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[XxThe Graceful AssassinxX]

Mewsuke

Supar L

What do I do?

I'm not a vet but Xana always advises everyone to do the same thing. If you animal is being aggressive (for real or play), act like they hurt you. When she attacks you, yelp and act like she's wounded you majorly. This should stop the behavior.

I do that, but then my aunt gets upset at me for acting like I'm hurt. She then starts giving the dog attention.

[Xana44]

AdmiralAdamaismyanti-drug

I don't remember if I told you or not, my mother got a call from the vet, and she told me that the test for rabies came back negative on our other cat, but the way she looked when she said it told me that she was either lying to me, or something else was going on with the cat that se didn't want me to know, which sucks, at 17 I think I can handle almost anything...especially with the people I am around all the time, they're nuts...like trying to swing from vines to catch squirrels, nuts.

She would not lie to you about the rabies results. Because if it were positive, you would need to have post-exposure therapy. I hope there is not anything else that she was not telling you. It could be that she just had lots of other things she was thinking about. But if you are concerned, give her a call.

[Xana44]

shakierarox

Hi, I'm back again. This time, it's not about Titten, but instead it's about my baby girl, Skitty. Since I don't know when, she's always been bulemic. Even if you feed her a handful of catfood, about five minutes later, she's heaving it up. It only happens every so often for a period of about a week, but it's always inconvenient cleaning up cat vomit from behind my television set and all. She eats the same food, and refuses to eat any other brand, so I don't think that is the problem...

Firstly, try giving her a hairball remedy such as Laxatone or something similar. Often these cats have hairball problems even if they don't throw up hair.

Instead of feeding her in a bowl, try feeding her on a big platter and spread out the food to make her eat slower. Often these kitties eat too fast.

Talk to your vet about the possibility of stomach worms. They cannot be detected on routine fecal exam, but cause vomiting. Deworming with panacur will resolve this infection.

If these don't work, talk to your vet about IBD. It can cause vomiting as well.

I hope your girl gets feeling better soon.

[Xana44]

Mewsuke

Hello. Also a returning visitor. Last time I asked about my dog. As it turns out, it was bad and she had to be put down. ]: When I brought it up, I mentioned how my cat was being odd but probably fine.. But now I am growing concerned. Last time I told you how I was gone for a week and a half, and my cat is only close to me. I think she thought I was gone for good because she started to warm to my mother. I came home, and she was still bothering my mom a bit.

It's been about a month since then, give or take, and my aunt mentioned more odd behavior. Apparently when I'm gone, my cat yowls. Like she's in pain kind of yowls. However, whenever I'm home/around she seems perfectly fine. I was confident she just missed me until now. I was standing at the counter cooking and she sat there just.. Yowling. She's been content with only my presence and suddenly she just wouldn't stop. Over and over. Finally I had to sit down with her. She yowled, then drew near and bowed her head like she wanted to be pet. She stopped almost immediately. I pet her and she seemed fine and now she seems to be content but.. Should I be worried? She doesn't show any symptoms of pain, she's wandering around and being mostly lazy. She eats, she's drinking, and she is "going" plenty. And, like mentioned, she only did this tonight and stopped when pet. Should I make a vet appointment, does this seem bad, or does she just seem needy?

I am very sorry to hear about your dog. I am sure that had to be very hard for you.

That is a real puzzler. I would generally consider changes in vocalization a sign of disease, but if she is otherwise normal...... I guess would recommend having a vet check her out.

[Xana44]

Supar L

Mewsuke

Supar L

What do I do?

I'm not a vet but Xana always advises everyone to do the same thing. If you animal is being aggressive (for real or play), act like they hurt you. When she attacks you, yelp and act like she's wounded you majorly. This should stop the behavior.

I do that, but then my aunt gets upset at me for acting like I'm hurt. She then starts giving the dog attention.

Your aunt has taught the dog that if she wants attention, she should attack you. You act hurt and the dog gets attention.

