas, lice, and both fur mites and ear mites.
DO NOT use Frontline in any form 鈥?it is deadly to rabbits.
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Rabbit...thinking of getting one?

2010-05-24T08:02:00.003-07:00

I was thinking of getting my daughter who is 9 yrs old a rabbit. she wants one soooo bad but i know nothing about them and how to care for them and if anybody has had any exprenicence having them, i would appreciate you to share...thanks
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The first thing to consider is how mature and responsible your daughter is.
Rabbits are great animals, but not always the best pet for a child or for someone who many lose interest. They are longer lived than some animals, averaging between 6-10 years, with some living even longer. They can bite or scratch-not out of aggression, but usually out of fear or discomfort. Rabbits can become attached to their people but they won't play with you like a dog, nor will they usually come curl up next to you like a cat would. Rabbits may also need vet care and usually will have to see an exotic vet, which can become pretty pricey.
Storey's Guide to Raising Rabbits is still one of my favorite books for the beginner, even though it's geared more towards breeders (by the way, I don't recommend breeding unless you have a pedigreed rabbit of good quality, show, and do a LOT of research) there is a lot of good basic information in the book about feeding, health, rabbit behavior, and handling.
Speaking of showing...have you considered getting your daughter into an extra-curricular activity? She could start in 4-H with a rabbit project, and learn a lot about their care and handling, work on projects with other kids, and go to local shows. It's a great way to help her learn some responsibility and build confidence, too.
Rabbit needs start off pretty basic:
A cage (I prefer all wire, something with a solid bottom is fine if you plan to litter train) at least 24"x24".
Food bowl and water bottle
Rabbit-safe bedding (there are some arguments against cedar and pine shavings)
Good quality rabbit pellets (most pet store pellets are junk, it's better and cheaper to go through a feed store for these, or order from a good company like Oxbow)
Good Quality GRASS HAY (same as with the pellets, and NO ALFALFA hay!)
And some kind of brush and some nail clippers would be a good idea, too.
My rabbits get hay daily, and are fed pellets at 1 ounce per every pound of body weight (so a 4 pound rabbit gets about 4 ounces of pellets, you can adjust this if your rabbit is losing or gaining too much weight). Once or twice a week they get a little slice of banana or apple as a treat. Mine get no veggies as a regular part of the diet, and while you can choose to feed them on a diet of primarily vegetables, you don't HAVE to. I like feeding pellets because they're easy to store, cheaper to buy (I get a 50lb bag for $12), and they are guaranteed to have all the nutrition the rabbit needs.
Here are some of my favorite rabbit links:
http://www.arba.net./photo.htm
http://islandgems.net/
http://www.barbibrownsbunnies.com/...
http://www.rabbited.0catch.com/...
http://www.showbunny.com

well i got a guinea pig and new nothing about them so i went to the libary and took out a childrens book abou them it told me everything. i also know about rabits they need a big hutch.

I know that rabbits are quiet, litterbox trainable, friendly and make excellent house pets
But a good place to start is at the house rabbit society.
www.rabbit.org
They are an excellent resource on owning a bunny, and they even have a list of organizations where you can adopt a bunny.

Well, rabbits need a large cage.
About 3' x 2'
they also need a litter box, litter, food, toys, a hide out, a water sipper, timothy hay or alfalfa, and bedding.
I would change their food bowl 3 times a day.
She/he will need PLENTY or timothy hay/alfalfa so that needs to be in her/his cage 24/7.
As for toys, chew sticks, hide outs, balls, stuffed things, and other things like that.
The litter box looks kinda like a triangle, and fits in the corner of the cage.
to train them to go in there, when she/he poops in the cage pick it up and put it in there, she/he will understand that there is were the poopies go.
for bedding (the stuff you put on the bottom of the cage) get CareFRESH.
It sucks up odors and is soft on thier feet.
if you have any more questions go to www.rabbit.org
have fun!!

you should tell her if she can accept the responsibilty
does she hav a place to put it
food
will she play with it
and the most IMPORTANT
will she clean it's poo
they may poo little pieces
but they can poo alot
so also tell her if she will clean it in her spare time
you should also check out this site
http://www.allearssac.org/basiccare.html...

My first pet was a rabbit and i believe i was only 5. my parents got for me for easter and i couldnt have been more ecstatic! over time though (a period of about 2 months) the rabbit grew up and wasnt as cute and exciting as before. We ended building her wood hutch out in the backyard for her to stay in and she lived there for a good 10 yrs. I would definitely suggest making sure your daughter is ready for pet responsibility before buying a bunny. YOU must also like bunnies considering you will probably be the one who ends up taking care of it for the most part . If you feel that you and your daughter are ready for that responsilbilty (cleanup, health, playtime, feeding etc) than by all means go ahead and get your rabbit :)
They are fairly easy animals to care of, but do require some time each day. I would like to recommend that if you plan on getting one, you find a place to keep her indoors. Our rabbits were outdoors and in the summer months, it was hard to keep them from heat exhaustion and maggots, and in the winter it was hard to keep them as warm as they need to be. A large wire cage will do, and some kind of bedding or towels (which WILL get chewed) are probably best to have in there. The rabbit diet is fairly simple. pellets for the everyday main diet, and of course fresh water. Check out online for treat options. i know we used to give ours little yogurt treats, lettuce, carrots, apples, and potato peels. make sure that you handle your rabbit often, as rabbits can be prone to biting and with teeth like those, you dont want your daughter ending up in that situation. considering most cute little bunnnies end up becoming rather large and heavy, i would consider getting a dwarf bunny if at all possible (as they are more manageable and would be easier for a young girl to take care of.) check out dutch bunnies! we had a few and even breeded them. great pets :) good luck!

Rabbits are ah-mazing pets!! I keep mine inside though. Most ppl generally keep their bunnies outside, but I like to keep mine inside my bedroom. You need to let her pick it out and make sure it's compadable with her. If it's going to be an inside pet then you will need a fairly large cage. I would recommend getting really big bags of feed at a time because it's cheaper then the little bags and Mana Pro you can get it at tractor suppley. It's like 6 dollars for a 25 lbs bag. Do not get the feed from petsmart, some of there food was infected with mycotoxins lats year ( a type of mold) It killed both of my rabbits because the vet couldn't do anthing about it and they both bled to death. It was terrible and heart breaking so I would only get food from larger feed stores. I'd say she would love a mini rex because of they're fur. They have the softest fur of any rabbit, most ppl describe it as feeling like your petting velvet or silk.
http://www.centralpets.com/php/search/st...
here is a little bit of info about the breed incase you are interested in it.
Good Luck!
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rabbits are not good with little children because they bite or etc

Rabbit Word Scramble?

2010-05-24T08:02:00.002-07:00

Help I cant figure this out...
yunbn- Bunny
inmi pol- Mini Lop
bbrait lleetps- Rabbit ?
shimfle igtan- ?
greeiped- ?
terwa ttoble- ?
Answers:
3. pellets
4. flemish giant
5. pedigree
6. water bottle

yunbn - Bunny
inmi pol - Mini Lop
bbrait lleetps - rabbit pellets
shimfle igtan - Flemish giant
greeiped - pedigree
terwa ttoble - water bottle

bunny
mini lop
rabbit pellets
flemish giant
pedigree
water bottle

******you already have your answers, I just wanted to say Thank you for the little brain teaser this morning. I looked at questions before the answers.

Rabbit troubles involving waste! help me?

2010-05-24T08:02:00.001-07:00

my rabbit goes anywhere she wants for her litter box, and she only tries to dig in her her real one or chew the sides of it. wat should i do?
Answers:
she'll get a hang out it as they get older they get jus a bit more neater than usual...i have a baby rabbit and shes always digging its just her age and shes bored from being in the cage let her out more and sit on the floor with her...she'll get use to you after awhile...but for the part that they **** everywhere that still ain't changed for me...put some hay in the litter box so she'll go to that spot more often...

http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/a...
^That might help ^^.
From personal experience--try putting pieces of waste or clumps of urinated-on bedding in her litter box (use gloves or paper towel), it'll help her learn that the box is a place to 'go'.

i assume she's not litter box trained if she goes wherever she wants. Find the area she goes most often and place the litter box there. Afterwards, place a few of her droppings and pee shavings/bedding (if any) into that litter box. Keep putting her back into her litter box. Everytime she leaves, keep putting her back. Eventually, she'll learn to use that area as her litter box. Treat rabbits like children. You gotta be persistent in order for them to learn. Be patient. She may not catch on right away. Keep doing this and she'll pick up on the fact that that's her bathroom area. I must warn you, some rabbits can't be litter trained no matter how hard you try. Let's just hope your rabbit isn't one of those rabbits.

It depends,
how old is your rabbit?
if still a baby it will take your rabbit a bit of time, limit her playtime to a small room, if its an older rabbit get her fixed shes probably marking her territory
it also may be her litterbox is too small, also try sticking timothy hay on one end of the litterbox she will use it more
for tips go here:
http://www.rabbit.org/chapters/san-diego...
http://www.rabbit.org/chapters/san-diego...
Good Luck!
PS i disagree with the one answer i have never met a rabbit that couldnt be litterboxed trained, most take to it fairly fast with a few accidents though!

Rabbit toys you'd reccomend?

2010-05-24T08:02:00.000-07:00

I want to buy or make my rabbits some toys, and I was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to suggest some and where I can find them. I don't want to spend a fortune.
They already have a Roll N Chew toy which they don't really play with-they seem to avoid coloured woods, but they love their Treat Ball. One is about 5 years old and the other is one, and they're both on the large side-not fat, but quite big. Any reccomendations? Thanks.
Answers:
The more you play with your rabbit, the more it'll consider you as its play mate, especially if it doesn't have a rabbit companion. Making and buying toys is a great way to bond with with your rabbit, and you will see him do things you didn't think rabbits could do - like dance! Plastic Slinkys, hard plastic baby key rings, hard plastic baby rattles and small unvarnished, unpainted baskets are great rabbit toys. Some other toys that rabbits prefer are paper bags and cardboard boxes for crawling inside, cardboard roll from paper towels or toilet paper, cat toys: batta balls, and other cat toys that roll or can be tossed, parrot toys that can be tossed or hung from the top of the cage, baby toys: hard plastic (not teething) toys like rattles and keys, and slinkies. It's really exciting and fun playing with your rabbit because you'd be amazed on how much fun you and your bunny will be having. If you want a way to play with your rabbit that I'd most likely recommend, I'd be happy to tell you:
- Cut a cardboard from a roll of paper towels into halves or thirds and stuff it with hay. Clean toilet paper tubes work well, too.
- Get on the floor with your rabbit and give him one of the toys. Rabbits, like cats, are independent. Let your rabbit come to you. Rabbits are also very curious. They will want to check you out.
- Shake a rattle, or anything that can shake and make a particular noise, and then place it on the ground near your rabbit. He will probably pick it up and toss it.
- Play games, like hide and seek with your rabbit or have him find alfalfa pellets hidden in your closed hands.
- Pretend the Slinky, if you have one already or bought one, is sneaking up on him. He will lunge at it and pretend to attack it. Roll the cardboard tube toward him or stand it up on end. He will pick it up and toss it or push it over. Then, let him have it and toss it around.
- Leave these toys in your rabbit's play area so he can play on his own when you aren't there to play with him.
But, be careful with some of the toys you decide to buy your rabbit. Make sure toss toys are light and small, so that your rabbit can easily pick up and toss them.

Cardboard tubes, balls, most cat and bird toys are good.

i don't think rabbits play with toys.id suggest something for him to chew on.preferably some thing with no dye and fortified with vitamins.

They need things they can chew. They need to chew to keep their teeth trimmed.

Yeah dont buy the colored toys from pet stores. its not good for them and they dont like them. i bought some long time ago for my rabbit and it was a waste of money. they like cardboard... but honestly u dont really need to spend a lot of money on it

Mine likes to fling around small plastic (tough plastic, so it isn't ingestable) parrot toys (the kind with linked rings).

My rabbit seems to enjoy anything that makes noise and that he can toss around his cage.
Small toys, cat jingle-balls, and cardboard tubes that they can chew on are all good options.

Here are a couple of the toys I have bought for my rabbits and they absolutely love them. Look for a hard plastic ferret or cat toy with bells. I bought my rabbit a toy at the dollar store and it is his favorite. I tried looking for something similar for you but could not find anything.
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_d...
http://www.petco.com/product/10545/small...
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/pr...

Rabbit Rescues in Essex?

2010-05-24T08:01:00.003-07:00

I am looking to adopt a female, spayed bunny under a year old. I am interested in lionheads,dwarfs,lops, but i will consider any rabbit. She must be spayed as she will be a companion for my Domino (boy).
I have searched for rescues on the internet, and have found rabbit rehome, briar patch etc.does anyone know of any rescues in essex?somewhere where i can give a little bunny a second chance? thanks
Answers:
Try Essex rabbit rescue.
or
Try www.thebrc.org

http://www.animalrescuers.co.uk/html/rab... - a page on centres..
That's all I can find actually, sorry!

No sorry

There is Warren Lodge Rabbit Rescue in Bowers Gifford www.rabbitsave.co.uk.
Have you tried www.rabbitrehome.org.uk/search... You can search for availiable rabbits on the rabbit rehome data base and can match you a rabbit to your exact specifications and to the area that you are in.
Good luck finding a bunny!

Rabbit Question?

2010-05-24T08:01:00.002-07:00

I want to adopt two small/medium sized rabbits in the next 2 months. I have a cage for them that is large, but I want to give them more room to spend their time and I can't give them free range due to my dog and cat who also have free range of the house and although my dog is very gentle and my cat only hunts smaller prey I'ld like to be on the safe side. My question is other than a hutch, or pet play pen does anyone know another way I can give my rabbits more room? Dimensions: L=4ft, W=2ft, H=4ft. Also does anyone know where I could find
Answers:
Look here, it says guinea pigs, but it works beautifully for rabbits too.
www.guineapigcages.com
genius idea!
Works like a charm.

check online that should help

Being that you already have other pets with the run of the house the only thing I can think of is.. A rabbit room, that is just for them with no other animals because if your cat hunts small prey it may decide to move up a notch on the food chain and could seriously hurt or even kill a bunny. And remember bunnys need to be neutered and spayed if they are gonna live together even if they are the same sex they can be quite aggressive towards one another Good Luck

skip the cage and give them a safe outdoor habitat. be sure to offer lots of covered spaces -small dog kennels, cardboard boxes, etc. provide lots of fresh veggies and water.

Rabbit question?

2010-05-24T08:01:00.001-07:00

How long can a short hair rabbit live. I condisdering getting a rabbit Yes he is neuterd and gonna get him and animal clinic. Also is it heathy for my rabbit to be outside and i would watch him.
Answers:
They can live for 5 to 8 years, depending on their genetics and the level of care they receive. I've known several who lived even longer than that. It is fine to take your rabbit outside, just make sure he is on a leash. Also, make sure the places you take him are not treated with any pesticides and that they do not have any poisonous plants.

30 days or less

Rabbits are very vulnerable to heat - so it depends on the heat level. During the summer months - 2 liter bottles with ice in them help them.
They live 3-4 years generally depending on the breed. A good rabbit you should get from a show breeder. The ones in the pet store are too expensive and generally are the ones that have genetic issues so bad that the breeder doesn't want it in their blood line anymore. This could be teeth issues and eye issues that the rabbit was born with.

Rabbits can live from 5-10 years, sometimes longer.
Outside is okay, but pet rabbits tend to be a lot more fun inside. It sounds like you're only going to let him out to play..make sure you have a VERY secure yard or smaller wire playpen (sold for puppies) for him, and keep close watch. Avoid direct sunlight and the hottest parts of the day...heat can kill rabbits very easily.

Rabbit question?

2010-05-24T08:01:00.000-07:00

im thinking of adopting a mini lop rabbit from an animal shelter
does anybody know about there temperment?
which type of rabbit do you think are the nicest?
should i get a male or a female rabbit?
Answers:
First of all, I say good on you for thinking of taking one from an animal shelter, rather than buying one from a pet shop. I had a beautiful lop called Shelly for quite a few years. She was very friendly and loved to jump up into my arms for a snuggle.
If you are going to get one, then I suggest you go to the shelter to see what they have. They will be able to advise you on the temperament and past history of their charges. Good luck and remember that they do take quite a bit of work, but are well worth the effort.

