Friday, February 12, 2010

Why does our dog like to eat our rabbit's droppings?

Seriously, she'll follow the bunny around just to catch the poo. I'm just curious; it doesn't seem to hurt her at all, and the bunny doesn't mind. Thanks!Why does our dog like to eat our rabbit's droppings?
My dogs love guinea pig and rabbit poop. I dont know why though.Why does our dog like to eat our rabbit's droppings?
dogs may do this because when female dogs give birth they may eat the poo that surrounds them so it is a safer enviornment for the puppies. so the dog probably learned from their mother.





learned that from the show its me or the dog.


loveee it.





but i dont think that thats healthy for the dog.. so you may want to try to put an end to it.

I've found rat droppings in the cellar, is this dangerous?

I think I have rats in the cellar. My girlfriend and I rarely go down there, but I'm worried it is dangerous. We have water pipes down there, could they contaminate our water?? What would the symptoms of any disease be? I live in London by the way. Thank you!I've found rat droppings in the cellar, is this dangerous?
You should look online to check on diseases wild rats can transmit. This area is more for pet ratties, I can tell you all about a domestic rat. I know that the only disease that can be passed from human to rat is strep, but when you are talking about a wild rat, they get into trash and sewers, so are obviously carrying other nasty things that may make you sick. I doubt they contaminate your water supply, but if you are truly worried hire an exterminator. Just make sure they don't use glue traps.. those are very cruel.I've found rat droppings in the cellar, is this dangerous?
Well rats apparantly carry disease and they can also grow to be quite huge so you might want to get rid of them.....(although I don't really agree with killing them cause they're so cute).





But hey ho, maybe you should get a cat? If not then yeah, just google pest control in london and u shud be able to find a few places that could help.
Unlikely to gnaw through pipes unless they are plastic and this will lead to flooding. They can chew through electrical cable insulation which often zaps them but can also cause fires. You should contact local environmental health officer for advice.
Just means you got rats.
get some rat poison trays or powder packs and get rid of them, or call the local council for them to set bait
they might chew through any cables you have down their

How can I make gun powder out of bat droppings?

I take it you're referring to extracting nitrates like sodium, ammonium or more particularly potassium nitrate from the droppings which are particularly rich in nitrogen.


Don't bother! Its not a worthwhile proposition as there's too much other s**t in there.How can I make gun powder out of bat droppings?
Disgusting!!
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  • I noticed a lot of children wading in water that is full of Duck droppings. How dngerous is this to children?

    Depending on how ';full'; of duck droppings.





    ';Duck droppings can also breed diseases such as Avian Botulism and a parasite that causes swimmers itch.'; http://www.kingphilip.org/kphigh/metacom鈥?/a>I noticed a lot of children wading in water that is full of Duck droppings. How dngerous is this to children?
    Not good, do the parents know????I noticed a lot of children wading in water that is full of Duck droppings. How dngerous is this to children?
    Not good! Birds can be full of disease.

    Will a leopard gecko be hurt if it eats a little of its own droppings?

    I have a leopard gecko and when he went to take a bite out of a cricket he accidentally got alittle of the white things that are on the gecko droppings in his mouth, wil this b a problem? thanksWill a leopard gecko be hurt if it eats a little of its own droppings?
    he should be absolutly fine my gecko did that and he is fine. As lond as the poop was normal he should regurgitate it or poop it out again. Thank you for being interested in your geckos health keep up the good work and always watch him when he eats to make sure hes eating normally.Will a leopard gecko be hurt if it eats a little of its own droppings?
    the ';white things'; is actually his excess calcium that he ingested, you dont need to worry about it. but watch out that the crickets and mealworms dont eat his droppings, it contains certain bacteria that, when ingested by the leo's pray, multiplies within the pray and when the leo eats the pray its stomach gets overloaded by the amount of bacteria and he gets sick. so clean up his dropping every day or second day, that way you will prevent something like that to happen.





    Good Luck!
    it came out of him so if if eat it again not a big deal but make sure shes not doing it alot she should be fine

    When Playing Golf, your ball lands in rabbit droppings or mole hills what is the rule for this ?

    and also what happens if you are having to stand in these types of objectsWhen Playing Golf, your ball lands in rabbit droppings or mole hills what is the rule for this ?
    Rabbit droppings are a loose imepdiment. It's basically the same as a stick or a leaf. You can move them out of the way. But if your ball moves in the process, it's a one-stroke penalty.





