[usuejung]

you can add fish too but the turtles will eat it so i recommend you getting feeder fish also known as comets.... they are those cheap fish that are like 20 cent a fish lol...

if your turtles are 4 inches long than you need like a huge breeders tank... not a narrow tank...you need a wide tank so the turtles can swim around.



and for the poodle... all the poodles look like that.... they look like any other normal dog.... when they are pups and if the fur are blown dry and when the furs are kept long.... most people clean face the poodle and clean feet ect... so it looks diff from other doggies.... most people think purebred poodles are mutts or they think they are cockapoo. but they look totally diff ^^ i didnt know much about poodles,..... how they look like but as i was working with dogs more in the grooming department i now know alot about dog breeds.

[juliaa]

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[Honey.bee]

Hi, guys, it's me again. Last time, I got so much great advices and suggestsions from many members here. I was just wondering if anyone is willing to help again. Like I mentioned before, I have a Beagle and a Labrador Retriever mixed puppy named Ruby. It only has been 2 month and a half we got her, we used to make her sleep in the corridor but suddenly, she ended up sleeping in my bed. It is really hot these days and sleeping besides her is two times hotter. I tried putting her down 2 days straight but she just won't listen. I know it's not good giving a habit sleeping with human, or else they'll think higher than we are. What can I do?

[kellykim10]

^looks like a brown poodle to me.

^ thanks, yeah--it should be okay--you asked a question. =D And yes, it does look like it could be a brown poodle, but I also wonder if it might be a cockapoo--a cross between a Poodle and a Cocker Spaniel.

whatever he or she is, they're cute. =p

and the puppy:::
It is a Chocolate miniature Poodle.

Thank you to everyone who answered my question ^^

[Phaze5ive]

i have two baby turtles.. how big are they? if they are less than 4 inches.... your dad should get money back... its the law not to sell turtles less than 4 inches long.

and yes you do need a 10 gallon like the one girl said. They also need a filter as well because turtles pee and poop inside the water.

i have few pictures of my turtle set up

it has a waterfall and on top of the water fall it has a basking light and they love climbing on top of the water fall and dive into the water.. and on the other side it is another surface with just rocks.

you can add fish too but the turtles will eat it so i recommend you getting feeder fish also known as comets.... they are those cheap fish that are like 20 cent a fish lol...

if your turtles are 4 inches long than you need like a huge breeders tank... not a narrow tank...you need a wide tank so the turtles can swim around.

I'm not sure, but I think 1 turtle needs at least a 29 gallon tank with a filter and basking lamp. They need the filter for obvious reasons and the basking lamp for their shell to maintain form. IIRC, turtles less than 4 inches are not sold as pets because they're more likely to be handled by children, who in turn will get salmonella from them. And I wouldn't put any fish in with the turtle, unless you're intending them for food. Even then, feeder goldfish are usually poorly kept at the store and can be full of diseases.

[usuejung]

I'm not sure, but I think 1 turtle needs at least a 29 gallon tank with a filter and basking lamp. They need the filter for obvious reasons and the basking lamp for their shell to maintain form. IIRC, turtles less than 4 inches are not sold as pets because they're more likely to be handled by children, who in turn will get salmonella from them. And I wouldn't put any fish in with the turtle, unless you're intending them for food. Even then, feeder goldfish are usually poorly kept at the store and can be full of diseases.

yeah... its the law to not sel any turtles under 4 inches... i got mine from a friend who was going to dump them out. so i got them. He wouldnt tell me where he got the turtles after i told him its the law to not sell any turtles under 4inches... and it is tru that the feeder fish are poorly kept. I keep my seprate from other fish and treat them back to health and make sure they are healthy and then i put them in the turtles tank. I usually feed them blood worms. and yes turtles that are 4inches are more need more room. They need enough room to swim around and walk on dry surfaces. They need a wider tank than a narrow one. And for a filter you need... lets say if you have a 20 gallon tank you need a 40 gallon filter. Turtles use water as a habitat and a bathroom. so you need a bigger filter to clean the water in the tank.

[xstarBURST]

I should warn the person whose planning to get a poodle, DON'T GET ONE unless you know its the dog for you. I hate it when people get dogs just because they saw it on tv or their favorite celebs have one.

I mean, yes Beverly hills Chihuahua made them look so damn adorable and what not, but they are nothing but little ankle biters. The ones i've encountered just bark their heads off and won't shut up. Not to mention they don't seem to get a long with other dogs.
Same goes for Dalmantions, they are skiddish and apparently, known to turn against their owners.

</end rant>

soo does any one give Glucose Chondriton sulphate (sp?) to their older dogs to prevent hip displasia and other joint like problems? In one book i read Shibas Inus can develop that problem...else where i haven't seen a single thing about that health issue. One of my friend suggested that I crush it up and mix it in with his food. She does the same for her 10 year old Shephard Cyote who has hip displasia, ms and a bunch of other problems and she said it helps with the joints.

