Family Pets
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How to discipline toddler who hurt a cat?
Asked by A.S. from Detroit
on April 28, 2008
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Tonight at dinner, our four-year-old told us that she "choked the cat" today. Apparently, she was in her bedroom (having a tantrum) and she wanted the cat to stay on ...
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- I would watch how she reacts in general with her anger. Does she get out of control a lot when she is angry? Explain to her how that would really have hurt the cat. If...
- Even at 4 she might not really know what "choke" means. Choking could have meant holding the cat around the belly, not necessarily the neck. Although this still mean...
- Oh dear A., Please take this seriously, regardless of your daughter’s aggression towards the cat you have to watch that the kitty doesn’t bite or scratch your dau...
My Husband Wants a Dog! (I Don't)
Asked by A.B. from Pittsburgh
on February 6, 2007
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OK so DH wants a dog, a big to medium one, nonetheless, and I don't. He wants a companion to walk and help him exercise (force him to). He wants a pet for the kids to ...
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- My goodness you do have your hands full! I say, if it came up again, or you could start it now. That if they all want a dog, then they all need to start doing a little...
- My advice is that you get the dog. Look for an adult dog that is already trained and good with kids. Puppies are a lot of work. The reason that I say that you shoul...
- I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL. I AM A MOM OF 6 KIDS 9,8,6,4,3, 7 MONTHS. THEY WANTED A DOG AND WE ALREADY HAVE A CAT I GAVE IN. SO FAR IT HAS BEEN OK THEY WILL HELP OUT AND I TO...
Should I Let My Cat Live with Other Family?
Asked by H.X. from Los Angeles
on January 5, 2011
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I have a sweat cat. He's much like a dog, friendly, loving affectionate. I love him and have had him 7 years. However, I have no time for him with two little one's...
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- If you allow your cat to move to your sister's, don't expect to get it back in a few years... it will become accustomed to no children. If you want your cat to st...
- I thought this was going to be a pound question. It would be so hard to let go but maybe if your SIL promises that if she wants to get rid of him to give him back to y...
- To me it sounds like you know your decision already even though it will not be easy. If he is happy and they are happy with him, it sounds like a good match to me. B...
"Your Dog's Too Skinny"...
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on March 27, 2012
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Okay, quite a few people lately have said my dog is too thin. He's a pure German Plotthound (if you google image it, you'll see they are lean, muscular dogs). Last tim...
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- I have found the "your dog is too skinny" comment is always followed with table scraps under the table. My dogs were always fat rugs and people would say they were to...
- You seem to be taking very good care of your dog so relax there. As for people commenting on your dog being too skinny a simple answer of "It's his breed, they are na...
- I looked up this breed , and they are supposed to be skinny but not really look like they need to eat more. From what I've read their ideal weight is 45-60lbs He is ...
Cat Clawing Everything in the New House
Asked by A.K. from Grand Rapids
on August 20, 2009
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My family has just moved to a new home. Our cat is not declawed, and I would rather she not be, but she destroyed our old furniture, I'm afraid she'll do it to the ne...
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- If she's an older or a heavy cat, declawing should really be the last option. Her claws should be trimmed whenever they start getting long-every couple of weeks. you...
- I'm happy to hear that you are wanting to try other options to avoid a declaw...and there were several good ideas (besides declawing) posted. :) I have a multi-cat ho...
- I am an animal lover but I still say declaw the cat. Ladies, don't message me about how cruel I am, this is just my opinion. I would not let everything in my house b...
Cat Starting to Mark
Asked by M.M. from Salt Lake City
on July 8, 2009
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We had gotten our cat a few months ago, and were very happy with him. We have a dog and they just both ignored each other which works fine. My in-laws came to town a...
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- Hello, Our cat is 7 years old and he started marking too. Found out that he had a bladder infection, because neutered males are not supposed to mark. What I did was...
- Is the cat neutared/spayed. This helps a lot. Sometimes if the cat is older than about six months it may not help a lot. The cat is probably smelling the scent of t...
- Have him tested for feline leukemia. It may absolutely be a situation where your cat started spraying in reaction to this intrusion and now that he's done it, he may c...
Dog Kennel in Katy Area
Asked by K.W. from Houston
on September 18, 2008
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I would like some recommendations for a dog kennel in the Katy area please. I boarded my yellow lab at Wagin Tails in Fulshear and he came home sneezing and developed ...
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- I live in CR and if your dog is cat and kid safe, and can get along with my dog (a greyhound) I would love to dog sit for you. I have two boys ages 3 and 5. I am not...
- We board our Jack Russell at Rover Oaks, near Katy Mills Mall. They're absolutely wonderful! http://roveroaks.com/
- That is so wierd to hear about Wagin Tails. My sister boarded her dog there all the time and never had a problem. My vet boards animals, but I know it is not anywher...
Cat and a 3 Year Old
Asked by S.J. from Tampa
on September 7, 2006
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hello all!!! ok so my boyfriends mom gave my daughter a cat about 2 months ago and I am not really an animal person but my daughter and my boyfriend are so the cat is ...
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- I have 17 month old twins and am in the process of trying to teach them to be nice to my cats also. Kids are just a little rough even though its not thier intention. I...
- I just wanted to tell you that I have 7 (big) dogs and 2 cats. My son is also 3 1/2 and he can get a little rough with the cats also. It doesn't seem to be a problem, ...
- If the cat doesn't seem to mind too much, I would just show her how to pet the cat, and keep telling her to be gentle as you show her. Then I would take her hand and h...
Help for Dog with Skin Problems
Asked by E.M. from Washington DC
on December 28, 2006
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Our dog has some sort of skin problem which is causing her skin to flake and give off an oder. I bought some over the counter skin-problem shampoo and have been washi...
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- try changing your dog's diet, using more wholesome foods. This happened to our dog, and we cannot afford this stuff called 'spot's stew', but followed some giudelines...
- I'm not sure if your dog has long hair but we used to have a keeshound that had really dry skin. My grandmother used to make a special meal for the dog. She would cook...
- My best friend was having the same problem with her 2 cats and her 2 dogs. She finally took the one cat to the vet becuase she couldn't get rig of it with anything tha...
Dog and Dishonesty
Asked by D.B. from Detroit
on March 29, 2010
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So in February we had to put our 12 yr old dog to sleep. He was losing control of his bladder and had trouble standing. Also was going deaf and blind and would get s...
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- I really feel for your situation. When I was 5 years old a similar thing happened to me. My family had a dog that needed to be put down. I loved that dog so much an...
- I understand how you ended up here, and I know you were trying to spare your sweet boy a lot of pain, but I think it is time to 'fess up. My parents lied to me abou...
- Your son needs, and deserves, the opportunity to say good bye to his friend. No one likes a loose end, no closure, someone/thing that just walked away and you never di...
