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Updated May 23, 2013

Q: Need Suggestions for a Glamorous Pet Name!    —Dallas, TX

"Hi Moms!! I need some of your creative brainstorms! I've seen a bunch of good ones when responding to names for child..."

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Monte Carlo... don't have a reason. You could spell it differently. Monty Carlos. :P or Pantera... a totally black leopard is a pather.

From the movie Toulouse-Lautrec ????

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Q: Thinking About Getting a Puppy..    —Arlington, TX

"Hello, I'm in the Arlington,Tx area(Mansfield, Dallas, Grand Prairie), Are there any Dog daycare in these areas? If s..."

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We got our "first baby" from the SPCA in Dallas (off of 30). Ours is a mixed breed (part Corgi, part German Shephard) and he's wonderful! what I like about the SPCA ...

Hi J.- I'm a local pet-sitter and fellow dow owner...here are my thoughts. Personally I would not get a puppy. It's like having a newborn all over again!! I've had ...

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Q: Had 2 Hounds Had to Take Back One What Do I Tell the Kids    —Garland, TX

"we had 2 foxhounds and the price for both of them got out of hand and we had to take back one of them and now we are ..."

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Be honest, kids understand a lot more than we give them credit for. "Pets cost a lot of money for their care, food, shots, etc. Our family has to spend our money as wi...

I agree with Glenda W. My nail lady told me that she told her 10 year old son that babies come out of your belly button. Wow! please tell them the truth and let...

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Q: Daughter Allergic SWEET PUP Needs a New Home ASAP!    —The Colony, TX

"I just adopted a 6 month old female Smooth Fox Terrier and my baby girl is not handling her being here well. I need ..."

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Send info and pics to ____@____.com is my work email so I'll get it right away.

Does she get along with other dogs?; cats? We have a nuetered male lab, but have been on the look out for a female dog to serve as a play companion. We also have 2 c...

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Q: Looking for Small Housebroken Dog for Our Family    —Burleson, TX

"My daughter is really after us to get her and her brother a dog. We want a small indoor lap dog that is already ho..."

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HI DeLara, I have a 2.5 yr. old chiweenie named Lucy. She is 1/2 dacshund, 1/2 chiuhua. She's not a "licker" though. I got her from my mom who has her father, a ...

Darling, you should not get your children a dog. The only breed that does not shed is a poodle and they tend to be hyper barkers. From what you say you are not a dog...

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Q: Allergic to Our Guinea Pig?    —Allen, TX

"We have a separate building adjacent to our house. My husband works out there for hours but as soon as he steps in th..."

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Guinea pigs distribute allergen in the urine in the bedding. This allergen easily becomes airborne when the animal scurries around in its cage. Don't Blame the Hair...

If he's nesting in cedar, that might be the culprit. My mother is allergic to cedar and would die sneezing if she entered a house that contained a rodent with cedar b...

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Q: Crawling Baby and Dog Hair    —McKinney, TX

"I need HELP! I have an adorable (of course) little girl who will be crawling soon. I also have 2 dogs, that are like ..."

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Surprised you haven't had this response yet, but have the dogs shaved. I know they'll look a bit funny to you until you get used to it, but it will stop the shedding....

I have two dogs and a cat (all indoors), so I can certainly relate to the shedding issue. My vet recently told me about a Science Diet food that helps reduce shedding ...

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Q: Saltwater Aquarium    —Allen, TX

"Has anyone ever owned a saltwater aquarium? I think they are absolutely beautiful but I have been told they are very ..."

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maybe a little late but don't do it i have a 30 gallon freshwater aquarium and i am waiting the fish to die because i really need that space.i have like 5 fish so is g...

We have a 29 gallon freshwater and it requires a LOT of maintaining. I would not get one again. There are daily jobs, monthly jobs (filters, etc), routine weekly...

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Q: Dog Poop    —Arlington, TX

"Now that my baby is walking well, we frequently go out in the backyard to play. The problem is that I can't enjoy our..."

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My mom had all of ours trained to go in one corner but it takes some work. You simply walk them out on a leash every tme they go and don't let them go anywhere else. ...

We love Pet Butler...they will come as often as you like and scoop it and take it away.....

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Q: Good Family Dogs    —Allen, TX

"Does anyone know of any good kid-friendly dogs? We were looking at the Beagle, Cockerspaniels, and Wheaton terriers. ..."

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Hi G., I would recommend either the Beagle or the Wheaton Terrier but it also depends on the kids are taught to treat the dog. The dog has to learn manners but so do...

I will say, that if you are not a current dog owner, adding one to your family at this stage is going to be a hard task. Puppies require alot of work and attention. Po...

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