Pet Care

my next door neighbor just got 2 pit bulls that are trying to attack my dogs and jumping on my wood fence?

Help my next door neighbors adult brother moved in a brought 2 pit bulls + he has his friends bring there pit bull to the home ( big mean ones wearing spiked fighting vests ) I had to put up a new fence last year without them paying there 1/2 . and moved it over to be on only my property I called my homeowner insurance ( who will not cover me if I had a pit bull ) they can’t protect me . 1 push from there side and a board will fall and the dogs will be in my backyard eat my dogs then come in the dog door . Animal control only comes out when the dog get out and run around the St . 4 times in 7 days . I have told the owner of the house that she need to get rid of the dogs or I will call her mortgage co so she will lose her homeowner insurance She wants the dogs gone but her brother don’t listen . Police are aware of the acts of intimadations by the Thugs . Some people should not have pit bulls . They are the same neighbors that when they moved in I keep hearing a rooster . I waited a few weeks Don’t want to make waves ” I thought they were new to this country , maybe poor needed eggs ” I saw the light 1 rooster will not give eggs and arent goog pets . Code inforcement took care of it . Should I call her Mortgage Co and report her , how do I protect myself ? and my dogs in there own private backyard .
to Moneyy On Myy Mind . I said the dog owner is a thugs He is the pit bulls attack each other all the time . This is Calif and you are not a homeowner There are 12 breeds of dog on the list the law BSL % of dog bites by Pit Bulls % of Basset Hound dog bites . Good luck finding insurance and if you can you will pay . Do your own research . Proud owner of a time bomb ( it’s just a wood privacy fence the boards face my yard anyone can kick a board out )

Which small tortoise is the best pet?

I have decided to get a tortoise as my next pet. I’m no stranger to caring for them as I already have a pet turtle. I would like to know though what is the best breed of tortoise (least health issues, how easy or difficult they are to care for, size etc). I have been researching Russian Tortoises and found that they usually don’t get over about 10 inches. I’d like to find a tortoise that doesn’t get any bigger than that and what other breeds of smaller tortoises are.

Also, I’d like to get my tortoise from a rescue if possible, any sites for national rescue organizations or those based out of Burke Co, North Carolina would be appreciated.

Also, I’d like some links to sites on how to create indoor OR outdoor habitats. And not just a sand box with a lamp. I’d like to build a realistic habitat with plants and all. I just need some basic guidelines to do right.

Thanks in advance!

Honest help please. How much per year do you spend on SICK or hurt vet bills for your dog?

I have 3 dogs and have never owned a senior dog and dont know if insurance is worth it or not. I have quit smoking to be able to afford the insurance but also dont want to waste my money. My premium for 3 dogs with (5000 a year each coverage, 200 a year deductible and 10% co-insurance) and 2 cats (5000 year coverage, 200 year deductible and 35% coinsurance) the premium per month is 109.00 or 1308 per year. This does not include perscriptions.

I honestly think I would be better putting the money in an acct but am curious what say cancer in a pet costs and expensive stuff like broken leg surgery.

I do not have much extra money so say a 1500.00 surgery is at the moment impossible without borrowing off my parents.

SO if you could give me some examples of illnesses or injuries your pet has had along with the cost I would appreciate it.

Knock on wood the worst my animals has had is a bladder infection and even growing up our dogs were NEVER sick and never got hurt so I really have no clue about medical care costs.

Oh and my husband and I would prefer to buy the insurance if cancer in one animal would costs thousands as with 5 pets I bet eventually we will run into it.

Thanks
The company I am speaking of is embrace. They do NOT have a payment schedule and pay 90% of the bill. I looked into trupanion but since my dogs records from being neutered are lost I cannot use them or they will exclude a ton of things.
Animal Artwork:

I had to laugh at your post.

I tried feeding good quality dog food and my dog wound up with bladder stones.
Alright Anne B im opting for the insurance ….. Thanks everyone

Whats an interesting exotic pet with low maintenance?

I am looking to buy a pet mostly for show and tell purposes. I have a cat but am moving out and my dad wont let me take him with me. I am relatively low on budget, but that budget mostly applies to the feeding/health of the animal. I wouldnt mind spending hundreds on the actual pet and enclosure, just not paying constantly throughout its life. I was looking at tarantulas and scorpions, but am kind of a wussy. I was also thinkin of those hissing cockroaches they seemed neat and relatively harmless.

Any opinions? I really want a pet, I just need something to care for so I dont get depressed.

Small dog for my 2 yr old…continued?

Ok, let me explain. I have a beagle now, but he belongs to my sister, and she’s moving out. My son is great with him, and the beagle is great with my son. Of course, we care for the beagle, and make sure my son doesn’t mistreat him. I’m an animal lover, and can’t tolerate people who own pets, but don’t take care of them. This beagle even had insurance, so he’s very well taken care of. Problem with the beagle is that he too sheds a lot, and he’s way too spoiled; he never was fully potty trained. (Our fault of course…comes with having to live in apartments and working all day) I’m looking for a smaller dog now for my son to have that kind of companionship.

Are there any agencies that will pay to heal my cat if I cannot afford it?

My cat is very Ill and I cannot afford to get all the tests she needs or find out what is definitely wrong with her. I spent $210 on her just getting blood work and only found out that everything was elevated. My vet said it could be cancer, the liver, or the pancreas. I was told by a friend that there are agencies that will take your pet and pay for the health care but you have to give up the animal. If I knew she might be cured or healed and would live in another loving home I would like to do this. I live in Georgia. Does anyone know of anything like this or have any other ideas for me? I have been crying all day because I think I may have to put her to sleep tomorrow. She will not eat, drink, use the litter box, or move to far. I found her laying in her own urine this morning and it broke my heart. Please help.

