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Clipper Advice
Asked by M.B. from Odessa
on May 6, 2009
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OK moms. I have an Akita. With the way the economy is, I cant afford to take her to a groomer and have her shaved. I would like to do this myself, but I need a good cl...
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- I would look for a "professional" set of clippers. (Sally's Beauty Supply?) It will have the "engine" power to handle the job. I would use the inch guard so she wil...
- Please reconsider shaving your dog. You can actually do the dog harm by removing the coat. A dog's coat is like the insulation in your home, not only does it keep yo...
- I'm not sure about the shaving, either. Can dogs sunburn? I have a very fluffy border collie mix with fur like you describe. We do the Furminator - you will be amazed ...
What Breed Makes a Good Family Dog?
Asked by T.O. from Minneapolis
on December 7, 2011
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Our oldest daughter has wanted a dog since she was able to talk. For a long time we told her that we would get one when she was 9 or 10. We wanted our youngest to be...
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- My family has always loved Boxers. My brother and parents currently each have one and we had a couple growing up. I have a Boxer Mix that we rescued as a puppy from ...
- Lab, Golden Retriever, Puggles, German Shepard, Greyhound, Weimaraner, Boxers (but they can be VERY hyper)... I volunteer at rescues, so I'm pretty good with recommend...
- I love my mutt. How about letting her pick one out at the local shelter? Tons of sweet, beautiful dogs need good homes. I have had both mutts and AKC registered pureb...
New Cat Owner Needs Help
Asked by K.J. from Springfield
on September 13, 2011
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I'm hoping some of you Mamas can help me with my new cat. Neither my hubby nor I have owned a cat before but my kids really wanted one so we decided to go for it. Si...
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- You have received lots of helpful suggestions. Don't give up on Monroe...or give him away. You can work through it and I DEFINITELY agree that you need another cat t...
- Sounds like could be a few things. Usually while petting and the nipping occurs it is due to a lot of stimulation (excitement) or you are petting in an area or pressu...
- I ditto the second cat idea, he needs a playmate!
Help, My Dog's Feet Stink!
Asked by K.C. from New Orleans
on November 14, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone has a solution to salty stinky dog feet. I have a 2yr old schnauzer with very smelly feet. I have asked the vet if there was an infection o...
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- I definitely recommend keep the hair between the pads of his feet short..but also, what about soaking them in a vinegar/water solution? I have a Bassett Hound that get...
- I would go to another vet for a second opinion. One thing you can try in the meantime is "dry shampooing"...put some baby powder on your dogs feet and scrub it in for ...
- It could be his food that is making him stink. I was giving my dog that benefical dog food and she stank bad, very very bad. No one wanted to be around her at all. ...
Looking for Mobile or Inexpensive Vaccinations for Dog
Asked by H.B. from Dallas
on January 14, 2010
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I used to see these guys everywhere but, now that I am looking I don't know where they are. Does anyone know where they'll be this weekend? I need to get our family ...
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- You could do it yourself. At many farm stores you can pick up your basic shot to include most things, except rabies. If the dogs are reasonably well behaved, you c...
- Doing the shots yourself is really very easy. And you can do it on your own schedule. Just keep the label from the vial or write down all the info from the vial on y...
- I used to see coupons in the Allen paper and Clipper Magazine for the Animal Hospital on McDermott in Allen that they would do the vaccinations for $35 for all.
Any Tips for Cutting Toddler Nails?
Asked by J.L. from Florence
on March 10, 2008
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My little boy developed a hatred for getting his fingernails and toenails cut at around 8 months or so (I have no idea why, I've never cut into the quick or anything)....
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- I used to sit Indian Style (now known to our kids as "criss-cross, apple-sauce") and sit my daughter with her back to my chest. I'm going to assume you're right-hande...
- I still cut my son's nails most of the time when he is sleeping!! Hope that helps! S.
- try to cut his nails AFTER bath - that always worked for us :)
Male or Female Kitten Temperment Question?
Asked by A.Q. from Chicago
on January 14, 2009
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We are thinking about getting a kitten for our children. Does anyone have any option on temperment differences with male vs. female cats? My children have been wanti...
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- I've had cats all my life, and have two now, but I do notice that our male cat does better with children, simply because he allows our son to pet and play with him, wh...
- I have seven cats( yes I know it seems like alot, but not really any more work than 2 except for more litter boxes) anyways. I have noticed that my male cats are much ...
- I have or had 13 cats, one recently went missing!! Most of them are male and 3 of them are female. 2 of the females have tempers on them, but they also love to sit...
Ok Mom's with Cats and Kids, I Need Your Advice on Cat Hair......
Asked by H.S. from New York
on July 7, 2008
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Here's my dilema. I have a MaineCoon. In other words a very large cat; white and with alot of fur. He's got only one spot on the couch and it's covered with a blanket ...
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- The only thing that I can think is the following: comb him out more than once a week; hang your clothes up rather than laying them on the bed; and vacuum like crazy. ...
- I have three cats and I find I have similar problems with that too. I have an extra blanket on my bed (their favorite spot) for that purpose. As far as limiting cat...
- As a cat "mommy", my only advice is brush G more often :lol:. Teach your boys how to brush him and let them do it whenever they want. My 3-yr-old daughter loves to b...
Help!! Dog Shedding Solutions
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on December 1, 2009
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Anyone have any great solutions for a dog shedding? We just went from two dogs and two kittens, down to one dog and would love to have her inside- especially since sh...
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- Shaving is great for the summer, but would be hard to do in the winter, unless you have a coat for the dog. Bathing often helps. Brushing daily, to remove loose ha...
- The groomer my mother takes her dog to suggested this: After bathing dogs (works for all breeds) rinse them in warm water with a little Downy mixed in. Sounds weird...
- I don't know what kind of dog she is, but I have a golden retriever and a yorkie in the house, they only go outside to do their thing then they are right back in, but ...
Cat Keeps Scratching My Furniture!!
Asked by J.B. from Fort Wayne
on April 14, 2010
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Ok I know this is a silly question, but I need help. My hubby and I want to get a new couch and we are concerned because my cat Zoey keeps scratching on the couch and...
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- whatever you do, please dont declaw. It's cruel and painful, and depending on the age of your cat, she may never recover emotionally. They dont just remove the claws, ...
- We just bought new furniture 6 months ago and my cat has tried to do the same thing,ughhhh... We keep a spray bottle by the couch and as soon as he jumps on the arm we...
- I would try a scratching post, one with catnip in it or put catnip on it. Praise and pet her when she uses it. Gently stop her each time she scratches anywhere else. Y...