Rabbits may be easy to love, but they're not quite as easy to care for.
http://www.rabbit.org/care/index.html...

the mini lop rabbit is a very contented breed also the Holland lop my personal favorite breed is the lionhead i have 1 of my own they are so friendly and love attention and lecture they will to anything for attention (eg going up on their hind legs) anyway i better stop wappering on about liohead and 1 more thing about lionhead they need a little more grooming as their mane grows to 5-6inches long. About getting a male or female then i would suggest littermates are absoulutely the best choice two males or females may fight whatever age the best decision is to get littermates or neuter/spay either the male or female if you are deciding on getting oppisite sexes. if you are getting 2 of the same sex it would be wise to neuter/spay one of the rabbit as if you don't it may lead to fighting i would say it is quite alot to do with the individual rabbit personality as with humans and others animals
HOPE THIS HELPS!

We have had 2 mini lop males and they are the nicest, most loving rabbits we have had. We have only had male mini lops, so I don't know about the females. We just lost one who was 10+ years old. The only problem is that their ears need to be cleaned more frequently than other bunnies because of the lop ears.

Rabbit question?

2010-05-24T08:00:00.003-07:00

should i put my rabbit in a two piece rabbit kit bundle cage?
or should i put my rabbit in a glass aquarium with a mesh top?
the rabbit i have tries to pee in her fave corner in her two piece cage (she poops whereever she wants to) and when she pees the pee stream bounces off her low corner and hits the wall real high up.
what are the pros and cons for each rabbit condo?
Answers:
I agree w/ the other person that answered, a aquarium wouldn't be good for the rabbit. The cage would be better, you can either get the liter box or get pee guards and put them up on the cage.

Never put rabbits in glass tanks. They don't have enough ventilation, and the rabbit can kick hard enough to break the glass. Get a highbacked corner litter box like they make for ferrets--they're great for bunnies too!

Rabbit question?

2010-05-24T08:00:00.002-07:00

hi i have mini rex rabbits about 24 and well one of them stated to sneeze and snot was comming out and stuff then a couple others started to do it i don't know what it is ot what i should do please help i got them form a personal breeder
Answers:
Shoot, if you've got 24 you need to know this (and get a better mentor than the breeder you got them from if they were no help). Separate all those with symptoms, now. Keep an eye on your herd and take out any others that show the same symptoms later.
This is basic stuff so my first thought is Snuffles (pasturella/bordatella). It can wipe out your whole herd if left alone. Take your worst case (rabbit that first showed symptoms) to your rabbit vet ASAP to be seen and get meds for the rest of them. It used to be that those rabbits were just killed to save the herd but now days there is more knowledge and good medicines that can control it although your rabbits may not be quite as vigorously healthy. Talk to your vet.
Purchase some Vanodine, if you don't already have some, and treat everything often. I use it for EVERYTHING and for every pet in our home - even our lizards.
Do you have a good rabbit book? Try "Storey's Guide to Raising Rabbits" by Bob Bennett. KW Cages also has a nice selection but start with Bob's book.
Don't wait to separate your ill ones and get treatment. Good luck!

they have a cold

well...yes like sarah said they seem to have a cold...just watch them, make sure where ever you have them is in a good spot, head wise, not too much sun ect. keep an eye on them, keep them clean(and their cages clean) provde fresh water, and perhaps, mineral treat or w/e for extra vitmins and stuff...and just wait til they get better...btw, i dont think you need to do all of those...use ur own judgement

Amber's got the right answer on this one, and as an important note: RABBITS DO NOT GET COLDS.

Rabbit Problem?

2010-05-24T08:00:00.001-07:00

I recently adopted a rabbit from the pound after I lost mine. This rabbit eats its own poop! Why does she do it and how can I get her to stop?
Answers:
Rabbits produce 2 types of feces, the harder pelleted feces normally found in a rabbit cage, and the soft, greenish, mucous covered feces. These softer feces are actually called cecotropes. The cecotropes usually won't be found in the cage, as the rabbit normally eats these as they are produced. As gross as it sounds, cecotropes are quite nutritious being high in some vitamins, etc. In fact, the production of cecotropes is a very important and significant part of the digestive sytem function of rabbits. Proper function of the digestive system (and a proper diet) will ensure that rabbits get optimal nutrition from their diet and the production of these cecotrop

It is eating the round pelleted poop, or does the poop it's eating look a bit more like a bunch of grapes? If so, these are cecals and are full of beneficial bacteria. It's perfectly normal for the rabbit to eat them.

This is normal and actually healthy. Rabbits eat a lot of hay and other grains which take a long time to digest. The first time a rabbit eats, they only digest about half of what they eat. What they poop out isn't really "poop", even though it looks like it. It is half digested food which is rich in many of the nutrients the rabbit could not absorb the first time it ate. So your rabbit must eat the "poop" in order to get these missing nutrients. The second time it comes out as actual poop and your rabbit will not eat this.
You should not do anything to stop your rabbit or you could cause lots of health problems.
www.rabbit.org for more info

Rabbit pooping problem?

2010-05-24T08:00:00.000-07:00

I gave my sister a lionhead for her kids ,they love him but whenever they pick him up he poops all over and even pees on them is there a way to correct this?he is about 3 months old
thanks
Answers:
Rabbits naturally hate being picked up it's because they are prey animals. In fact if handled incorrectly if it squirms it could break its back. I suggest you get her the book The House Rabbit Handbook by Marinell Harriman. it's an excellent resource http://www.rabbit.org

I have several rabbit recipes I can provide.

make rabbit stew

i have never hird of alionhead doing this but i do know what it means he douse not like the kids picking him up at all he knows it will get them to put him down if he goes on them. tell the kids to pet him whell he is in his cage for a bout 2 weeks then try to pick him up again and see if this fixes the prob its worht a try and will save some close cuz bunny pee stans

Maybe the kids are making him nervous or they are rough with the rabbit? Rabbits are very sensitive to noise and being man handled. Make sure the kids are quiet and gentle and see what happens. He could also have wet tail if his droppings are runny which require medicine and less roughage in his diet.

rabbits poop a LOT...I have a 10 lb lop myself. Rabbits can be potty trained, mine is. He is a house rabbit and only sleeps in his cage at night. I have many litter pans around the house, but he still drops presents occasionally. your rabbit is too young to realize pooping on people is wrong. Go to houserabbitsoceity.com for further help. it is a fantastic website.

I have a pet rabbit too. Rabbits have a weird digestive tract. They have to eat plenty of high fiber foods all the time in order to keep themselves from getting a hairball lodged in their intestines (because a rabbit cannot vomit like a cat does). Thus, since a rabbit needs to eat plenty of vegetables and high fiber foods, they poop a lot!
I suggest trying to litter train your rabbit. Also, expect poop occasionally left behind on your floor. My rabbit hops around and sometimes poops at the same time!! I call her a "cocoa puff dispenser"! LOL! :-)

Rabbit people please.?

2010-05-24T07:59:00.002-07:00

My 18 week old (aprx) rabbit is litter trained and was doing really well, but now everytime i get her out she pees. So she hasn't really been getting any excersise now because I can't let her out of her cage. Help?
Answers:
I had a female rabbit when I was younger.
If you can get her spayed, that would be a good idea.
The reason for this, which I never knew during the time I owned the rabbit, is due to the females going into heat alllll the time! My rabbit would back her rear up into a corner as far as possible, aim and pee outside of her cage--we even put boards up on the side she used, and it would still soak up and drip. And it was red. Stained the wall and ground. It was always such a MESS! And so much of it!! I was young and didn't know what was going on at the time lol.

Maybe she's happy to see you.

Check out the new book "The Bunny Whisperer" from the library.

take it to the if u think u should but ur rabbit is probably exited when u take it out so it pees

Your rabbit is learning that she likes having a clean house and if you don't keep it clean to her specifications, you willl get pee on the floor.
She will also learn to pee out the side of her cage too...fun stuff!
Clean her pee out of the litter box more often, maybe even multiple times a day. She doesn't like stepping into it.

are you sure that its EVERYTIME? its probably a reaction to seeing you or just being startled. don't worry about the litter training. as long as she knows that its available to use and has used it a couple of times in the past, im sure that she'll continue to. this might just be a phase. My one rabbit (rescued from a daycare i used to work at) is 5 years old and used to use a litter box...according the the teacher. now that i have him, he's going back to using it. don't be super worried about her, I'm sure that she's a healthy baby bunny. but if your really concerned, maybe you should call a small animal vet clinic and see what they think. Good luck!

she just had afew accidents if she is litter trainer put the litter out of the cage so she can go in the box and not on the floor.

Could it be the litter? If they have littered it previously, sometimes they won;t go again in the same litter. If it isn't that, Maybe if the litter box is in her cage, sometimes they won't go where they live, but ouside of it instead...bettyk

Rabbit people come here..?

2010-05-24T07:59:00.001-07:00

Well I am ready to take the challenge of breeding rabbits, particualry mini-lops, what do I need and where are any rabbit farms in Pennsylvania, thank you! I need all the information I can get to make sure I do not harm my rabbits.
Answers:
Artichoke, give us a little time to answer! :-) I left a long response on your previous question, go have a look.

Go to www.arba.net and search for show dates in PA. Find something somewhat close to you and plan to spend a few hours at the show. You'll meet LOTS of nice people. That's the best way to find yourself some good mini lops. You can also learn about showing rabbits, which you should do if you plan to breed rabbits. You don't want to breed without a purpose in mind, and showing your bunnies is the best way to determine if you are reaching your goals.

go to adorablebunnies.wetpaint.com hat's where i found all my information on rabbits!

Rabbit peed on a small spot of cushion on the couch...landlord wants me to pay for a deluxe cleaning!?

2010-05-24T07:59:00.000-07:00

He peed on a small spot while sitting on my lap because her dog came running up the stairs (came home unexpectialy). I offered to get the spot cleaned (even though it was small). She sends me an e-mail saying that I owe her 250 for the cleaning! She got the whole couch cleaned, and the loveseat also cleaned that the bunny didn't even have an accident on. I feel as though she is taking advantage of this. What should I say or do? I offered to clean the spot where he peed (one cushion) not her whole living room set!!
Answers:
Simply ask for a reciept and the company who cleaned the couch
call the company and see how much it cost to clean just the one cushion then offer her the amount it would cost
mention that you are sorry your rabbit had an accident on the couch but when you offered you did not mean the entire living room set

I think you should only have to pay for the cushion that the rabbit peed on, you do not owe her a full living room set cleaning. So no dont pay her 250 dollars if anything pay her 50. Good Luck!

tell her that you will not pay 250 but you will pay like 15 for the one couch cushion.

yeah just pay $50...it was up to her to get the set cleaned even tho it didnt need it...you dont owe her $250 shes just trying to get some money...
ask her for proof she spent $250 like a reciept or something
cuz if she only spent like $150 you can sue her
($250 sounds like a lot to clean a couch and a loveseat)
ohh and she cant make you pay $250...if you have to go to court
and it could not have been that big of a mess...i have a rabbit also and she dosent make a big mess when she pee's...
and shes a 8lbs rabbit...

I would tell her no .. That you will pay for the 1 cushion and that is it.. And really this should have been worked out before they came to clean it.. she jumped the gun or she is trying to make you pay for something that needed to be done anyways.. Offer her 25-40 dollars if even that for the cushoin cleaning.. do you know who cleaned her furniture call them and ask them what each piece cost to have done and break it down to your portion would even better if you could get a copy of the billing and the services done.. Good luck

wow! try at least being friends, so non-enemies will have consideration for each other...
have another way of cleaning, and convince her this "special way" was expensive and the best for this situation!
you may find this won't be as truthful, but I doubt you'll ever pay that much for cleaning!
p.s. offer this lady ..."since i did this___ for your coach, is there anything I can do/get for you to show how sorry I am?"

Yes, she's taking advantage of it.
If you can, wherever she had it cleaned, call and ask what it would cost to get something (sofa) cleaned. I wonder if she really had it cleaned at all.

Rabbit owners, did you get your rabbit neutered?

2010-05-24T07:58:00.003-07:00

If so why?
If not why?
I have a little girl of 9 weeks old, I know she cant be done till 6 months but is it ideal to get her done? they say neutered rabbits live longer etc
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dont neuter your rabbit ever -reason =high sex drive and your rabbit will suffer depression as for them living longer if neutered ,rubbish ,i have had over 5000 rabbits in the past 25 years not one was neutered and the oldest one lived was 15 years--rabbit breeder for 25 years

YES; we got our Flemish Giant neutered.
Why should rabbits be neutered?
Prevent pregnancy
Reduce the risk of diseases of the reproductive system: uterine cancer, ovarian disease, mammary disease, endometrial hyperplasia and uterine polyps, pyometra and endometritis, false pregnancy, orchitis/epididymitis
Prevent or control behavior problems: urine spraying and problems with litter box training, aggression and fighting, chewing
Provide opportunity to have multiple rabbits
Reduce odor
Rabbits are generally spayed or castrated when they are 4-6 months of age. Neutering should be performed before the rabbit is 2 years old to get the benefit of prevention of disease.

Yes, you should get her neuterd. Rabbits have a lot of babies at one time. So unless you are up to the job of taking care of 20 rabbits then i would. Also if they get out of their cage then it will be SOOOOOOOOO freakin' hard to find them!

no we do not have another rabbit for her to breed with

if you have other rabbits and you don't know their sex you should definitely get your rabbit neutered. The rabbits don't really like it though because my friend has a rabbit and it's not as nice now after he neutered it than before he neutered it.

I've had 14 rabbits in the past and none of them got fixed and they were perfectly fine. I can't spend $100 on fixing my bunny. I belong to a rabbit club, and none of the members have there bunny fix ethier. I just really don't see the benifits. :) (And no they don't live longer if you decided to fix her..)

at first no, because we had it on authority that even though they were both young they were males. BUT nature proved otherwise and soon we had 7 bunnies..then we had 12....after that we got all the boys neutered, and we had a happy little bunny colony...but my how they breed. it is easier to neuter a male as with a female the operation involves invasive surgery...but it can prevent the formation of things like reproductive tract cancers and false pregnancies...have a chat with your vet or someone who breeds rabbits..and make your decision from there.

no i dont really think so, i had several rabits and they were fine. but i do belive that neutering will help with them with the spraying urine and chewing- but i never tried. if you are planning for the just one bunny then i would neuter her.

My vet wouldn't recommend neutering rabbits unless:
- there are medical reasons;
- they had aggressive tendencies (the bunny not the vet); or,
- to prevent pregnancy.
Bunnies are notoriously dodgy with anaesthetic. There's a high percentage that don't wake up again!
My advice would be 'not unless you have to'.

No, we try giving him what he gets in the wild.

I got mine neutered because it was two boys living together. It depends on your rabbits personality really if she is a softy leave her if she starts to get territorial get her neutered. Don't leave it too late though. Personally I'd get her done and consider getting another rabbit from an rspca place that specializes in pairing rabbits.

Rabbit nest or not?

2010-05-24T07:58:00.002-07:00

Okay couple of days ago I went outside and went to see her bedding but its nothing there apart from newspaper, straw and .. lots of fur! But its like summer and shouldnt preper for winter yet surely! Is she pregnant? Please help :)
Her names Benny (At first we didnt know if she was a boy or girl until now as she used to claw u if u try and check)
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You shouldnt let your rabbit near other wild rabbits or she will get a disease called maximoltosis(sumthing like that)and can die..Your rabbit might be pregnant and you should find out in a week or 2 when theres a litter of bunnies squirming around in her nest..if they are born DO NOT TOUCH THEM.She will neglect or kill the bunnies if u do.

Well, that's definitely a nest. Has she been around ANY other rabbits in the last month? If so, she may be pregnant.
If she's been all by herself for over 31 days, then she is likely experiencing a false pregnancy. She'll build the nest and tend it for several days to a week, then lose interest and likely dismantle it herself.
Getting her spayed should prevent this behavior in the future...false pregnancies aren't harmful, but no one wants their pet plucking themselves bald every two months!

