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Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2003 5:15 pm
by Chanak
@AC: Sorry to hear about the bird and the fish. *hug*
Isn't there a method for dealing with water changes? I think I've heard of it somewhere...doesn't it involve adding some of the previous water to the fresh water? I'm senile lately, so my memory is dim...
@Ty: I know the feeling. I kept a wolf-dog (wolf/german shepherd) for years, and he was my best friend. I'll never forget him...
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2003 5:22 pm
by Yshania
@Chan, you are right regarding adding some of the old water back. You need to compensate for the lack of "kind bacteria" in tap water, you also need to balance the Ph level, get rid of the chlorine and add back salt. That done, you can only hope that the stress of handling/moving the fish is not too much. A regular part water change is not as stressful, since you are not moving the fish, a full water change is touch and go.
I can relate to your dog also *hug*
I had such a wonderful, and highly disciplined Doberman. I loved him dearly, people had offered a lot of money for this runt that I had nurtured into a gentle giant. Eventually, someone stole him
That was 15 years ago, but I still miss him, and miss having a dog around.
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2003 5:33 pm
by Chanak
Originally posted by Yshania
@Chan, you are right regarding adding some of the old water back. You need to compensate for the lack of "kind bacteria" in tap water, you also need to balance the Ph level, get rid of the chlorine and add back salt. That done, you can only hope that the stress of handling/moving the fish is not too much. A regular part water change is not as stressful, since you are not moving the fish, a full water change is touch and go.
I can relate to your dog also *hug* I had such a wonderful, and highly disciplined Doberman. I loved him dearly, people had offered a lot of money for this runt that I had nurtured into a gentle giant. Eventually, someone stole him That was 15 years ago, but I still miss him, and miss having a dog around.
I also heard of allowing a body of chlorinated tap water to sit for at least 24 hours undisturbed, which allows much of the toxic chlorine gas to escape the water...thus making it more fish friendly.
*hug* I kept my wolf-dog tightly controlled for this reason. He was beautiful...and also friendly, and if a thief was someone he liked, he'd happily go along with them. Though when he wanted to come home...he couldn't...
I also had to worry about farmers in the area. He was harmless enough - and I trained him not to harass/kill chickens or livestock - but I had no doubt he would be shot if he wandered too far away. Still, I had to give him away.
Perhaps one day you can keep another dog, Ysh.
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2003 5:33 pm
by Scayde
*HUG* @ AC....Sorry to hear about your pets sweety, I wish I had some good tips, but i ma afraid I know next to nothing about birds or fish....I am sorry you are sad
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2003 5:41 pm
by Gwalchmai
Oh, you people are making me tear up!
Much like that Mister Rogers special on PBS did last night. . . . . I miss my dog as well - he was the truest friend.
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2003 5:45 pm
by Yshania
@Chan, again you are correct re keeping fish
*hug* some people have pre-conceived ideas about a breed. For many breeds given a bad name, little is allowed for how that dog is cared for, and some cannot take the chance (farmers etc) If I saw a large dog in my field, I would also wonder about it's intent
Some of the more inconspicuous breeds are much more trouble. We have always kept big dogs, German shepherds mainly, and all have been a credit. The one dog I had that I could not trust with anyone but me was a Welsh Collie, a massively unpredictable breed, highly neurotic, and could be dangerous in the wrong hands.
One day I hope to have a dog again, but hubby is a cat fan
and we have two old feline men here
No worries, we will continue to visit my brother, they have 3 dogs, a rabbit, 3 gerbils, chickens, pigeons and best of all - 13 horses
Great fun, for me and the kids
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2003 5:46 pm
by Yshania
Originally posted by Gwalchmai
Oh, you people are making me tear up! Much like that Mister Rogers special on PBS did last night. . . . . I miss my dog as well - he was the truest friend.
*hug*
What's Mr Rogers and PBS?
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2003 5:54 pm
by Chanak
@Ysh: Yes....I certainly couldn't blame someone who shot him...despite his friendly demeanor, he was nevertheless huge, and looked just like a white wolf (wolves and german shepherds mix well). Someone who didn't know him would certainly be intimidated by him...unless they allowed him to come close, and lick them on the hand.
Ah yes...cats.
Scayde has a cat that believes he is a dog...I suppose this is some sort of consolation.
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2003 5:55 pm
by Gwalchmai
Originally posted by Yshania
*hug*
What's Mr Rogers and PBS?
He was a children's show host who recently passed away.
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2003 5:57 pm
by The Z
Originally posted by Gwalchmai
He was a children's show host who recently passed away.
Now he lives with Mr. Dressup
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:42 pm
by Scayde
Originally posted by Yshania
*hug*
What's Mr Rogers and PBS?
Here is asite that was done in SYM in rememberance of Mr Rogers....
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2003 8:57 pm
by Bloodstalker
Sorry about the pets AC. *hug* I will be nice to you while you recover
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2003 3:29 am
by Eerhardt
@AC: I'm sorry to hear about your pets too
. We lost our dog last year, so I know what it's like to lose a pet ** grabs himself a drink **