Pet forum for dogs cats and humans - Pets.ca http://www.pets.ca/forum/ en Thu, 23 May 2013 21:34:46 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.pets.ca/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg Pet forum for dogs cats and humans - Pets.ca http://www.pets.ca/forum/ Sensible cat shelving/walkways layout? http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84029&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 19:39:46 GMT Anyone here have any personal experience with putting up cat shelves and walkways? I'm not referring to the elaborate ones you see online (some of them are just crazy), but a more sensible layout I can envision putting up in my own space.

Properly executed, it seems like a good idea in principle to take advantage of unused vertical space: more areas for cats to play, leaving precious floor space free for humans to use :)

One concern I have is if I ever decide to move and sell my home, will potential buyers think it's weird, possibly driving down the value of my house. ]]> General Forum for cats and dogs tezster http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84029 Cat nail/claw problem http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84028&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 18:31:53 GMT I remembered that my cat's nails were once cut too short at the shelter to a point where blood came out before I adopt her. I brought her home a month after that incident and that was 3 years ago. I notice some black debris in the inner rim of the claws, but I thought it's dirt. I always brush her nails during her monthly bath, but the debris never go away. I found that those are not only debris from the litter box, but also brown-dry-blood like build ups. Those buildups pushed the quick back to half of the width of the nail and the quick is a little red. It's on all of her front and back claws. Some of the nails are widely split because of this. Not until recently I realized this may be a problem after I saw a video of healthy cat nails. (Pictures of my cat's claw is attached)

She is a total in door cat. 3 years old. Takes shots from vet every year. Overall healthy. I feed her high quality cat food and home made meet. Trim her nails carefully every week. Never wound her. The nails are like that for 3 years and it doesn't seem bordering her except that she licks and pulls her claws occasionally. She uses her claws to play and jump without a problem.

I put All-Purpose Veterinary soothing Ointment(0.3% Hydroxyquinoline, Sulfate containing petrolatum, lanolin, cetyl alcohol) on her nails, but she licked it immediately. I don't know if it is safe.
I'll take her to vet for sure if necessary. But she's alway affect greatly from vet visit, so firstly I'm trying to find out how serious this is if it is a problem, and see if I can cure it at home. I searched everywhere but found very little information. Some articles suggested condition like this may be bacteria or fungus/yeast infection, but no one shows what it really look like. If anyone have seen similar conditions or knowledgeable about this matter please help. Thanks! :cat::cat::fingerscr
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]]> Cat health - Ask members * If your pet is vomiting-bleeding-diarrhea etc. Vet time! juanliu333 http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84028 Do/would you have two dogs? http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84026&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 14:48:53 GMT My fiancé and I are toying with the idea of getting a second puppy. A relative of a coworker is looking to rehome their 5 month old male Chihuahua and we are considering taking him in. We currently have a 4 year old, female Chihuahua and two adult cats. The current dynamic among them all is... My fiancé and I are toying with the idea of getting a second puppy. A relative of a coworker is looking to rehome their 5 month old male Chihuahua and we are considering taking him in.

We currently have a 4 year old, female Chihuahua and two adult cats. The current dynamic among them all is wonderful. They all get along and often sleep and play together.

Financially, we are prepared to vet and care for an additional furry creature and I am also prepared for the time/responsibility that goes along with a new puppy (although, our first pup was such a breeze I am trying to prepare myself for the fact that it doesn’t always go as smoothly with most puppies).

However, I have some reservations about upsetting the balance in our household. We are blessed with three pretty low maintenance, social, happy and healthy animals and I don’t want to jeopardize that. I’m also aware that another dog can add more restrictions in terms of travel and leisure time. We don’t travel often but I am just trying to consider as many options/scenarios as possible before we make the final decision.

