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Does this make me crazy?

lilpoofle — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:49:25 -0700

;~; I SWEAR TO FRIGGEN GOD I SEEN MY MOMS DOG (Fyi, he died of parvo 2 days ago.) AT THE FRIGGEN FOOD DISH TODAY!! OK heres my story. I went to go feed Buddy and Dixie in the laundry room. so I grabbed the bag, but when I went in there, I herd a noise that sounded like a puppy eating. So I opened the door, and I seen a dachshund (the one that recently died) Dash away, and kinda faded. and now im scared, so I told my mom, she told me I was crazy, and ridden with gult.. is this true, or could I have had a ghostly encounter.? .. god, I might die if its the hellhounds again. v-v

How do I convince my dad to get a dachshund?

wiredman23 — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:47:52 -0700

I've been wanting a dachshund [weiner dog] puppy since I was in 5th grade.Now im in 8th grade and I've been researching them for 4 years. The problem is I hunt and my dad wants a bird dog. I told him dachshunds [dak-sund] hunt small game but he wants a german shorthaired pointer. I love dogs and cats and fish I just want a dachshund. how do I persuade my parents to get one.

How can I train my puppy not to be so vicious?

magictink — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:49:47 -0700

I have a 9 month old great Dane belgium shepard cross! She has started to act really vicious around (I'm not racist!!!) black people and other dogs, it's getting so we can't take her out for fear she might bite someone! Can anyone help me as I am at a loss as to what I should do!

SAD KITTTENS

roxyrumble — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:18:31 -0700

omgomgomg! one of the six kittens died!!! *tear* it was sooo small. Tooo small. Just to inform you and still what do you think I should name the FIVE!

Contest for me and my dog

alliecatcool — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:08:22 -0700

ok what are some good places for me and my dog to go in a contest. Also what contest should we enter(disk, agility...) My dog is quik and a really fast swimmer she is strong,can fetch balls not frisbes she is nice and is good with other dog.

Our dog has a high blood?

zhen02 — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:49:27 -0700

Our dog "dwyth" cant walk now..I dont know what happened..everyday he is shivering..my neighbor said our dog has a high blood..is that true??

Birds and feathers?

sueles_volver — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:48:38 -0700

Ok how do you feel about this statement: All birds have feathers If an animal is a bird then it has feathers. My Geometry teacher told us this and said that the statement is always true,but I said what about a penguin and he said that penguins do have feathers and I said that it was fur.Then I said what about pterodactyls they're technically birds but didn't have feathers,and totally didn't hear me so that brings me to my point I find it interesting and would like to know what ya'll think. Do you agree with the statement or not? If not then give another example of a bird w/o feathers.

Labradoodles or Goldendoodles, hypoallergenic?

daydreamer41 — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:40:03 -0700

Hey my family has been looking into getting a labradoodle or goldendoodle. From my research I have found that they are hypoallergenic, which exactly what we want since my brother gets all sneezy. My question is do hypoallergenic pets actually work for people with allergies? I want one more than anything!!!

Good low maintenence dog?

jessicalrivera — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:28:22 -0700

I just purchased a home and both my kids (10 and 4 years. old) are desperate for a pet. I love animals but I don't know if I am ready for one. I just put in hardwood floors and I hate to say it but I don't want a dog to scratch them all up as superficial as that may sound. I would prefer a dog b/c my husband is not a cat lover...what breed could I get that is not too big, low maintenance and is excellent with children?

Is my pom pregnant

lexilou1 — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:49:18 -0700

I've taken my pom to the vet and the vet said she cant tell if shes pregnant, her nipples are swollen and baggy her abdomen is often hard and swollen though not huge I've read so many articles and its made me more confused as some pictures of pregnant poms show massive weight gain and some say that they can be carried in the chest area untill just before has anybody had a similar experience and if so what was the end result, I could take her fotr an x ray but vets really upset her and id rather not give her any further upset, she has been extra affectionate a little more tired but physically theres very little change except the mentioned above, any advice is greatly appreciated thanks

A little egg, what is it?

ashersthegreat — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:12:49 -0700

I found an egg and I wondered if anyone knew how to tell if it is fertilized or just a dud? I held it up to the light and it looks mainly yellow inside. it is particularly small in size and it is white. I think it may be either a mourning dove egg or a white zebra finch egg. I have a feeling it is a finch egg more than the dove. I would apprectiate it if someone could help me with this =D thank you!!! -ashers!-

Can a sick ferret make my dog sick?

cinnerry — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:40:29 -0700

Can a sick ferret make my dog sick?