If she's pulling fur off of her back and putting it down as a bedding, there is a very good chance that she's pregnant. First, do you own a male rabbit? Are they both fixed? So, maybe that's the answer. If you suspect a pregnancy, go to the vet to make sure that everything is moving along fine.
I'd be concerned with who the father is...

sounds likely that she is pregnant. was there any chance that she was with another rabbit. If there is no chance(100%) then no shes not. if its possible, dont mess with her nest and you'll have some cute bunnies real soon.

Unless she has been with a male rabbit she is not pregnant, rabbits will pull their fur out in the summer because they HATE hot weather! They love the snow better. Sometimes females will think their pregnant because they want to mate. You shouldn't breed unless you know for sure what you are doing. For the hot weather, if she is outside it is a good idea to make sure she has fresh water daily and if it gets really hot freeze a bottle of water (2 liters) and put it in her cage. and in the winter when it gets really cold, drape a tarp over the cage or put plexy glass on the sides. They love cold weather but not freezing weather.
I've been raising, showing and breeding for 5 years now and happens every summer to my rabbits.
just keep an eye on her. =]

well bunnies do sometimes tend to go through a false pregnancy.all you need to do is just let her carry out on her natural course.most rabbits do this so its nothing to worry about.and about the fur well my rabbit is acting as if its always summer she never stops malting,so dont worry.

She is building a nest and since she is pulling out her fur I would say that she is almost positively pregnant.

It doesn't necessarily mean she is pregnant. If she has been around other rabbits then it could be that she is pregnant.
My rabbit makes nests and there is no way she could be pregnant. I think its just in their instinct as females.. at a guess anyway.

Do you leave your rabbit running loose in your garden when you go out? Or do you leave her in a run? You shouldn't be leaving your rabbit unsupervised when you go out, unless you know she is secure/safe, in a hutch/run for example.
If you have left her unsupervised while she is loose, it is indeed very possible that your rabbit has bred with a wild rabbit. Just sit back and watch her for a bit, if its a phantom pregnancy she will get bored within a few days, if its real, nest building means she could be close to giving birth. Either way, when it is safe to do so, I would recommend getting her spayed, and buying her a large run, so when you are out she can have a safe run about.
If you really want to find out, take her along to your vet. They can check and tell you for certain. Good luck!

Rabbit gestation lasts for approx 31 days so if she hasn't been near a male for that length of time the most likely answer is that she is experiencing a pseudo pregnancy. This is basically a false pregnancy with all the signs of the real thing. She may even put on weight etc. It will eventually wither and she will get back to normal.

Yes, that's a nest. She may be pregnant. For info on how to care for baby rabbits, visit http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/r...
Good luck!!

Rabbit Keeps Scratching Like There Is No Hay In The Hay Rack?

2010-05-24T07:58:00.001-07:00

why does my rabbit keep scratching like she is trying to get hay but when she gets it she just sets it down and keeps acting like she cant get any.? She Does It Every Single Night What's Wrong With Her.?
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Digging is a natural reflex in rabbits. In the wild, the rabbit would dig a burrow and call that home. We've taken the rabbits out of the wild and put them in cages, but that drive to dig a "home" is still there. I have 40 rabbits, and most of them dig in the corners of their cages.

she is doing a typical nesting behavior, leave her be, she's fine.

I dunno.. Take a video stick it on youtube. Wahtever it is it aint nothing serious...

Sounds like nesting. My rabbit also pulls out some of her fur and lines her nest with it. I feel horrible when I have to clean out her hutch and destroy her hard work!

Rabbit in his burrow?

2010-05-24T07:58:00.000-07:00

I adopted a rabbit a few months ago; I've never had one before. Since a week ago I found he's made a VERY long winding hole in my garden floor- and he's been down there since yesterday morning. Should I be worried? No he doesn't have a mate. So what on earth is he doing down there for so long? Should I try to get him out or just wait till he wants to come back?
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A: are you sure he is a he
B: are you sure he is the only one in that hole
I would make sure he is in there and not some other animal and why would you not put him or her in a cage. i would go get a cage so he or she doesn't get hurt. In the wild they make a home in a hole so you might never see him or her. remember Bugs Bunny ..

I have a rabbit thankfully he doesn't dig large holes or burrows.
He probaly wont come back up, i can imagine a hole built to its specications is much more entertaining than a hutch.
Food would be one of its biggest problems try leaving some good food out side of the hole. My rabbit loves petunias as a treat.
Wht ever you do dont try to dig him out. The tunnel may collapse. unless you know the exact postion of the rabbit in the hole.
he may be scared of something that cant reach him in his hole.
Hope he comes out !

The best thing to do is to get him out! Once he is in there you never know when he will come out and when he does you may not be there and he could be attacked by cats dogs and foxes. Also it is quite likely there could be another bunny down there so get bunny out and fill the hole

i would try to cox him out
make sure u get him out
something could get him.. somehow
if he doesnt get out go in after him
then bathe him :] lol
when he does come out give him treats but make sure u watch him wehn u let him wander around like that
alrite i hope that helped
Jenny

Rabbit- how to litter box train, how to tell if it 's a boy or girl, how to disipline?

2010-05-24T07:57:00.003-07:00

We have a rabbit that is about 6 months old now. How do you go about litter box training, (or whatever you call it) so that he can freely run around the house? I hate locking him up all the time, but I hate following him to pick up poop all the time.
Also, how can you tell if it's a boy or a girl?
And what do you do to discipline them when they bite or are chewing on something they shouldn't be?
The last thing I was wondering was, can you train a rabbit to come by name?
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In his cage, put a box with litter in it in the spot that he usually relieves himself in.
When a rabbit is mature, the males usually have very noticeable testicles. You can't miss them.
When they bite or chew, pull them away and say "no" in a firm voice as you would with a cat or dog.
They may or may not learn to recognize their name, it depends on the rabbit.
Clip their toenails often, otherwise walking on curved nails could be painful for them.

i had they same questions when i got my rabbit. litter training is pretty easy. i just put a litter pan with corn cob stuff and she seem to use but every once in a while you will see droppings. telling if its a male or female is just they way you can tell form dogs, cats, etc. when my chews on something i take it away. tell them no and smack them(not hard just a tap)i have never train a rabbit to come by his name but i guess its possable it doesn't work for me. clipping the nails you will need to people i usually give them carrots and clip until the quick. i hope i help

Rabbit help?!?

2010-05-24T07:57:00.002-07:00

My two month old Holland lop is marking her territory...which wouldn't really bother me except that her urine is a rusty red-ish orange color, and is staining my carpet. Which is weird because she only goes inside her cage, some how its getting out side of it...I've put down cage liners outside her cage, but she still ends up getting it on the carpet.
I have two of them and my first never marked her territory at least not with rusty urine...they share the same cage and I'm thinking thats why shes doing it.
I clean the cage every couple of days, I was thinking this might be the problem, maybe its forcing her to do it all over again...
I've been told that the rusty colored urine is normal, just a sign of marking her space...
Will she ever stop?
Is there a way to keep her from doing this?
Is the rusty color in her urine actually normal?
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Many rabbits often pass urine that oxidizes to an orange, red, or even brown color. No one knows for sure why this is, although raising Netherland Dwarfs we often found to much protine in the urine caused dark or orange looking urine.
you can buy urine guards at the pet shop which cover the sides of the cage about 12 inches up this should stop them from peeing out the side of the cage

where can i get cage liners? how much?
my rabbits pee gets on my carpet too!
hey thanks ikaffy!! ive looked at other pet stores but they dont seem to have it im going to petsmart

Can you get her a separate cage, that would probably help. If not then try putting a bigger tray underneath the cage to catch the pee, or put plastic down where it's staining so it won't get on the carpet. Dumb ?, are you sure she's doe? it sounds more like a buck marking the territory, but I guess it could be a doe.
The rusty color is normal, there's nothing wrong with her there.
Hope that helps.

My lil bunny got scared and just peed on the spot and left a stain and I bought this stuff called Resolve and it got the stain right out.

your rabbit is still a baby so it probably will have a couple of accidents
have you started litter box training yet?
since you have 2 females living together i would also suggest you get them fixed since that will end the marking of the territory once the hormones cool down
it will also prevent fights in the future
for the color i would contact your rabbits vet none of my rabbits have ever had a rusty red color hmmm... it may be her diet are you feeding them lots of hays such as timothy? that should cut down on the color.
for more information i would suggest going here
http://www.rabbit.org/chapters/san-diego...

Rabbit Help?

2010-05-24T07:57:00.001-07:00

Will the babies come out deformed, or will they have problems if i breed two different breeds like mini rex and something else?!
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There shouldn't be a problem as long as the two breeds of rabbits are similar in size, or the female is larger than the male. If you bred a large 5 lb male rabbit with a 3 lb female rabbit, the babies might get stuck. The female should be larger than the male.

They should not be deformed, as long as the "something else" is another breed of rabbit.

Depends on what you breed it to. Some rabbits are notorious for being difficult to kindle (delivering the babies). Large heads. Trust me, you don't want a stuck baby.
Get a good book like "Storey's Guide to Raising Rabbits" by Bob Bennet. He's the man. You'll like the book.
You could also talk to a local ARBA exhibitor/breeder or email one. Use the minirex website below to find a breeder or email the secretary. Or you could go to a rabbit show in your area and talk to exhibitors there. They'll be more than happy to help you out and answer your questions. Very friendly atmosphere there.

Possibly. You should read the responses on your previous question.

I am just curious as to why you would want to breed mutt rabbits.
there are so many abandoned rabbit that die, get killed by other animals and the lucky ones that get into a rescue.
there is no need to breed your rabbit.
answer No might not be deformed, but I would (if you insist on breeding) make sure that the Doe is larger than the Buck to avoid stuck kits and having your rabbit die in birth or an expensive C-section.

Rabbit help!!?

2010-05-24T07:57:00.000-07:00

I have rabbit that got sick and is using the litter box and urinating in the cage and then laying in it. Still uses her box but urinates all over the cage. I took her to the vet but all of her tests came back fine. What is going on?? Anyone else have this problem...
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The only time I've seen a rabbit pee indiscriminantly is when it's injured its back. If it seems to be getting around just fine, then reduce the size of its living space to minimum required living space for the breed or size (if he's got plenty of room)and put two or three litter boxes in the corners. Increase the living space gradually as your rabbit begins to consistently hit the mark.
If the problem is that it's not potty trained, then once it IS, give it a small cardboard or paper grocery bag to hang out in. He'll probably like it better than the litter box. They like things that they can make "clubhouses" out of - even a llitterbox if that's the only thing they have. Maybe even if it's not.
Hope that helps.

My rabbit acts like that when he is to hot!! Maybe it has a bladder infection?? but if the test came back normal then it could be heat!! Also to many treats or unclean water can to that to!!

its probably not pooty trained? lol. well, my bunnies are in a cage outside and when the dump theyre "waste" it all falls down under the cage. but, the also go in one carner and somehow the "waste" did not go down, and they made a pile if "waste".they lay on it and sit on it like its a pillow or something. they have never gotten sick and they love that pile. so i think its perfectly normal for your bunny to do that.

Rabbit help needed..?

2010-05-24T07:56:00.003-07:00

What is the best feed for rabbits?
What is the best handbook on rabbits?
What are the vitamins you should have on hand?
What toys do rabbits like?
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I own a rabbit too. I recommend a book that I found at Barnes %26 Noble called, "The Rabbit Handbook". It helped me out a lot. Also, there is a magazine dedicated to rabbits called, "Rabbits USA". They are really good for information too...but, they are a annual publication (meaning they are printed once a year.) You can find those magazines at a PetSmart store near you.
I recommend doing your shopping for your rabbit at PetSmart too. They have a whole section dedicated to small animals. They have rabbit feed, toys, vitamins, handbooks, everything you'll need for your furry friend!

I use nutriphase rabbit food for my rabbit, as well as fresh veggies every day and Kaytee timothy hay. Instead of buying a handbook on rabbits, use the internet. The book I have doesnt answer some of my questions, and I can find everything I need on the internet for free. Vitamins arent really needed for rabbits unless they arent fed properly, as long as it has a balanced diet, it should be fine. My rabbit loves to play with toilet paper and paper towel rolls, plastic baby keys, brown paper lunch sacks filled with timothy hay, and plastic bags. Most of they toys I buy at the store my rabbit wont use. He loves homemade toys. Other toy ideas are phone books, small blankets, and balls.

Rabbit had babies and there is blood?

2010-05-24T07:56:00.002-07:00

I rehomed a rabbit around 9 weeks ago and I have had alot of problems with her. She made a nest the night I got her and after two weeks I was advised to take it out as she had really messed it up.
3 weeks after that a massive dead baby arriaved and she had not cleaned herself so I bathed her and she was very swollen down there. The following morning I found yet another deforemed dead baby in her litter tray. This was 4 weeks ago an this morning I saw lots of hair in her hutch again and just thought she had another false one then I saw some blood, But the hair is moving.
WHAT IS GOING ON please.
all advise is welcome.
no silly coments though.
I got her from a breeder that was miss treating her, I have NOT bred her.
thank you
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something is very wrong with her pregnancy, give her some parsely, and lavender that will get her to deliever anymore dead babies,

call the animial hospitial

Rabbit bedding?

2010-05-24T07:56:00.001-07:00

Sorry to, yet again, blood with an obvious and stupid rabbit question but I'm seriously mixed up about this. I know several people, and have read several things, regarding rabbit bedding. Some people say you can use any of the following for your main rabbit bedding:
*Towels*Pieces of fleece*rabbit cage liners*grass mats*newspaper*
while other people say hamster bedding it fine, same deal as with any hamster; change it once a week. While some of those rich ones say change 1-2 times per week with that expensive rabbits-only bedding that you get at the "99 thousand dollar store". That was a joke! :)
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Okay. First off, Rabbits do not NEED bedding. It really depends ont he cage and the wants of the owner. NEVER used shavings. They are chewed by bunny and can kill bunny. If you are just lining a cage, use newspaper. There are locak papers for free ont eh stands in every supermarket. Pick up a pile, line the bottom. If you are using as litter in a box, I recommend recycled pellets such as yesterdays news or even feline pine. Pellets absorb great and break down so you know when to change. You want something that will help with odor since rabbit urine is incredibly strong with ammonia. The rabbit is more cofortable on a cold plastic base than on a pile of bedding. they like to flop down and cool off. that bedding will get in eyes and ears and cause infections as well as be irritating to the bun. I only recommend bedding IF you are litter training or have one litter trained. You can also use Equinpine from a local feed store. its used in horse stables. Its a pellet form as well. you can get a 40lb bag for about 10 bucks. I do use shredded newspaper at times too. They love to chew on paper and dig at it so just be aware if you layout nice flat sheets, it wont stay that way.:) Best of luck

ummm...I think you answered ure own question...why don't you just use google instead of wasting out time.

I would NOT use towels, fleece, plastic cage liners, cedar shavings, or pine shavings. I would HIGHLY recommend Carefresh (and for my extra stinky bunny, Carefresh Ultra). It's a paper based litter that is highly absorbant and is not harmful if the rabbit eats it. Towels, fleece, and plastic cage liners can easily block the digestive system if swallowed. Cedar and pine shavings contain aromatic oils and are not safe for the respiratory system in any small animal. Aspen bedding may be used if you're on a tight budget, but it's not very absorbant whatsoever. Also, I would change the bedding once a week. You can also litter-box train a rabbit, and that would cut down on the amount of times you have to change the entire cage. I use "Yesterday's news" for the litter in the litterbox of my fully-litterbox-trained rabbit.

pine shavings are best to use or straw... don't use the cedar shavings they are actually harmful... there's also that newspaper stuff that should work well, i've never used it. when i had rabbits i had cages with wire floors and would give them a piece of carpet to sit on and then they'd have a litterbox filled with pine shavings and under the wire floor was a newspaper liner with cat litter on top and with shavings over top to cut down on dust * seriously buy a rabbit litter box from the pet store you'll be suprised how quickly they'll start to use it (most rabbits perfer one cornor of the cage to make droppings so put the box there) i'd clean the litter box daily or every other day and the bottom pan as it got dirty which was about every 3 weeks or month good luck.