I suppose my question is: How did you decide to go from one dog to two? How do you feel about the decision now? ]]> General Forum for cats and dogs Veesmart http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84026 Inexpensive cat condo http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84025&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 17:24:45 GMT I stumbled across this cat condo on eBay - I thought the price was pretty good compared to most I've seen (even after shipping - especially within Canada), so I went ahead and ordered one. I hope eBay links are allowed :)

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Cat-Tree-Scra...item5656156814

FYI this merchant also sells on Amazon.ca, but their current eBay price is much cheaper, at least for this particular item. I hope my cats like it! ]]> General Forum for cats and dogs tezster http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84025 So far so good!! http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84024&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 16:05:04 GMT Still trying to find THE brand of canned for the cats but even with experimenting there have been no more late night throw-ups!! Bobee coughed up a hairball and that's been it for more than a week!! So happy not to have to be on the lookout for messes on the floor in the mornings!! ]]> Cat food forum pattymac http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84024 Tornado Survivor Finds Dog During TV Interview http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84022&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 14:34:45 GMT :cloud9: http://youtu.be/OdHagKeo86k :cloud9:


http://youtu.be/OdHagKeo86k ]]> Movies - T.V. - Videos Jull http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84022 Portable Pet Kennel http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84021&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 12:43:59 GMT From Animal Planet new 22/18/20 close to it anyway. In my desperate attempt to locate dimensions on box null and void:sleepy:. I live in Winnipeg Manitoba. It is baby blue indoor outdoor not a carry more like a tent!!!! From Animal Planet new 22/18/20 close to it anyway. In my desperate attempt to locate dimensions on box null and void:sleepy:. I live in Winnipeg Manitoba. It is baby blue indoor outdoor not a carry more like a tent!!!! ]]> minmin12 http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84021 For the Love of Moses, Mommy http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84020&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 10:12:40 GMT Hi, everybody, it is with joy and sadness I post this today. I am still in disbelief. I had to do what is most important for Moses. This is me now :cry:. I could not offer him what he desired a job. Yesterday Moses and I went for a drive, met a woman, and chit chatted. Now My little Treasure:(:... Hi, everybody, it is with joy and sadness I post this today. I am still in disbelief. I had to do what is most important for Moses. This is me now :cry:.
I could not offer him what he desired a job. Yesterday Moses and I went for a drive, met a woman, and chit chatted. Now My little Treasure:(: is in a new home and doing great, he more likely is not going to remain in my Province. Moses is going to do, what he had been born to do. Moses is moving to Vancouver where he is going to join the Search and Rescue Team.
I had not been capable of offering him anything except my love, heart and anything else that we all do with our furry children. He is better in his new home than with me. They are going to work with him, when he is ready away he goes. Now I am going to have to watch the news, he may be on it. I am going to request for information about him on his new journey of life. I am extremely empty at this moment, but in my heart of hearts, I did the correct thing for my little boy. My Belgian Malinois is going off to sail in the Sunset.
:ca:. It is extremely quiet in my home now, I still have my other dog, but Moses, he would be yankering to play. He slept with me on my bed, he laid by my side on the couch with me. I want to thank everybody who supported Moses and I during our tuff times.:grouphug: I am crying again, I did the correct thing for him, my heart and brain are not in sync yet. Its going to take time ]]> On topic - Pet chat, opinions, feelings and rants minmin12 http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84020 Skinny Kitten http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84019&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 01:33:31 GMT I have a 7 month old kitten and i had noticed he was really skinny. He eats and is active and everything just really skinny. I had him dewormed when he was 8 weeks old, so last week i took him to the vet (she is a good vet but not much one for taking the time to answer questions) anyways she said... I have a 7 month old kitten and i had noticed he was really skinny. He eats and is active and everything just really skinny. I had him dewormed when he was 8 weeks old, so last week i took him to the vet (she is a good vet but not much one for taking the time to answer questions) anyways she said he has a tape worm and he was given medication for it, now is the tape worm suppose to come out when he goes to the bathroom because i haven't noticed anything yet and its been about a week also how long will it take before i should start noticing some weight gain as i said he seems healthy he is active he eats and goes to the bathroom regularly he just seems so skinny. ]]> Kitten health lovemykitties http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84019 Diet question for my sick dog http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84018&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 13:41:09 GMT Hi,

The question is below.
Here's a little context.....

I need to try and put weight on my dog fast.
Long story, she's skinny and losing weight slowly and vet can't figure out what's going on after several tests (next stop internal specialist)
Vet says at this point it falls under the rare category.
She also has Megaesophagus. (vet does not think it's related to the skinny and weight loss)
Anyway, not looking for guesses on what's wrong with her.
I'm in good hands in that department.
Not so much in the diet department.