    If they are adhering to your ball, it's not a loose impediment. You have to play it as it lies.





    A mole hill, or the burrow made by a mole, is an abnormal ground condition. It's the same as ground under repair. Free drop within one club length of the nearest point of relief.When Playing Golf, your ball lands in rabbit droppings or mole hills what is the rule for this ?
    This happened to me in a golf tournament. The ruling is if you ball lands in a hole or anything that an animal created such as poop or a nest, it is a free drop with no stroke penalty.
    You will have an unplayable lie and you will need to get a ruling before you can proceed. Good Luck.
    Maybe a drop, I think it counts as a stroke, but not sure.
    Have to agree with John F.'s answer which quotes the proper rules of golf.
    You have to hit it from there unless there are any such exceptions at the local course.
    Those areas count as ground under repair, free drop.
    not sure
    free drop

    What do mouse droppings look like?

    I found these small, black, things that look like the ends were pinched. I'm pretty sure they're mouse droppings, but I can't figure out how a mouse would get in! They were only present under baseboard heaters and in 3 out of 4 corners in my living room. Could another species have droppings similar to a mouse? I want to get rid of whatever I have because I also have a baby!What do mouse droppings look like?
    Before you decide on a course of action it is imperative you identify the pest! Look on your baseboards and see if you notice a ' grease ' line. Rodents do not see well and will rub up against the baseboard for guidance. They always leave a trail of body oil or grease from their coat of fur. If you see these lines, then you have a mouse or rat problem. I would not recommend the use of ANY rodenticide. The active ingredient in most is an anti-coagulant. The rodent bleeds to death. The problem is there is no antidote. None. All medical personnel can do is administer massive doses of vitamin K. Don't use them. Rat or mouse traps can work, but can be dangerous to small children, as these traps can easily break finger bones. If theres no children present in your home bait it with peanut butter, then put a marachino cherry on top. Rodents can not resist these cherries and can smell them from great distances. If you do have children I would strongly urge the use of glue boards. They work. Just put a marachino cherry in the center and be patient. Rodents are creatures of habit. It will take some time ( 1 or 2 days ) before the rodent will go for it. When the rodent activity has stopped( no more droppings ) find their entry point and seal them shut.What do mouse droppings look like?
    ~~You have perfectly described their droppings. Now you need traps and lay them around the area you see the droppings, as well as dark places and electrical places (like around you computer tower), TVs. I would use the humane traps with a baby, as the spring type traps could break a little ones finger. Investigate all around your house and look for torn vent screens as well as any hole they could get through (it does not take a very big opening, they can literally squeeze through unbelievably tight spots). Fix those and get rid of the one or ones in your home and you'll be mouse free. Good luck!~~
    Mouse droppings look like black rice kernels and rats look more like black tic tacs. Remember for every one rodent you see, there are 20 more you don't. Rats can enter your home through a hole the size of a quarter and a mouse the size of a dime.
    Sounds like it to me. Mice can get in the smallest places.Just set some traps with peanut butter. You'll get him.
    They look like a smaller black tic-tac......good luck

    Could bird (for example, parakeet) droppings be considered a hazard to human health?

    Hi. I have two budgies, and I love them to death. I know they're indoor birds, so at first I wanted to keep them indoors in our living room. However, my parents are worried that the droppings could lead to illnesses, so as a result, we keep them outdoors on nice days, and leave them in the basement at nights. They still get a lot of attention, but I still prefer to keep them indoors at all times. Could someone please clear up this subject matter for me, and whether my parents' theory about illnesses transmitted through the feces is true or not? Any response will be greatly appreciated. ThanksCould bird (for example, parakeet) droppings be considered a hazard to human health?
    Take them to the vet and get a blood work up. If they come back salmonella negative, you're good to go. This check can usually be done for fairly cheap.





    Usually, budgies are extremely clean and disease free, but a vet check is good for relieving stress...





    Hope it works out.





