Family Pets
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Dog Snapped, What to Do??
Asked by A.C. from Philadelphia
on March 10, 2009
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I am torn, I have had my dog for about 7 years now. He snapped at my toddler when they were playing with a tennis ball together. I don't know what to make of this, i...
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- Dogs need LEADERSHIP. You are probably not the pack leader you should be. The dog looks at you as followers and packleaders correct the pack with snaps....Watch the do...
- Hi A., My mom is a dog trainer and anytime you have a dog snap it isnt a good outcome. im so sorry to tell you that. THe first thing you need to do is take him to the ...
- i feel very passionetly about this topic because i was bit at 4 years old by a cousins dog. It has scarred me emotionaly ever since,i am scared of large dogs and very ...
How to Explain a Dog's Death
Asked by R.P. from Sacramento
on July 10, 2008
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My in-laws just put their dog down this week. He was old and very sick. Since they are my part time day care providers, my three year old knows the dog pretty well. ...
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- The TRUTH! The other moms are probably right that your son won't think that much of it, esp. if it's not your pet. I don't think he's going to make the grandparent c...
- The best thing to do is to be honest. Life and death are natural and happens. My husbands ex and him sheltered their kids from death so when a family member did pass a...
- I went through this a couple years ago when our son was three. Our family dog died a couple weeks after his sister was born, so a lot of change at one time. I read on...
Dog Question
Asked by M.D. from San Francisco
on September 9, 2010
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I have a 16 yo Husky. She has suddenly become very needy (in the past couple of weeks). She is constantly on top of me, sometimes literally, which is very unusual beha...
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- Take him to the vet first then be prepared to have her put down IF it is time. And it very well may be time but take your dog to the vet first for an exam. I agree ...
- Honestly I think everything you described... is old age for a dog. You're right,she doesn't have much time left. If I were you I'd make her last week, months, etc happ...
- I had to make the decision to put my 14yr old Black Lab down. It was the hardest decision I ever had to make. In my heart, I knew it for some time, but I didnt want to...
Furniture and Pets and Kids....
Asked by K.R. from Kansas City
on February 12, 2009
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So we are looking to get new furniture for our basement area. We have not bought new furniture for there ever. What we have was handed down and is VERY well used!! Any...
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- Since your pets shed, stay AWAY from micro-fiber! Also stay away form a courtoroy(sp) fabric, as both of these love the pet hair and it is a pain to clean the hair of...
- Microfiber! You can easily wipe stuff off with a wet washcloth, and we've even put the cusion covers in the washing machine (air dry) and you wouldn't be able to tell ...
- Hi K., Well, we have 2 kids, 2 dogs and 2 cats too and we've got a microfiber sectional that we love. We don't allow the dogs on the furniture...so that's not a prob...
Being Nice to Family Pets..........
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on August 13, 2006
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Ok my daughter is almost 5yrs.old. We bought a ferret about 4 months ago and are around other people's cats/dogs all the time. My daughter isn't a terror, she's not ag...
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- Hi, I'm B. S. As a mother of 10 (25 down to 4) I've usually let my children learn by actually taking their hand and gently petting any dog or cat or even your ferre...
- I would tell her exactly what is happening...that the pets' owners love them and they don't like how she is treating them just like you love her and wouldn't like it i...
- Hi B., What a stressful situation! I'm worried that, although your daughter has yet to be bitten, she is in danger of it. My daughter (who is now 15) was bitten by ...
The Cat Is More Work than My Daughter!
Asked by E.S. from New York
on September 29, 2012
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I say the cat because she came with my husband! She is an antisocial calico whose meows are mistaken for my daughter's cries! Even before my daughter came along, I t...
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- I'm not sure where you feel it turned on you...but, whatever. Hazel W hit it on the head. The cat's age is probably the biggest factor you have at the moment and ma...
- E S. I'm so sorry you feel this turned on you. Here are some helpful tips for kitty. Read through the entire site and perhaps you'll be a bit clear on what you n...
- Yup! My husband's cat, Isis, is now the garage cat because she "acted out" in the same way...and only on my and my daughter's things. She became overly picky about her...
Cat Shampoo?
Asked by D.M. from Joplin
on October 11, 2011
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what do you guys use to give your cat a bath? and where can I buy it?
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- Target sells this shampoo called Pro-Pet deodorizing cat shampoo and I love the way it smells. It's a green goo in a clear bottle and it smells like baby powder. I was...
- I use Segeants brand (I think that's what it is) but it is the main cat shampoo in the pet aisle at our grocery store. We used to use Fur So Fresh, but I haven't seen...
- try dry cat shampoo at your local Petsmart.. (Pets Mart or Pet Smart? you decide!! LOL) You don't have to dunk the cat, and it will save you some bleeding arms.... ...
Frustration with SIL and Her Pets.
Asked by B. from Augusta
on May 19, 2010
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hello ladies!
Today's situation is this.
My SIL got a couple of cats last year, both strays , which is great. Well the female she PLANNED on "letting her have a lit...
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- Some devil's advocacy here: If she's living on base, she won't lack for homes for the kittens... very little eases pain and loneliness common to military spouses an...
- she is keeping all the kittens?!!? lol, you are right she is crazy. but unfortunately you can't take away her crazy. i do volunteer at the spca where i live and you ar...
- B., I understand the frustration that this situation is causing, because I have family members with similar issues that seem to make decisions with a complete lack of ...
Advice on Cat
Asked by M.H. from Springfield
on May 15, 2008
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I have the worst luck picking out pets.
I've had one cat for 18 years now and have dealt with her inappropriate peeing for most of her life. She does it when she is ...
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- Laura, Your husband needs to understand that for right now.. your sanity and stress levels are more important than the animals. Perhaps he would feel differently i...
- I can very much relate to the feelings of resentment you have toward your cats. The fact is, your daughter comes first, and demands a lot of your attention (as all ki...
- What becomes priority now is your child, not your pets. You shouldn't be mad at yourself for wanting to get rid of them. It's your child's health that at risk. I th...
Getting Rid of Pets...
Asked by L.G. from Minneapolis
on July 18, 2011
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After about 9 years with our 2 cats, we've finally reached our limit with their bad "litterbox" behavior. The deal breaker has been using our son's bed repeatedly. T...
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- The most humane thing is to call your vet and have them euthanized. If you drop them at a shelter your cats will spend their last days alone, caged and terrified. The ...
- We had to give a dog up for similar reasons. He couldn't control his peeing and would go everywhere. I found a farm, they keep him outside and he is happy, 5 kids,...
- Usually when a cat starts marking / peeing outside of their box its because they are mad. Did something happen to where they are mad at your son? It could be as simpl...
