What can I expect (mostly financially) from raising hens as pets? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool at 11:22 AM - 66 answers

Please recommend to me a veterinarian in the Boston area that specializes in large dog breeds. [more inside]
posted by shannonigans at 10:18 AM - 3 answers

How can I turn my furry kids into purring Picassos? [more inside]
posted by elder18 at 8:52 AM - 21 answers

There is a half-dead mouse in my room. Instruct me on what to do as if I were a little child. [more inside]
posted by granted at 12:45 AM - 35 answers

Another trapped cat problem: How Long Can They Really Live Without Food or Water? [more inside]
posted by Maias at 3:39 PM - 25 answers

What do I do with my cat for a week while on vacation? [more inside]
posted by phrakture at 2:24 PM - 30 answers

Cats are weird. Help me figure out if this shift in eating habits is a problem. [more inside]
posted by Scattercat at 10:24 AM - 17 answers

My dog's really, really itchy, and my vet hasn't been much help. She's got bumps, sores, and the occasional scab on her underside. Allergy treatments haven't been much help (barring prednisone which isn't really a long-term solution) nor have special skin-treatment foods. And she doesn't have parasites, either. I'm kind of at a loss. [more inside]
posted by shirobara at 2:07 PM - 23 answers

How many pugs and pug owners are there both in the U.S. and worldwide? [more inside]
posted by JPigford at 12:24 PM - 1 answers

Help me house a box turtle temporarily! [more inside]
posted by corey flood at 6:48 PM - 16 answers

I'm afraid my old dog's mind is going before his body -- he's peeing on the floor, growls and snaps at us when we try to put him outside, and other odd behaviors. How should my wife and I handle this? [more inside]
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! at 1:23 PM - 19 answers

What is the best way to get my mom a kitten? Obviously, it's not quite that simple. Warning, overly long description of a ridiculous problem ahead. [more inside]
posted by cgg at 10:22 AM - 22 answers

We have spiders and pill bugs in our basement. I want to spray for them, but I also have pet rats that I like to let wander around on occasion, and don't want them to get sick. Is there a natural bug spray that is rodent safe? (I know, our basement sounds like a fun place) [more inside]
posted by mecran01 at 9:43 AM - 11 answers

Where do sleeping geese end up? [more inside]
posted by devnull at 1:34 AM - 4 answers

Can I move my cat from a house and supervised outdoor walks to a Brooklyn apparment? [more inside]
posted by Hactar at 11:17 PM - 10 answers

Bizarre Love Triangle: me, my wife, and our cat [more inside]
posted by Joe Beese at 9:01 PM - 27 answers

My cat is used to getting a lot of attention, but is now left home alone for most of the day. How can I ensure she doesn't feel too lonely? [more inside]
posted by reenum at 11:50 AM - 15 answers

How can I stop my dog from getting pregnant? [more inside]
posted by pick_the_flowers at 11:06 AM - 11 answers

Puppy and Baby? [more inside]
posted by brevator at 1:16 PM - 10 answers

My dog just attacked a large rodent-like creature, should I be worried? [more inside]
posted by AZNsupermarket at 10:23 PM - 17 answers