The vet has her on Medi Cal Gastro High Energy wet canned food (3 cans a day)
And in between the 3 meals, I also give her Trippet canned food.
She also gets treats, and eats crap off the ground outdoors (when I'm not able to stop it of course
But she's getting harder stool and constipation.
And still lost a little weight! (I know, not normal - but for now I have to keep trying things)
I know the Medi Cal is garbage, even if it is "balanced" food.
So this week I'm telling him I'm changing the diet gameplan.

Question:
Any suggestions for fast weight gain with quality, balanced, food that can hopefully steer clear of constipation and loose stool?
Thanks ]]> Dog food forum newfie-mix http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84018 Neighbors neglecting dogs http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84017&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 00:07:27 GMT Hi,
Our neighbors have three cute little dogs that they keep locked up in individual cages in a dark shed that bark and cry all day. We've contacted the humane society multiple times. They go and talk to the neighbor to remind her to let sunlight in but she doesn't comply, hence why the humane society is constantly stopping by. The neighbor plans to breed the dogs, and says that when they are too old to breed she's going to kill them. This will happen when they're about 8 years old, and the male is 8 now. I suggested that she give them to the SPCA when she has no use anymore (because who doesn't want a cute fluffy friendly white dog?) but she will not listen to reason.

Does anyone know what can be done to have these dogs apprehended and given to good owners? ]]> On topic - Pet chat, opinions, feelings and rants Kp88 http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84017 Swollen and infected toe joint http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84015&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 18:49:30 GMT My dog has a badly swollen and infected rear foot toe joint that is very painful. He will not touch his foot to the ground. The vet took xrays, says nothing is broken, and indicated it might just be a soft tissue injury. However, it has been nearly three weeks since onset and it seems to be... My dog has a badly swollen and infected rear foot toe joint that is very painful. He will not touch his foot to the ground. The vet took xrays, says nothing is broken, and indicated it might just be a soft tissue injury. However, it has been nearly three weeks since onset and it seems to be getting worse. There is no evidence whatsoever of any puncture, bite, sting or injury, but I won't rule any of them out. We have been to the vet 3 times and spent way too much to be no closer to a diagnosis. My dog is a golden retriever, previously healthy, but loosing his will to live. He hates to be laid up. Any ideas? ]]> Senior dogs BigMax http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84015 Zorba http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84014&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 16:33:43 GMT In two days it is going to be 5 months. I am incapable of letting go, I mean the crying won't stop. Everywhere we go is a constant reminder of this Magnificent Gentle Giant. My precious boy, mommy loves, and misses you extremely. I look around in my home at all the place you used to roam, and lay down now these are embedded memories in my mind:rip::angel2: ]]> Pets that have passed away - Rainbow bridge minmin12 http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84014 Animals are animals, new ads say http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84013&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 14:45:43 GMT Very provocative train of thought.....We are pretty selective about where certain animals fit in, in the hierarchy of animals. Some animals are family. Some animals are food. some animals are workers. Some animals are pests. ... Very provocative train of thought.....We are pretty selective about where certain animals fit in, in the hierarchy of animals.
Some animals are family. Some animals are food. some animals are workers. Some animals are pests.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/loc...207835601.html ]]> Newspaper Articles of Interest (animal/pet related) from Around the World marko http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84013 Am I choosing the right breed? http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84012&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 05:13:22 GMT Hi Everyone, Im planning to buy a puppy and Ive been looking around in the last few weeks to decide which breed I want. I really like the Boston Terriers, but I still have a few questions to ask to make sure that my new puppy and me gonna be happy together.:-) I share an apartment with my cousin... Hi Everyone,
Im planning to buy a puppy and Ive been looking around in the last few weeks to decide which breed I want. I really like the Boston Terriers, but I still have a few questions to ask to make sure that my new puppy and me gonna be happy together.:-)
I share an apartment with my cousin and we both work full time, different shifts though so most of the time someone is home. I dont have kids and Im not planning to have in the next few years, but I would like to have latter on.
So Im looking for a puppy that is happy in an apartment, doesnt bark too much (or can be trained not to), can be on its on sometimes, and likes kids. Giving a daily exercise/walk wouldnt be an issue, I like walking myself.
My only concern is the cold weather, they are sensitive, right? I live in AB, how can I walk my dog during winter?
I was also considering french bulldogs, and frenchtons(french bulldog X boston terrier), but I read it somewhere they take very badly if they are left alone and they mostly one person dog.
Any suggestions? Thank you ]]> Introduce yourself here - Say hello Pepi http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=84012