Family Pets
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Good Pet for kids...any Ideas
Asked by B.D. from Richmond
on March 17, 2009
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hi,
Me and my husband are thinking about getting our 5 yr old son and 4 yr old daughter a pet of their own. Something small, easy to take care of and fun (secretly te...
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- Guinea pigs are very smelly and nocturnal so they make lots of noise at night. My kids both have snakes and the care is minimal. They only eat once a week and the ca...
- For age 5 and up Guinea pigs are wonderful. We have had piggies for years. They stay in their cage so they don't mess the house. They love to be handled and they ar...
- This may sound weird to you, but we always had pet rats growing up and they're awesome. I'm talking about the white and black/tan/brown rats that you get from the pet ...
Dog Question
Asked by S.B. from Houston
on January 9, 2013
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As some have seen, we are putting our dog down on Saturday. My family would like to get another dog rather quickly, I really don't. I sort of feel like that is betra...
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- We took time to mourn. We weren't even sure if we wanted another dog at first. We lost our 14yr old beloved Biker dog last Jan. We had a big vacation planned for Ju...
- A puppy can actually help you to deal with some of the emptiness. Yes, it's okay to wait...but don't wait too long. There's something about having a dog in the hou...
- I agree 100% with Shane B. and DVMMOM. I wouldn't be out looking but if it happened, that would be OK too. I'm so sorry you're going through this.
Getting a Cat for My 14 Month Old
Asked by M.B. from Green Bay
on September 1, 2006
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Hi there, My 14 month old daughter and I just moved into a new duplex and I am not married so it is just the two of us. I was thinking of getting her a cat or kitten ...
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- Hello. It sounds like you got some good advice all ready. If you do get a older cat I just wanted to add that it is not a good idea to get them declawed. If you real...
- Hi there~ I just got a cat from the Humane Society. He's about a year old and really good with my 3 year old daughter. He was real shy at first (normal) but has warme...
- We have 2 adult cats and a now 18 month old son. He is surprisingly gentle with them. Our female black cat tolerates him alright, but our male tabby cat began to poo...
4 Yr Old Wanting a Dog
Asked by A.F. from Huntsville
on November 13, 2007
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Ok my son is 4yrs old and is wanting a dog he has been asking for one for about a week now and he has already picked out a name. Is it a good idea to get him one for C...
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- I have a son who just turned 5 and we have 2 6-month old puppies. They are great with him and he is great with them. Our puppies are 1/2 mini schnauzer and 1/2 mini ...
- I just bought a beautfiul golden retriever a few months ago and she's amazing. We couldn't imagine life witout here. (My children are 4 and 1) But she's also HARD work...
- Considering you are a stay at home mom it can be done. But be sure to that you are a prepared for another child in a sense because there are more to owning and caring ...
Warning to Others! Fish Jump Out of Bowls :(
Asked by R.S. from Detroit
on July 3, 2010
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My son had a beta fish that he loved. Yesturday it jumped out of the bowl and we found it on his bedroom floor. I feel so bad because last time I cleaned his bowl I p...
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- I had tropical fish in my bedroom as a child and had a few commit suicide by jumping out in the middle of the night. I even woke one morning to find one on my pillow....
- When I was about nine or so I lost this really huge goldfish I had and I looked for him for at least a half an hour before finding him STILL ALIVE in my waste basket. ...
- I'm so sorry. Who figured fish were jumpers as WELL as swimmers? But y'know, nearly every time I shop at Meijers I go by the Bettas, in the fish area of the pet de...
Dog in Childcare Home
Asked by M.G. from Kansas City
on February 16, 2010
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Hello All, This question is for any childcare providers out there and also anyone with kiddos in childcare.
I do childcare in my home and we have not had a dog sinc...
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- M.- I have had my lab mix since she was a puppy. She is about 4 months older than my son. When I knew my son was on his way, I just started training her to be compl...
- M., My day care provider has two dogs at her house. I think she mainly keeps them in the garage or outside during the day though. I don't have a problem with it bec...
- I am a child care provider and I have always had dogs. Currently we have 2 cocker spaniels and 1 lab. The oldest cocker we have had since just before our own childre...
Brushing a Cat's Teeth, Can This Really Happen?
Asked by T.F. from San Francisco
on February 29, 2012
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Our new kitty came with a rotten tooth that needed to be pulled. I have one dog that I can brush his teeth and I probably do about once a week. The other dog won't l...
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- Yes, it does happen. I could brush my cats teeth, although, it isn't necessary and depending on their temperment, they could definetly hurt your fingers! My cat would...
- We have three cats and a dog. I try and brush everyone's teeth two to three times a week. The dog and two cats are easy and I can use a finger brush or toothbrush on a...
- I was laughing just at the title of your post. The thought of me brushing my cat's teeth makes me shudder in terror and laugh hysterically at the same time. The vet ...
Should We Get a Dog?
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on July 5, 2011
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My sister found a Lab mix running in the street chasing cars yesterday so she picked him up and brought him to my parents house. My parents already have 4 dogs (2 are ...
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- With allergies, I would be careful about this decision. Don't let your kids get attached until you know for sure. I don't want to take care of another living crea...
- freedom ~ that's a biggie! If you work or take vacations are you willing to pay to have someone walk your dog, take care of your dog, feed your dog? Or will you hope...
- I am crazy about dogs but it's a trade-off. We can financially handle it and his food really isn't that much (~$50 a month and we buy a premium brand). It's the unexp...
Don't Want a Dog!
Asked by C.C. from Houston
on April 3, 2012
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My son moved in with me last summer due to a spinal cord injury I have. No wife...no kids. He has been a tremendous help to me. I couldn't even put my socks on. I am...
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- This is a trained police dog. I wouldn't worry about anything. If anything your cats would make more of a mess( and smell) then this dog every would. Your son sacrific...
- I understand as I didn't want a dog either. My kids went off to college and I was going to have the house the way I wanted it and do what I wanted. I didn't realize...
- I'm sorry but there is a bigger question and issue here - you expecting your son to live with you and care for you. How long should this go on? Will he never want a wi...
Where Is the Black Stinky Stuff Coming from on My Dog?
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on August 30, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I was wondering if any of you dog owners have encountered a problem similar to mine.
My dog will sometimes roll around in the backyard grass with her ...
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- Dogs love dead animals and will roll on them when found in the yard. They also like rabbit dropping and will eat it or roll on it as well. Yes this is gross and means ...
- My dog,a yellow lab, does the same thing and in talking to many other dog owners (most of them lab owners), most of them have said it is some sort of critter... raccoo...
- Hi, J.- Unfortunately, our Golden Retriever does the same thing from time to time. We have found that it is usually poop from a wild animal that he is rolling in. ...