[CL_socool]

Uhmm, hey there..

I just recieve 2 hamsters as a gift and like, they always bite me when I'm trying to hold them..
but they like my cousin ._.
Also, I already bought them a cage(?) and their foods..
but what other foods can they eat besides the food the pet shop owner gives?

Should I place them in a cold place? Coz' they get heat strokes..
and can I give them a bath?

Sorry, this is my first pet that.. doesnt seem to like me =)

[iPandaBear]

^
Awww, hehe.
I've had 4 hamsters in the past, one currently and a mouse

What kind of hamsters do you have? Syrian, dwarf..etc.
How long have you had your hamsters? Your hamsters could be biting you because they are not used to your scent.

Feeding:

• http://www.hamsterhideout.com/feeding.html
• http://www.hamsterific.com/Nutrition.cfm

"Should I place them in a cold place? Coz' they get heat strokes.."
o_o; What's the temperature of the room your hamsters are kept in?

I wouldn't recommend giving your hamsters a bath.

"This is not a safe way to bathe a hamster. There are no safe ways to do it. So please do not wash your hamster if it smells or looks a bit grubby. Only if there is something toxic on the fur that cannot be cut off. This method carries the same risks as all others but this is the best way if you absolutely have to do it." - http://www.hamsterific.com/HamsterUniversi...msterABath.html

[CL_socool]

^
Awww, hehe.
I've had 4 hamsters in the past, one currently and a mouse

What kind of hamsters do you have? Syrian, dwarf..etc.
How long have you had your hamsters? Your hamsters could be biting you because they are not used to your scent.

Feeding:

• http://www.hamsterhideout.com/feeding.html
• http://www.hamsterific.com/Nutrition.cfm

"Should I place them in a cold place? Coz' they get heat strokes.."
o_o; What's the temperature of the room your hamsters are kept in?

I wouldn't recommend giving your hamsters a bath.

"This is not a safe way to bathe a hamster. There are no safe ways to do it. So please do not wash your hamster if it smells or looks a bit grubby. Only if there is something toxic on the fur that cannot be cut off. This method carries the same risks as all others but this is the best way if you absolutely have to do it." - http://www.hamsterific.com/HamsterUniversi...msterABath.html

I have two Syrians.. and I got them like, I think a week ago.
Now my hamsters like my cousin & my baby brother..
I tried using my cousin's soap & perfume but they still bite me.. D=

woah, i didn't meant they got a heat stroke, lol.
I meant coz' i heard they get heart strokes..
and my room is kinda cold, like.. idk, but so cold that people hate coming to my room.. xD
right now they're staying outside the balcony..

Oh alright, I asked my younger cousin who used to have a hamster and he said if the water is warm I could..
(So maybe thats why his hamster turned into a scrazy, red-eyed, biting hamster)

--

Oh and another question,
I've read from a site that wood shavings aren't an ideal bedding and should use tissue paper instead.
But when I bought the bedding from the petshop the owner told me they can eat the tissue so I shouldn't use the tissue as a bedding.

And is it normal for a hamster to be shaking?
Coz' Elephant (lol, wtf I'm bad at giving names ) is shaking while Hamtaro isn't.. xD
Plus Hamtaro's always, i think, biting Elephant, they like fight when their body touches..

[iPandaBear]

K, so one week...then, yeah, I'm sure they're not used to your scent
Perfume/soap isn't really going to help. Allow your hamsters time to adjust to your personal scent by putting your hand in it's cage and letting it sniff your hand.

Handling Tips:

• http://www.hamsters.co.uk/handling_hamsters.htm
• http://www.hamsterific.com/HamsterHandling.cfm

50 degrees F is considered cold so, if it's that cold in your room..then move your hamster's cage into a different room.
Two things could happen: hibernation or distress + death.

Actually, it's pine and cedar bedding that should not be used.

Bedding:

• http://www.hamsterific.com/BeddingGuide.cfm

I'm assuming they're in the same cage? Syrian hamsters are solitary animals so, they will fight for space if they're not put into seperate cages. Perhaps Elephant is afraid of Hamtaro.

[CL_socool]

K, so one week...then, yeah, I'm sure they're not used to your scent
Perfume/soap isn't really going to help. Allow your hamsters time to adjust to your personal scent by putting your hand in it's cage and letting it sniff your hand.

Handling Tips:

• http://www.hamsters.co.uk/handling_hamsters.htm
• http://www.hamsterific.com/HamsterHandling.cfm

50 degrees F is considered cold so, if it's that cold in your room..then move your hamster's cage into a different room.
Two things could happen: hibernation or distress + death.

Actually, it's pine and cedar bedding that should not be used.