My bunny has pine shavings :)

Don't use ANY bedding. Use a litter box with pelleted wood. Give your rabbit a small hand towel if you wish but its not needed. Grass mats are used if your rabbit has a wire mesh floor in its pen in which case mats (grass or permanent slotted mats) like EZ Rest mats are required.
I would never use hamster or bedding specifically made for rabbits. That's a waste of money. I also don't buy those colorful or yogurty rabbit treats sold at pet stores either. It's junk.
Bedding is messy, unsanitary, will motivate your rabbit not to use its litter box, and well, its a waste and adds unnecessary work for you.
Wire bottom cage - EZ rest mat from KW Cages or sea grass mats from Cost Plus World Market ($1.10/square)
Flat bottom cage - nothing but a litter box and maybe one hand towel and a paper bag for your rabbit to use as a fort
X-pen - same as flat bottom cage but put down a lawn trash bag down and then a painter's canvas on top of that before you place the pen on top (protects your floor).
Use Vanodine to clean your rabbit's pen/cage and other things.

Rabbit are they good pets?

2010-05-24T07:56:00.000-07:00

If so why do some people eat them. I love the way they look. They're cute as a pet. Not to eat.
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I had rabbits as pets
I thought they were great.
I could never eat an animal that i am on a first name basis with

no , in a house u should have a hamster or a little cat

ya they are there very nice and they are so cute

I had a pet rabbit. He was a wonderful pet, much like a cat but also somewhat like a dog. He was litterbox trained like a cat but would cuddle and lick you like a dog. As for why people eat them, I never could but they do populate themselves relatively quickly and as far as economics go it is understandable that they would be cheap food. I guess it really depends on how you are raised to think of what is normal to eat.

rabbits are nice as pets her are some facts
Rabbit Facts
Rabbits are not rodents but belong to their own order called lagomorphs. The evolutionary split between rabbits and other living mammals probably occurred about thirty million years ago.
There are twelve species of rabbits in the United States with the eastern cottontail being the most widely distributed.
Cottontails vary in color from gray to brown and have large ears and hind feet and fluffy tails. They average about a foot in length and weigh 2 to 3 pounds.
Cottontails are generally found in brushy hedgerows and the edges of wooded areas with dense cover, but also do very well in suburbs and urban areas. Rabbits feed on leafy plants during the growing season and the buds and bark of woody plants in the winter.
Famous for their reproductive abilities, cottontails breed from February through September. Gestation is about 28 days. Three or four litters of four or five young known as kittens are born each year. Young are born helpless in a shallow depression lined with grass and mother鈥檚 fur, but they grow rapidly and are weaned when less than half the size of the adult.
Mothers nurse their babies for approximately 5 minutes a day. The milk is very rich and the babies fill up to capacity within minutes. Mother rabbits do not sit on their babies to keep them warm. Baby rabbits are often "rescued" by well-meaning humans who think that they have been abandoned. Fewer than 10% of these babies survive.
Cottontails may live to two years in the wild, but where predators are numerous, they seldom live more than one. 85% of the rabbit population dies each year. This includes at least one out of every three babies that are born per year.
Many mortality factors affect rabbit populations. Weather is a major factor in nest mortality as ground nests are susceptible to flooding in heavy rains.
Problems and Solutions
Cottontail damage is usually caused by the rabbits feeding on flowers and vegetable plants in spring and summer and fruit trees and ornamentals in the fall and winter. You can tell that rabbits caused the damage by the cleanly cut plant remains and the presence of pea-sized droppings scattered around the area or sometimes left in small piles.
The most effective permanent protection for gardens subject to rabbit damage is a well-constructed fence. Chicken wire supported by posts every 6 to 8 feet is strong enough to exclude rabbits. Such fences normally need to be only about 2 feet high but it is important to make sure that the bottom is either buried 6 to 8 inches or staked securely to the ground to prevent rabbits from pushing their way underneath it. Some gardeners prefer to construct movable fence panels that can be stored as sections (2 x 8 feet) and set out to protect the garden right after the first planting when damage is likely to be most severe. Some years the panels might not be needed at all given the ups and downs that occur with the rabbit population.
When rabbit presence is only sporadic or occasional, new plants can be protected by using 1-gallon plastic milk containers that have the bottom cut out and placed over the seedling or with commercially-available "cloches" which can be purchased in garden supply stores or ordered from the

Rabbit and Chihuahua problems?

2010-05-22T06:30:00.001-07:00

if you have read any of my other questions than you know that i have a rabbit and a chihuahua, well the rabbit ended up being called momo and my chihuahua ended up dying, so we got a new one and we called him wishbone well we put momo and wishbone together and they had seem to get along with each other but after the first day that we had wishbone, it seemed that momo got a little mad about us getting wishbone he really didn't like him, when we but them together a couple of times momo has tried to bit him so we had to put him up and know ever time we try to take him up he trys to bit us what should i do??
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In the wild, the dog is a natural predator of the rabbit. No matter how long we domesticate animals, they still retain their instincts. Your rabbit probably recognizes the dog as a potential threat to his safety. First, don't ever leave them alone. Any time they spend interacting should be supervised, no matter how well you think they get along. Second, let them spend time near each other while one is caged. They will be curious and sniff at each other through the wire. This will allow them to become familiar with each. You might just have to accept the fact that they will never safely interact, but it's worth a try!

get a pet therapist for the rabbit

Put the fight on youtube.
I would totally bet on the rabbit.

your bunny is just jellus and he dousnt like it when you give your chihuahua. i dont know how to make them to get along but i do know how to make your bunny stop bitting you. He smells the other animal on you be sure to wash yout hands and change your clothes befor going to your rabbit. theis will make him stop that prob.

its simple your bunny was there first, it might take some time for momo to get used to wishbone, i have a lop eared rabbit who chases my cat around maybe they are just playing who knows!

You rabbit is jealous and has lost trust in you. You put your rabbit in an environment that didn't make him happy. I would suggest getting a pair of gloves that your rabbit can not bite through and hold your rabbit 3 times a day until he has learned to trust you again. If these two animals do not get along then do not put them together. Rabbits are very territorial and do not want other animals in their home. Good luck.

R tarantulas really good at climbin vertically or will they prob fall?

2010-05-22T06:30:00.000-07:00

mine kinda slides down the wall if she stops movin
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We don't let our spider (rose-haired) climb the walls in our house because they will die if they fall from any great height. Actually they don't have to be at a great height that's why you have to be careful standing while holding them because they will die if you drop them.
She lives in a large terranium and like your tarantula she kind of slides down the sides. I bought those net things to stick on the side to help her with traction (lol) but only the crickets use it.
She makes us really nervous when she is upside down so we often "rescue" her when we see her doing that.
You might want to place natural logs (from pet store) of various heights for her to climb onto and hide under. Include one that is almost to the top of her terranium so she can reach it if she decides to climb on the very top.
She shed her skin yesterday; it was really cool she looks all fresh and rosy!

ewww! my brother used to have one. They can jump really far and also climb the side of their cage! Though they are very slow (usually) they can move very fast when they want to.
I think they would be better at climbing anything other then glass.

R hamsters born with fir or bald???

2010-05-22T06:29:00.003-07:00

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their bald little pink things. DON"T PICK THEM UP! You'll get your smell on them and the mom won't like it and she will eat that baby. But yes, bald and pink.

bald

They have FUR.

bald. Later they get fur.

bald with there eyes shut

bald, then they grow a thin layer that gives a little glow, and then fuzz and spots where the color goes and then fur

They are bald and pink. As they get older they get their hair.

ok miriam, who is paying you to ask all these stupid questions? lmao

R guiney pigs (i think thats how u spell it) born with fir????

2010-05-22T06:29:00.002-07:00

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Yes, they are born with hair, eyes open, everything formed, teeth ready to chew and ready to run straight out of the womb. They are much unlike hamsters which are born with no hair and (I think) with eyes closed. Guinea pigs are often eating solids within the first few days. You got close, it is spelt guinea pigs!!

I think a little bit - guinea pigs - i love them!!!

I'm pretty sure they don't have hair at birth.

GUINEA. FUR.
dic. tion. ar. y.

Guinea pig pups are born with hair and teeth and can run around the cage within an hour or two after birth. They are a joy, but there are risks involved.

No they are pink and they are like over grown hamsters.

God do i have to teach you youngins everything? lmao. of course guinea pigs are born with fur lmao! Shalena, put your glasses on hon, I think you are lookin at the wrong rodent lmao!!

Yes, they are born with fur. You spell it: Guinea Pigs.

Guinea pigs are born with fur, teeth, nails, the whole shebang! They will be up and running and eating solids within days of being born.

spelling corrections- guinea pig (not guiney, close though), are and you (really, how hard is it to type 2 more letters), and fur fir is a type of tree)

Guinea pigs are born with fur and teeth and ready to eat I raised 58 of the adorable lil devils

Question Please help!?

2010-05-22T06:29:00.001-07:00

Are rats good pets? How often do you have to clean their cages?Do they smell? If you go on vacation what do you do with them?
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My daughter has a female rat and she does not smell. I was a little afraid of getting a rat (tail kind of freaked me out), but now I hold Zelda all the time. She climbs all over us and will sit on my daughter's shoulder while she is on the computer. She will also crawl into her sweatshirt pockets and take a nap, too.
As for cleaning the cage, my daughter does it about once a week, gives her fresh food every day (loves yogurt drops--she's addicted to them, lol; she sometimes bites my fingers--not too hard--just to get her yogurt), and gives her a good brushing with a soft brush (never heard of bathing a rat). For exercise, she is put into a rodent ball and runs around in downstairs or in my daughter's room.
For vacation time, get a friend to "rat-sit" or you can have somebody come to the house once a day to check on your pet. Make sure it is somebody who would be able to handle picking up the rat in order to let it socialize some, as rats are pretty social creatures.
I would say that a rat would make a great pet if it is well cared for and not mistreated. Handled carefully, it will be gentle with you and others. My 2-year-old will hold Zelda in her lap and will feed her yogurt drops, too. (Zelda has not bitten my toddler, ever!)
Good luck!

rats are very good pets. they are interactive and very affectioante. you should clean the cage about every other day and really scrub it once a week. if you go on vacation find a friend or neighbor to watch them!

Rats are awesome pets...in fact I'm sitting beside one right now. I have been litter box training mine so i don't have to clean the cage just the litter box. The cage does not smell but the rat himself has a bit of a musky smell to him. I usually bath him weekly and he doesn't seem to mind. When i go away for longer than a weekend i have someone watch him just so he doesn't get lonely. There is loads of information on the Internet about owning pet rats so read read read..

Their great!! I love em!!

Question on snails eggs.?

2010-05-22T06:29:00.000-07:00

I have a couple snails in my frog tank. One of the snails laid a bunch of white eggs on the glass of the tank. I don't want anymore snails so I will be taking the eggs out, but i was curious how fast the eggs usually hatch and how many actually do.
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They most likely will hatch in less than one week's time, and from small clutches like that, I would expect no more than 30-50 snails per clutch.

Question on duckling food?

2010-05-22T06:28:00.003-07:00

I'm getting a week old duckling in a few days and I went to a feed store and asked for a non-medicated starter food. I bought what they gave me.first of all, it isn't mashed or crumbled, its pellets. And on the tag, it says "Layer Pellets is a complete food for commercial egg production. It is not necessary to feed scratch grain."
If I crumble it up and make it small enough, is it okay for my duckling to eat?
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This food should be suitable for a duckling, although I would have preferred a game bird food .
I doubt you will need to crush the pellets unless they are of unusual size.

it should be. lettuce pieces are also good if your duckling doesnt want the pellets

Question about geese in pond.?

2010-05-22T06:28:00.002-07:00

We have some unwanted geese in our pond. I was wondering if there is a kind of fish or something that would scare away or nibble at the geeses feet? Please no silly answers. The pond is about 12 foot by 7 foot or something like that.
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I don't know about fish to nibble but you could always put a screen on top of the pond so they can't get in. Something along the lines of chicken wire or hardware cloth. Just build a frame and attach the screen to it. We did that to keep the animals from eating the fish in our ponds.

why would you not want geese in your pond? they are beautiful!

Question about farm full of bulls, and not cows, details below?

2010-05-22T06:28:00.001-07:00

usually when i see a farm with bovine, its always cows, never bulls, well for the first time in my life, i seen a farm with pure bulls, why just pure bulls and no cows?
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Are you sure they are bulls? Most of the time you cannot have more than one bull in a confined area because they will fight each other. Are you are determining them to be bulls just because they have horns? If this is to be the case..both sexes can have horns.

Are you sure they are bulls not steers? Steers would be used for meat. Bulls would most likely be kept for their semen. Its extracted and frozen then used for AI.

It depends where the farm was what they are being kept for. I pass by several farms that keep bulls together in pastures. Would think they are breeding stock or could be available for sale or lease to breeders.

Question About Fancy Rats And Fancy Mice?

2010-05-22T06:28:00.000-07:00

Is it better to have a fancy rat or a fancy mouse as a pet?
Can I have the pros and cons on both fancy rats and fancy mice as pets?
ThankYou
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Fancy Rat
Pro- bigger, easy to handle if handled, does funny things, sleeps alot
Con-teeth keeps growing needs treats to help with teeth,
Fancy mice
Pro-easy to clean uhhhh
Con-too small to handle, gets away easyier, can fall out of hands and runs fast to get away

I prefer fancy rats, but it is your desicion. Mine is best, he may be larger than other rats, but he is the sweetest thing. Normal rats are about 5-6 lbs mine is like 7-9 lbs. And they let you know when there done with being handled. And if you do get one, try to get a male. The males are a lot nicier.

Mice are smaller and therefore don't smell as bad. They're really cute. You can carry them on your shoulder, but they can fall off and, because they're so light, you might not notice right away.
Rats are smarter and friendlier and can learn things. They can stay on your shoulder, and you know if something happens to them because they're heavy enough to feel. But people will freak out when they see you have a rat with you, even though you %26 I know how cute they really are.
Either of them is a great pet! And they don't smell as bad as hamsters, and they're a lot smarter than hamsters %26 gerbils.

Question about cows?

2010-05-22T06:27:00.003-07:00

Do female cows get slaughtered? I don't know much about the females.
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it depends on if its a dairy cow... dairy cows dont(they're black n white) but beef cows do... after there too old to have anymore calfs

Yes, but that's because they don't know the rules. A royal flush is better than a straight flush.

Cows bred for meat get slaughtered regardless of gender. Milking cows are bred from specific genetic lines. The selected ones thought to make good milking cows are used for milk, but the rejected females and males are used primarily for meat.
Oh, and I'm talking about dairy cows. Any other kind are bred and slaughtered no matter gender, as I said.

Yes, females do get slaughtered. I have seen plenty of heifers (females) of a variety of breeds including the dairy breeds go through Auction and get sold to the Killers.

No. Human beings have a superstitious belief that killing a female cow will cause everyone to have pimples on their teeth.

Question about colic?

2010-05-22T06:27:00.002-07:00

can horses get colic from eating and drinking with their bits in? my friend told me this. but i wasnt sure
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No. That has nothing to do with colic.
Colic can be caused by many things; eating something in general can cause colic, whether the horse is grazing in a field or has a bridle on. Sandy fields can cause colic, internal parasites can cause colic, mineral build-up can cause colic, food can get compacted in the intestines and cause colic-related problems.

There are different causes of colic in horses but this is not one of them .However if you had just fed your horse after exercise and watered at same time then bit or no bit ..a very good chance of colic

Question about chinchilla bath?

2010-05-22T06:27:00.001-07:00

I got this chinchilla few days ago. and i dont know if it is safe to let my chinchilla had access to the dust sand 24/7..
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No he will pee and poo in it if you leave it with him.

no its best if you let him have a sand bath only once every few days.

Generally you can leave bath sand in with them at all times. Chinchillas normally only bathe when they feel the need to. However, if you notice him itching alot, remove the bath sand for a few days as he's being excessive and causing dry skin.

Question about calfs?

