Advice For House Training Puggle Puppy?
Take him outside at least every two hrs. wait outside with him until he potties, then praise him and give him a treat. if he has an accident in the house, say no and take him outside.
My Dog is Constipated?
Try adding a tablespoon or so of canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) to his food each day. Make sure he always has water available.
How Do I Teach My Dog to Come When Called?
Put him on a long leash. Then call come as you gradually shorten the leash so he comes to you. When he gets to you, give him a treat.
Suzi (Pomeranian)
I, too, hope that you did the responsible, kind thing and reported her to the Humane Society, PETA, and any other local rescue group that would make sure she didnt have ANY more dogs in her CARE.
Homemade Food for Large Dog with Colitis?
There is a book by Dr. Pitcairn called Natural Health for Dogs and Cats that has many recipes for homemade dog food.
Dog Chews When Left Alone?
Putting a dog with separation anxiety in a confined place such as a kennel is not recommended.
Keeping an Outside Dog Warm?
Small, short-haired dogs are not meant to live outdoors; if you dont want the dog inside, then find him a home where he can be inside and is part of the family. Leaving a small dog out in the winter is cruel.
Previously Housetrained Dog Peed Near Christmas Tree?
Hello! Dogs mark their scent on trees; he was just doing what is ingrained in him to do.
Getting Prescriptions From Drug Companies?
Contact your nearest MAP (Medical Assistance Program) office. You can call your clinic to find one.
Laundry Detergent Caps For Bathroom Organizing
The laundry jug could be used to store left-over paint; it pours much easier than from the can and the screw-on lid is much more convenient than prying off the paint can lid.
Puppy Has White Flaky Patches on Skin?
My dog had similar symptoms and it was ring worm; best to have it checked by vet.
Cat Recently Stopped Peeing in Litterbox?
Could be a urinary tract infection, best to have her tested.
Dog Not Eating?
I would get a second opinion. I wish I had done that with my dog that passed on. One vet said he was fine and she died the next morning.
Dog Yeast Infections?
Prednisone made my dog worse. Could it be making your dogs yeast infection worse?
Severe Back Pain?
I have five herniated discs. The pain meds didnt help me. The injections take about 10 days to work for me. They only help for about 3 months and then I need another one. My sister has the same problem and she has chosen surgery which she will have next week...
Selling Unused Needle Point Canvases and Yarn?
I would be interested in buying some if thats possible on this site.
Reuse Room Deodorizers
Some of these products are not good to have close to animals, especially dogs, because a dogs sense of smell is 5-6 times more acute than a humans.
How Sturdy Are Suction Grab Bars?
As stated on the packaging, they are for steadying support only and not for weight bearing.
How Sturdy Are Suction Grab Bars?
As stated on the packaging, they are for steadying support only and not for weight bearing.
Can I Freeze Canned Whipped Cream?
You can place a piece of wax paper on a cookie sheet; then put dollops of the whipped cream from the can on the paper and place in freezer. Once frozen, the mounds of whipped cream can be placed in a zip-lock freezer bag for future use.
Dog With Smelly Ears?
Sounds like ear mites, but please take your dog to the vet and have it diagnosed correctly. If it is mites, using alcohol in the ears, as someone suggested, would be very painful on the bites.
Label Corner of Fitted Sheet
I do this too, but the more I marked, the more I noticed that the label is almost always on the upper left end on the fitted sheet, so now I just use that and dont bother to mark them.
Using Bleach to Get Rid of Fleas?
Bleach can be harmful to pets if they walk in an area treated with bleach and then lick their paws, ingesting some of it.
Keeping Cat Hair Off the Bed?
I use one of those sticky lint rollers on my bed each night before I go to bed to remove the cat hair.
Do Skunks Dig Up Potted Plants?
I would hesitate to place mothballs where animals can get to them as they are very poisonous to them.
Tips for Traveling to Greece?
I loved going on a 7-day cruise of the Greek islands with a stop in Istanbul and Ephesus.
Litter Box Odor?
If the litter box is plastic, it might have absorbed some of the odor. I would replace it with a new one and see if that helps.