Bedding:

• http://www.hamsterific.com/BeddingGuide.cfm

I'm assuming they're in the same cage? Syrian hamsters are solitary animals so, they will fight for space if they're not put into seperate cages. Perhaps Elephant is afraid of Hamtaro.

LOL, I'm afraid, they keep on biting my hand
Alright, I didn't know pine shouldn't be use as a bedding.
Maybe, Hamtaro keeps on going on top of Elephant -- Hamtaro's a very peh-vah-ted boy, lol -- And then a few minutes later,
Elephant will kick Hamtaro and they'll both go on seperate corners.
They wouldn't eat the food I bought for them! I mean, they used to eat it before. I always change their food and water everyday, idk what's wrong.

And how would you know if they're pregnant?

[iPandaBear]

So, Elephant is a female and Hamtaro is a male?

Gestation Period: About 16 days

The signs of pregnancy will occur around the 10th day.

• Bulging stomach
• Nipples are more prominent

Consider buying them seperate cages if you have not

[MEIYEE]

I have a Mini Schnauzer who's almost 3 months old and she bites like crazy!
I know it's normal for puppies to bite because they're teething or just playing, but is it normal for my puppy to bite us to the point where we can't even get near her or else we'll get small cuts & scratches?
It's extremely frustrating because we can barely even play with her anymore..

So far we've tried ignoring her or throwing a toy to get her distracted, but those just work temporarily and she'll start jumping/biting at us again after a few minutes..
Another method that actually seems to be the best one so far is locking her up in our laundry room. She calms down and goes back to normal after this, but it just doesn't seem like it's the right thing to do =\

[anecia]

Is there anything I need to look out for for dog's scarf?Like the material etc
I'm planning to knit scarfs for my friend's dogs...I know its not winter but he has 6 dogs and I have 6 scarf to knit.

ps:The 6 dogs consist of Schnauzers and Dashund (is that how you spell that breed)?

[usuejung]

I have a Mini Schnauzer who's almost 3 months old and she bites like crazy!
I know it's normal for puppies to bite because they're teething or just playing, but is it normal for my puppy to bite us to the point where we can't even get near her or else we'll get small cuts & scratches?
It's extremely frustrating because we can barely even play with her anymore..

So far we've tried ignoring her or throwing a toy to get her distracted, but those just work temporarily and she'll start jumping/biting at us again after a few minutes..
Another method that actually seems to be the best one so far is locking her up in our laundry room. She calms down and goes back to normal after this, but it just doesn't seem like it's the right thing to do =\

i worked in petsmart training... one method we tell people to do is putting the dog on a leash and tying it onto a door knob or something that can hold the puppy... play with the dog with the leash on when it starts bitting simply move away from the dog so the dog cant reach you... he or she will be hyper and jump around reaching for you. At this point you should be ignoring the dog and when the dog calms down and sits or has a sign of ignoring u go to the dog and say good boy or good grl and give him a treat.... after a while she or he should know that biting it bad. And give it chew toys like bones. At this age they are teething and they need to bite something because their mouth is itchy.

at my petsmart we use the word AH!Ah! very short and loud and the dog will look up we use this word instead of No. when it bites use a word like Nope or Ah! or No in your language. and you can still us No but try to use No when the doggie does something really really bad.

also take it for long long walks. and this will make the dog less hyper and they will be tired and calm at home.. Schnauzers are hyper breeds but smart. he or she should catch on very quickly.

If this doesnt work i have other solutions.

Good Luck

[Irene8421]

WOO HOO I LOVE PETS,,i wnna become a vet one day,,but im probably not smart enough xD xD

[usuejung]

WOO HOO I LOVE PETS,,i wnna become a vet one day,,but im probably not smart enough xD xD

hahaha me too! =] i love animals and wanted to be a vet but i had to give up on that cuz im a horrible test taker =[

good luck becoming a vet tho! =] its hard work but u can do it ^^

[flufy]

I have a Mini Schnauzer who's almost 3 months old and she bites like crazy!
I know it's normal for puppies to bite because they're teething or just playing, but is it normal for my puppy to bite us to the point where we can't even get near her or else we'll get small cuts & scratches?
It's extremely frustrating because we can barely even play with her anymore..

So far we've tried ignoring her or throwing a toy to get her distracted, but those just work temporarily and she'll start jumping/biting at us again after a few minutes..
Another method that actually seems to be the best one so far is locking her up in our laundry room. She calms down and goes back to normal after this, but it just doesn't seem like it's the right thing to do =\

When my German Shepherd was a puppy, I found the most useful thing to do to stop him from mouthing was to emit a loud yelp whenever your puppy uses her teeth during play. The puppy might just be over excited and not realise that she's hurting you, but if you yelp she should understand and over time she should stop mouthing. Good luck!

[CL_socool]

HELP! My hamsters looks.. greasy.
Like their fur is oily but actually isn't.
I dunno how to describe it but can someone help me?
I could take a picture if it helps.