Am I the pack leader? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj at 6:42 AM - 15 answers

[Kitten-filter]: My partner and I would really like to adopt a kitten (or a pair of kittens). The only problem is that every year we leave the country for at least a month, and can't take them with us. Will this be a problem? [more inside]
posted by forza at 4:40 PM - 14 answers

Help me find a gift for a snake fancier or amateur herpetologist. [more inside]
posted by orthogonality at 10:58 AM - 4 answers

New cat meows all night. Sleep much disturbed ... [more inside]
posted by jrchaplin at 6:55 AM - 30 answers

I need to build a small bonfire in Oakland,Ca. Tonight. Something campfire sized at largest. Want to be both safe and within the law. Emergency mourning. [more inside]
posted by Pirate-Bartender-Zombie-Monkey at 4:04 PM - 13 answers

How do I keep my beta fish's water warm enough? [more inside]
posted by katopotato at 3:43 PM - 15 answers

When I try to make my cat do something she doesn't want to do, she bites or scratches me. What can I do about it? So far it looks like my choices are a) let her have her way; b) get scratched; or c) bribe her. She generally knows the people are in charge, but when that setup just won't do, she uses violence to get what she wants. [more inside]
posted by TrixieRamble at 10:29 AM - 24 answers

Is hibiscus really toxic to cats (not dogs)? I need to bring in our two big tree-like hibiscus tonight -- it's going to freeze soon -- but we have nowhere really good to store them, and we have kittens here. [more inside]
posted by amtho at 7:07 PM - 7 answers

How can I make sure my new 3-year-old (indoor) cat gets enough exercise? She's my first, and the concept of fetch is understandably beneath her. When she doesn't have any interest in dangling feathers on a string, what options do I have? What should I get for her? [more inside]
posted by Tequila Mockingbird at 5:33 PM - 42 answers

I need to find a dogsitter / pet boarding on a relatively short notice in New York City. [more inside]
posted by pakoothefakoo at 8:28 PM - 9 answers

We need a name for a kitten, before he's not a kitten anymore. We adopted a little (for now) Maine Coon kitten and so far we haven't managed to keep a name stuck to him. Pictures! Details below. [more inside]
posted by tybstar at 12:46 PM - 82 answers

Cat shot question. How often does my cat need boosters? [more inside]
posted by bunny hugger at 8:33 AM - 6 answers

Please help me figure out what happened. [more inside]
posted by thepalephantom at 7:14 AM - 27 answers

Our dog died at the vets office after surgery, is it reasonable for us to ask for a refund? [more inside]
posted by missanissa at 1:50 PM - 21 answers

Black cats and blue food dye - oh no!! [more inside]
posted by Mutant at 8:33 AM - 8 answers

Which is the safer car position for my dog? [more inside]
posted by sickinthehead at 3:08 PM - 18 answers

What type (not brand) of dog food is good for dogs with bad gas and soft stool? [more inside]
posted by jwfree at 4:25 PM - 22 answers

What is wrong with my cat? We've been to both the regular and emergency vets in the last 24 hours, and we still don't know what's wrong or why she isn't improving. (Details within.) [more inside]
posted by enoent at 7:52 AM - 36 answers

Missing dog filter: How long does ownership last? [more inside]
posted by dozo at 5:04 PM - 15 answers

Why is my Russian Dwarf Hamster so irritable lately? [more inside]
posted by Jimmie at 12:52 PM - 6 answers