2010-05-22T06:27:00.000-07:00

when I took my kids to the fair today we went to see the animals at the FFA Childerens barn and there was a calf that was about 2 weeks old, (according to the paper above that had the calves name and the owners name) they had solid food for him and water, is a 2 week old calf even old enough to be eating solid food? Should'nt he still be drinking his moms milk? The poor thing looked so thin.
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Calves.you have a question about calves. They start eating grass and hay within 2 days of being born. What color was the calf? If it was a black and white calf it was probably a Holstein calf and they are taken from the mothers when they are a day old. They are then (if it is a nice dairy, if it isn't a nice dairy they are run thru the sale yard) fed the colostrums and raised from cow鈥檚 milk that will not make human grade. The dairies will usually cull (run them thru a sale yard) the bull calves but will raise the heifer calves for replacement cows on the dairy. There are other dairy breeds such as Jersey's (brown with black muzzle, hooves) and Guernsey鈥檚 these are brown %26 white.
Personally myself I would let the calves nurse for 3 to 4 days to get all of the colostrums and then wean the calf and then the cow could be returned to the dairy herd for milking. I don't know why the dairymen do the whole cow/calf thing the way they do but if the calf is fed a high protein diet (like one they would get if they were still nursing its mother) it will grow up just fine and not have any problems.
I have had orphaned foals that were two weeks when the mother died and they are already eating by then and you can raise them on milk pellets, hay, and water. The reason the calf looked so thin is because they just don't start putting on weight until they are about 6 weeks old especially if they are of the dairy breed. And also the sire to the calf may have been a calving ease bull for 1st calf heifers and these calves are born small and thinner than non calving ease calves.
Another things is to you really can't free feed them a lot of different feeds because it can upset their digestive tract. It is better to keep it simple for a calf so young until it has reached about 2 months of age. Then you can start varying the feed and giving it more. You wouldn't over feed a human child would you? Or give it too many different foods at once if you did you would certainly have lots of problems with your child.baby animals are no different. You can feed a human child solid foods right away..and you can opt to feed it baby formula over breast milk it is the same with baby animals. Why would it be any different than the way we take care of human babies? So for all of the above reasons...no the calf was probably not too thin just young and it will continue to look that way for a few more weeks since it is probably of the dairy breeds.

I'm no expert, obviously, but I have been in 4-H for 13 years so I'll give it a shot. The answer partly depends on what type of solid food it was. If it was hay then it may not have been for the calf to eat, could have been cushioning. Another factor to consider is where is the mother. Maybe she died, if that's the case then the owners will have some sort of formula that will contain some of the same nutrients. Most people that take animals to a fair know what they are doing, i.e. have been doing it all their lives, if not they have leaders that do. One last thing calves are usually thin looking, it's because they have big bones. Even full-grown cows look thin sometimes but that also has to do with what breed they are. I hope I offered some sort of insight.

Question about animal shelters?

2010-05-22T06:26:00.002-07:00

I would like to adopt a dog from a shelter I found on the internet, it is about 6 miles from my home, problem is I have no way to get there, does anyone know if shelters make arrangements for this kind of situation?
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They might, but only for a handicapped adult. Maybe, you can get a friend to drive you there, and ask her if she will be a backup for vet visits on your new dog, and pet food...

Call them and find out - some might, some might not.
But you really should MEET the dog before you decide whether or not you want to ADOPT it. It may be incredibly cute in the pictures, but have a personality that you don't like.
They're not like stuffed animals - they're individuals.

Some do and some dont it depends on where you live the best you can do is call around? But definitely get a pet from the shekter they make the happiest pets because they are so grateful

Is your vet closer to your house than 6 miles? Cause if you can't get to the shelter to get the dog.. if you have an emergency.. will you have the same problem trying to get to the vet?!

i think it would be a good idea to meet the pet first. you could ask the shelter to see if they could arrange something, or you could ask someone else.

Take a cab! No money for a cab? Then you won't be able to afford feeding this dog, grooming this dog, flea control for this dog, vet bills for this dog, etc, etc, etc.

Pygmy Marmosets?

2010-05-22T06:26:00.001-07:00

how large are the babies and how large are the adults, i love these monkeys and think they are soooooooooo cute.
thnx f4 yu'R answers
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Marmosets are very small monkeys. They are the same size as cats. Adults around 2-3 kg and new born babies the size of a fat hamster.
They are in great danger of extinction and are kept in a few zoos in the UK, usually with their close relative, the Tamarins.
I suggest you look out for those as well as they look very similar ... maybe even cuter.

I hope you are not thinking about getting one.. as these little things as they are born to live in the wild and not for pets.. remember they have very sharp teeth and draw blood easily, if you are interested in monkeys etc take a trip to Monkey World in Wareham in Dorset you can see how they live and what they get up to as these little things where captured and left after the hobby wore off you can even adopt one while you are there and it helps when people do this as the people that own the Sanctuary rely on people to donate food and adopt these monkeys..

Putting holy and war together makes as much since as attack killer bunny rabbits or saint hitler?

2010-05-22T06:26:00.000-07:00

or for the love of satin,what do you think
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satin... i love satin.. so soft and silky feeling...
but yes you're right, it doesn't make sense. We only say that cuz way back when (1000s or so) the Pope told everyone... "hey capture Jerusalem, kill people and start up some sh*t and all your sins will automatically be healed." Medieval Catholicism is so funny.

I agree the word holy means peace to me so peace does not equal war!

Putting a loved pet down?

2010-05-22T06:25:00.003-07:00

ive had my cat since i was 12 and im 22 now ....i have two small children 19 mo and 9 mo ..anyways my 9 months old son was sitting in the middle of the living room floor and my cat just attacked him for no reason ...she has been getting difficult over the last few years having to be cage d at night for racing through the house breaking things and having both kinds of accidents during the nights having to bathe her at least 4 time a wk.... my son is alright scratches on his nose upper mustache area cheek and tongue.i called the dr .....anyways the next day i had her put down which made me histerical.now i feel guilty and upset for my choice..was i wrong?
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Having to put down a loved pet is very hard. I had to put my ferret down 2 weeks ago she was almost 8yrs old.
Just remember all of the fun you shared together.

no .kids come first. allways .every time without fail.

no
i wauld be sad if i put down any of my pets but in your case it had 2 be done

Children first, but you should have tried to adopt out your pet using free sources like craigslist or even the humane society even though most of the time they will put down the animal brought there, but still you could have adopted out your cat.

For different reasons, cats become a nuisance as they get older. They either get sick or unruly, or have accidents, etc. Sometimes, the best thing for all concerned is to put it down.
I just recently put down my cat of 13 years we had since he was a kitten. He was always coughing and having trouble going to the bathroom. It broke my heart to put him down, but what else could I do? Vet said there was nothing that could make him better.

You have to protect your kids. He probably would not have been a good choice for adoption because of his behavorial problems.

No. Don't second-guess yourself on this. You did the right thing here. This animal was definately having some serious psychological probs and it was endangering your children. An animal that attacks unprovoked shouldn't be kept.
My deepest condolences. I know how hard it is to put a beloved pet down.

Yes. What's more important? A life or a couple of scratches? When a person gets old and starts wetting the bed do you kill them? No. Animals have feelings to. When cats get older they want peace and quiet. your son was probably annoying her.

First of all, to Manda- animals may have feelings, yes, but at 9 months old, this asker's son is HARDLY old enough to know that or to be left alone around ANY animal for very long. An old cat like this would not have been used to children anyway, and would have seen the baby as a target and as the cause of its owner's sudden tendency to ignore him. To the asker: I know it was painful for you, but you made the right choice in this case. The safety of your children ALWAYS comes first. It sounds as though this cat's behavior had been getting progressively worse, and her attack on your son was just the last straw. I would probably have done the same or a similar thing in your situation, for good of all concerned. True, perhaps you might have been able to adopt the cat out, but at her age with her behavior problems, the odds of her being placed in another home successfully were very low. Added to that was the fact that she was constantly causing other problems in the house besides the accidents, and you had even more of a reason to do what you did. Cats can get to be a nuisance as they age- my sister has an older cat in her house right now who has to live in a cage because he won't use the litterbox and can't be trusted when he's loose in the house anymore. It sounds from your question that this is what was happening with you, and you would probably have been okay with this cat, except that she attacked your child without any provocation. You shouldn't feel guilty for making what was clearly the only choice you could. I hope your son is feeling better, and I am sorry it had to come to this. Good luck.

Purchasing pets ?

2010-05-22T06:25:00.002-07:00

The other day I rode my bike with a few friends to a local pet shop to buy some fish but there was a sign on the door that said you had to be 16 to enter the shop, is this a law and will all shops say this ?
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It's up to the shop. If you go to a chain store or franchise, you are less likely to encounter this. Sorry but some stores have had bad experiences with younger people and refuse to let any more in.

Puppy Mills & Such?

2010-05-22T06:25:00.001-07:00

I am a huge animal lover, and if I had a huge farm or something, I would probably have like 50 dogs. I took my little sister to the pound yesterday (that is where she volunteers) and they had so many animals that had to be put down for one reason or another. It was so sad. I wanted to take them all home with me. Then I was reading up on the puppy mills and dog fights, and animal cruelty. It makes me so sad. Is there a BIG way to get involved with this without having a whole lotta money? I hate that people get dogs/cats and then decide they can't take care of them and send them to the pound to be put to sleep. I have already signed petitions that I would never buy a pet from a pet store, but can't I do more? Any ideas? I cannot take anymore animals, either. I live in an apartment with a black lab, and its hard enough to give him the exercise he needs! Thanks!
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Yes Tress, there is much than you can do. You have a voice.
Educate yourself. Get the facts - and spread the word. Do what you can - within your means, and schedule. Don't forget that your first responsiblity lies with yourself and your dog. You can teach others by setting a great example.
You already know that it's not realistic to get more animals. And I think that most animal lovers have that dream of the "farm". But for most of us it isn't possible, and would be a very bad idea.
There is only so much time in a day. And we only have so much to give. If you spread yourself too thin - everyone suffers.
What is most important is that you do something. Discourage breeding. Promote spaying and neutering. Continue to take a stand against cruelty and neglect.
I believe that volunteering is a great idea, but heartbreaking at times. However, it helps to see the big picture. I prefer to volunteer at no-kill shelters, or foster groups. And, if you can afford it - donations are always needed.

Volunteer with a local rescue group or at a local shelter.

Your sister is on the right track - volunteer! You don't have to do shelter work if you find that too emotionally stressful - we need people to do all sorts of things - help at fundraisers, hang posters, walk dogs - the list is endless. I've ended up on our humane society's board of directors and I'm really feeling like I'm making a difference.

nope, there is no way to really get involved without spending at least a little money.
An animal friend of mine once told me that in order to make a small fortune, you need to start out with a large fortune and then buy a horse!
There is just so much financial stuff involved in keeping animals..one thing that many people(often breeders) are doing, is to refuse to sell any animal of theirs without a signed contract from the buyer promising to never breed the animal, and to get it spayed/neutered as soon as it is old enough. I applaud this, as there is no better way to help control the animal population as making sure that dogs are not allowed to be bred irresponsibly.

Volunteer somewhere, use the phone, help email, call anything you are on the right track you care.

Puppy and Guinea pig advice :)?

2010-05-22T06:25:00.000-07:00

I have a 5 month old Westie puppy and a 4 1/2 year old guinea pig. They have only met breifly (for 5-10 min.) during which time my puppy started barking uncontrollably and scared my guinea pig back into his igloo.
My guinea pig (whom I've had for 4 years) is very social and usually not scared of anything, but my puppy's high pitched bark scares him really bad...
Anyway, I have two houses, my guinea pig lives in one, and my dog lives in another, we are going to sell one of our houses and move into the house where my puppy lives. I am afraid the move will be traumatizing for my guinea pig (he doesnt do well with change..) what can I do to make it easier for him and get him used to my puppy?
Also, it would be great if my puppy and my guinea pig could get along, do you think there is any possibility of that happening? If so, do you have any suggestions to help get them used to each other?
Thanks!
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Keep them away from each other in the house. Don't let them meet. Guinea pigs are prey animals, so of course they are going to be frightened.
It is possible to own both and have peace. It just takes precautionary plans. Never have the dog around during floortime. Keep your cage up high. The smell of the pigs drove my dog crazy for a few days, but he'll get used to it.

Puppy & Kitten Vaccination Questions?

2010-05-22T06:24:00.003-07:00

I have an 8 month old puppy who has never had any vaccinations. What shots does he need to have to be caught up. I also have a cat who needs all of her shots also. She is a year old. What does she need to be caught up as well?? I am going to have my friend who is a vet tech, give them for me. I need to know which vaccines to buy.
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Puppy.
Distemper Parvo 1st shot... 3 weeks later a booster which is good for one year. And rabies- it will be good for one year.
Dog only needs a Bordetella (VX against Kennel Cough if it is being bordered or groomed or exposed to ALOT of other dogs whom you may not know have been vaccinated.)
Cat: Indoor or outdoor?.. makes a dif!
Indoor: RCPP 1st shot... needs a boost in 3 wks then annually and rabies(good for 1 yr.)
RCPP- Vx for upper respiratory system. The three respiratory viruses that can also be inhaled by kittens cause varied symptoms from sneezing, runny eyes and nose, ulcers in the mouth, and pneumonia. Chlamydia, Rhinotracheitis, and Calici virus protection are all in the combination vaccine.
Outdoor: FELV/FIV (Feline Leukemia Virus and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)-MUST BE TESTED FIRST.
Needs booster on FELV in 3 wks then annually.
Needs booster on FIV in 3 weeks.
Needs a 3rd shot/booster in 3 weeks, then annually after that(so its a series of 3 shots... not just 2 like FELV and RCPP!) and Rabies
Felv-Feline leukemia is the most common viral disease in cats. The virus is contracted either through the uterus in unborn kittens, through grooming, the bite of another cat, or contact from saliva and urine from an infected cat. The symptoms of this disease vary greatly from fever to forms of cancer. It is difficult to diagnose leukemia on the symptoms alone. Blood tests are valuable as an aid in diagnosing the disease but sometimes the virus can hide in the bone marrow of an infected cat for years with a negative leukemia test. Testing before vaccination is recommended. Cats with leukemia will have lowered immune systems and can remain carriers for life. Positive cats are susceptible to other infections due to a depressed immune system.
FIV- FIV attacks the cats body much like HIV (AIDS) does in humans. The symptoms vary depending on the cat but the immune system is always lowered. Positive cats never get rid of the virus and are susceptible to other conditions due to a depressed immune system. The virus is spread through the bite of another cat. Fortunately the incidence of FIV is not high for indoor cats.
Indoor/Outdoors cats or Indoor only cats w/ exposure to outdoor cats should get the RCPP, FELV/FIV, Rabies
Cats MUST BE TESTED before given the FELV/FIV and that can only be done by a vet... your vet tech friend cannot do that.
Also rabies is only recognized when administered by a vet. Your vet tech friend cannot do this either.
Rabies is required by law in canines but not in felines. Only recomended in felines incase they get bitten--- especially outdoor cats.
This is how it works in my clinic! If you need like a print out of this... lol you can email me... i allow email! I'll break it down for you! Sorry its so long I tried not to confuse you!

Just go to the vet and get them done, they'll know what to do. Also if you're friend is a vet tech they should know, so?

Your friend the vet tech should be able to tell you. Your dog needs his distemper combo vaccine as well as a bordatella vaccine. He will also need a Rabies vaccine, which has to be given by a vet for legal reasons. Has your cat been vaccinated before?? If not she needs her distemper combo vaccine, Feline leukemia vaccine and she will also need a rabies vaccine from a vet. I really recomend going to the vet to have all vaccinations done because that way you are sure of what they got, when they need it again, and most importantly what some side effects would be to look out for. Good luck.

The dog needs a Dhlpp every month for at least 3 months and he is overdue for a Rabies vaccine. I hope you have him on Heartworm medications now as well. Your cat needs a PRC vaccine now and it needs to be repeated in 3 to 4 weeks. She is also overdue for a rabies vaccine. The first rabies is suppose to be good for 1 year, then depending on the state you live in, the next could be good as long as 3 years.

your friend who is the vet tech, should know which ones you need, the dog will need its first puppy shots, %26 a rabies vaccine, %26 the cat will need its first kitten shots %26 depending how old your kitten is, also a rabies shot.

