Traveling with Pets: Meijer
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Cat Urine in Carpet
Asked by R.B. from Grand Rapids
on March 19, 2008
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Has anyone successfully used a certain product to get the cat pee smell from carpet and pad without replacing them? They are only a couple years old and I really don'...
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 ...
Ideas to Occupy Children While on a Road Trip
Asked by D.V. from Grand Rapids
on July 11, 2008
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Hello to all you wonderful mothers out there! I am in need of some advice. We have a family vacation that is coming up in a few weeks where my husband and I and our tw...
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- We just returned from a 16 hr road trip to Northern MN and back. I have a 4, 2 and 6 month old. We have taken this trip every summer with the kids and things that I ...
- D., Go to the Crayola.com website. They have a product called Color Wonder. Their blurb is "Crayola Color Wonder products offer mess-free coloring fun. That's because...
- Congrats on #3 in the oven. Since hubby doesn't want crayons, etc. (does he know that it won't stay clean forever?!) auqua doodles are great! It still allows them to...
Birthday Ideas
Asked by T.R. from Kalamazoo
on March 1, 2008
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I am going to have a combined birthday for my son and daughter because their birthdays are less than a month apart and they have all the same friends. So the theme ne...
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- I have 5 children, there is 3 days between 2 of my sons birthday and trust me you will live to regret it. The hurt feelings it causes the child or both is forever. Y...
- I have two children within 2 weeks as well. Althhough it's hectic, you need to have separate birthday parties, especially as they get older. I appreciate not doing g...
- HI T. saw your quandry and decided to let you know of our experience. I have 4 boys- the youngest of whom have birthdays only 3 days apart, three years but the dates ...
Guilt over Son's Premature Birth
Asked by L.L. from Detroit
on October 22, 2010
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Hi ladies,
I'm new to this site and in need of an honest opinion about my son's birth. My son was born a few months ago and he was born at 31 weeks and I feel like...
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- I think any time anything happens like this, we second guess ourselves. You trusted in the medical professionals, whose job it is to know and test and follow up. Y...
- Honestly, this could be me writing this story! I was "leaking" for a few weeks but remembered my friend telling me that it was normal to lose control of your bladder ...
- You have a healthy baby. You did the best you could with the information you had. There's no use dwelling on the past, only on the future and it sounds like your littl...
Another Campling Question
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on June 13, 2010
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We're going on our first ever camping trip this coming weekend. I know someone on here has already asked this, but I can't seem to find the post. I haven't been campin...
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- S....We keep a "camping list" on our computer. Things to pack and when we feel we need another item we add it to the list. You might want to buy a cookstove of some ...
- our kids are 5, 3 and 1 we have done a lot of camping with them. Here are some other things you might want. grate for cooking over the fire cast iron dutch oven an...
- Be sure to bring paper and a pen to write down everything you forgot or things you might need for next time and then make a check list for next the next trip.
The Smell of Urine in Soiled Linens and Clothes
Asked by M.M. from Grand Rapids
on December 28, 2009
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Does anyone have a recommendation for how to get the smell out of linens and clothes once my toddler has wet her bed?
Thanks!
I've tried vinegar and it's ok.
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- Nature's Miracle!!! It really does work miraculously! You can buy it by the gallon at pet stores. (They also sell a similar looking jug that's for skunk odor or som...
- Borax. The brand most often seen is "20 mule team". It's in the laundry soap aisle. As a bonus it's very inexpensive and has other general purpose cleaning uses.
- tide stain release tablets! I have a 3 1/2 yr old and a 1 1/2 yr old so pee always happens, but these tabs get the smell out! I also use gain detergent which smells wo...
Sick Puppy
Asked by K.F. from Saginaw
on October 14, 2008
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Hello Ladies! I have a 3 week old puppy with a COLD! I am not sure what to do?? It (of course) is the runt of the litter and only 1/2 of a pound! The other pups are 3 ...
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- One would think that the puppy would get all that it needs from it's mama; but, if you need a great pet care line, I know of an awesome one. Everything from vitamins ...
- K. ~ If he has a cold, he probably need some antibiotics. I would say take him in to the humane society ~ they do office visits, but cheaper than most vets. Also, a...
- yell at you is not the right thing to do. you have raised 4 other healthy litters and this one has just a little hiccup. the pup may have an intestineal problem that...
Gift Idea for 4 Year Old Girl
Asked by C.O. from Minneapolis
on January 11, 2011
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My daughter is turning 4 in March and am at a loss for what to get her. I have a boy that is almost 7 years old so we have a lot of toys. Just looking for some ideas...
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- How about a trip to Build-a-Bear if you have one near you? The game Hullaballoo is a lot of fun, get the kids moving and also practices colors and shapes and other ca...
- There is a game called Zingo my 3 year old just got for her b-day. Super cute form of Bingo. She can play alone or we can all play together. There are other forms o...
- My daughter is 4.5 and loves: Leap Frog Tag reader (fabulous) or leapster Zoobles Crafts bt Melissa and Doug including beads for stringing Calico Pets Barbies -...
Need Menu Ideas for a Large Party
Asked by C.P. from Detroit
on June 23, 2009
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Hi everyone
I'm having a surprise retirement/60th birthday for my Dad this August and need help. My plan had been to get a pig for a roast as the main course and ma...
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- I would do a taco, or baked potato bar. buy, borrow, or rent electric roaster pans or chafing dishes to keep the filling hot. toss a bunch of foil wrapped pota...
- Where do you live? I'm near Lansing and we have this great little meat market called Hannah's in Sunfield and they sell these awesome seasoned pork roasts - just put ...
- Hi C., Gordon Food Center is also a great place. (and no membership needed like Costco) For my daughters 1st birthday we had about 45 people here and only 1 gri...
