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Dogs and Fertilizers>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Asked by M.C. from Chicago
on March 9, 2009
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I have never used in 10 years any fertilzers for my lawn.But it looks really bad now.
If I would use a weed and feed for my grass,how long should my dog and children ...
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- Hi M., I don't use chemical fertilizers on my lawn because I'm afraid of my dogs ingesting it when they clean their paws, and also bringing it inside on their paws an...
- Till it dries......at least thats what ours says. If you look on the label it will tell you. :)
- If you use something like Scotts, then I would say 2 days after you water it in. We use this to start the Spring off and do one part of our lot (we have a double lot)...
Pets Barking
Asked by A.S. from Detroit
on March 16, 2009
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I have a a year old german shep, she barks at everything. the neighbors dogs are driving her crazy too, with thier barking. summer is coming ,and i want to enjoy the o...
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- I've heard you can have a dog's vocal cords removed. I don't know if you want to go that route, but check with your vet and see what they recommend. It's possible the...
- As a neighbor that has been bothered by my neighbors dogs barking to the extent that I called the police over 100 times and finally had to take legal action, PLEASE PL...
- Cesar Milan is the Dog Whisperer. He has a book, but you may want to seek a trainer for yourself. I have no idea how they do it, but as an animal lover, I hope you'll ...
In-Home Dog Boarding - Woodridge/surrounding Areas
Asked by J.T. from Chicago
on February 13, 2008
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We are looking for someone who does in-home dog boarding. We have an older yellow lab who has always gone to someone's home for boarding. Due to her age, our vet doesn...
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- It's not terribly close to you but there's an in-home border in Joliet called Aunt Colleen's. My neighbors have used her for years. She has her own dogs so your dog ...
- Hi my name is Pat My number is ###-###-#### my web is www.Angel4Paws.com please feel free to call me anytime. Thank You, Pat
- I know an excellent, trustworthy pet sitter. She is insured and bonded. I'm not sure if she goes to Woodridge, but give her a call to see. It's not horribly far from w...
Where to Post an Ad for a Puppy
Asked by A.A. from Dallas
on July 22, 2007
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I am looking to find a new home for a 5 month old australian shepherd mix puppy. I really want her to find a good home and not in a shelter, she is very well cared fo...
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- petfinder.com We had to put our 2 dogs up for adoption and this is where we listed them. It is a great resource.
- Try the Frisco Humane Society. They are awesome and have foster moms for all the dogs!
- You could try surrendering her to a rescue organization. They will do checks on potential adopters and interview them to be sure they are decent homes. Two that come...
Looking for a Mini-goldendoodle
Asked by N.N. from Chicago
on August 17, 2009
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Hi Moms, We just started our quest for the perfect family pet and have decided on the mini-goldendoodle. Does anyone know any respectable breeders of these dogs? I've ...
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- They really are too new a breed to have a rescue group yet. I take care of a really cute/good one I will ask my client where they got him and let you know. V.
- I agree with everything that Elizabeth said. Just to clarify, I'm not a breeder, never was and never will be. I am a dog lover and have done years of research for our ...
- Goldendoodles are very cute and fluffy. BUT a Goldendoodle is nothing else but a mix of a Golden and a Poodle and therefore totally overrated and overpriced and real b...
14 Year Old Cocker Spaniel
Asked by S.H. from Raleigh
on August 16, 2009
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My Cocker will be 14 in October. Her Vet visit last week wasn't good. She has been diagnosed with numerous problems, some that I knew already. She has low red blood...
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- I'm so sorry S.! Having a lifelong companion like that is very hard when you have to do the things you need to do to take care of them. My grandfather raised and bre...
- I had a cockapoo, 1/2 cocker, 1/2 poodle. She lives till 15 and we had to put her down. I would recommend putting the dog down even though it is going to be REALLY h...
- Hi, you are at a very hard stage in you dogs life. I had a dog that we lost a few years ago. She was 15. We had to make a tuff disistion when she was 12 , to trea...
Aging Dog Going Blind and Deaf
Asked by S.P. from Glens Falls
on March 19, 2009
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Does any one know how to care for a dog going blind and deaf? He is 12, but with 3 little kids he startles easily. I am not sure what to do.
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- Several things. First, they make special collars for deaf dogs that vibrate so the dog knows you are trying to get his attention. I don't know if it's a good option fo...
- S., If you've had this dog for a long time, and he's grown up with your children, I really don't think that you need to worry about his harming them. He may be ...
- We had a dog that was 10 and he was bling and deaf when he passes. He had been blind for about 9 months prior to that. His was caused by diabetes.We found it was best ...
Yeasty Dog Ear - Ick!
Asked by A.F. from Detroit
on October 14, 2008
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My 12-year-old dog has a yeasty ear. It smells horrible, but she is otherwise happy and healthy for a dog of her age. Does anyone know of anything over the counter I...
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- you can clean the ear with a 50 50 mix of alcohol and vinegar the alcohol is drying and the vinegar is acid - which yeast dont like. but if she has and infection...
- There is a homeade soltion of vinegar and water that you can use.... give your doggie yogurt and clean the ear out real well. Probably though you may need Zymox from ...
- I always used the blue wash my vet gave me but I don't think it would hurt to try OTC vaginal yeast cream, though I never have.
A Dog for a 6 Year Old?
Asked by S.M. from Spokane
on July 21, 2007
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I have been thinking about getting a dog like my daughter has been asking for, but she just turned 6 and I was wondering if that is old enough to care for a dog of her...
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- A 6 year-old does not have the ability to know what that means to have responsibility every day. It has to be taught and experienced with the parents helping them do ...
- Labrador Retrievers are wonderful animals. We adore our yellow lab! That said, know that labs are EXTREMELY high energy dogs, especially for the first three or four ye...
- Every child should have a dog! My 3 yo has a dog that he feeds and waters daily and he loves the responisbiility! But poop detail and other grooming things fall into m...
How Do I Get My Dogs to Stop Peeing on Patio?
Asked by J.H. from Dallas
on August 5, 2008
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My dogs are peeing on our patio directly outside our door to the house. There used to be a doormat there, and that is what they were going on. We've moved it, but th...
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- I 2nd the foil idea. It works!
- Try foil to keep them away from the area. I know it sounds strange but we put a small square of foil on each cushion of our couch and it keeps them off. I heard that...
- It's hard to catch them every time. I'd sprinkle Cayan pepper on the patio. Hope it helps. Blessings, P. <><
