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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...
Allergist Needed - South Bay
Asked by D.R. from Los Angeles
on February 24, 2008
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I am looking for a good Allergist in the South Bay. My daughter suffers all year round from allergies. We have wrapped her mattress and pillows, gotten rid of most s...
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- D. - Edward Buchsbaum has a good reputation. South Bay Allergy & Asthma ###-###-#### 20911 Earl Street Suite 301 Torrance, CA 90503 Make sure to confirm he ...
- My daughter (2yrs.)goes to Dr. Ellyn Ashida in Torrance. She takes her time and has helped us w/ asthma/allergy issues. Good luck.
- When we had to get my son tested for allergies, our ped referred us to Charles Song in Manhattan Beach. He specializes in infants/kids. We were super happy with the ...
Migraines, Headaches, Facial Pain, Fatigue - UGH! Dr's Can't Find Anything Wrong
Asked by ♥.O. from Washington DC
on October 3, 2011
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I'm sorry this is a bit long & I know this isn't a medical board but I'm hoping maybe someone will recongnize these symptoms?
I've been having facial pain, migrain...
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- I would do two things: 1) push for a referral to an ENT, not an allergist. You may be dealing with a structural issue here. I had very similar symptoms, plus nosebl...
- I haven't read what anyone else has said however.. you sy you have migraines. Why hasn't your MD had you see a Neurologist? I am a migraine sufferer of almost 30 yea...
- I do have advice and it would be to anyone that feels crappy and can't figure out what is wrong. You need to get to a baseline so that whatever is going on can be reco...
Chiropractor Treatment Benefits
Asked by C.H. from Dallas
on January 19, 2011
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OK, I am curious here. I would like to ask chiropractic patients who have experience using them for health issues OTHER than for muscle and joint alignment pain. I h...
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- Thumbs UP!!!!! I have gone to them my entire life. Or at least it seems like it. But not all are good cause I have seen some bad ones. I have herniated disks and m...
- I have Fibromyalgia and get very, very sore. My chiropractor is one of a dying group I think. he would take me in and do ultra sound on my back then do EMS with 3 di...
- Thumbs way UP! It does usually get worse before it gets better, not BS! The reason it works is because the nervous system (housed in your spinal column) controls every...
Hoarding
Asked by J.L. from Los Angeles
on June 8, 2011
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I just watched a show on hoarders who had their kids taken away by CPS because of the state of their houses. One of the women was making such a fuss and crying and be...
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- I have someone in my family who could be a hoarder if she had the space to fill. She has rooms that are way too crowded and storage units full of stuff she hasn't sift...
- My aunt & uncle were hoarders. My aunt passed away about a year ago in the house, so the EMTs went in and were over come with the hoarding & smell. They had to report ...
- I've met people who were borderline. Most people have some level of emotional entanglement with certain objects -- it's only when the emotional entanglement extends t...
Responsability for a Nine Year Old, DEFIANT Child Help!
Asked by H.G. from Portland
on January 10, 2011
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I feel like I am constantly in conflict with my daughter. I feel like a nag all the time. I am asking her to pick up after herself, this is nothing new. She now lies a...
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- I have to commend you for making your child do chores. I make my 5 year old and my 2 year old do chores. We have the rule that you put your toys away or I get the bi...
- My son is almost 8 and he will grouse for 20 minutes about doing a 2 minute task. Drives me nuts. If you feel your daughter's attitude is extreme, have you ever cons...
- ODD is a great possibility. My question for you is the question I had to ask myself for my son. Was it learned behavior or is it something else? I agree with the on...
Can a 4 Year Old Be "Depressed"??
Asked by M.S. from San Antonio
on November 27, 2008
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Okay...I am going to toss this out there and see what responses I get back.
My 4 year old son is a bit of a perfectionist...this is to be expected, I am and so is ...
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- A child at that age can be depressed. Taking him to see a child psychiatrist is a GREAT start. You are on the right track. Sounds like he may have bipolar. I was diagn...
- Its great that you are taking him to the doctor. I think your on the right track. I think he might need a way to release some tention. I use to bite a stuffed animal. ...
- Get the insurance taken care of. Children have feelings just like adults, and can be clinically depressed. Medicine can often help. People who talk about hurting th...
Are We Obligated to Pay for Ex-dog's Surgery?
Asked by L.R. from Portland
on January 2, 2010
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This is more a pet mothering request than a child mothering request, but I'd really like to hear your opinions.
A little over 3 years ago, we had to find a new home...
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- YOu can try for vet assistance and then take her to a vet of your choice and give her that only option. Otherwise she may try to take you. Just be cautious...I am in a...
- As other's have said, if the surgery was done incorrectly then the vet who did the surgery should make the repair at no additional expense. Now, if that doesn't ha...
- I'm a dog lover and feel your pain. Three years after surgery, Ruby's in such pain that she needs surgery - and the cost is $2400? Ruby's new owner needs to ...
Cat Spraying
Asked by K.P. from Seattle
on March 20, 2010
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I'm a fairly stressed out mom in need of advice. I have a cat who recently came back to live with us. He dissapeared quite awhile back, we searched for him..no luck...
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- You are a good pet owner, you are looking for options. I would say... lket her be a wild cat again and check with your vet about the problem. My cat did that but after...
- Definatley check with the vet!! How long was he gone? I think cats can go wild (feral). If you want to keep him, he might just have to be an outdoor cat. If you pr...
- I would keep him outside until you can find a home. I hope the vet has some good ideas...
Seeking Opinions on Reoccuring High Fevers & Negative Tests
Asked by A.P. from Houston
on October 29, 2008
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Hi moms! I'm a little concerned about my daughter's health. She just turned 3 this month and in the last 2-3 months she's had 2 instances of high fevers ranging 102 ...
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- I guess I will keep beating this horse, so here it is. Everyone should have an allergy test profile done ASAP. If she is allergic to some environmental thing or food...
- Two of my four daughters had what doctor's referred to as "fevers of unknown origin." They could be busy playing and take a break to tell me their head hurt and they w...
- Sometimes kids can have a fever with no sore throat and their strep come out negative. My daughter was like this. The only other sign was slight fatigue. When she wa...