You need to talk to your aunt about this. Your aunt needs to scold the dog when the dog attacks you. If she continues to attack, she needs to be put in time out. Your aunt MUST stop rewarding the dog for attacking you. I am sure this is not what she had intended, but that is what has happened.

I hope this helps you out.

[Mewsuke]

Yeah, and only two months after her partner passed.. But it's getting easier, at least. Thank you. <3

She's actually sitting beside me right now eating. No meowing, no bothering. Oh, she stopped eating and now she's bathing herself. Still, she's silent as a mouse... Hm. I think I'll give it a few days. If she persists, I'll take her. : ) Thank you. <3

[Shikkerou]

Well, I kinda want a really weird pet. Like a platypus 8D. And I was wondering if you know anything about that.

[Mewsuke]

Hypetual; Not a vet! However.. I am well knowledgeable in exotic pet owning. If you don't mind my opinion... Can I suggest either a sugar glider or a fennec fox. Something less exotic (but still not common) is a chinchilla or hedgehog. You could also try a Degus. You could also try a Vietnamese Mossy Frog. Amphibian, but he lives outside of the water and you can hold him. : ) He is a cutie.

Again, not a vet, but if you plan to get an exotic pet make sure you have everything the animal needs. Do research, please. Make sure there is a vet available for exotic animals that you can get to, that it's legal in your state, you get the proper documentation to own said pet, and over all know how to care for it, what it needs to live in, and eat. : ) I hope that was helpful in some way.

[AdmiralAdamaismyanti-drug]

Xana44

AdmiralAdamaismyanti-drug

I don't remember if I told you or not, my mother got a call from the vet, and she told me that the test for rabies came back negative on our other cat, but the way she looked when she said it told me that she was either lying to me, or something else was going on with the cat that se didn't want me to know, which sucks, at 17 I think I can handle almost anything...especially with the people I am around all the time, they're nuts...like trying to swing from vines to catch squirrels, nuts.

She would not lie to you about the rabies results. Because if it were positive, you would need to have post-exposure therapy. I hope there is not anything else that she was not telling you. It could be that she just had lots of other things she was thinking about. But if you are concerned, give her a call.

I know the vet wouldn't, but I wonder about my mother, who relayed the info to me, I might give the good doc a call though, to find out if anything was going on. Besides, I wasn't the one who got bit by the cat, mother was.

[Aquarius Vanity]

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[panicattack666]

wow..... u must love animals lol epic fail on every 1 that hates animals

[asmar4987]

i have 2 budgies... when i got them there wings took months to grow back. now after i clip them they grow back in a month... why is this happening? how do i change that?

[II Kitsune Demon II]

Almost a year or so ago my sisters dog ate vomit "our little brothers" and about a week later her nails started falling out;and now when they try to grow back the just fall out they constlanly crack and bleed;is there a cure?

[Torrie1455784]

Hello Xana. (:

I have a dog named Lucas. A cocker spaniel-Poodle mix of 10 months old about 15-17lbs. He is extremely hyper and eats kibble(Beneful). I've recently seen some puss coming out of his wee-wee area. He is neutered. He often licks it(Which grosses me out.) Is this something to be concerned about or will it eventually go away?

Another question,

He is awfully rude when he meets another dog. He is avoided when we go to the dog park but he is so playful. Occasionally, some dogs play with him but the regulars will not. Is this because of his hyperactivity or his bad social skills? Should I get him a buddy? If so, what breed/age/height..?

[Zuki Mai]

I have a question i have a elderly german shepard(13yrs) who i love heart and recently we adpoted a rescue black lab(3yrs)... well the problem is they are both male and very terrorital . i tried keeping them in seperate areas but they escape to try to attack each other ( mostly the black lab) my local vet told me to put their sleeping crates next to each other and let them "bark it out" but it didnt seem to fix the problem only made it worse... my elderly dog could be killed if i dont find a way to fix this problem. crying please help if you can xd