by asterix611

Question by mjbcmh: Why don’t pet stores hand out care sheets for the animals they sell?
Of course you should do your own research before you but a new pet but I just think that it would be the responsible thing for them to do. Just basic care. You know what food they eat, how big their cage should be, whether they can live in groups and so on.

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Answer by FerretDolphinGal
Some do. PetCo has care sheets for various small animals at the store. If there are none there you can download them online on their website. I am not sure about other pet stores though….

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Question by Cory: Should I throw my expired uncooked pasta outside for animals to eat, or should I throw it away?
I found some old pasta stashed away in the back of the pantry. Some boxes of rotini, some boxes of Hamburger Helper, etc. If I throw the noodles outside, will birds and other animals eat it? And, would it be helpful or hurtful for them to eat it?

I realize that the “Pets” category isn’t perfect for this question, but I don’t know where else to put it.

Thanks!
@oregano: Thanks for the answer! What if I cook it first?

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Answer by oregano13
Throw it out. It can definitely be harmful if birds eat it- just like rice it can expand in their stomachs and make them quite ill or even kill them if they eat a lot.

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by iamos

Question by ♥delitebrite: What animals do apartments’ “no pet” policy usually include?
I totally understand the blanket “no pets”, because the most common pets (dogs and cats) can damage the apartment and bother neighbors.

But I have a chameleon. He lives in a terranium, and he doesn’t make noise. So, do you think that a landlord would a “no pet” policy would make an exception, seeing as a lizard poses no threat to business? I’m wondering because I’m going to be moving soon, and 80% of apartment listings state “no pets”. I don’t want to call and inquire only to say “Oh, by the way, I have a reptile. Is that fine?” and then have them think I’m stupid or something.

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Answer by Mark Spitz
Elephants, tigers, dragons, whales….

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Question by jessabellsheart: What breed of a toy dog would be the most compatiable with a 7 year old girl who loves to play with animals?
My daughter is 7 and loves to play with animals (ex. wraping in blankets and treating like a baby ect.) We are thinking of getting a small pet for her but are unsure of a breed that is tolerant of small children and that our landlord will allow they have to be under 20lbs/

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Answer by http://www.bowwowsmeows.com
Although their not a toy dog I reccomend a yorkie! The Yorkshire Terrier seems oblivious of its small size. It is ever eager for adventure and trouble. This little dog is highly energetic, brave, loyal and clever. Affectionate with its master, but sometimes suspicious of strangers. It can be aggressive to strange dogs and small animals. In other words, it has true Terrier heritage. They do best with older, considerate children. Yorkies are easy to train, although they can sometimes be stubborn. The breed is demanding and dependant and needs a lot of human attention. The Yorkie is an excellent watchdog, defending its territory in no uncertain manner. They can get snappish if surprised, frightened or over-teased, but are usually very sweet and loving. They can be difficult to housebreak. These little dogs should not be over-protected, for they may become neurotic. The Yorkie likes to bark, but it can easily be taught not to do so.

Other toy dogs include:
Affenpinscher
Brussels Griffon
Cav. King Charles Spaniel
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
English Toy Spaniel
Italian Greyhound
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Miniature Pinscher
Papillon
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Pug
Shih Tzu
Silky Terrier
Toy Manchester Terrier
Toy Poodle
Yorkshire Terrier

I would check out http://www.glowdog.com/bestdog/ you can browse dogs by lots of different categories that fit your lifestyle and needs.

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