    To Plumber whatever... You CANNOT get HIV or AIDS from birds, and certainly not from bird feces. If you're going to cut and paste from a site, then you need to learn to understand the big words on that site before spouting off.Could bird (for example, parakeet) droppings be considered a hazard to human health?
    I dunno but as far as I know ( still a kid ) bird droppings are useful in plants. I advise you to keep your pets in a cage. Underneath is a litter box but don't forget to empty that litter box everyday!
    For starters get them out of the basement budgies are social animals too,as for the poop,me n my kids have never been sick becauese I cleaned up the poop as soon as I saw it,myself,I don't think any poop is disease free but great hygene habits are a good thing as long as you clean up after them.
    I have had birds all my life since I was a little young lad I have never had any adverse affects from bird droppings. I use them for fertalizer in my Marijuanan plants!
    Ok now for some intelligence... If you got your birds from the wilderness, yes you could possibly get ill from their droppings. We are talking about parakeets people!.. The seed they eat is totally organic which is as healthy as it gets. I have raised these birds my entire life and that's a long time... I nor anyone I know has ever gotten sick from my birds droppings. Just clean out your cage two to three times a week. Don't let them play with the pidgeons in the park. Wild birds carry all kinds of diseases. Domestic animals that are taken good care of and kept inside, will not unless wild birds come into contact with them, if that happens, take your birds to an avian vet. They are not expensive.


    As far as your parents go, they need to get a better education and read up on things instead of panicking for no reason. By the way just fyi... the bird flu is a load of dung too there is no such thing in the USA.
    No. all they eat is seeds so there waste is completely organic and doesn't do anything
    Yes in pigeons their dropping's when breathed in can cause psittacosis
    If feces are not handled properly, then yes, illnesses can be transmitted. Psittacine pneumonia is one of the diseases and it can lead to HIV which leads to AIDS. Always handle feces with the utmost care - wear rubber (disposable) gloves and a face mask to protect your lungs. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and hot water immediately, especially after cleaning your pets' cage. Also see source article listed below.

    What do hedgehog droppings look like?

    Sorry for the weird question but i need to know how easy clean up would be if it were to go on my floor or something...What do hedgehog droppings look like?
    http://tcm.health-info.org/Herb%20Pictures/Wu%20Ling%20Zhi%20.jpg


    look on ths link nd yeah they are hard when they are fresh but when they are dry they are easy to clean up.


    xWhat do hedgehog droppings look like?
    its a liitle wet when its fresh so if the hedgehog or something else smushes it, it may be a little difficult to clean up. as long as you're on top of it it should be ok. wet paper towels sometimes help.
    ya its a weird question but its easy to clean up. its hard so ya








    i hope i helped
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  • Why does my rat have strong smelling runny droppings? ?

    I have an albino rat (8 months)that is supposedly pregnant. Her stools are extremely foul smelling, runny and resemble ferret droppings. Nothing has changed in her diet, I think it might be because of the stress of being pregnant. She also looks like she might have a bloody nose, but the discharge is just pinky-red. Any tips on how to help her out? Why does my rat have strong smelling runny droppings? ?
    She is probably just stressed. When rats have a lot of stress it shows in their droppings and being pregnant is very stressful. Just try to make her as comfortable as possible.Why does my rat have strong smelling runny droppings? ?
    The discharge from her nose is a sign of a respiratory infection, that needs to be treated immediately by a vet.





    The smelly poop, many possibilities. If there is alfalfa in her diet you should stop feeding it immediately. Alfalfa is not digestable to rats and makes for very bad smelling poop.
    where u adopted her go to that place and ask about it. or any other petco or petsmart anything they will give u answers and what to use
    because she has too much vitamin C in her diet. do you feed her carrots?

    Could bird (for example, parakeet) droppings be considered a hazard to human health?

    Hi. I have two budgies, and I love them to death. I know they're indoor birds, so at first I wanted to keep them indoors in our living room. However, my parents are worried that the droppings could lead to illnesses, so as a result, we keep them outdoors on nice days, and leave them in the basement at nights. They still get a lot of attention, but I still prefer to keep them indoors at all times. Could someone please clear up this subject matter for me, and whether my parents' theory about illnesses transmitted through the feces is true or not? Any response will be greatly appreciated. ThanksCould bird (for example, parakeet) droppings be considered a hazard to human health?
    Take them to the vet and get a blood work up. If they come back salmonella negative, you're good to go. This check can usually be done for fairly cheap.