Well, your friend that is a Vet Tech should know what vaccines they need .. but in case he/she doesn't here's what they need:
your puppy that is 8 weeks old:
DHPP or DHLPP (Distemper Parvo vaccine)
When your pup is 9-10 weeks old it can also have a Bordetella vaccine which protects against Kennel Cough if it will need to be boarded at a kennel or if it will ever go to the groomers.
Also, when your pup is between 14 and 16 weeks old it needs it's first Rabies vaccine which is very important!
You cat:
FVRCP (Feline Distemper)
Feline Leukemia vaccine (If it is an outside cat or around other cats that ARE outside)
Rabies
It's also a good idea to have an exam yearly .. and for a puppy it's important to keep their shots up to date which means every 4 weeks until they have reached their last set!
Hope this helps!

First examination, first (of 3) DHLPP vaccination. This is the distemper multiple 5 in 1 vaccine. It protects against Canine Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus. Bring a stool sample so we may check for intestinal parasites.
Second DHLPP booster and exam. This is done 3-4 weeks after the first vaccine. A second fecal exam should be performed.
Third (and final) DHLPP booster and exam. This is done 3-4 weeks after the second booster. This vaccine will last for 1 year and will then need to be boostered annually. This booster concludes the series of routine puppy vaccinations. If a puppy starts the series at an early age, 4 vaccines may be needed; if it starts at a later age, only 2 vaccines may be needed in the series.
Bortedella
Lyme Disease
Also start on a heartworm medications, and meds to control flea and ticks.
Hope this helps!

Puppies or dogs bhind bars? Which states?

2010-05-22T06:24:00.002-07:00

I know that some states have puppies and dogs from shelters that go in to prison, and I am looking to adopt one... NY (where I live) only has dogs that become assistance dogs (Though it is a great contribution) but I would happily travel to other states in the area to adopt, I went to PA for my Bulldog and OH for my Boston. My daughter's Dad is serving time in a NY state correctional facility and in some weird way it would be like having him here with us...
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Circle-tail is one group in Ohio that handles adoptions within the prison systems. They may have groups in other states. Try contacting them through their website.
good luck

I don't know about New York, but I know that the prison in Leavenworth KS has a program called Safe Harbor that takes dogs into prisons. I think that they list animals up for adoption on petfinder.com

i have never heard of a prison taking in dogs except for assistant dogs. I know some prison use to train the wild mustangs but now most of those dont either no funding. I would suggest you contact the prison where her dad is and see if you can suggest a program like that to help rehabilate the men as well as the dogs and push till you get it approved. Then try to adopt the dog her Dad trains. I might even start by getting other to sign a PETition (LOL) you could start with people from the shelters or those that have adopted pets vet's offices other pet owners pet shops and then work you way to the inmates and their family. Best of luck

Oh stop. It has nothing to do with him.
That's weird.
That's a heck of a reaon to get a dog. If you want to get a dog, then do so because you want the DOG, not because of some weird hangup about a felon.

Pup poo-ing on my backporch!?

2010-05-22T06:24:00.001-07:00

How in the world can I stop my pup from pooping on my back porch?
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pick the poo up take it to the yard and show you dog that that is where poo goes. when he does get there and he will give him a good treat.

If your dog lives outside I would suggest that you put a gate or something up to block him from pooping on the porch. You could also watch him and if you saw him do it you could go to him and tell him no and punish him. Doing this many times will prevent him from pooping on the porch because he doesn't want to be punished. If your dog lives inside and you let him out to use the bathroom then either don't let him on the porch but out in the yard somewhere or in your house in a certain place put down pee pads for your dog to use the bathroom on. You would just need to teach him that is where he is supposed to use the bathroom. I use them for my dog and they work great. We reward her for using the bathroom on the pad. I hope I have help you in some way!

Walk him out into the yard and wait on him to do his business . He is coming up on the porch wanting in then doing it . He maybe frightened out there alone . It takes time and patience to train a dog . Never scold him .Telling a dog no does not work . Ignore bad behavior and praise and reward good behavior .

Punishing animals?

2010-05-22T06:24:00.000-07:00

My dad sometimes spanks his pups if they make a mess. I find it really disturbing I try telling him but never listens to me. And I don't think the pups even know why he is spanking them. How do I make him stop?
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A little tap on the a s s never hurt anybody.

the best way to discipline cats or dogs is with newspaper. just roll it up an hit something so it makes a noise. they will soon learn.

It's normal, and sometimes needed. I used to spank my pups if they did something wrong, but you have to do it the real way. You would grab the pup by the back of the neck (It won't hurt them) and you would usually put their nose wherever they made the mess, whatever it may be. As pups, the spankings should be lighter, but just enough to inform them that they've done something wrong, and you should always yell "No". They will notice the word and think about the spanking, and in soon time they will stop. Your father has probably had experience with dogs. It's the only way they'll learn, because unfortunately walking over and asking a pup politely to stop making a mess won't work.
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I'm sorry that you've had to watch this, and no, they don't know why they are being hit, and will become increasingly withdrawn or aggressive with this training method. Could you buy your dad a book on more appropriate training methods? like clicker training or something similar? It really is important that he learns a better way, but sometimes parents assume their children don't know what's best.

Your dad is actually doing a good thing to help the pups learn while they are young, as long as the spanking isn't to hard, or else they might think of him as mean.my dad always spanks my dog Leroy when he is bad and he usually does it pretty hard, but when he is being good, my dog loves my dad and goes everywhere he goes and always lays in his lap and wants my dad to play fetch with him!!
Plus, Leroy now knows what he can and can't do and is very obediant!
Hope I helped!!

omg...rolled up newspaper is a waaaaaaaay bad idea, and spanking is so not needed and just plain wrong.
always train your dogs with "praise" for a good job, and many other humane ways to train. get your dad a booK or dvd on how to train puppies.
I CANNOT BELIEVE ALL THE PEOPLE ARE TELLING YOU SPANKING IS GOOD. DONT LISTEN TO THEM !!!!!
IT'S SO WRONG !!!!!!

Animals don't need to be hit. Ask him to roll up and paper and make noise and that should get them out of what they are doing. Are they puppies? Puppies do that. Spanking them or hitting them will make them scared of him. Just keep suggesting things to him. If you keep up maybe he will listen to you and get tired of you complaining to him. You might go to an obediace class and see if they have some brochures you might be able to give your dad. Ask him if he would like you to find them a new home since they are such a bother to him. You are awesome to be so concerned..

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Our obedience instructor told us that when a dog soes something wrong, you have 3 second to punish him or he wont know why he is punished.

first off OMg i can Not belive how many people are telling you to spank them All of you should be ashamed! there are diffrent methods other then abuse!
ok now that i got that out of my system. spanking is Not needed no is a rolled up newspaper. a lot of the time the dogs dont even know why your doing it because they have a short attention span. even if they haev a "guilty" look. most of the time that look is because your yelling. there are 2 books i would recomend that is a training method WithOut any abuse to the dog is Dr. Ian Dunbar's 2 books. Before and After you get your puppy. he also has a site online you can check siriuspuppy.com i belive. he explains a Lot on all these myths try and get your dad to read it. but honestly you may not be able to stop him from doing what he wants... a lot of people are that way. sorry to say.
But Good Luck and if you need help or anything like that you can email me at kitdragon2000@yahoo.com

I can not believe that people are actually telling you that it is OK and good for the dog to be hit. If the dogs have done something wrong most trainers would say that you have a small window of time to correct them. Making a loud sound with your mouth like AAACK. Like the sound of a duck is what is used by professional trainers. The only way to correct them right after the unwanted behavior is to make a sound with your mouth. I have used this technique and it works. NEVER hit a dog. The dog will not understand. PLEASE go to a professional training web site and make copies of the instructions and give them to your Dad. Don't listen to all the ignorance of some of the people who wrote you, please.

Yeah...people say dogs don't even know why they're being spanked, because they went to the bathroom like an hour ago and then an hour later the owner is spanking them...so they're like "WHAT? WHY ARE YOU SPANKING ME?" There's probably info online about it.

My grandfather was told by a dog train that when you train the dog it is good to discipline them, but never use your hand directly. If you use your hand directly, they can associate something like moving your hand towards them to pet them as a possible punishment that may occur. That is why the rolled up newspaper is used. Using the word "No" in association with soft discipline using the newspaper helps associate discipline with picking up the newspaper and saying "No". This helps prevent the dog from mistaking petting for doing something wrong. Dogs are smart and do learn when they are disciplined, but they need disciplined correctly. The discipline needs engrained when they are young. It is harder to train an older dog than it is a younger dog.

Problems with my ShitZu?

2010-05-22T06:23:00.003-07:00

Well lately my ShitZu has been smelling really bad , and when I give him a bath he's fine for like a day then he smells horrible , like maybe he rolled in something or something like that . I've
been wondering if it has something to do with the enviorment
maybe some kind of plant or allergy ? I live in the rural Virginia countryside , any ideas of what I can do to make him smell better and/or stop him from smelling bad in the first place. Any help will be appreciated !
Answers:
We have a shih-tzu also. The vet told us that what makes them shed so little also makes them smell -- it鈥檚 oil their skin secretes. Perhaps with age your dog is secreting more of the oils. Also, washing them a lot dries their skin out so then their bodies naturally feel the need to make more of the oil that makes them smell bad. It鈥檚 a vicious cycle. Like one of the other posters mentioned, dog cologne or powder is the way to go. Another thing that helps is keeping the dog clipped short.
Oh, one thing I鈥檝e noticed too that is a problem for our dog -- she has anal gland issues. They need to be cleaned frequently. Could that be contributing to the problem also?

What do you get when you mix a Bull dog with a ShitZu

my shitzu has the same problem.
i wouldnt even let her in my room becasue she was smelly.
finally we went to the local pet store and found pet colonge.
its safe for them and smells pretty good.
ask your local pet store to see if they carry it, its great!

this is also a starting sign of mange theyys mell then they start to have goop come out of the corners of there eye more than usual then they lose the fur so i'd get him checked by a vet

Again i cant stress how important a visit to the vet is. i know it is costly but lets face it , isn't your beloved pet worth it? one thing springs to mind about your dog is maybe his glands around his anus need to be expressed. some breeds do need this done but only by someone trained to do it. they can become compact and cause problems too. it is a smelly problem but part of nature. ask your local vet about it, and get him checked.

It's his ears! Ear mites cause the most horrible smell! This is caused by fleas %26 can be cured by using a good flea/tick medication from your vet!

Problem with larger Tarantulas?

2010-05-22T06:23:00.002-07:00

I can't seem to get my larger tarantulas' (7+ inches) abdomens bigger. In other words, my tarantulas look unhealthy because their abdomens are too small for there size. I have tried:
Feeding More Crickets
Feeding Wax worms to fatten up
Larger Waterdishes
Keeping the substrate more moist/raising the humidity levels
I can not feed them roaches or another large insect because they don't sell them around here; just crickets
What can I do to make their abdomens larger like other people's spiders?
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Beef up what you feed to the tarantulas. What goes in those insects will eventually go in your tarantula, after all! You can look up the diets of the insects you feed using wikipedia.org or google. Crickets are omnivores and will enjoy a variety of foods (they love dog food, cut grapes, lettuce, very small scraps of meat etc.) You can also purchase cricket food. (There is a brand called Flukers. Buy it at PetsMart or Petco. Flukers also has special, gelatinized water for feeder insects. It's so they won't drown.) I know all this because I own two treefrogs and their main diet is crickets. (my white's treefrog, when he gets big enough, could even eat a small pinkie! Both frogs like minnows, as well.) I used to work at PetsMart, read extensively, and volunteer at the Dallas Zoo. (please don't think me arrogant. I just want you to know that I know what I'm talking about) In addition many larger tarantulas will eat pinkie mice and possibly small fish (like a guppy or a minnow). If availabe anywhere, you can also feed them very young baby birds (use domesticated ones) that still have their yolk sac. The yolk will fatten up the spider (hopefully) and will likely add a healthy sheen to the spiders' hairs.

Preying Mantis?

2010-05-22T06:23:00.001-07:00

tell me everything u know a bout a preying mantis if not tell me where i can find,age,sex, and, eating habits and life span of a preying mantis and how to take care of it???
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A praying mantis, or praying mantid, is the common name for an insect of the order Mantodea. Often mistakenly spelled preying mantis (a tempting mistake, as they are notoriously predatory) they are in fact named for the typical "prayer-like" stance.

Here's one... In Connecticut it is illegal to kill a praying mantis.

Pregnant mare???

2010-05-22T06:23:00.000-07:00

i think my mare is pregnant. but my dad does not. and so he will not have a vet to come and see. GRRRRR. lol
if she is pregnant she would be 11 months pregnant now. she has never foaled before so she is a maiden mare. she is also 16 years of age. her stomach isnt all that big. but more big then usall. her pee is a crystal clear color. there has been no udder change for a long time. but they have two flaps then her teets in the middle. they are becoming more apart. and when i get her relaxed they drag down a little. cant get any milk but ive never milked any thing. lol.
she is keeping her tail more to the side now and out. her vulva is a very VERY light pink.
she is not eating as much as usal and drinks very little. she kicks at her stomach but might just be getting the anoying flies off. she seems more sleepy latly. and doesnt like me hanging around her any more. she is swishing her tail. and goes off bye her self for a long time.
so my ? is does it sound like she is pregnant?
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Hey Jo,
Has she been wormed lately, like in the last 3 months? She might just be fat, or wormey, or have a grass belly because she's out of shape (Just like people, horses can get paunchy bellies, =-) Clear pee just means she's drinking good, =-)
If she were 11 months along, she would be near term. You would be able to see the foal kicking, especially along the bottom of her belly, in front of her bag. As for udder change, it should start getting full by now, UNLESS! she has been eating fescue grass! Fescue will halt milk production, a very bad bad thing, as the baby will starve and die! So, find out what kind of grass she is on.
Kicking her belly could be an attempt to swat flies, but it could also be a sign of colic, so watch her, see if she gets up and down a lot. If she does, treat her as if she had colic. (Although labor can look like mild colic)
Check her gums as well. Are they also a very light pink? Press a thumb into her gum, and see how fast the color comes back. Pale mucose membrane can mean there's blood loss somewhere, or stress, or pain. Is she breathing hard?
A mare getting ready to foal will be restless, have a full bag, and her vulva will be a deep red color, also inside her nostrils. And she will feel warmer, especially on her neck. Sometimes the little veins will pop up on her neck and chest, like she's been running. Her belly will hang low, the muscles around her tailhead (or dock) will be mushier than usual, and when you stand behind her, you won't see much of her belly, because the foal will have dropped and gotten into a 'diver' position.
It doesn't sound like your mare is pregnant. But don't be surprised to find an extra 4 hooves in your pasture one morning either, LOL! Mares are notoriously sneaky! Just keep a close eye on her for the next month, =-)
Good luck!
C

Tell your dad this mare needs a vet, NOW. Pregnant mares don't typically kick at their belly, and it could be a blocked cecum (like the appendix in people). Also, the reduction in appetite and thirst is a problem; I've never heard of this in a mare ready to deliver. If anything, she would be eating and drinking MORE.
The vulva thing could very well mean she is in season.

Pregnant mare help?

2010-05-22T06:22:00.002-07:00

hey who else has IMVU, i do
my name is 'appaloosagirl4'
if you can hep me with my mare who i think is pregnant then we could talk about that.
if she is pregnant she would be 11 months now. so any signs that they should start to show would help. she is a maiden mare too.
but if you cant help me i with my horse thats fine i guss. we could still chat. so easy way to get point here. just type in ur imvu name and say can help. or type in you imvu name and say cant help.
but if you dont have imvu but can help me with my mare that works too. lol please put your email address down too. becasue it wont let me email people i think. not sure.
feel free to do wat ever you want. also you should check out my hp. i have a lot of horse poems that i think you horse lovers will like.
well ttyl.
my email address is ericajo40@yahoo.com
and if you have poems you would like me to put up i will gladly do so.
Erica
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hello
i have never owned a horse but i have had many goats and have had pregnant ones. And horses and goats are alike in many ways. Before your trust anyones opinon visit your vet! But there are many websites that can tell u what to expect, just google it! Ok so how to tell when shes going into labor. right above her tail she is hunching her back, she is showing her teeth and almost grinding them. Also, you might be able to see the contractions, time them and see if their regular, also most births with animals are during the night time, this is what happened with our goat. When the babys are born dry them off with a towel so they dont freeze! give the horse some warm water and some grain to make her feel better! And good luck with the babys!