Why does she keep chewing her legs?

I am a first time dog owner. She is 2 months old, and I got her last week. She keeps chewing on her legs. I don’t see any fleas (Can I even see those?)

I will be calling a vet tomorrow to see what can be done. I have heard I cannot give her a bath because she is too young. Is that true?

Also how much would a vet visit be? She has her first shots and deworming.

Would getting insurance on our pets (dog and cat) be worth it in the long run? What is a good company that offer insurance in Canada?

I know it’s a lot of questions, but I want to give my little princess the best care possible!

Thanks for the answers
The Breed is Boxer mixed with Lab/Rottweiler

Different ways to get rid of rats?

What are the different FAST ways to exterminate rats from your house.. my main concern is the health of my family and my pets.. so i dont care to hear about the “Humane ” ways to get rid of them.. i want to know the fastest way an exterminator can get rid of them, so I can tell them dimwitted one who came here to treat my house already what to actually do.

My dog bit me while fighting! Rabies? HELP Long?

My two male not nurtured dogs got into a very vicious fight an hour ago. My mom owns one dog (But I take care of its so its basically my pet) (Shih’tzu 8 years old) and my sister owns the other who is a German Shepperd. My dog Bandit has always had a very serious attitude and unfortunately when my sister was younger she hurt the dog quite a few times to the point where he would bark aggressively at my sister whenever she came near and eventually would bark at anyone who came near me when I was laying down, but despite that he has always been gentle and nice to me. Yeah my sis wasnt a nice person.

My sisters dog toby is about a year and he has come to stay with us for a while because my sisters apartment wouldn’t allow him, he constantly barked.

Anyway the two dogs seemed to get along alright at first but whenever I was laying down and toby approached me Bandit would growl at Toby. Usually they would cut it out with a few stern “NO”s But in the past few months they have gotten into 3 physical fights. The first one wasn’t too bad because my brother seperated them quickly. The second one I was alone with them (i’m a girl) and I was terrified because Toby had bandit by the neck and wouldn’t let go and I had a very hard time pullying them apart. I’ve been trying to get them to be nicer by giving them treats when they play nice with each other and get them seperated for a few days between the fights.

The third fight which happened tonight terrified me more. I was alone again and my brother out with friends. I was laying down and bandit was by my feet when toby came over. I turned to see bandit growl but before I could do anything toby pounced on bandit. I honestly screamed because I thought toby was going to kill my dog, as I was trying to get them off each nothing I was doing was working and bandit was literally get thrashed back and forth like a rag doll.

I know you aren’t suppose to ever put your hands by their mouths but I was panicking and getting tired and couldn’t seem to separate them, I made a stupid decision but I felt nothing else would work and grabbed Tobys muzzle and pried his mouth off bandits neck/shoulder, when I got them off Bandit bit me twice in the hand by accident but I managed to drag toby down and bandit eventually backed off and went the other side.

I pulled toby out of the room and outside. Bandit seemed okay but I noticed blood on his fur (not a lot but it was there) I realized then I was bleeding and went to the bathroom and pored alcohol over the wounds (twice) before calling my brother and picking him up. I thought about going to the hospital but I don’t have insurance.

The wounds dont seem deep but I’m worried about rabies. I don’t remember when Bandit last got his shots for rabies, I think it might have been 3-4 years ago. ( I know that he should have been to the vet sooner but my mom hasn’t had money for it lately) I mean I haven’t noticed any signs besides the fighting between the two male dogs.

I’m worried I might have rabies but it seems unlikely? What should I do, both dogs are calm now, toby is in the living room in his crate and bandit in my room (He is a bit banged up but otherwise okay) Is it possible my dog has rabies because of the recent fighting or is it because they are both not nurtured?

Also should I call my sister and tell her I can no longer keep toby here because of the fighting?
My hands kind of hurt and I’m really upset about this whole situation because normally Toby is such a sweet dog who wouldn’t hurt anyone and Bandit usually listens when I tell him no.
Alrighty thank you guys, you’re all been a good help! (except the guy who said I should relocate the dogs because I’m such a “bad” owner I’m only 14 sorry I don’t know everything)

How do I get through this?

This is for all the people who say they can’t afford a vet for their animals…

So I have two kids, a dog, two cats and a savannah monitor. make less than 12,000 a year, my fiance makes less than 20,000 a year. My rent plus utilities, car insurance, insurance, and vet bills as well as pet food costs more than 1500 a month, I also live in one of the most expensive Counties in California.
My dog and cats are fed top quality food, my monitor eats every day and mice cost about 2.00 dollars ea. and the meal worms are 5.00 dollars for a 50 count cup that lasts only two days. My kids are still in diapers, and food can get over $150 a month. Somehow I can manage to get my animals into a vet when they need it, somehow, in an emergency I can take action and responsibility, and my family and myself live a very fun life TOGETHER.
If you really love your animals, you can afford to take a trip to the vet. It doesn’t cost that much in the long run

Must I say that what my fiance and I make is nothing in correspondence to the area we live in. We barely make it, I also used to be homeless with my dog, and I still gave her the care she needed, there are absolutely no excuses to not take your pet to the vet.
Definitely a vent, I’m not trying to say I’m better than anyone else or make people feel like assholes, I’m trying to tell people that there is a way to get through shit, there shouldn’t be an excuse of why you can’t get one of your pets to the vet. I am very young, and got my dog when I was sixteen, I was homeless, I found a way to get my dog spayed, I found a way to get my dogs on advantage and worm medications as well as keep her monthly supply of incontinence medication. So there really is no excuses for anybody to say they can’t afford a vet.