    Usually, budgies are extremely clean and disease free, but a vet check is good for relieving stress...





    Hope it works out.





    To Plumber whatever... You CANNOT get HIV or AIDS from birds, and certainly not from bird feces. If you're going to cut and paste from a site, then you need to learn to understand the big words on that site before spouting off.Could bird (for example, parakeet) droppings be considered a hazard to human health?
    I dunno but as far as I know ( still a kid ) bird droppings are useful in plants. I advise you to keep your pets in a cage. Underneath is a litter box but don't forget to empty that litter box everyday!
    For starters get them out of the basement budgies are social animals too,as for the poop,me n my kids have never been sick becauese I cleaned up the poop as soon as I saw it,myself,I don't think any poop is disease free but great hygene habits are a good thing as long as you clean up after them.
    I have had birds all my life since I was a little young lad I have never had any adverse affects from bird droppings. I use them for fertalizer in my Marijuanan plants!
    Ok now for some intelligence... If you got your birds from the wilderness, yes you could possibly get ill from their droppings. We are talking about parakeets people!.. The seed they eat is totally organic which is as healthy as it gets. I have raised these birds my entire life and that's a long time... I nor anyone I know has ever gotten sick from my birds droppings. Just clean out your cage two to three times a week. Don't let them play with the pidgeons in the park. Wild birds carry all kinds of diseases. Domestic animals that are taken good care of and kept inside, will not unless wild birds come into contact with them, if that happens, take your birds to an avian vet. They are not expensive.


    As far as your parents go, they need to get a better education and read up on things instead of panicking for no reason. By the way just fyi... the bird flu is a load of dung too there is no such thing in the USA.
    No. all they eat is seeds so there waste is completely organic and doesn't do anything
    Yes in pigeons their dropping's when breathed in can cause psittacosis
    If feces are not handled properly, then yes, illnesses can be transmitted. Psittacine pneumonia is one of the diseases and it can lead to HIV which leads to AIDS. Always handle feces with the utmost care - wear rubber (disposable) gloves and a face mask to protect your lungs. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and hot water immediately, especially after cleaning your pets' cage. Also see source article listed below.

    What do hedgehog droppings look like?

    Sorry for the weird question but i need to know how easy clean up would be if it were to go on my floor or something...What do hedgehog droppings look like?
    http://tcm.health-info.org/Herb%20Pictures/Wu%20Ling%20Zhi%20.jpg


    look on ths link nd yeah they are hard when they are fresh but when they are dry they are easy to clean up.


    xWhat do hedgehog droppings look like?
    its a liitle wet when its fresh so if the hedgehog or something else smushes it, it may be a little difficult to clean up. as long as you're on top of it it should be ok. wet paper towels sometimes help.
    ya its a weird question but its easy to clean up. its hard so ya








    i hope i helped

    Why does my rat have strong smelling runny droppings? ?

    I have an albino rat (8 months)that is supposedly pregnant. Her stools are extremely foul smelling, runny and resemble ferret droppings. Nothing has changed in her diet, I think it might be because of the stress of being pregnant. She also looks like she might have a bloody nose, but the discharge is just pinky-red. Any tips on how to help her out? Why does my rat have strong smelling runny droppings? ?
    She is probably just stressed. When rats have a lot of stress it shows in their droppings and being pregnant is very stressful. Just try to make her as comfortable as possible.Why does my rat have strong smelling runny droppings? ?
    The discharge from her nose is a sign of a respiratory infection, that needs to be treated immediately by a vet.





    The smelly poop, many possibilities. If there is alfalfa in her diet you should stop feeding it immediately. Alfalfa is not digestable to rats and makes for very bad smelling poop.
    where u adopted her go to that place and ask about it. or any other petco or petsmart anything they will give u answers and what to use
    because she has too much vitamin C in her diet. do you feed her carrots?

    What do mouse droppings look like?

