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Cat Urine in Carpet
Asked by R.B. from Grand Rapids
on March 19, 2008
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Has anyone successfully used a certain product to get the cat pee smell from carpet and pad without replacing them? They are only a couple years old and I really don'...
At Wits End with Sick cat...HELP!
Asked by D.S. from Fort Wayne
on June 22, 2009
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Okay, I'll try to make a long story short. I've had my cat ever since he was a kitten, now he's 15 years old. 9 years ago he started getting sick and I took him to t...
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- I agree that another trip to the vet might be in order. But, I have a cat that does this. I have to give her several small meals a day. She seems to gorge herself a...
- I highly recommend getting a second or even 3rd opinion if possible. Not to say that your vet is inadequate but someone with a new perspective or different set of expe...
- We have a cat that does that every once in awhile. I know it is because he would rather bug us for people food then eat his own. He will wait until he is starving and ...
Thinking About Getting a Cat ~ Need Input!
Asked by T.S. from Detroit
on February 9, 2010
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We are thinking about getting a cat. Where do you recommended getting one? What are some of the costs involved? We have a friend and family member (not in our house...
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- Looks like you have some good answers! I don't know if anyone has said this yet, but I am going to add my input on allergies. I have them myself, and had two cats be...
- I have three. We got two from the pound and one my son found in the neighborhood. The cost of the spay or neuter is usually pretty inexpensive at the humane socie...
- i would recommend checking out your local shelter. there are usually adoption fees of $100 or less depending on where you are, which is cheaper than a purebred from a ...
Dog Loosing Hair?
Asked by K.W. from Detroit
on July 30, 2008
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Hi Moms, I'm hoping that someone out there is a vet or has knowledge of dogs and can help. My 6 year old American Bulldog has recently started loosing his hair in pat...
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- K.: Hi, well I put myself through college as an Officer Control agent in Detroit with the ASPCA. I can tell you a couple of things that may help you out. Fi...
- Try a different type of dog food. It might be more expensive, but think of the long run (vet bills). Also, when my German Shepherd went through this, we bathed her bab...
- I have am Am Bulldog too. My dogs skin is SUPER sensitive, I put sunblock on him because he burns. I also use oatmeal shampoo, I dont think Id use human shampoo, dogs ...
New Dog
Asked by C. from Chicago
on February 10, 2008
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Hi,
Well we just lost our 8 year old beagle just over two weeks ago due to a illness and we got a call Thursday from my brother who is looking for a new home for th...
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- Hi there, C.. I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your beagle. We have a 5-month-old pug, who also needs a lot of attention and has loads of energy. Our vet recomm...
- Ive heard barkbusters.com is a good training company. For treats and toys, rawhides are not good for dogs. Real bones from the butcher are better. You can get them ...
- HI C.... NOt sure where you live but if you are near Lockport.....give Peggy Moran a call. Here is her website. http://www.dogimprovement.com/about.html She is f...
Help! Older Cat Won't Stop Marking MY TERITORY!
Asked by A.E. from Chicago
on December 1, 2008
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Hi Moms. I'm at my wits end. I need your help. I have an older cat, he's 11. I've had him since he was a kitten. Now he is marking his territory in my carpeted hallway...
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- You have to descide what's more important; a playful cat or the health and hygiene of your home for a new grandchild to enter (and yourself). Your friends will stop vi...
- Are you sure he is marking? Often times cats will pee outside the litter box if there is a health issue. Another thing you may want to make sure you have 3 litter boxe...
- My poor cat is so up tight that he marks his territory every time anything changes in the house. I give him his own box and it is better. Before the second box I fou...
Guilt over Son's Premature Birth
Asked by L.L. from Detroit
on October 22, 2010
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Hi ladies,
I'm new to this site and in need of an honest opinion about my son's birth. My son was born a few months ago and he was born at 31 weeks and I feel like...
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- I think any time anything happens like this, we second guess ourselves. You trusted in the medical professionals, whose job it is to know and test and follow up. Y...
- Honestly, this could be me writing this story! I was "leaking" for a few weeks but remembered my friend telling me that it was normal to lose control of your bladder ...
- You have a healthy baby. You did the best you could with the information you had. There's no use dwelling on the past, only on the future and it sounds like your littl...
Too Young for a Lovey?
Asked by K.B. from Detroit
on April 6, 2007
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my 4 month old has sleeping issues and i think giving her a little stuffed animal to pet would be soothing to her and help her fall asleep. my dh, on the other hand, i...
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- You should try one of those "lovey" blankets that are just a small stuffed animal head attached to a little blanket. It worked wonders with my youngest son when he was...
- We used a square, really soft blanket that is kind of like a stuffed animal in that it has an animal head at one end. In fact, my little one loves it so much we have ...
- you do what you feel you have to do. My daughter had a lovey at 3 months, but my son never did. just like co-sleeping its up to you!(you've already been told the risks...
Gift Idea for 4 Year Old Girl
Asked by C.O. from Minneapolis
on January 11, 2011
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My daughter is turning 4 in March and am at a loss for what to get her. I have a boy that is almost 7 years old so we have a lot of toys. Just looking for some ideas...
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- How about a trip to Build-a-Bear if you have one near you? The game Hullaballoo is a lot of fun, get the kids moving and also practices colors and shapes and other ca...
- There is a game called Zingo my 3 year old just got for her b-day. Super cute form of Bingo. She can play alone or we can all play together. There are other forms o...
- My daughter is 4.5 and loves: Leap Frog Tag reader (fabulous) or leapster Zoobles Crafts bt Melissa and Doug including beads for stringing Calico Pets Barbies -...
Mealtime Ideas for Toddler???
Asked by S.H. from South Bend
on May 7, 2008
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I am at a loss on what to make for my almost 2 year old girl. It seems I am always rushed and dont really have time to plan things out ahead of time. Thats why I am co...
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- my toddlers like beans-- just plain straight from the can. easy, full of protein, healthy... black beans, pinto, kidney... you name it!
- Just some ideas of some things that my son likes. Eggo waffles or pancakes (toaster/microwave). He loves rasin bread toast w/ peanut butter. Motts cinnamon applesauce,...
- My son LOVES fresh fruit for breakfast, now he's into oatmeal, he use to be into donut holes (they were the worst thing in his whole diet so I was fine with it!) Lunch...