Palin and wolf shooting

editor — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:31:09 -0700

How does everyone feel about Palin's sponsorship of aerial wolf shooting? it's a brutal method of killing wolves done in Alaska. She actually piloted and supported laws to pay people $150 for each wolf foot they give to the Department of Wildlife. Hoping to kill the predatory wolves and therefore boost the moose and caribou population, aerial wolf hunting is basically when hunters use very low-flying aircraft to come on top of the wolf, then spike it with a huge sharp pole. More often than not, they simple injure the wolf rather than actually killing it. While Alaska's bounty laws were banned in 1984, Palin re-instated the bounty for each wolf (wolf cubs get less money). There is a designated control area where people are to kill the wolves, but the bounty has motivated people to kill outside of this area, orphaning countless cubs and injuring countless adult wolves. Personally, I think the method of killing them is barbaric. I understand the circle of life, protecting natural resources from predators, even thinning out the wolf population a bit, but offering a bounty for people to do it themselves? AND sanctioning this barbaric method of killing them? I think it's outrageous. Pro-life, except when it's not human. What do you think?

Small animals

emiloxo — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:11:02 -0700

Ok well I am 13 have a hamster and hes getting sick and not to be mean but I think he is going to die soon.:[ what is a small animal that is good for me to take care of myself?

Pregnant shih tzu and frontline ?

speerkp — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:08:08 -0700

I have a 2 wk possible pregnant shih tzu . I done some research on the internet and ask our vet and he said front line plus would be fine to use on her . I am still very uncomfortable w/ doing so . I am wondering if anyone else has used frontline only durning first part of pregnacy and was there any problems w/ mother or pups after born ? I also found a home made recipe of 1 pint water boiling then turn off and steep a thinly slice lemon all day or over night and spray on dog . They say it will eat away the waxy film of the flea and cause it to died . She is sentive to a lot of things so im nervous about trying that . Any help would be welcomed .

How do I know if my dog is a cocker spaniel?

menex — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:10:58 -0700

How do you tell if a dog is cocker spaniel or not? I've been wondering if my dog is pure breed since they gave it to me? Since I'm not sure if it is pure breed or not I'm hoping someone here might have the answer. And is whiling to help me out.

My dog

teddymyboy — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:33:10 -0700

what does it mean when a dog curls it tail to the side of its body?

Get my dogs to use the doggie door?

gdoom — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:47:48 -0700

I got a new doggie door but my dogs have never had 1 of these before how do I get them to go through it?

Hamsters On airlines?

screamxnick — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:21:08 -0700

Im moving back to vegas soon and I have my adorbale hamster that I love tto death and dont want to leave her here. would the airlines allow her to travel with me?would it be safe for her to? im flying from colorado to nevada. please reply Asap

White tigers.

lilpoofle — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:11:18 -0700

Why does every one think there rare? and if you think they are, I want you to research it, and give me a *logical* answer why. If you dont think there rare (and bravo if you do, your no a re-re. :] ) Tell me of you think they'll ever stop the breeding program for white tigers. I'd love honesty in your answers. thak youu. ;D

What is your favorite animal?

bubblygirl2000 — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:52:02 -0700

What is your fav animal? mine is horses!!♥ :]

Ghosts,cryptids,and the unexplained.

lilpoofle — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:09:08 -0700

Do you believe in ghosts && the unexplained? :] how about cryptids(big foot,loch ness,cupacabra ,etc) :D I dont konw, this might turn into a debate. .___. I think thats how most of my questions turn into.

What do you feed a newt?

roxy42 — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:29:18 -0700

Hay yal, do any of you know what to feed a nute?

How do I stop my cat?

terrableteen98 — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 06:29:45 -0700

Every night I let my cat in my room and close the door. He goes to the food bowl and a few minutes later he wants out. He will scratch at the carpet and ill yell at him and hell stop. Then a second later he'll scratch at the door claws and all. Ill get the spray bottle out and spray him. But it doesnt bother him. He'll run right toward the water and play with the water. Not too long after I distract him hell go right back at it! I finally get out of bed and let him out. About two hours later he's right out side my door wanting back in! He'll tear the carpet and he'll scratch the door for an hour! I mean there's nothing going on inside or outside of my door! Please help me! What do I do?

Salt water crabs

crabby — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:05:38 -0700

We came home from cape cod with 4 salt water crabs that my children would like to try and keep alive. What do they eat and how do we get slat water?