    I came home to see some black dots on my floor in my bathroom and in my sink (small and round like poppy seeds) I have no clue what it is....could it be mouse droppings? Do I have a mouse (aaahhhh!!)?What do mouse droppings look like?
    Sweep it up, do the required heebee jeebee dance (to get the itchiness out of your system) and take a close look.


    Mouse droppings typically look like black rice - and it usually has pointed ends (but not always).





    If they are truely round (spherical), it sounds like you had some seeds fall off of something usually breads of some kind. Are you planting anything from seed? Ask the people you live with.





    If you do in fact have mice, relax. There are ways of dealing with them:





    The most passive and least painful for them is a gadget you plug into your wall - it shreeks so high you can't hear it but it'll drive the mice out. They usually cost 20 bucks, but they last for years.





    The next option you have are sticky traps - you might be able to find a good deal on them at dollar stores.


    Tip - grab a chocolate bar that has peanuts in it and pinch off a bit. Stick it in the middle of the trap and push down.


    Put the traps against the wall and check the traps daily (although you'll probably hear them squeeking). Pick up the trap with tongs (to avoid getting bitten) and either set them free several miles from your house with veggie oil or stick the poor thing in a box and freeze it to death in your freezer. They hybernate and it'll probably just die in it's sleep.





    Next are the typical mouse traps - avoid these if you have small children, they can hurt their fingers. Set them with chocolate and peanuts in the bait, and against the wall. You may have to kill the mice if the trap doesn't do it, and just toss the mice in the trash.





    There are two more kinds of traps - poison or electric. Poison I suggest you avoid as they can end up killing birds you DO want around. Electric ones you can rent. Either way you're still tossing dead mice in the trash.





    The last option after all of these is poison itself. Usually in pellet form, but you can fumigate your house if you choose to. Avoid these if you have other pets, kids or you're even minorly fond of any of the animals in your neighbourhood.





    Please remember: poison doesn't stop with killing the mice - other animals eat the bodies / they rot and it gets into the water.What do mouse droppings look like?
    It does seems like the droppings very in size but the mice around my rural area definitely have small rice like droppings, they more look like little seeds. Across the country I'm sure the size varies of the seed like droppings.

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    Mouse droppings look almost like pieces of rice except a little thicker and dark brown-black.


    Definitely not like a poppy seed. Not sure what that could be. The good news is, you probably do not have mice. The bad news, there is probably something else there.





    Hope that helps.
    What you've described sounds more like roach droppings...
    Yes you do have a wild mouse in the house. You should get rid of it.
    Black dots? Why do u ask?

    What are the health hazards of goose droppings near public buildings such as schools?

    Along with accidents, it gives very stinky smell... my friend threw up many a times.... yuck...What are the health hazards of goose droppings near public buildings such as schools?
    Very dangerous. My mate Dave trod on one once and slipped and put his back out.
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  • Is there a type of ferterlizer that can be used to deslove dog droppings ?

    my mom just has one of those high power hose nozzles an goes out an sprays the yard once a week, it seems to work fine, but we also have a small backyard so its easier, the rest of it is concreteIs there a type of ferterlizer that can be used to deslove dog droppings ?
    I usually take a shovel and throw it in the part of the yard you want your dog to take dumps. Pretty soon you'll have your dog dropping in an area that you want him to that doesn't bother anyone in the family...Is there a type of ferterlizer that can be used to deslove dog droppings ?
    Lime will dissolve dog droppings. And stop any smell too.
    Not that i know of. Be a good dog owner and clean up with a pooper-scooper. There may be things in the poop (parasites you are not aware of) that can reinfect the dog after they have been treated for worms.


    Don't be so lazy and want to take the easy way out. It doesn't take that long if you do it every day.

    Bird droppings are ruining my paint, any cheap way to protect it?

    My Focus gets nailed every day with bird droppings where I park at work, I've tried other spots but our parking structure is downtown and we only have a few, otherwise I need to walk way too far and I need to be able to park near work for health reasons.





