My dog has Babesia Gibsoni. I also have a rabbit. Can this disease be transmitted to rabbits?
posted by friedbeef at at 1:19 AM - 0 answers

I need help in literally teaching an old dog a new trick--to pee and poop inside the house. [more inside]
posted by magstheaxe at at 8:21 PM - 9 answers

Is my cat the walrus everyone keeps telling me she is? [more inside]
posted by gwenlister at at 7:42 PM - 28 answers

Should I help pay for the surgery that could save my best friend’s dog’s life? [more inside]
posted by akabobo at at 6:16 PM - 27 answers

BirdFilter: Looking out over Watt's Cove in Tenants Harbor, Maine I keep seeing a flock of small birds flying back and forth. They look to be brownish in color but then! They briefly flash silver at the slightest change in direction. Any ideas?
posted by ryecatcher at at 10:12 AM - 5 answers

What can I do for my dogs allergies? [more inside]
posted by a3matrix at at 7:00 AM - 8 answers

Our 20 pound monster of a cat had to be injected with a tranquilizer today at the vet. Afterwards, we were told not to give him any food or water until tomorrow. Google searches have turned up plenty of suggestions for how to tranquilize one's pet, but nothing mentioning not letting them eat or drink. We're obviously going to do as the vet says, but this cat has a darling habit of clawing furniture and knocking things off shelves when his dish is empty, so I can't help but wonder why. Any ideas?
posted by tomatofruit at at 11:22 PM - 12 answers

Why would my cat's wet food suddenly be turning magenta when exposed to air? [more inside]
posted by amarynth at at 7:30 AM - 5 answers

Do I have any options for getting a prairie dog as a pet in the US? [more inside]
posted by lizzicide at at 8:23 PM - 13 answers

I think my rabbit occasionally eats my cat's crunchy food. Is this bad? [more inside]
posted by All.star at at 8:11 PM - 9 answers

How should I get my 20-year-old cat on canned food? Is it worth it at this point? [more inside]
posted by fiery.hogue at at 4:46 PM - 10 answers

Have you ever heard of, known, or had a cat who peed on leather furniture? [more inside]
posted by tristeza at at 12:45 PM - 12 answers

Why is my dog suddenly aggressive towards other dogs, and how can I try to reverse this recent trend? [more inside]
posted by Grither at at 9:46 AM - 12 answers

Anti-social cat that needs twice-daily insulin shots and oral meds; solutions for travel? [more inside]
posted by 4midori at at 10:53 PM - 16 answers

We've got two dogs. A neighbor approached us about one of hers. [more inside]
posted by onhazier at at 8:33 PM - 9 answers

Catfilter: Combining a 3-cat household with a 2-cat household. Yes, that's a lot of cats. Help me figure out how to ensure my house doesn't turn into the Thunderdome! [more inside]
posted by oh really at at 1:53 PM - 8 answers

DogTrainingFilter: How do we keep our dog from making a big fuss in the morning? [more inside]
posted by geeky at at 9:02 AM - 11 answers

Where can I go swimming with my dog near Ottawa, ON? [more inside]
posted by Chick Pea at at 1:51 PM - 7 answers

A couple of questions from a new cat owner. [more inside]
posted by sunimplodes at at 12:26 PM - 19 answers

How do I get my 4 year old Jack Rusell to stop peeing on things? He IS potty trained, and neutered, but still seems to be "marking" furniture and corners all over my apartment, and I NEVER catch him in the act. I've heard this is an issue that is more common in Jack Russells. Is there anything I can do to deter this so he won't pee on my new couch? [more inside]
posted by veronicacorningstone at at 8:52 PM - 7 answers

Really worried about my kitty! I'm looking for a last minute cat-sitter for next week in London, UK (E2, Bethnal Green). [more inside]
posted by Sijeka at at 10:13 AM - 6 answers

Help me to be the best dog trainer possible to my clients! Tell me what you look for in a dog trainer, and what you hope the experience will be like. Tell me your best and worst experiences. I teach group classes in basic and advanced obedience, work with owners whose dogs have serious behavior problems like aggression and anxiety, and everything in between, so all feedback is helpful. [more inside]
posted by freshwater_pr0n at at 7:11 PM - 8 answers

Leash training question. Dog stops walking all of the sudden on walks and will not come. We end up having to carry him back to house every day. Any advice? [more inside]
posted by wolfkult at at 3:54 PM - 10 answers

My cat has been diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. What can I expect? [more inside]
posted by bluesky43 at at 6:31 AM - 7 answers

So... I was doing some light reading on feline behavior tonight (yes, I'm a cat nerd)... Scroll to page 34. Look at the cute photo of a cat on a file cabinet. Read the caption underneath the photo. [more inside]
posted by grippycat at at 9:05 PM - 12 answers

I need a wittier command for the dog trick "lick your chops," and the only alternative I can think of is "wipe your nose." Obviously I need your help! [more inside]
posted by HotToddy at at 9:51 PM - 16 answers

Desert Dwelling Dog Owners: any tips for a puppy used to relieving himself on nice, cool, North Dakota grass? [more inside]
posted by whiskey point at at 4:05 PM - 6 answers

How small an apartment is too small for one person and two 1 year old kitties (they are litter mates and generally get along well)? Failing that, what should I look for in a kitty-friendly small apartment? [more inside]
posted by Knicke at at 5:40 PM - 15 answers