Corn snakes and more

snakemaster — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:18:41 -0700

I have 2 corn snakes at the moment there are both about 2ft long and my feonce would like to get me six other cornsnake all difrent breeds of corn snake but she would like them to hachlings would they go in the same tank as the 2ft corns and can I mix breed corn snakes

You know how some animals mate for life? What do they base their at

iamcool — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:57:34 -0700

You know how some animals mate for life? What do they base their attraction on? Are they like us and take into account looks, personality and all those other things? Or do they just find someone as soon as they're old enough, procreate, and just live together?

House training my boxer pup

sparks25 — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:56:45 -0700

I want to know if anyone out there can tell me whats the best way to potty train a boxer pup?? MY puppyu is very smart cause, he learned his name in 3 days...I really need some help with this puppy. He is really bossie. when I say something. "He bark'' what should I do about this bossie puppy.

cat advice

sooitca — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:49:51 -0700

my cats drools when I pet him, and he licks me to death when I go to bed (he sleeps on my pillow) whats the licking and droolng all about? anyone know?

San Diego where I can adopt a puppy ?

hasooon_84 — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:33:11 -0700

Hi all,,, my name is mohsen and I'm a foreign student at SDSU having my second course. And because I'm not familiar with San Diego, I want to ask where can I find a place here in San Diego where I can adopt a puppy as soon as possible !! and thanks for your cooperation in advance.

My cat just had kittens!!!:)

roxyrumble — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:58:49 -0700

She just had 6 kittens. What should I name them???

My dog has very few teeth any food ideas?

melissain46176 — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:21:35 -0700

I have been feeding him canned food. But he dont really like it! Its also not very healthy! He was kicked in the mouth and I took him in and he is a chihuahua any ideas?

"Hunting" Rabbits

lovestruck7233 — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:56:05 -0700

There are lots of rabbits that live in the woods near my apartment complex and one day my brothers and I got bored and decided to chase them DOWN (lol). We want to catch one (silly, I know, lol), but the're always getting away. We get close so many times, but we just miss them. What can I put out or use that will ensure that I catch them?

I'm getting a bearded dragon and need help.

korosu — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:01:11 -0700

I need to know exactly how to care for one because I already know everything to get.Please help cause I'm worried that I don't know enough.

My dog was never actually fixed.

evalynn — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:57:21 -0700

We took my australian shepard to get fixed two years ago. I recently saw her letting a male mount and became suspious, so my mom took her to the vet for an x-ray. It revealed that she had never been fixed, and was pregnant. My parents are furious. The vet we took her to to get fixed seems to have just cut her opened and stitched her back up. My dad called the old vets office(we changed vets about a year ago)and they said the vet who preformed the operation no longer works there, and they don't know where he's working. What should we do?

how to stop a strange dog from jumping on you (on a fitness walk)

bookwoman — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:46:10 -0700

how to stop a strange dog from jumping on you (on a fitness walk)

Do you think this is meannn?

dancelikelove — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 07:04:32 -0700

I got a new kiitten and when we bought it they said it was a girl, it came from a horrible place with horrible people and the lady said she was 8 weeks when we got her but we didnt think so because she couldnt even walk...and they shouldnt be split up from there mums untill there 8 weeks but we took her to the vet and they said we must of got her when she was 2 weeks because now she is only 8-10 weeks now and we took her again and we said this is our kitty pheobe and they checked her and they said it was a boy...but its wayyy to pretty ot be a boy but we named him charlie, he came from a house which had 7 crazy kids 5 dogs and 5 cats do you think its mean just picking up any and giving them away when she doesnt know the actual sex of it. but its sooo cute and I love him to bits but I feel so sorry because he was so young he was slurpping his food like a baby just been born... do you think its mean that it got split at like 2 weeks and she said it was 8 weeks x

what shall I name my staff cross pitball?

kelsey_4_xx — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 06:10:00 -0700

what shall I name my staff cross pitball?

What should I name my collie?

funadvice — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:47:52 -0700

We got a new pup - a border collie cross - and we can't decide on a name. Please help! We were thinking : Stella , Meg , Cali , Nell , Bess , Colbie , Tess , Rosie , Poppy ...there's loads of names we could call her but we cant decide on one that everyone in the family likes . Any suggestions ?? P.S: Sorry - all my questions are about her!!