Pregnant Hamsters?

2010-05-22T06:22:00.001-07:00

I have two white dwarf hamsters. I think one is a girl and the other one is definitely a boy. The girl is pregnant. What are the chances of her having a brown baby? Is there even a chance?
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Agouti("wild" brown colour) is dominant in dwarf hamsters. If their dad was agouti, both siblings will carry agouti. This means you should have some agouti in the litter.
I say "should" because genetics will give you a percent chance of specific colours (just like it is 50/50 chance that each baby will be male/female - though many litters have far more of one gender than the other), but mother nature likes to stack the dice sometimes. I have had litters where the babies should have been mostly the colour I wanted and had only one baby that colour.
Key is to make sure they are well fed and have water at all times. You can leave the male with the female, but if you do you will quite possibly have a litter again in a matter of weeks. The male will not hurt the babies, though.

I dont really know but anythings posible, but anyway when she has the babys send me some picsof them please!! good luck

Well, it's all in the genetics. More than likely your female is going to have white babies. The recessive gene can activate though and you could possibly have brown ones. Probably depending on the amount of brown either hamster has, it could affect the babies. You never know though, as White Dwarf Hamsters are named that for a reason.

Pregnant white mice?

2010-05-22T06:22:00.000-07:00

what are the symptoms that a white mice is pregnant . her belly is getting bigger and she doen't like people getting her or touching her does that mean thet she is pregnant
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Yes she is most likely pregnant. Why would you put a male and female together? Don't you know that rodents are one of the fastest breeding animals?
Make her comforable, take the male out and put him in a separate cage before the babies are born (so NOW), and she will be just fine. As soon as you can sex the babies and after they are weaned (~4wks old) separate the males from the females.
Males can be house in groups of 3 at the most. If there are more, then they need separate cages. As they mature they will fight. Females can be housed together as long as the cage is big enough.
Good luck and I hope this doesn't happen again!

It is very possible if there is a male in the tank with her.

if there is another male in the tank id say its a certainty!
they also inter breed so you start with 2 and within months to have 50plus! i know I've been there better to be rid of now!

Praying Mantis: Male or Female?

2010-05-22T06:21:00.003-07:00

How can you tell?
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If you see a praying mantis eating another one, it would be a female since they eat the males after mating.

males are smaller and skinnier. females have very large abdomens.

Potty training my bunny rabbit!?

2010-05-22T06:21:00.002-07:00

I recently got a new bunny which is about 15 weeks old now(so im told) and he is pretty much full grown.
I am TRYING to liter train him by putting him in the litter box when he looks as if he is about to go.
He decides to be lazy by leaving his little pelets everywhere and peeing where ever he wants including my bed(he hops up there on his own).
The only time he does use the litter box is when he is in my carpeted room to pee.
Being lazy in his cage is ok with me since there is a catch traybut its the mess on the floor Im worried about.
Any tips..I want to trust him not to make a mess while I am gone for 2 seconds but I cant.
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If you leave him in his pen with the litter box [have it filled with some of his food pellets] and keep him in there for a while. Let him out every often and test him, eventually he will learn that it is for pottying. It won't happen overnight, it will take a lot of patience and understanding.

By nature, rabbits choose one or a few places (usually corners) to deposit their urine and most of their pills. Urine-training involves little more than putting a litterbox where the rabbit chooses to go. Pill training requires only that you give them a place they know will not be invaded by others. Here are some suggestions to help you to train your rabbit to use the litterbox. Older rabbits are easier to train than younger rabbits, especially babies. A rabbit's attention span and knack for learning increases as they grow up. If you have a baby, stick with it! And if you are deciding whether to adopt an older rabbit, or litter train your older rabbit, go for it! Here are some tips on HOW to train your rabbit to use its litter box:
-Initially, keep rabbit confined to cage with a litter box.
-Observe to make sure your rabbit is using the box. If rabbit seems to prefer another area of cage, move litterbox there.
-Once your rabbit is using a box in the cage, let out of cage in a limited space, under close supervision. Place a second litter box outside of the cage in this space.
-Make the litter box enticing with a favorite toy or treat.
-If you notice the rabbit backing up with its tail up, gently herd him/her to litter box.
-Whenever your rabbit uses the litter box, make sure he/she gets lots of praise and possibly a favorite treat.
-Never punish a rabbit for mistakes. Gently steer to litter box if caught in the act, but this must be immediate to have any effect.
-Once your rabbit is using the box outside of the cage, gradually increase the space the rabbit can roam in.
Add more litter boxes as necessary as the rabbit probably won't go too far in search of a box.
-Be flexible about placement of boxes - if rabbit seems to prefer a particular place as a toilet, put a box there.
-If your rabbit wants to use an inconvenient location, place a box there and gradually move it out of the way.
-If your rabbit begins having accidents, backtrack to the confinement and limited space with supervision stage and begin again.
*Spaying and neutering will greatly reduce territorial urine spraying and defecation.
*Use a safe absorbent litter such as a recycled newspaper or citrus based litter. Clumping and clay litters are not desirable as the rabbit will likely lay in the litter and ingest some as well.
*Be patient and consistent, and expect a few accidents.

First you have to find a spot where he naturally goes. Put the litter box there. Stack a lot of hay on the litter box so that he wants to go in. Every time he pees or poops pick up the poo and put it in the litter box. When he pees, wipe it up with a paper towel and put it in.
Since he is only 15 weeks old, it will not be easy. With rabbits, the older they are, the easier they are to train. You might have to wait a bit before he can go in and have no accidents. If you don't get him neutered it will be almost impossible for him to not have "accidents" everywhere.
Start from a small room and then increase the space. Once again, if he is not neutered he will keep going where he pleases.

Possum names??

2010-05-22T06:21:00.001-07:00

i have 4 baby possums.2 female, 2 male.i just gave 1 of the 2 females away and im trying to find someone who wants the other female. i think that we are going to keep both males so i was trying to think of names for them.any ideas? thanks in advance
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Awwww how cute.How about Bambi and Thumper.
or Muk and Luck
Buzz and Woody
Peanut and Butter
or Peanut-Butter and Jelly
Ralph and Rudy
Smores and Snickers
I like the name Banjo, but I can't think of anything that goes with it.
Adam and Aiden
East amd West
Puff and Fluff
I wish I could see them, then I could think of ,more names.
And where are you located, I may be interested in your other female baby, if thier not illegal to keep. =]
email me courtneyxcatastrophe@verizon.n...

frick n frack

emory and oglethorpe

Popcorn eating hermit crab.?

2010-05-22T06:21:00.000-07:00

I read online that hermit crabs can eat popcorn... do you think buttered popcorn will harm my hermit crab?
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not as long as you give it one small peice and do not do it very often

mabey... o.0? the world never knows... jk yea im sure it would.

Plz help me my Chihuahua..?

2010-05-22T06:20:00.003-07:00

my chihuahua is coughing and it sounds like she's gunna throw up but she doesnt and she's doing that alot. she never did that b4 but i think its from the dog hotel i had her stay in, a VERY nice one cuz i luv her very much, for 3 days. i think she caught something but i dont know. is it just a cough? will it go away? any pets of urs have done this?? help me plz
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Your dog has Kennel Cough. Kennel cough is contagious to other dogs but is very treatable with antibiotics.
Please get your dog to the vet and treated. Small dogs with Kennel Cough if left untreated can rupture their esophagus.
I had a Yorkie with it once many years ago. I am speaking not only as a Vet Tech but from personal experience.
To be safe call your vet's office today get the emergency number call and speak to a vet. Describe the details of your dogs cough and symptoms to your vet and let your vet decide whether it is an emergency or not. Good Luck. Your dog will be fine with treatment.

It might be kennel cough, its very contaigous.

Sounds like she has kennel cough. You need to take her to the vet immediately, this is highly contagious and dangerous.
The dog hotel may have been fine, but someone else may have taken a sick pup there.
Good luck, I hope your pup feels better soon.

Plz help me I AM BEGGING U!!?

2010-05-22T06:20:00.002-07:00

ok i have a new puppy chihuahua named noah and he is chewing on everything clothes,socks,pencils/pens,fin... he has a toy but he quit chewing on it. i hate to put him in his pen @ night when our other dog can walk freely becuz he crys @ night and everything how can i get him to quit chewing on stuff??
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Congrats! I just got a little girl chuhuahua and I'm having the same problem. go through your house and pick everything up that he can get a hold of and put it out of his reach. except for his toys. thats what seems to be working here except for my toes.

Put him in like a room close to yours.
Then just fill it with stuff to chew on.
he'll get over the habbit quickly

you can try a variety of different chew toys and alternate them to keep him from getting bored with them. A new puppy should be kept in a confined space for safety (its not mean) when it isn't able to be monitored until it learns what is acceptable and what isn't (such as chewing on clothing and electrical wires). Good Luck!

You can try offering him a variety of new toys. I am not sure. I just asked a question similar to that and I still havent figured it out. When you figure it out let me know please. :]

Get him these things call Cheez. Our dog uses them and he chews on them. It will also calm the dog down although if you have a large dog they go fast so I dont know if it would last the whole night......Oh and you can get them at walmart.

k, just go the pet store and get it something that he will have a desire and need to chew no matter what, it might be expensive somewhere along the line depending on how bad the chewing nerve is , but it will be worth it cuz you'll house won't look like a chewing ball anymore.

Everybody hates scolding their dog but works most of the time. If it doesn't work, try seperating it from the "pack". Try tying them up outside or putting them in a different room for a little while. They usually respond to that for dogs like attention and being with their family.

k well they have this spray in stores that u can spray on n e thing and it makes wat ever it is on taste sour but it wont hurt him its a little pricey but after a few times with that he will think twice about chewin on n e thing besides his toy

Well, i am no expert, But maybe ask your vet or maybe try to take him to training. Petsmart has training. Umm maybe when you see him chewing on somethign hes not post to take it away from him and tell him no and give him his toy in the place of whatever he was chewing on. Good luck with that.

1. Put Tabasco sauce or red pepper on a sock and leave it on the floor. Once he gets that he won't be chewing socks anymore.
2. Get rawhide or pig ears or something like that , that stuff smells really good to dogs (pet store etc.)
They do get over this, but it is really frustrating. Be patient. Never give a puppy an article of discarded people clothing to chew on- they cannot distinguish that from what they can or can't chew.

you can try a soft sides muzzle each time he chews something put it on him after awhile he will learn its bad and you don't have to lock him up all night... some of this can be caused by jealousy and teething pay attention to when he chews something up is it after you pay attention to your other dog or go out somewhere without him?Chihuahua's require lots of attention all the time they think you are theirs so outside distractions ie the other dog can sometimes make them do these things. He will with some patience get over this...in the meantime something tells me your little dog may need something extra in his diet too he could be craving something he's not getting so he's going from object to object to get it. You may want to add some vitamin drops to his water or food get him some vitamin treats and change his feeding a bit give him a bit extra these are high energy burning little dogs that sometimes really need more of everything.

Your answer is in the first sentence. Noah is a puppy. He is chewing and exercising his gums and playing. Make sure that everything is picked up. Shoes, pencils, pens etc. Because he is a puppy, he probably need to be in is pen at night with a blanket and some of his toys. If he is in your room sleeping where he can see you, he will most likely stop the crying at night.

Unfortunately that is what pups are good at. Give him lots of chew toys and exhaust him when the two of you play so he will be more likely to stay off your stuff. I know putting him the pen is painful, but give it a few nights and the crying will stop. A crate also works. The nice thing about a crate is that you can put it in another part of the house until he stops crying. This way you won't feel so bad about it and it is safer for him. If he starts chewing on furniture or the carpet you can buy a bitter apple spray and that will definitely keep him off.

AWWWWW I want one ! I agree, a pen is the safest place for him right now. Make it a happy place, a bed time ritual for him. Go out to pee, get a treat, maybe put a little peanut butter on it to entice him, and set him in there for bedtime. A soft blanket or stuffed animal for a buddy, and, sometimes a clock that ticks ( with the alarm turned off) under a thick blanket, so it sounds like he is with his litter mates.
I would love to have one of those wee little babies.
A little tap on the neck when he starts to chew on wires,tell him no in a very determind, but not angry voice. Pick a word that you can repeat through out his life. We use the noise that sounds like "AT", offer him a different chew toy when he goes for the socks and things. Turn his attention away from the bad stuff, and make him feel good about the good stuff.

At the petco store they sell a spray thats called " bitter apple" , you spray it on items you don't want them to chew and it deters them from chewing that item. Good luck with your puppy.

Destructive chewing is a behavioral problem and needs training to overcome. Puppies and grown dogs may exhibit this problem. Puppies may chew out of boredom, to expand their energy, teething or out of curiosity. Grown dogs chew because of stress, separation anxiety, fear, phobia, social isolation, boredom, attention seeking or playfulness. For a puppy, you can puppy-proof its confined area. Remove all tempting objects. It is easier to confine your pup in a big cage or crate in your absence. Whenever you're around, keep an eye on it and supervise over its activities. Provide chewing toys for teething pains. Correct its behavior immediately if you catch it chewing unsuitable objects.Consistent correction will teach it to chew only its toys. Grown dogs face stress and frustration at being confined and isolated for long hours. The dog may bark excessively or chew on any object it can get hold of. To overcome this separation anxiety, you need time to train it to expect you to return after every separation. Bring your dog out for regular exercise to release its pent up energy. You can also enroll it in an obedience school to overcome separation anxiety. Some dogs deliberately seek attention with negative behaviors. You need to reinforce your dog for the good behaviors and ignore it for the bad ones. Also, remove all inappropriate objects and give your pet only its chewing toys. Disallow your dog to play with items that don't belong to it. Exercise your pet regularly so that it has sufficient play time. First, look at the possible reasons for your dog's chewing behavior. Give him plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to reduce boredom. If he chews on things only when he's home alone, look at separation anxiety as a likely cause. Puppies going through teething problems find some relief if they have dog chew toys to chew on. Avoid giving your puppy objects to chew on that are similar to objects you don't want him to chew on, such as pieces of old clothing. Your puppy won't understand the difference. Puppies with teething problems will welcome these chew toys:
Hard rubber balls
Puppy teething rings
Frozen dog treats
Nylon or rawhide bones
When your dog is home without human supervision, you may want to keep him in a restricted area of the house. Choose an area without wooden furniture legs or other tempting chewable items, such as the laundry room. Make sure that nothing is dangling that he could pull on and chew. Reprimanding your dog for chewing doesn't work. In addition to the above steps, though, you can give your dog objects to chew on that you approve of. When he chews on something that you don't want him to chew on, take it away and offer him your approved alternative. Give him lots of praise when he chews on these toys. Chewy toys and toys filled with treats are especially helpful for dogs with chewing problems 鈥?these toys keep them occupied for a long time. To keep the toys interesting to your dog, give him different toys to play with on different days.

i had the same problem. i have 2 Chihuahua's that are 8 months and a year old. they chew on stuff because they are teething what i found worked with my 2 are raw hides they like them and it stops them chewing on everything else (most of the time). Chihuahua's get cold really easily so you are doing them a favour by putting them in a crate, my 2 cried all the time but they got used to it. try giving noah a clock that ticks but not one thats really quite, wrap it up in something soft like a old pillow case. it really works.
I'm no expert its just what i have learnt from my own experience's. good luck!!

Pls help need to sell an animal?

2010-05-22T06:20:00.001-07:00

hiya
is there a uk site that you can sell dogs etc on?
thanks
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I can help! I just email u so looks work on from there

Hi, I'm not from the UK, but newpapers run ads, not too expensive.

Please, will you help?

2010-05-22T06:20:00.000-07:00

Three months ago, suspicions of dogfighting on Falcons' quarterback Michael Vick's Virginia property came to light, along with chilling descriptions of the fighters hanging, electrocuting, shooting and slamming to death dogs who didn't show the desired drive to fight. The National Football League has taken a good first step by barring Vick from training camp, but the NFL should keep the accused dogfighter off the field completely until these serious charges have been resolved in federal court.
TAKE ACTION:
Ask NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to suspend Michael Vick from the NFL entirely until a verdict is reached in his case.
https://community.hsus.org/campaign/us_2...

