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Good Pet for kids...any Ideas
Asked by B.D. from Richmond
on March 17, 2009
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hi,
Me and my husband are thinking about getting our 5 yr old son and 4 yr old daughter a pet of their own. Something small, easy to take care of and fun (secretly te...
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- Guinea pigs are very smelly and nocturnal so they make lots of noise at night. My kids both have snakes and the care is minimal. They only eat once a week and the ca...
- For age 5 and up Guinea pigs are wonderful. We have had piggies for years. They stay in their cage so they don't mess the house. They love to be handled and they ar...
- This may sound weird to you, but we always had pet rats growing up and they're awesome. I'm talking about the white and black/tan/brown rats that you get from the pet ...
What Did You Learn from Selling Your House?
Asked by N.W. from Eugene
on April 25, 2011
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Has anyone had their house on the market recently? If so, how did it go? What did you learn from the experience?
I'm getting ready to sell my house. My realtor s...
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- The buyer will always ask you for favors, but never give you an inch. Don't be too inclined to grant the favors unless you get something in return. Things like sto...
- I haven't sold a house recently, but I can tell you what we liked about houses when we were looking to buy. We looked at over a dozen houses. The one we bought was...
- We really lucked out and ours sold in about 2 weeks. There was a house down the street that sold the same week, but it had been for sale for 8 or 9 months. Things our ...
My Son Has Severe Allergies What Types of Things Can I Change to Help Him?
Asked by E.S. from Springfield
on May 20, 2007
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My son is only 5 months old and has really bad allergies and nothing I do seems to help. His doctor just said to clean his nose and throat out on a regular basis. I do...
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- have you taken him to an allergist? My allergies got so bad, I finally went, found out I was allergic to much more than I thought. And I got some great tips on what t...
- I work with a company that helps clean the toxins out of our homes with safer products. It's legit, for real - and really works! My girlfriend just converted her hom...
- First thing, stop dusting! Use a moist cloth - not damp really, but just wet enough to get the dust to stick to it. Dusting the 'normal' way kicks up just about as muc...
Dog Boarding Suggestions near Lake Oswego/Tigard/Tualatin Area
Asked by P.R. from Portland
on June 4, 2008
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I'm looking for a low cost, pet friendly dog sitter solution for our 3 year old dog while we're on vacation later this month. I don't particularly want a stranger comi...
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- We love Green Acres K-9 Resort in Boring, Oregon. Google the name and the website will pop up. Our dog has so much fun there, is well taken care of, and its affordab...
- If your dog does well with other dogs, try looking into a doggy daycare that also does overnight boarding. This way the dog gets plenty of exercise and attention durin...
- We have a wonderful dog sitter we can recommend if you do not find a kennel. Feel free to email me privately and I will get you her information. She has sat for us a...
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 & ...
Seeking Advice on Purchasing a Dog.
Asked by K.P. from Pittsburgh
on November 17, 2008
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I read somewhere that you should not get a pet during pregnancy but now I cannot find the article. We want to get our daughter a dog for christmas but I cannot rememb...
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- I don't think there are any "medical" reasons for not getting a dog. Perhaps you are thinking about not cleaning out a cat litter box while pregnant?
- Never read anything about health issues concerning getting a pet while pregnant. I have read that you should not clean litter boxes while pregnant. We had a female g...
- The only reason why I can think of as to why an article would say not to get a dog while pregnant is because of the extra work and stress. I have no idea why you shoul...
To Own a Ferret or to Not Own a Ferret
Asked by R.V. from Tulsa
on April 10, 2008
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My 10 year old son wants a pet. I have a 2 year old daughter and a 17 year old son as well. The plus side, we already own a lot of baby gates. But can a ferret clim...
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- Look on Craigs List for Ferrets needing homes. There are a lot of them! Find out the problems. Also, A rat makes an excellent pet. The males are pretty smelly th...
- I knew someone that had a ferret for a long time. He was cute, and fun for awhile, but even with his scent glands removed he was pretty smelly. They can get anywhere...
- Hey Ro, I had a couple of ferretts when I was younger (in middle school)and they were awesome. Just like a cat, they use the bathroom in a litter box. The ferrets wer...
Husband vs Dog
Asked by A.K. from Dallas
on August 10, 2008
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We just got the cutest little English white lab puppy for my son and daughter. It's their first pet. My son ADORES the puppy and vice versa. My plan WAS to crate train...
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- As a pet lover I hate to say it, but if it is causing that much stress the puppy should leave BEFORE you get any more attached to it... marriage has to come first.
- Hi A.! I can somewhat sympathize with you since we JUST got a cream golden retriever puppy 3 days ago and my husband is very anal about the house being clean. He is no...
- Well, this is unfortunate because dogs are PACK animals! This means it IS cruel to force them to lead a solitary existance outside. We have 3 inside dogs--two are sm...
Dog Questions
Asked by S.B. from Denver
on April 25, 2012
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First question. I have a new next door neighbor, seems nice BUT they have two dogs that bark every other second during the day when they are gone to work! I do not thi...
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- I am a huge animal lover. Definitely write your neighbors a nice note letting them know what their dog is doing. If it doesn't work and it is really a problem then y...
- I love dogs too but yea a barking dog would drive me batty. My male schnauzer is a barker, he will bark at everything and especially if he sees you in the other yard. ...
- Well I once saw a beautiful lawn/garden and right by the sidewalk was a sign that read "I don't pee on your yard. Please don't let your dog pee on mine." I did think ...
My Cats Have Fleas!!!!
Asked by W.H. from New London
on April 20, 2008
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My cats have fleas. Normally this wouldn't be a big deal. Frontline, vacuuming and some powder for the carpets.. but... I'm pregnant and wondering what I can do. I k...
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- I would call a Petco and see if they have a grooming service that handles cats with fleas. I would also check with a rug cleaning service and see if they offer anythi...
- There is a brand called nature's guardian that protects against fleas and ticks. I think that we got it from Wal-mart. They make carpet spray too
- Frontline really works well. I would have your cat treated (washed/flea bathed professionally) then have the Vet do Frontline on your pet. It worked wonderfully for ...
