Dust Mites: Meijer
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Kitty Litter Question (Allergic to Kitten or Allergies to Litter?)
Asked by S.K. from South Bend
on August 11, 2008
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I have recently gotten a kitten, I haven't had one for 10 years. (and that was just temporary). Since bringing home I have shown signs of allergies.. I never had aller...
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- S., Do you have any other allergies like hay fever? My adult daughter is not actually allergic to cats if they stay indoors, but if they've been outside, she starts...
- I wouldn't be surprised if it's the litter. I found that Scoop Away seems very dusty. But for me, it didn't hold together well. So, we use the generic Meijer brand. ...
- Absolutely you could be sensitive to the litter--too much dust or perfume. THe best litter I have found is Dr Elsey's Precious cat Ultra scoopable litter. I found it 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 ...
Perpetual Diaper Rash
Asked by H.M. from Detroit
on April 22, 2007
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Hello ladies. I have a 2 year old w/ a rash that won't quit. I've tried triple paste (and bunch of other creams), cortizone, calendula, almond oil, castor oil, cutt...
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- Have you tried different diapers or wipes? (even if he was okay with them before, he can develop allergies) My son gets horribly red if we use luv's wips, luv's diaper...
- I have a 2 year old who also has had a rash for about 2 months now. I can get it calmed down, but certain things make it flare up and get blisters. My doctor precreibe...
- My son was the same way. My doctor told me to use AF antifunal foot cream and mylanta. I know it sounds weird but it works! let me know if it works for you
Laundry Detergent Other than Dreft
Asked by S.B. from Detroit
on October 22, 2008
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I used Dreft with my daughter up until a year old. I'm now due with #2 in a month and I'm wondering what everyone has used with an High Efficiency washer since they do...
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- We have an HE washer and we just use free and clear laundry detergent. Right now we have a huge container of the Costco brand and it's great!
- I like to try to use as many "natural" products as possible and also try to buy from companies that are against animal testing :) So, we use Seventh Generation Baby w...
- Hi S., I'm so glad to answer this! The very best, safest, natural laundry product is made by Shaklee. My daughter uses it in her HE machine for my 3 grandchildren...
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 ...