    So who knows the top ways to protect the paint of my ride? and cheap because I wash her every other weekend and it's adding up.Bird droppings are ruining my paint, any cheap way to protect it?
    cheap wax could help, but I use a car cover to protect against the sun and other gunk and it does the job. I've got some old rides that I keep in show condition so I gotta cover them. Some covers can be a pain and annoying to take on and off but this is what I use on all three rides, inexpensive too:


    http://www.autoanything.com/car-covers/60A1516A0A0.aspxBird droppings are ruining my paint, any cheap way to protect it?
    Wash the bird droppings off as soon as you get home every day. Use a rag damp with water, and just wash the droppings spots. Be sure to get all the droppings. Wax your car with a good cleaner wax at least every month. You might have luck with a couple of strips of reflective mylar tied to your antenna (this scares birds away if there's a slight breeze.) Or try the plastic horned owl.
    Sure it's always the birds fault.
    PAM cooking spray works well for keeping love bugs off my paint you may want to give it a try.
    Dont park under trees?


    A car cover?


    Covered parking?





    Force field?
    Use a high grade wax. Not necessarily cheap, but cheaper than a new paint job. Clean it off as soon as possible, and use a car cover if it is a major problem. Again, not necessarily cheap! Are you parking under a tree or a powerline?
    Are the birds in trees or on buildings over/around your car? Are they pigeons? You can buy a cheap owl ';scare-pigeon'; from home depot or that kind of place to scare off the birds. You can put it on your car or ask the business owners to install it on their building. If they won't, then tell them you will have to report them to the city as a public nusaince and charge them for the repairs of your car.
    A car cover.
    we have the same problem, we park under a tree . i would wash it every other day, because there is acid in the birds crap that will eat your paint. or you could buy a car cover. good luck!
    a pellet gun- and FUN too.

    How does one disinfect toys and books infested with squirrel droppings?

    if their plastic toys put them in a mixture of bleach and water for the book i guess get a damp rag wih the same misture and wipe it off.or burn it.How does one disinfect toys and books infested with squirrel droppings?
    I would throw the books away or try spray them with lysol and you can put the toys in the dishwasher and if you don't have one dilute water with a little bleach and soak them.How does one disinfect toys and books infested with squirrel droppings?
    Weird problem! But bleach should clean the toys and the books may just have to be tossed.
    Toys bleach


    books heat to 180 degrees
    Inferno
    by throwing them away........

    Pigeon breeders, my pigeons droppings are green is that normal?

    Hi there, if you are a pigeon breeder , would you happen to know if green droppings are a serious health issue? what can i do to to help my bird , he gets plenty of sunshine , daily clean water, i use newspaper in the cage and change it daily, and he allways has fresh pigeon mix, he is looking very healthy and is very active , what do you think?Pigeon breeders, my pigeons droppings are green is that normal?
    There is nothing wrong with your bird !!!





    Green poop is quite normal,this could be a number of things birds do not urinate as a separate function it is included in their droppings and that is why your birds could be green ,also does it have acces to green veg,(which it should)as this can also be the reason.





    So their is nothing to worry about.





    Feel free to come back for any more info.Pigeon breeders, my pigeons droppings are green is that normal?
    Yes, it is normal i am a Pigeon breeder and so is my father and my pigeons do green poop as well. If he/she is looking healthy active and looks normal then there is nothing wrong. If you are still concerned then i advise you to take him/her to a vet to check it up.





    Don't worry i had a pigeon once who used to poop Out undigested seed. All it took was a trip to the vet and some medication.
    the green tinge is ammonia present in their waste. most birds poop ranges from clear, to white, to yellow, to green. its not a specific problem, it could mean that your bird doesnt drink enough water, but its not a serious issue unless you notice he starts not drinking at all, or if he stops eating
    Depends on what you feed him/her. Just make sure its consistent. Take the bird to your vet
    Paul, This is interesting. Fantails don't just fly freely in most places. This bird may be from ...

    Sycamore tree on property line i cut the branches that hang over but the bug droppings keep drifting down?

    wrecking my vehicles paint jobs. the neighbor dosent care about her vehicle paint. is there anything else i can do beside move.Sycamore tree on property line i cut the branches that hang over but the bug droppings keep drifting down?
    If the neighbor won't let you cut down the whole tree you may have to file a grievance at your city hall. Check and see what their policies are on trees on the property line.


    Other than that I would just put a heavy coat of wax on my vehicles and maybe think about investing in a tarp or cover for them.


    Neighbors can be a pain.