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Pets

 

Pets Knowledge Base

Pets??????

What are so small pets that I could get that are easy to care for and don't smell?(My mom is concerned about that last part)

How do I manage pets on a newly seeded lawn?

I am going to be putting some lawn patch repair on the bare parts of my fenced in backyard (mulch/fertilizer/seed) and also some turf builder on the r...

What happens to pets whose owners become hospitalized?

Particularly in Pennysilvania, what happens when a pet owner is hospitalized and the patient will not be able to care for them anymore? A nurse at the...

What jobs are out there that work directly with pets?

I know that there is a vet, but I am worried I am not smart enough considering it is so competitive. Also I know there is an animal behaviorist, but w...

How do I rent to people with pets without having to replace my nice carpet?

Let's face it, even the best of pet owners is powerless to prevent a pet accident. Even my stepmom, who babies her poodle constantly, has to pick up ...

How many pets do you have, and how do you keep your house clean?

How many pets do you have, and how do you keep your house clean with the usual messes that animals make?

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Dogs

 

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should dogs be able to go on lunges. why lounge

How to teach big dogs to be considerate of small dogs size?

I have a great dane and am getting a small dog (12 pounds). He is very considerate of other dogs when socializing. But- just in case I would like to a...

How can I fix my dogs unusual behavior?

My dog is a minituare Schnauzer, but he's really big for a minituare. Well my dogs problem is that he always barks and growls at other dogs, even ones...

How do Cats and Dogs know which is cat food and which is dog food?

I have 2 cats and three dogs. One night, I ran out of cat food (the dry type) and my cats were hungry. So since I had dog food only and the shops were...

What kind of dogs would make a good indoor pet; with children and cats?

We have young children, and quite a few cats (We're a bengal cat breeder). We want a dog that can thrive with the chaos that can often be associated w...

Why is my dog too much shy or submissive with other dogs?

My german sherperd dog is already 10 months old. She is still very shy with other dogs. Even a very small size dog can chase her. If other dogs approa...

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Cats

 

Cats Knowledge Base

cats?????????

i am thinking of getting a new kittin in a few months. what type of cats dont shed? thanks for youre help, .~. taco.~...

How do Cats and Dogs know which is cat food and which is dog food?

I have 2 cats and three dogs. One night, I ran out of cat food (the dry type) and my cats were hungry. So since I had dog food only and the shops were...

Are some cats never able to tolerate a second cat in the home?

I have tried twice to bring a second cat into the home. My 9 year old cat, Katy will become depressed and urinate on shoes and throw rugs every time. ...

Did you know cats are at a serious risk for heartworm disease?

Did you know that there is no safe treatment for heartworm disease in cats? Did you know giving a monthly preventative is the only way to protect ...

How do I stop other cats using my cat's catflap?

I have a timid female cat and recently put a cat flap in. Unfortunately other cats are now coming in. I have chased cats out and they haven't come bac...

Are cats noses supposed to be cold if they are healthy like a dogs nose?

My cat has a warm nose and not herself. I know that a dog has a cold wet nose if it is healthy. Is it the same way for cats? One of my cats is acting ...

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Birds

 

Birds Knowledge Base

Birds?????

Don't you envy the freedom of birds, that they can fly without mechanical assistance? And no ticket needed!

How do I keep large black birds away from my bird feeders?

I have bird feeders in my yard to feed the tiny little birds that fly about, especially this time of year when it's really cold. The problem I am havi...

WHy are there so many birds suddenly gathering around my house?

We don't have a bird feeder, or birdboxes. but recently there have been several species of birds coming to nest in our window sills (we have a wall of...

How can I keep birds away from our window air conditioners?

It seems every year when we put in the window A/C units, the birds arrive! They hang around the units and all I hear all day is chirping and little b...

How do you get a bird or birds to use a bird house?

If you can tell me tips on what you can do to get birds to use a bird house. I have always made wonderful birdhouses but the birds never use them.I wo...

What types of birds are useful in eliminating mosquitoes? And how do you lure them to your yard?

I love working in my yard and have been hanging bird houses and bird feeders this year. I've really given no thought to particular types of birds tho...

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Fish

 

Fish Knowledge Base

Fish............?

Do you think they should split the fish catagory into saltwater and freshwater and then other stuff? Would make sense to me but i dunno Wher...

Fish?>??

Ok..I have just learned that a goldfish would not do good in a goldfish bowl without pumps and filters so what kind of fish would do ok in this kind o...

Fish recipes for someone who is picky with fish?

I don't mind fish. I really like salmon baked on a cedar plank, and tuna salad - I love fish and chips. However, I hate anything that tastes or sm...

Fish varieties that can be put in a water garden?

Someone out there has got to know and have more experience with this than I do. I've looked all over the net and keep coming up with the same answer. ...

What kind of fish should I feed my turtle?

My turtle is too small now, but when he/she is bigger, I'm going to throw some fish into its tank for it to snack on. I was planning on small feeder g...

How to keep fish after the catch and before keeping in ice/water slurry?

Been reading how to keep fish after the catch if you plan to keep and eat. A lot of sites say that by bleeding out your fish it will taste better and...

