Traveling with Pets
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How to Get Dog Stains Out of Carpeting
Asked by S.B. from Chicago
on July 21, 2008
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Ok, so let me just say YUCK. My father's dog is a nervous Nellie who hides when she sees her own shadow. She also has a history of accidents in the house. It is a b...
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- Good Morning ~ I had the same problem ~ we used Shaving Cream ~ Barbersol ~ you can get it at the Dollar Store ~ all you do is dampen the spot and then apply the wh...
- Try a pet store like PETSMART or PETCO, they have products that you can put down to deter this habit.
- have you tired kids and pets it is a rug cleaner and spot remover. you can get it at most supermarkets in the rug cleaner section. i have used it on carpets and stub...
Is It Dangerous to Keep a Dog Inside the House While Being Pregnant?
Asked by N.Y. from Dallas
on May 14, 2007
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I want to get feed back from mothers who have had a dog inside the house during their pregnancy
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- I have two dogs, and they were great when I was pregnant. I think that our lab knew so she would follow me everywhere. She was like my personal body guard. While you a...
- I have never heard of a dog being dangerous inside while pregnat. Although i have heard it about cats and their litter boxes. I am pregnant right now with my second ba...
- We had two spoiled inside dogs when I was pregnant! One slept at the foot of the bed and the other at the head. I had no problems. When I would get home from work I ...
Dog Scratching Door at Night
Asked by E.P. from Dallas
on May 25, 2009
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I'm a first time dog owner with a 1-yr-old 80 lb mutt (retriever, basset and jack russell we think). We've had him since he was 3 months and he's been great. 1 week to...
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- place a sock filled with moth balls on the door. good luck.
- Hi E., I'd suggest putting him in a crate at night (rather than the laundry room) and ensuring that he gets lots of exercise during the day. It sounds like you're doi...
- HI... do you know that plastic floor rugs/runners you can get with the pointed plastic stuff underneath to hold it in place for a business carpet to keep the carpet cl...
Dog Boarding
Asked by R.S. from Indianapolis
on October 4, 2009
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I am looking for boarding recommendations for the holidays. Has anyone found a dog kennel that you speak highly of around town?
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- Almost Home Kennels in Westfield. It's just north of the Middle/High Schools and right on US31. It's owned and run by a husband and wife team who live in their house ...
- We have used Good Dog Hotel and Spa, at 54th and the Monon Trail, and have always been happy. The website is http://www.gooddoghotel.com/contact.html
- If you live on the North side of town, Beverly's Precious Pets in Fishers/Noblesville is wonderful. We took our dog there for 8 years before she passed away last year...
Hosuebreakin a Dog
Asked by L.M. from Atlanta
on September 24, 2006
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we recently bought a dog from the pound she is about 2months old. i am tryin to get some advice on how to housebreak her. anyone have any suggestions or tips.
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- The best advice I have for you is what goes in must come out. I have had great luck with my dogs by letting them sleep in my room in the evenings and when I would her...
- I don't agree with the other comments. I have house broken 2 dogs using the puppy pads. I don't believe dogs should be caged but that is another issue entirely.... I s...
- I agree with the others that crate training is the way to go along with a regular schedule. You also will need to discipline the puppy when you catch him/her "in the ...
Help Getting Rid of Cat Urine Smell!
Asked by K.L. from Norfolk
on December 30, 2008
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We adopted a kitten about 5 months ago and he has decided to spray and urinate in my daughter's room in this one particular spot on the carpet. I know that's normal fo...
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- Hey K., I'm sorry your having such a rough time getting that urine smell out. The only thing I can recommend doing is hiring a professional carpet cleaner to come ...
- The stuff at the pet stores works, you just have to use ALOT of it. I used to work in property management and one of my maintenance guys used to treat the area and th...
- i've had luck just replacing the padding and tack strip. and washing the carpet from both sides.
Dog Problems.
Asked by J.M. from Scranton
on April 6, 2011
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Ok so 3 days ago we got a dog. He is our first. He is a 7 y/o golden retreiver mix. He is a sweet dog. Very clingy. His owners are friends of ours and had to move...
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- Hi, J.: I guess you couldn't say no to your friend. WOW! You have alot of responsibility to care for your family without the addition of a dog. The dog is 7. 7X...
- J. M I would find a new home for him. I would make sure that the new home has older children or none at all. Mickey is 7 years old and he is not used to children, that...
- Ditto Elizabeth F, as I too have volunteered in shelters for years and worked with dogs almost my whole life. Its good that the dog is growling, that is the only way ...
Putting Your 14 Year Old Cat to Sleep
Asked by D.R. from Chicago
on August 24, 2011
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Hi Ladies, My first child was my cat. I adopted him when he was 7 weeks old and single. Now I am married with two children. We all love "Shelby." We'll he is now ...
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- My cat died when he was 14 years old. It was old age/age related health issues. Mainly tumors/cancer. He was very weakened and could not go through any surgery. He...
- I'm sorry you are going through this..... we had to make that decision with our oldest cat some years ago.... she was older than my kids! She had been losing weigh...
- So sorry you have to go throught this. Our fur babies are a part of the family. You have gotten lots of good advice here and I concur with most of it. Just don't le...
Am I Wrong to Be Irritated? Visiting Family and Bringing Family Dog(s) Quandary.
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on August 11, 2010
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I have a sister who has two dogs. She claims these dogs are hypoallergenic. When she comes to visit, she always brings her dogs to my house. (In fact, the first time s...
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- I would be irritated as all get out. We don't have animals at all because my older two are allergic to cats and dogs - my parents have both and they have a bad time if...
- I think each house rules are different. My In-laws allow all of the "kids" to bring their dogs to their home, but when everyone comes to visit us we have a no dog pol...
- I agree with Faith, but might say instead, to soften it a bit, that "since we're being honest now about the dog situation, I need to share that it hasn't worked so wel...
Death of a Family Pet
Asked by J.S. from Pittsfield
on May 19, 2008
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My sweet old cat of 16 years is in his last couple of days of life. He is literally dying before our eyes. He's very skinny, not eating,can barely walk and really look...
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- Hi J., I am sorry to hear of the hardship that is occuring in your home. We've had two cats that we've had to have put down due to severe diabetes and one was put ...
- If the cat appears to be suffering then I would put it down. You can always take the cat home for your children to have a ceremony at home. Good luck
- I'm sorry you have to go through this. I think it's important to be honest about your sad feelings. Your kids will be sad too and will want to know it's OK to expres...
