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Why Teach Boys to Do Domestic Chores?
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on February 23, 2011
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After reading many posts and answers on this site about DIL-MIL dynamics I had one nagging question on the back of my mind… Why teach my son chores, domestic respons...
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- My husband was on his own for many years before he and I got together. I am SOOOOO happy that he KNOWS how to cook, clean, and now, how to take care of babies/childre...
- I think this is a 1950s model that says women have certain jobs (cooking, cleaning, laundry) and men just earn a living. Women were miserable in the 1950s, stuck in t...
- And tell him this.. My son did chores, all of them. While in bootcamp he was constantly praised and made the Ironing PO because he could do it. He was in charge of ...
Stupid Cat!
Asked by S.L. from Boise
on May 20, 2011
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We got our cat when he was about 7 months old. He was basically raised by another stray, as they were both rescued by my friend at the same time, and this super sweet ...
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- Get Cat Attract litter, which is especially for cats who have litter box problems. Put the litter box where he likes to go. You may need to try several types of boxes,...
- Good for you for trying to solve the problem and not just getting rid of him. Hope you have luck!
- hhhmmm...I got rid of a cat I had for YEARS because he could not stand living with my mom (me and kids moved in with her after divorce) and he actually backed his butt...
New Cat Getting Along with Family Cat
Asked by S.L. from Los Angeles
on April 29, 2010
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My grandfather passed away a week ago. He had a precious 6 year old siamese cat and my Mom has been asking around if anyone can take her in. Unfortunately everyone in...
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- I recently had a similar situation. I had my cat and then my 2nd oldest daughter moved and I ended up with her cat, too. They BOTH hated each other and hissed. On t...
- I have 2 cats (A brother and a sister) that have obviously been together all their lives. A few years ago when my family went on vacation, my grandma took one cat whil...
- Put new kitty in her own room with her own litterbox. Keep them seperated. Do this for about 2 weeks. Your kitty will still have run of the house and get used to ne...
Cat Question from a Non-cat Person
Asked by P. from Dallas
on June 9, 2007
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Hi everyone
My daughter is begging for a pet. She's 3 1/2. She wants a cat. Personally I am a dog person and know nothing about cats. We do not currently have a dog t...
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- Big Tip: I am not sure if anyone else mentioned this but one thing to do when choosing a cat is to let the cat choose you (or your daughter in this situation). If the ...
- Hi P., you have gotten so many responses, but I wanted to add that we have little box with a cover with a filter in the top of it. We keep it in the laundry room. Also...
- i grew up with cats my whole life... my whole family are cat people... hahaha a cat is a big responsibility for a 3 1/2 year old, so youd be the one taking care of the...
How Much Work Is a Cat?
Asked by M.K. from Chicago
on November 17, 2010
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Hi Mamas! The pet question has come up in our house and, for now, we are a solid NO! But it got me thinking...how much work is there with having a cat around? I hav...
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- It can be very hard to train a cat, they have minds of there own and are not afraid of your disapproval like a dog is. They do shed, and sharpen their claws so you wi...
- If you are a neat freak and worried about cat hair and such I wouldn't get a cat. We have three now, I have always had one or two. I dont' find them much work. TH...
- I haven't read all your responses, so sorry if anything is repeated, but... We got a kitty this summer. We picked the one that readily came up to us, was playful & ...
I Think I Hit a Cat, What Should I Do?
Asked by L.S. from San Diego
on June 14, 2011
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I was driving home today with my 2 young children, 2 and 4, and I wasn't speeding, but I think I hit a cat right in front of our local high school. I saw a woman outs...
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- I think that's a good plan. I hit a dog when I had three kids, all little, and the baby was screaming and crying, so I was trying to hurry and get my errand done and ...
- I wouldn't go back, they might try to get you to pay the vet bill if the cat is still alive. Unfortunately, this is what can happen when a cat plays outside and most c...
- This may not be the "best" advice, but I would not go back. I know it is awful and you want to make ammends, if in fact you did hit the cat, but people can be complete...
Pregnancy and Cat Litter
Asked by M.H. from Des Moines
on July 11, 2008
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I am not pregnant yet (that I know of:) but we have 2 inside cats. I am usually the one who cleans the pans and I know that once I get pregnant my husband will need t...
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- Hi M.- I am a single mom and have cleaned the cat litter thru both of my pregnancies. I just used rubber gloves throughout the process and then washed my hands at th...
- Hi M., I know this isn't answering your question, but when my cousin was married to her X, he refused to change the litter box (he was a real jerk), so she had to do ...
- No worries! Actually if you've had cats for awhile you have probably already had the infection toxoplasmosis. And once you've had it you can't get it again. For most n...
Son Bitten by Neighbors cat.....Rabies Not up to Date!!!
Asked by N.J. from Los Angeles
on July 6, 2011
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Yikes, I had no idea how horribly complicated it is to deal with your child being bit by someone else's animal. Has anyone been through this before? I briefly went nex...
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- It's extremely unlikely that the cat has rabies, unless it's a ferocious hunter and the animals it's hunting have rabies... it's a very small chance that the cat has a...
- Hi, I don't have advice for you, but just wanted to say that i am so sorry this happened to your son and I hope that he heals soon and that he is ok from all of thi...
- More than likely your DS will be just fine. You are doing everything a smart mama should do. Shame on the person who decided to give a lecture. You don't know what h...
Cat Allergy - Can the Kitty Stay??
Asked by L.W. from Tampa
on April 8, 2008
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Hello, I have developed a serious allergy to my cat in the past few years. She is a beautiful long haried domestic that I rescued from the Humane Society. I love her, ...
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- I get allergy shots and take all kinds of allergy meds. We used to have a cat and I had to take it to the animal shelter because I broke in hives also. It was hard t...
- Allergic - I'd say find her a good home and stay away from cats. Your suffering is not worth it.
- I know what you're going through. My husband was allergic and I didn't care enough to get rid of them for him, but as soon as my son was allergic it was "you're outta...
Cat for My 2-Year-old?
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on November 9, 2010
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My 2-year-old daughter really wants a cat. Her babysitter has two cats, and my daughter does great wtih them, according to my babysitter. However, I am severly allergi...
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- We have a persian which is hypo-allergenic/non-shed & people who have severe allergies to cats have never had a problem w/our cat Sweetie. I have been told it's somet...
- Be a Mom and just say no.
- If you are allergic... then that is a definite reason not too. You said your allergy to cats is "severe." So.... It is not the color of the cat. ALL cats have da...
