Exotic Pets
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Trying to Decide If We Should Get a Cat
Asked by T.D. from Fresno
on March 5, 2008
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I have a friend who wants to get rid of her cats. The one I am considering taking is trained to go to the bathroom outside and is very good with kids. My kids really...
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- Take your kids to meet the cat in question before you bring it home, just to be sure they will all get along - but YES, cats can be wonderful pets for kids. We have an...
- My husband and I honestly do not like cats. When I was growing up we had a cat that just came and went as she pleased-a totally out door cat. Loved her. I do think...
- Cats are pretty independant but you need to be prepared for annual vet care ($200-$300/year) depending on the cat's age. Cats can be very social or very stand-offish. ...
Urine Smell Out of Stuffed Animal?
Asked by J.M. from Boston
on June 17, 2009
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My daughter is finally out of diapers at night, but still has the occasional accident. Her "best friend" and lovie "Bunny" got wet one night, and now smells quite str...
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- Hi J., I have been there many times myself. I luckly have had very good luck when throwing stuffed animals in the washing machine. I use the gentle cycle or the s...
- Hi J. I hate to say it, but I really doubt anything is going to work except a trip through the washing mashine. I have washed all stuffed animals, sneakers, baseball ...
- Hi! I have put stuffed animals through the washing machine and include regular detergent and oxyclean. To protect the stuffed animal you could put it in a pillow cas...
A Dog for a 6 Year Old?
Asked by S.M. from Spokane
on July 21, 2007
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I have been thinking about getting a dog like my daughter has been asking for, but she just turned 6 and I was wondering if that is old enough to care for a dog of her...
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- A 6 year-old does not have the ability to know what that means to have responsibility every day. It has to be taught and experienced with the parents helping them do ...
- Labrador Retrievers are wonderful animals. We adore our yellow lab! That said, know that labs are EXTREMELY high energy dogs, especially for the first three or four ye...
- Every child should have a dog! My 3 yo has a dog that he feeds and waters daily and he loves the responisbiility! But poop detail and other grooming things fall into m...
Pets and Allergies
Asked by L.C. from San Francisco
on December 11, 2008
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My 10 year old son has asked for a hamster over the past few years and I've told him we can't have one because of our allergies. My daughter and I are allergic to cat...
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- There's some furry robotic pets out there that respond to simple commands and are reasonably priced... Target had them last I looked, I think they're by Imaginex. If...
- First you need help with getting rid of the allergies in your family - there is a short 15 minute conference call daily at 9am and 5pm PST you can call in and listen a...
- Hi L. , I hope you didn't run out and get your son a hamster yet because they don't make good childerns pets! They like to bit. enstead If you want a caged pet, look...
4 Year Old (Ok and Me Too!) Wants a Hampster
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on February 20, 2012
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Our cat died a few months ago and we are left with our dog (outside) and our fish. We went to the pet store today to get some "xray" fish for our daughter and we ran a...
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- Hamsters do stink, they are messy with all their bedding and they are kind of a pain in the butt. I'm with your husband. Give it a year from the death of your cat and ...
- Looking at the differences between hamsters and gerbils, I prefer gerbils. We have had both.... hamsters, in my experience, are much more likely to nip. Also, it i...
- The whole thing smells bad. The bedding has it's own smell even if it is dry and clean, then when they use it the smell wreaks havoc on the nose. I would say if it...
Grandpa Bought DD Mice for a B-day Present!!!
Asked by N.O. from Dallas
on July 11, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Looking for some advice here. My father in law came into town recently and brought my DD 3 pet mice from Petco for her b-day present. They are cute but I w...
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- I do not think you should be stuck with them if it's something that really bothers you. While it's nice that your concerned about his feelings, that goes two ways ...
- DOn't worry they don't live long! But you may need to talk to him for future reference especially if the kids don't care for their own animals. I would also tell your ...
- I agree with talking to your husband and your kids about this. The animals need love too. If your family cannot provide the care and love they need and you don't reall...
Tired of Petsitting for Friend/neighbor
Asked by H.P. from Tucson
on June 4, 2009
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My neighbor, who is also a good friend (our daughters play together) has asked me on several occassions now to take care of her home while her family leaves town. The...
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- My opinion is that neighbors should take care of neighbors. Thank God that you have a neighbor that you can trust and who trusts you. Although you may not have the sam...
- Hi Kim, This is an interesting situation. How often can they possibly "leave town"? And how long is it for exactly? If its a week or less or even 2 weeks, they can ...
- You just need to tell her. I know it will be awkward but maybe you could even start a little informal business and tell her that is what you are going to do to earn a ...
Bird Recommendations
Asked by N.H. from Dallas
on December 2, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I am still interested in getting our family a lovebird but am curious to know if anyone has any great bird recommendations for us.
We are looking for an i...
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- Go visit Tree Top Bird Center. We have purchased 5 birds from them. They breed and raise the babies there and do a wonderful job. The two birds we have that are the...
- We have a cockatiel and he's pretty easy to care for... just wish I had more time for him. I'm going to try the pellets Stacey mentioned, and the mesh, because seed...
- You really need to talk someone that is a bird expert. Do some local research looking for bird clubs or enthusiets. Many birds can love for year, 25 plus, with many ...
Flies in the Guinea Pig's Cage!
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on October 25, 2010
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We have enjoyed our pet guinea pig, Smitty, for over two years now. He has been a much-loved and pleasurable addition to our family. We have never had a single compl...
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- I havent even read your post but now you have this song in my head: Flies on the guinea pig shoo fly shoo...!! I cant help you with your question, but good luck ;)...
- We loved our guinea pig! Sounds like you guys take excellent care of Smitty. Does he have a house in his cage? Could that be a hiding spot for the flies while you're...
- We have a pet rabbit... kept on a covered outdoor patio... but the tiny gnat flies, still come around. Basically... there is poop, and moisture, and food sources.... ...
We'd like to Find Home for Our Dog.
Asked by R.B. from Boston
on December 31, 2008
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We lost our beloved dog of 13 years back in June and so heartbroken we went out and got a new puppy in July. It was too much for us to handle with a 11 month old. Sadl...
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- HI, Is it male or female? Are you located in R.I.? Would you be open to havingus visit with the dog first? My husband and I have talked about adopting a dog for us a...
- Hi R.. I know it's a hard choice to find a new home for a furry family member. We had to put our dog down last September. We also had 2 ferrets since they were ki...
- did you give your puppy a new home yet?---S. (omni26)