Make Your Own Pet Carrier
I think this is a very unsafe, unkind way of transporting a pet. It can get too hot inside and there is not enough ventilation. Please rethink this poor idea for the sake of your pet.
Remedies for a Cat With Dry Skin?
She might have hypothyroid so see vet; if there isnt a medical condition, consider putting plain vasoline on a front paw each day; cat will lick it off.
Ways to Make Christmas Less Lonely and More Fun?
I plan to volunteer at a local animal shelter. Maybe your kids would enjoy something like that.
Advice for Quitting Smoking?
I tried several times before I was able to quit for good. What I eventually did was allow myself only one cigarette a day. I had it with a piece of candy and a cup of coffee. Then, when I had been having only one cigarette per day for several days, I quit completely...
Removing Waterproof Mascara?
BJ: I dont know if youre aware of it or not, but Avon tests their cosmetics on animals. I saw a picture of a rabbit locked in a cage with just his head out a hole and they were putting eye make-up remover in his eyes to see if it was irritating. The poor animal...
Making a Dog Bed Using Cedar Chips?
Cedar chips can be harmful to pets; it is irritating to their eyes and the fumes can damage their respiratory systems.
Dog Has Soft Stool With Mucus?
My dog had similar symptoms and she was diagnosed with chronic irritable bowel syndrome. Whenever she starts getting it, I just start her on two meds that you can get inexpensively over the internet. She takes the medications for 5 days and then she quits taking...
Tips for Selecting Dog Food?
Canidae is a good dog food. More expensive than some, but if you want a good quality dog food, it will cost a bit more. Be sure to read the ingredients list. As already noted, check out The Whole Dog Journal.
Buying Oven Guards?
They can be purchased at stores such as Linen and Things, Bed, Bath and Beyond, etc.
Dog Smells Like Urine?
If the dog has urinary incontinence or urinary tract infection, this could cause it. I would see a vet.
What Breed is My Dog?
Has she been checked for worms? Having worms can make it difficult to gain weight.
Drying Lettuce?
I took some classes from a French chef and he always dried his lettuce by putting it in a new, clean pillowcase and putting it in the wash machine on spin cycle for a few seconds.
Alcohol for Ear Mites?
I asked my vet the same question. She said it would be very painful to use alcohol because the ear mites bite and when the alcohol comes in contact with the spot that was bitten, it will burn a lot. Try putting alcohol on a cut on your finger and you will find...
Dog Always Has Body Odor?
My sisters dog had an odor problem and they found out it was caused by hypothyroidism. You can have this simple, inexpensive blood test done at your vet.
Shih Tzu Has Bad Breath?
Many times bad breath indicates an infected tooth so you should take your dog to your vet and have teeth checked.
Dog Pulls on Leash?
Try a halter rather than a collar with your leash. You will find that it pulls a lot less.
Puppy is Pooping in Cage?
1. Hes probably being left in the cage too long. 2. At the age that hes at, he should be getting fed twice a day.
"Hot Spot" Collar For Dogs
This collar sounds cruel. Its not treating the hot spots. Its just driving him crazy not being able to scratch them. They still itch just as much. Treat the hot spots and you wont need to put this collar on him. How would you like it if you had an intense itch...
Puppy Is Losing Hair?
Sounds like mange to me. There is a special, medicated shampoo that you need to use if that is the case.
Keeping Clothes Smelling Nice
I agree with Jean. I can hardly go down the aisle at the store that carries all these perfume-laden products without feeling nauseous and sneezing. And now they are making my favorite garbage can liners with perfume. Cant get bed protectors that arent scented...
Kitty Litter Mess?
Jennifer, Do you have a photo of your cat litter grid. I have no idea what these look like or how you used it. Thanks
Sturdy Kitty Litter Scoop
I use a metal one, too, but I wish I could find a long-handled one because I have back problems. If anyone knows of somewhere I can get one, please let me know. Thanks.
Preventing Puppies From Chewing
Dogs, especially puppies, need to chew. Rather than rub hot sauce on everything, which I, too, think is cruel, why not provide them with something appropriate to chew. I get bully sticks for my dog (also called pizzle sticks) and she loves them. It also keeps...