How do I potty train my dog?

funadvice — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:37:44 -0700

I've had my new pup for 3 days and I cant get her to perform outside . I take her outside after she's eaten and drank and I use the same word to encourage her( toilet) , but she just lies on the ground and looks up at me !! So I take her out 10 mins after that and 10 mins after that and so on... Then , after I've been trying for 2 and a half hours , I go and sit down for a bit and I come back and she's performed...inside! Its really frustrating...how can I get her to go outside? Also , she doesnt show signs of wanting to go , she doesnt pace around and sniff or anything...she just goes! When she poos and wees in the wrong place what should I do to make her see that its not where she's supposed to go ? I'd appreciate your advice ...thanks!! xx

strange spider

oaklandman — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:32:53 -0700

once while visiting my grandparents in mexico, I was leaning against a table outside in the porch and noticed a small white colored spider coming down frm the cealing making a new web. once it got to the table I decided to play with it and got a small stick ( planning on anoying it ) and got it close to to the spider it snaped at the stick with crab-like claws. I saw them and thought I was seing things. so I got the stick , got it close to the spider again and this time the claws grbbed the stick. I was suprised and thought I had found a new species, so I ran to the kitchen to get a cup but by the time I came back the spider was gone. has anyone ever seen one of these spiders before???

What food should I be feeding my dog?

funadvice — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:04:32 -0700

I recently got a puppy ( a border collie cross) about 3 days ago and I've started feeding her this dry dog food called JamesWellBeLoved . It doesnt have any nasty artificial ingredients or any eggs or dairy or wheat. Its Lamb Rice Kibble and its supposed to be good for her well being and it prevents an itchy coat of fur. It wasnt that expensive and there was other dog foods like Purina and RoyalCanin but they were much more pricey. I'm just wondering if its ok to feed my dog only this dry dog food and nothing else ...Is that what I'm supposed to be doing?? P.S: I feed her three times a day (60g every time) . (?)

buddy's update. :]

lilpoofle — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:34:17 -0700

I think hes progressing really well. He doesn't have dieriah any moar. :D he's walking. just a bit sore still. but her *did* get hit by a car, and he's a small breed of dog. :] He looks at me now. and its not such an 'undead' look. and whoever said I need to call the popo needs to goto hell. e-o;; we cant afford a vet. ANYWAY. how do I get my mom's puppy to stop jumping on him? D:< he's pissing me off making my dog hurt moar then he already does. I tried poping his nose when he does it, but it didnt stop him.

could it be or not

jessicadunow — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:25:49 -0700

I breed my female boston about two weeks ago. Her nipples looks like they are getting bigger. could she be pregnant. I am hoping so. I just cant tell. she is not putting on weight yet

Hot Weinnie

bellamommy — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:26:50 -0700

my dauschound ate some chicken hot wings could I give her some mylanta ?

pregnant shih tzu ?

speerkp — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:24:20 -0700

I have a 2 year old shih tzu that I believe is pregnant because she tied w/ our male twice . it was a planned pregnancy and I did lots of research before and still am as I am still learning new things. we only breed twice do to it being what we thought was safest for her and the puppys from what I've learned . question is w/ food . we already feed her pinnacles which is a top of the line expensive dog food . the ingred. on the one we use is protien 42 % , fat 22% , fiber 2% w/ a higher caloric content than typical dog food . is that possibly to high esp. if I am giving her a little cottage cheese and etc.. each day . I also give her a little sweet potatoe and reg. potatoes at times and chicken and rice w / this food . we dont want to over do it . I can tell you my babies are spoiled but we dont feed table scraps so to speak . the food is specific and prepared w/ pinnacles dog food . also is it safe to feed celery to her while pregnant as long as it doesnt interfer w/ her getting enough of what she needs ?

how can I talk my mom into getting me a pet

ahedgecorth — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:34:56 -0700

yeah a a big animal lover and I alway love rabbit but I ttry to talk my mom into getting one but she said no we already had 5 animal ( 3 dog 2 cat). I need someway I can talk her into getting a nice little cute rabbit

Should I spay my female puppy?

merriemac — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:31:17 -0700

She's really playful and energetic and a lot of fun. I don't want her to have puppies or go through the "in heat" process with the bleeding here and there & all that. I know I should neuter her in that case then but then I'm also hearing that dogs gets all BORING after being spayed or neutered. Is that true?

Leash training a dog

dragonfly44 — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:41:55 -0700

How do I get my dog to stop pulling while she is on her leash, she is almost a year old and is a part shepard, part lab and part collie I'm pretty sure.

Bones in a squirrel's paw

stubby_1 — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:55:58 -0700

How many bones are in a squirrl's paw?