Is it time to put our Crabby Abby to sleep? [more inside]
posted by pookzilla at at 7:43 AM - 17 answers

Little Maltese and Papillion mix gets those nasty red/blackish fluids which come from his eyes and cake all over his muzzle. We try to clean it up but its really bad and gets embedded in his fur. Any ideas on how to get rid of this stuff or to nip it in the bud? His once-a- month groomer does a good job on him, overall, but she can't offer anything on how to deal with these nasty stains. Thanks for any help.
posted by Tullyogallaghan at at 4:43 PM - 10 answers

I'll be out of town for two weeks over the holidays and I'm already starting to worry about care for my two cats. [more inside]
posted by eric1200 at at 12:59 PM - 17 answers

Why did my cat just pee on the bed? [more inside]
posted by octomato at at 7:15 PM - 23 answers

Help me help this dog. [more inside]
posted by Evangeline at at 6:15 AM - 22 answers

Very Bad Cat: I need advice on what to do about a cat that is chronically peeing inappropriately in the house. We have ruled out medical issues (diabetes, UTI, etc) and believe it's behavioral. We have tried all the usually recommended solutions (keeping the litter box pristine, Feliway, Rx food for urine crystals, etc). What are our options? (Probably too much detail inside.) [more inside]
posted by jay dee bee at at 1:49 PM - 35 answers

Why does my cat take a victory lap when she poops? [more inside]
posted by tzikeh at at 3:50 AM - 28 answers

Does my cat hate reading, or have a really, REALLY un-natural love of books? [more inside]
posted by InfinateJane at at 5:06 PM - 12 answers

DogFilter: Should I adopt a male or female Boston Terrier pup? [more inside]
posted by krisken at at 9:26 AM - 7 answers

When doing the wash, I refuse to mix my laundry with towels that our puppy has peed on, for fear that my clothes will somehow end up smelling like pee afterward, even if only faintly. My roommate, on the other hand, thinks this is completely irrational and that you can mix anything in the laundry because the soap and hot water get it all clean anyway. So, neutral third party, I ask you: who is in the right? [more inside]
posted by iamisaid at at 6:18 PM - 39 answers

What is this big insect in my apartment? [more inside]
posted by Polychrome at at 6:21 AM - 10 answers

Birdy love: regurgitation question inside (yummy!) [more inside]
posted by veryhappyheidi at at 6:17 PM - 6 answers

Help me choose a new dog. I've been looking at different breeds and have come up empty. Here's my list of things to consider. Please ask if there is more that you think is relevant. We have kids from infant to 7. We have 1 middle-aged cat. We have a suitable yard that I don't want destroyed. I love the size and look of border collies. I love the look of irish setters. I love the look of bassets and beagles. Central Iowa, but dog would sleep indoors. Exercise is a daily walk. Simply trained; no complex tricks, just sit, stay, heel, fetch.
posted by kc0dxh at at 5:19 PM - 50 answers

My kitty loves playing with pencils. Problem is, he ends up eating them too, and that can't be good. [more inside]
posted by sweetkid at at 6:23 PM - 29 answers

how do I teach the cat my room is taboo? [more inside]
posted by krautland at at 4:48 PM - 35 answers

I have a few questions about my two new kitties, who are mother/daughter... [more inside]
posted by Banky_Edwards at at 6:37 PM - 9 answers

Help me be a better veterinarian [more inside]
posted by ebellicosa at at 1:22 AM - 44 answers

[SickCatFilter] So we came home a couple hours ago and there was a strange pink liquid on the kitchen floor. We looked around for something the cat could have knocked over and checked to make sure that the kitty didn't have any kinds of cuts or anything. He seemed fine. [more inside]
posted by mitzyjalapeno at at 7:17 PM - 18 answers

What are our options for our pet rat's (maybe) tumor? Today we noticed a what we think is a tumor on our 3.5 year old female fancy rat. It's under her left armpit and about the size of a grape. From googling it seems as if tumors are a common occurrence in female rats, and this is probably a mammary tumor. We were wondering if any of you had any experience with this sort of thing or possible recommendations for small animal veterinarians in the Atlanta area. We are hoping not to euthanize her.
posted by goHermGO at at 5:32 PM - 7 answers

So, I found this dead squirrel outside my house this morning. It looked as if it got electricuted overnight, and it's right on my front path. I called pest control, and they said they would remove it, but it was still there when I got home this afternoon. I'm guessing pet control doesn't operate over the weekend, so I'm wondering what I should do in the meantime? Is there someone special I can call? Should I just push it to the side grass with a stick (I don't want to do this... it's kind of seriously gross)? For what it's worth, I live in Ontario in a small-ish city, and I'm renting a flat in the house so I'm not the owner of the place. I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to do, and I work every day until wednesday so I can't do anything terribly special myself.
posted by Planet F at at 2:54 PM - 31 answers

Just got a kitten. Can someone tell me what breed she is? [more inside]
posted by PostIronyIsNotaMyth at at 12:24 PM - 26 answers

I want to diversify the population hanging out at my urban birdfeeder. House sparrows, pigeons and starlings are beginning to irritate me. [more inside]
posted by palindromic at at 9:53 AM - 4 answers