PLEASE, will you help ?
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Yeah, I'll help.

Please, Read Up On A Pet Before Getting One!?

2010-05-22T06:19:00.003-07:00

I have seen numerous questions in here from pet owners that know nothing about caring for the animal. People being frightend of a kitten or puppy because they are jumping around, niping.,scratching, etc,
These are all normal behaviors of young animals and they should not be punished for being youngsters.
Please read up on a pet before you get one or get the info you need in here. This way there will be no suprises and you and your pet will be happier and well adjusted.
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Well said! It's frustrating to read about all the uninformed people that will just go out and get a pet without knowing anything about them.

we will

Seriously, not just here too.
Um, Google, people.

Please tell me what the heck this thing on our window is...?

2010-05-22T06:19:00.002-07:00

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e175/s...
or
http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e175/s...
or
[IMG]http://i39.photobucket.com/alb...
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It's a baby bird, possibly a starling or a flicker. It still has the downy nestling feathers on it but it also has a nice set of flight feathers.
It is doing what is called fledging -- leaving the nest for the first time. They get tired quickly when they first try to fly, and they have to rest. It's instinctively clinging to the screen so it won't be on the ground where predators can get it.
Just leave it alone and when it rests a bit, it will move on.

That is a bird.

It looks like a scared little sparrow to me.

some kind of bird

Cant really tell but at a guess a bat or an owl.

It looks like an injured sparrow to me it looks like it was attacked. If it has been there for a while. Then i would try to touch it if it flys away then it will live. but if it doesn't move or hops off you should bring it in.

Please tell me everything about keeping sheep? (feeding, area, breeding, shearing, vetinary care etc.)?

2010-05-22T06:19:00.001-07:00

I am interested in buying some sheep, as pets, not to make profit or anything. Please tell me about jabs, and everything I put in the question, and anything extra which I need to know about?
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my family buys and sells sheep a lot and hopefully i can help you a bit.
depending on where you are going to keep them you don't need to give them very much food because they eat grass for the most part but in the colder months you should provide them with plenty of hay and they should of course always have water. sometimes we also make a mixture of corn, soy, and oats to give them more nutrition.
if you truly want just "pets" then it might not be the best idea to have any males because they are much more powerful and aggressive than any female. but if you do want to breed them you should get only one ram and and a few ewes depending on how many lambs you want, it is important to remember that each ewe can and usually will have more than one lamb. when you aren't breeding them you should keep your ram seperate from the others and it might be the best to even sell it because dealing with rams is no fun!
you do not need to shear your sheep at all but it is usually a good idea and it is better to do it in warmer weather but it is okay to shear them when it is cold out as long as they have a good shelter.you can also do it yourself but if you don't feel confident that you can do it there are people that charge an appropriate amount to shear them for you.
health wise it almost all depends on the breed of sheep that you have and you can ask a vet what you should use for the spacific breed you have.
i hope i helped and gave you some helpful information

Sheep do make good pets. They are fairly easy keepers and not all sheep are wool sheep that have to be sheered. There is a kind of sheep that we raise.(and prefer) Kentaden sheep. They shed out their coat and don't need sheered.
They will eat just about anything, so if you have a grassy area they will graze to their hearts content. They will need hay in the winter months and of course as with any animal lots of fresh water as they can get dehydrated easy.
I don't know where you are located but here in Oregon something that we run into allot with our sheep is that they can get a diarhea which in the sheep is called scours. This will dehydrate them quickly and if not taken care of immediatly your sheep will die. There is a specific medacine that you can get either from the vet or from your local farm supply (usually) that you can give them. You will know if they have scours cause their tail, bottom and all the way down and usually their legs are covered with diarhea.
But other than that we have found the sheep to be wonderful pets and fun animals. If you have a ram and ewes count on having babies. When the ewes birth you will need to have the ram seperated to a differant place due to the fact that he will try to kill the baby. When sheep are raised form baby's you can determine by how much time you spend how friendly they will be...and they can be pets!

Please read-all animal lovers!?

2010-05-22T06:19:00.000-07:00

I just found out that amazon.com sells and promotes **** fighting and dogfighting by selling videos and magazines. They think it is their right to sell them. I am asking everyone here to find another place to buy books, cds, dvd, etc. Please do not shop at amazon.com.
link below gives the full story.
http://www.hsus.org/acf/news/amazon...
here is the link to send an email to Amazon.com asking them to stop selling this crap.
https://community.hsus.org/campaign...
Pass this along to whoever you know.
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Dogfighting? Wow, I sure hope they'll stop it. Isn't dogfighting illegal? Why sell books and videos about it?

there a ss holes i will stop buyin from there and i will tell everyone i no to stop :( :)

Thank you, consider it done. I will not shop there ever again.

Thank god! I never shop at Amazon, and never will! How terrible it is that people and some organizations online don't care that animals need to be saved, and hurting them and forcing them to fight other dogs won't save anyone's life this way. I will definetaly spread the word, and I know for sure, that none of my friends shop at Amazon, as it is a bunch of LIES and CRAP. I love animals so much, but the fact that some online stores sells away DVDs for showing their owners how to train a dog to fight another dog is WRONG and totally pointless. These DVDs and cassettes are throwing these wonderful owners down the wrong path, and I think it's a terrible idea. I think Amazon should take all that garbage and throw it away for good, because that's terrible. Thanks for pointing that out!

Please please answer?

2010-05-22T06:18:00.001-07:00

i am leaving my hampster alone in my house while on a trip from saturday morning to sunday night if i play with her and feed her sarurday morning should she be okay alone??? or should i get a last minute pet sitter??
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She is going to be perfectly fine while you are gone. Make sure the food bowl and water bottle is full. Maybe clean her cage before you go. You aren't going to be gone long enough to worry about having to have someone watch her.

Get a pet-sitter.

she will be fine. give her some extra food even... hamsters hoard food in their cheeks for this reason. dont worry she will have plenty to eat :)

oh o she should be fine but lave just a lil extra food n a lil extra water n maker sure the room is not to hot or cold n you shouldnt have any problems..hamsters are pretty eaisy to take care of

She will be fine. That is good that you want to make sure nothing happens to her and all, but she will be fine. There is no need to hire a pet sitter.

I think that she will be just fine. you wont be gone for a long period of time. Just make sure she has enough food and water.

She will be ok. One time I was going on vacation and I had to leave my dog, so I left his food out and played with him before I left. When I came home he was fine, and he was happy to see me again. But if you just want to really make sure she will be ok, go ahead and find someone you can really trust to be a last minute pet sitter. It will work out either way.:D

Please help?

2010-05-22T06:18:00.000-07:00

my horses that stay in stalls during the day and get turn out at night have bumps they get fed 4 scoops of sweet feed and 2 flakes of alfalfa every day the bumps are on my show horses and i cant show them with the bumps what are they and what can i do
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they could be an allergic reaction or just some horsefly bites. if they dont go away within a few days then i would get a vet to check them out.

Get a vet to come and look at them! =]
Good luck!

Please help.there's something wrong with my rabbit?

2009-08-02T17:19:00.000-07:00

just a few days ago, my rabbit ears started to fade away. Her ears use to be dark black, and a few days later her ear colors is fadding away into gray...she has spot of black and spot of gray. what is happending to her?
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1. Is he active?
2. Does he eat and drink normally?
3. Are his ears erect and alert?
4. Are his eyes bright and shiny (not dull)?
If you answer yes to all these questions, he is fine.It's just that his fur color is changing. My bunny used to turn brown in the summer.

Nothing! My rabbits ears and feet did the same thing, all its doing is converting a summer coat to winter. By nature rabbits had to change their fur color to blend in w/ the enviorment so they wouldn't get eatin. And well as summer changes to winter so must their fur. hope this helped.

I know you're going to hate me for saying this, but take her to the vet! People on petqna.com s aren't going to be able to diagnose your rabbit over the internet. I'm sorry that I couldn't help, but I know for sure that the vet can, so get a parent or friend to take you there as soon as you can.

Please help!my hammy is suffering from fur lost!is its life in danger?

2009-08-02T17:18:00.003-07:00

no going to the vets advise.....i am desperate!
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Well if its old then that might be why. umm it might have mange. wich is bad cause you would have to put him down. =( i dont know what else to tell you sorry.

Most likely it has fleas or other bugs. not life threatening but certainly uncomfortable

old hamsters often suffer from hair loss

Please Help!?

2009-08-02T17:18:00.002-07:00

I have a virtual pet website and I need to get pets on it so here is my question..
What is the software that Neopets Marapets and leekopets use to make there pets??
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What do you mean by "make" their pets? Do you mean how they draw the images for the pets?
If that's what you're talking about, then the program you want is Adobe Illustrator. It's not the easiest program to learn but it'll give you the results you want once you get it figured out.
You can download a free trial and purchase the software at Adobe's website: http://adobe.com

no idea, I think you need a disc

Please help!?

2009-08-02T17:18:00.001-07:00

what are some good websites where you can create or adopt a free virtual cat or dog?
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Here is one: Both cat and dog.
http://www.americangirl.com/agmg/pets/vp...
Glad to help!!

www.showdog.com

Please help!?

2009-08-02T17:18:00.000-07:00

Im really nervous about a horseshow i have tomorrow as i am riding 2 very different pony's. I am riding one thats scared of fillers in a 2"3, and i have to really hold him back. After that class i have got a 2"9 class with a pony you have to kick on and ride into every fence. Help!! Any ideas on how to cope?
Loooves
Alexx
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the best thing to do is stop worrying lol, you know the horses r gonna pick up on it.
If you can get some bachs rescue remedy (its a herbal calmer) and take it as often as you need to (following printed instructions of course)
Secondly just give it your best and treat it like any other day (easier said then done i know) and be safe in the knowledge whatever happens it's all experience and you and the horses tried their best.
Good Luck Alex, i'll keep my fingers crossed.
PS don't push too hard in the warming up, just take it easy

i dont understand ur question its very confusing can u re-word it

just tell yourself that you can do it!! and dont worry.

Nerves are just part of it - we all suffer from them! Make sure you are well prepared and you have loads of time to get them ready. At least you know both the ponies and by this time tomorrow it will all be over. Try some positive thinking.eg " I am going to ride to the best of my ability and get pony 1 over all the fillers" and "I will warm up both the ponies so they are really listening to me and jumping well"
I find my nerves disappear when I get on my horse so I hope yours do too... don't look at and worry about other people.. often the ones that look fantastic in the warm-up have 3 refusals at the first fence!
Good luck and don't forget to enjoy yourself.

i will help you

Be positive. Clear your mind. Remember a horse can sense your fears and worries!!
Try Bach Flower Remedies (and read the series Heartland if you haven't already)
here are some which i think are suitable for you:
( i got the information of this website ages ago)
Fear Group
Cherry Plum
Rock Rose
Red Chestnut
Aspen
Mimulus
Uncertainty Group
Cerato
Gorse
Gentian
Hornbeam
Scleranthus
Wild Oat
Aspen - For unknown fears, vague fears and apprehension, perhaps unable to express fears of spirit/psychic/ strange places, etc. Anxious of coming events. Shakiness or fluttering tummy. Very useful for children with fears of dark, also agoraphobia. Aspen brings relief from these uneasy feelings.
Cerato - This essence helps those who lack faith in their own judgement and who look for the opinions of others when decisions are necessary. Unable to listen to their "inner voice" or nature. Cerato removes the blockage between the higher self and the mind, enabling them always to be guided correctly.
Cherry Plum - For fear of losing control of the mind/nervous breakdown. Snappy, on edge, wanting to scream or be violent, either to self or others. Saying things completely out of character, but unable to stop oneself. Irrational behaviour. Many women experience these negative traits during PMT. Characterised in the acute negative state by wide, staring eyes. Cherry Plum brings calmness, control and peace.
Gentian - For those lacking in faith, whether in themselves or the Creator. This lack bringing the mental state of becoming disappointed at setbacks. A known depression. "Doubting Thomas" type, or those never having found their spiritual being. Gentian brings the ability to see that all things are working to the right end thereby taking away the dejection.
Gorse - Deep hopelessness, sadness, often suffered by those with long term illness. If this negative state has taken root there may be dark rings under the eyes. As Gorse is taken so the darkness will change to light.
Hornbeam - For those taking a long time to "come round" when waking, still tired after a good nights sleep. Usually a kind of mental/boredom tiredness, the kind you often get after a day spent doing nothing, bringing on a feeling of procrastination. Do not confuse with Wild Rose. Hornbeam refreshes the mind.
Mimulus - For all known fears, fear of lifts, heights, spiders, water, etc., fear of anything material. Those needing this essence may be timid, shy, nervous, sensitive to crowds, loud noises, bright lights; they may stammer or blush easily. As Mimulus is taken, so they will become courageous and these negative states will fade away.
Red Chestnut - For those always fearing and worrying for others, always fearing the worst; if one of the family are late home "they must have had an accident". Often no fear for themselves. As Red Chestnut is taken these negative fears turn to positive optimism.
Rock Rose - Terror, keen fear or blind panic. Useful for those suffering from nightmares, panic attacks. Give to the helpers as well as the sufferer in extremely fearful situations, as strong negative vibrations spread to those around, hindering their work.
Scleranthus - Unable to choose between two things. Indecision. Weighing things up they will urn %26 ah, taking a long time to reach a decision. All of this has to do with balance, so in the negative state can cause stumbling, shakiness, vertigo, mood swings, etc. This essence brings an inner balance and a decisive character.
Wild Oat - For those unable to see their true path in life, wishing to find the vocation right for them. Each person is put on earth to serve a Divine purpose; something which will come easily and naturally to them and which they will enjoy doing above all else. This essence will help them to see the right path.

Please help!!? worms [2]?

2009-08-02T17:17:00.003-07:00

it looks like kernels of corn tanish
plz help she was dewormed 3 months ago should i go again i dont get it...
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Yes, It is very easy for animals to get worms...especially during flea season..When they ingest an egg of a flea the egg opens inside the body and turns inot worms. If your animal is old enough they have a product called revolution..This you aply every 4 weeks will help with fleas ticks and worms..Better then having to keep going back to the vet...
Good luck
Dahrma

PLEASE HELP!! - How do i tell if my mare needs shoes?

2009-08-02T17:17:00.002-07:00

I just bought a Danish WB mare about a month ago and she was shod only in front when we bought her. She threw a shoe about a week and a half ago and the farrier hasn't come to the barn yet. I hate bothering with shoes and would much rather her be barefoot. I do mostly dressage with her and a tiny bit of jumping. I ride her pretty much everyday. Can someone tell me if she should have shoes on or not? Thanks.
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Agreed, it's hard to tell if she needs shoes without seeing her in person.
A lost shoe is something of an emergency, you need to have your farrier out ASAP.
You can try her without shoes this time and just a good trim, and see how she does. A lot of times horses do just as well or better without shoes as they do with, especially since it sounds like you're only working her on softer surfaces.

Maybe have a FARRIER come out and look at her!! They would know!! Are you waiting for them to come for a routine call?? Call and get them out sooner! People here cannot see your horse!

my mare came shod but we wanted to go barefoot. do you do much roadwork, that wears feet. working on soft surfaces is fine for hooves. i would ask your farrier but a good indication if wether r not your mares feet are strong enough is if they crack often or are really soft. they could get worn too fast. there are boots you could get to protect soft feet with no shoes. my mums tb wore them when hacking as his hooves couldnt keep shoes. called boa boots...clip on!

Please Help! My hamsters eye is popping out!?

2009-08-02T17:17:00.001-07:00

i don't know what to do it is midnight and i was just checking on my hamster and her one eye is bulging out her head! what can i do for her! why is this happening? please help.
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Don't panick. Keep the hamster from scrathing at it, it could turn a bad situation ugly. Try holding her and petting her but do not touch her eye. Call a local emergency vet office near you. (If you don't have one, google, vet offices near _____ , and enter your town in the blank. Call one of the vet offices and on their answering machine, they will give you a number for a 24 hour clinic, call them and they can tell you what to do next, the biggest thing is to keep her from scrating it, if they are able to save the eye- it does no good if it's scrathed. Let me know how it goes.