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Ferrets

 

Ferrets Knowledge Base

ferrets....?

ok, i want to know a couple things about ferrets. can they be kept outside in the winter? and can you and how bad can you be allergic to them? than...

ferrets!!>>??

are there any animals (apart from ferrets) that can be cage compatible with ferrets? If not ill buy my ferret a ferret buddy, because i took my fert t...

How can I Ferret proof and what are foods poisonous to ferrets?

I am looking to ferret proof my home and maybe get a list of foods that are poisonous to ferrets. I seem to find many different opinions but not a lis...

How do you get ferrets to use a litter tray?

My last ferret used a tray in the corner & it was so easy to clean it out everyday.I found her on the streets so I never trained her to do that. ...

How long should ferrets be out to play each day?

We are moving into a new apartment where our two ferrets will have a (well ferret-proofed!) room all to themselves. I will not be letting them run fr...

How often are ferrets able to be bathed?

I have had many ferrets b/4.I had to put my last ferret to sleep due 2 failing health and she was 12 years old.That's along time for a ferret to live!...

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Hamsters

 

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hamsters? . .?

me and my brother want a hamster each, but we might have to have it in the same cage, what hamsters wont kill each other and would be best in the same...

HaMsTeRs???>???

Will a pets store buy hamsters or take them if i give the hamsters to them or do i need something like a vet .. document saying that its healthy or an...

How can you tell if a hamsters a boy or a girl?

My hamster I thought was a girl since that what the lady at the pet store said but now i'm not to sure also my old hamster we thought was a boy but at...

What is the difference in attitude in golden hamsters and dwarf hamsters?

I am trying to decide what hamster I should get and the Petco near me does not have golden hamsters but it has dwarf hamsters. I have heard that dwar...

My hamsters had a litter, what happens if I rid of the litter? How can I figure out the mother?

I can't have baby hamsters, I have five grown dwarf hamsters as it is.

What 2 hamsters can i buy that will be able to live together in the same cage?

I am going to buy some hamsters on the weekend. I'm going to buy 2. I want to know what kinds of hamsters i can buy that would be able to live togethe...

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Mice

 

Mice Knowledge Base

Mice!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

weve had mice for a few months now. my mom is so scared of mice she wants to move. I dont know where they are coming from. they started to chew up a b...

How many mice should I buy and what sex should I get?

I am thinking about getting a medium sized cage and either 1 male mouse or 2 female mice. I thought about getting 2 male mice but I read somewhere tha...

How much do live feed mice cost and do they make good pets?

Do they have any advantage over fancy mice and rats, as far as illnesses and lifespan, or would it be reasonably logical to buy two live feed mice as ...

How do you stop mice from coming into your house?

I have never had problems with mice. I have noticed mouse droppings in one of my cabinets. It is located on an outside wall. I plugged the hole wit...

How to get rid of mice in your house?

What are ways to get rid of mice other than setting traps, getting a cat or snake? We have set the wooden traps caught two of the mice but still g...

How do mice get on top of my refrigerator?

Ok, so I have mice and have been trying to get rid of them for months. I have been keeping dry snacks on top of the fridge i.e. chips, honeybuns etc....

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Guinea Pig

 

Guinea Pig Knowledge Base

guinea pig?

I have a Guinea pig that i just got yesterday and she is sneezing like alot abot 20 times an hour what is wrong with her? or is this normal? Any carin...

...::~*~guinea*pig*~*::...?

im going to buy a female guinea pig in dekalb il and it will be a girl. i want it to be a guinea pig with the different color blotches you know? do yo...

Is it safe to introduce a new guinea pig to my 3 guinea pigs in a new cage?

I have a C&C cage at the moment for 3 female guinea pigs and I was thinking about getting another guinea pig. I am planning on building an even bi...

My baby guinea pig tends to nibble lightly on my fingers. When she grow's up will she stop?

My baby guinea pig is about 2 months old. I still have not confirmed the gender yet but it looks more like a she. When I bought my first baby guinea p...

How do I sneak a guinea pig In the house for a while withour my parents knowing?

I know this is a strange question hahah. But I really want a guinea I'm fully able to pay for all the guinea pigs expenses. And I know that once I act...

What is the difference between a english guinea pig and american guinea pig?

I posted a question on yahoo answers asking what breed my guinea pig was and some people said it was a english guinea pig and others said it was an a...

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Snakes

 

Snakes Knowledge Base

Snakes??????????

pet snakes good and bad things about them ........I want one but I want to know if they are easy to take care ,can they fetch and does there cage stin...

How to represent snakes and ladders in a game of snakes and ladders with a Congress theme?

How to represent snakes and ladders in a game of snakes and ladders with a Congress theme? I am making a snakes and ladders themed game to represent ...

What kind of snakes are there that require similar care to ball pythons?

I'm not planning on getting another snake soon, but in the future I'm thinking about what kind of snake I want. I was looking at Hogg Island Boas, and...

What do snakes and their eggs mean in a dream?

I had the strangest dream last night and it woke me up clear out of my sleep. It was so vivid. My house was being renovated and it stirred up all thes...

How many poisonous snakes are there in the world ?

There is none in the whole world . You are getting confused with venomous snakes. Venomous snakes have venom that when they bite they put venom in t...

What kind of snakes can live and breathe under water? Or do all snakes breathe under water?

What kind of snakes can live and breathe in water? Or do all snakes breathe under water? Ok, so snakes don't BREATH under water. So that means I am as...

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