Most Popular
1500 questions
8
votes
1 answer
What is a good way to spend quality time with my housemate's dog while looking after it?
Hope you'll forgive the beginner nature of this question. I am not a dog person, so I have very little knowledge or experience with dogs, and most of the information on the web seems (quite reasonably) to be tailored to owners and/or enthusiasts.
I…
user3173
- 81
- 1
8
votes
2 answers
How do I stop my Red Nose Pitbull from barking at my neighbors cat?
My neighbors have a cat that comes into our backyard at night to sleep (so cute) but my meanie Red Nose always goes over to bark at the cat. I understand my dog is trying to protect us but this cat hasn't done anything to cause my Red Nose to…
Blender Warrior
- 680
- 5
- 14
- 33
8
votes
1 answer
Why do you need to change the water in your fish tank?
There are several posts here about the right ways and wrong ways to change water in your fish tank, and all the ways it can go wrong. Why do you need to change it? It would seem unlikely that water would wear-out, you need to manage the pH and…
James Jenkins
- 29,385
- 40
- 135
- 246
8
votes
2 answers
Do cats grow larger if they are not neutered?
Some people suggest that a male cat grows larger if he is not castrated until the age of one year. Is that true? I'm hoping that maybe some studies have been undertaken on the subject to either prove or disprove it.
Yevgen
- 183
- 1
- 1
- 5
8
votes
1 answer
Kitten born with defects. How do I get the mother to care for it?
A while ago, my cat gave birth to 3 kittens, one of which had deformed legs. At first, the mother dragged the other 2 kittens away and stared at the kitten with the defect in a strange manner.
I got lucky, and the mother decided to care for the…
Dioxin
- 1,206
- 8
- 17
- 26
8
votes
1 answer
Aloe Vera and Cats
I read that the ASPCA has listed Aloe Vera as mildly toxic to cats.
a) Does that only mean toxic to ingest, or even live in a house with such a plant? If I'm sure my cat does not chew on the plant, is it safe to keep around?
b) How can some…
surfmadpig
- 768
- 4
- 9
- 17
8
votes
1 answer
How can I tell if my cats are overheated?
The air conditioning in my home broke last night and it may be several days before we can get it repaired. The weather is forecasted to be 95F this week in my area.
How can I tell if my cats are overheated?
Zaralynda
- 20,276
- 15
- 78
- 150
8
votes
2 answers
Are automatic cat laser toys safe?
I'm looking for some automatic cat toy for proper entertainment. I bumped into automatic laser toys and I'm a but surprised they exist since you're not supposed to hit the cat's eyes with the laser. If it's automatic this might very easily happen.…
the
- 183
- 1
- 6
8
votes
2 answers
What is this hairless patch on my dog?
I could swear that this appeared almost overnight, as I would have noticed it had it been around sooner. The dog is a chihuahua/terrier mix, called a rat terrier and he's about a year old. Any idea what this could be?
Snowman
- 179
- 3
8
votes
1 answer
How to tell sex of a rabbit and tell whether it is spayed/neutered?
I found a domesticated rabbit on the side of a bike trail in a park. I've had it 12 hours and contacted local rescue / police in case someone reports it missing. While I take care of it, I have a few questions...
How do I tell the sex of the rabbit?…
mankoff
- 273
- 1
- 2
- 5
8
votes
3 answers
Why does my cat bite me when I sneeze?
Whilst typing on the computer just now (late night), I sneezed a few times. My cat comes running in from the other room and bites me on the arm. I shouted at him loudly enough to wake the upstairs neighbors who are still walking around above me.
Why…
luser droog
- 263
- 2
- 7
8
votes
1 answer
My dog only pees in the house when I'm not home
My 13 month old dog started peeing in the house again after being house trained. He would only do it at night (when I was asleep) or when I would go out. At first it seemed just like an accident, but when it started happening more consistently…
Julie
- 83
- 1
- 1
- 4
8
votes
2 answers
Why does my cat bite me while I'm petting it?
While I'm petting my cat, she'll start biting me. She grabs a little chunk of my arm (not hard at all, doesn't hurt), then moves her head from side to side, as if she was trying to rip part of my flesh off (even though its a very soft bite).
I've…
Dioxin
- 1,206
- 8
- 17
- 26
8
votes
1 answer
How do I comfortably and safely bathe my Whippet?
I posted this question about my whippet here: How can I help my Whippet cope with his shaking and trembling?
This is a question related to my whippets shivering, but a little specific.
He is very nervous, whippets can be like this, but I am having…
user6796
8
votes
2 answers
How can I help my Whippet cope with his shaking and trembling?
My whippet shakes and trembles when he is stressed or nervous. This is not unusual for the breed, but I am looking for ways to help him.
If my voice is at all stern, he casts his face down and looks up at me with sad eyes and he quivers. Even when I…
user6796