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Very Old Family Dog
Asked by C.D. from Columbia
on September 4, 2009
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Hi there.
Alex, our family dog, is 15 people years old and isn't doing well. He keeps falling over and is lethargic. We are taking him to the vet this afternoon, bu...
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- Hi C., wish I had some great words of wisdom on this, but I don't. We had to go through this a couple of years ago. MY dog (and he was mine), I had the dog longer th...
- It's never easy. I remember very clearly having to say good bye to our first family dog. She was my birthday present on my 4th Birthday. She had cancer and fell i...
- G'Morning C., there is really no easy way to prepare for a long time family member to receive their final reward. I had to be the one to take our Sammi ( female cat ) ...
Finding the Right Dog
Asked by M.G. from Kansas City
on April 14, 2009
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Hello Moms, I am wondering if anyone has recently adopted a pet from an animal shelter in the KC area. We are looking for a puppy to add to our family, I am looking o...
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- Hi M., we adopted our dog last summer from the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City, on Parallel Pkwy in KCKS (we found her on petfinders.com). We had a great experi...
- we went with the grandview animal hospital for our dog and LOVE them. for 200 they do all shots, medical needs, and spay and nueter them as well as a free 6 mo. check ...
- We adopted a 6 month old from Scottie Rescue and it was $300.00. You have to remember that they give them all the shots and pay to spay or neuter and that costs money...
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...
Looking into a Pet...
Asked by B.A. from St. Louis
on August 15, 2009
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Okay mamas! I'm looking into a pet and I've done minimal research. I thought that a bird would be nice bc they're entertaining and my children already have exposure to...
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- I would highly, highly recommend gerbils. They are the least likely rodent to bite, their cage needs cleaned infrequently, and they are very low matience with cost, v...
- I have some experience with birds as pets. My mother used to have a parakeet which she loved dearly. He wasn't hard to care for, but died within a couple of years of...
- I just wanted to tell you of my experiences with birds. My grandmother worked in a chicken processing place when she was young and contracted Histoplasmosis, this is ...
Cleaning Pet Water Bowls
Asked by B.V. from Grand Rapids
on July 27, 2008
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I'm looking for a product that will get rid of lime and hard water build up on the PetMate Fresh Flow Water Bowl. I would use lime away or another product of this nat...
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- soak it in strong vinegar water until the lime loosens and is easily removed then rinse thoroughly before use. This also works with coffee makers!
- Try soaking it in white vinegar.
- Vinegar works well to remove hard water build-up. Either by soaking the whole unit or rinsing with the vinegar--white, right out of the jug, let it sit, then scrub. ...
How Do I Keep My 22 Mos Old Daughter Out My Stuff.
Asked by M.M. from New York
on February 12, 2008
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Hi, Im having an issue with keeping my daughter out of my bedroom draws and pulling out all my stuff. Im constantly telling her 'No' and pulling her away, but about 30...
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- M., When my oldest was her age, he would not leave plugs and outlets alone. I tried everything like time outs, tapping his hand, telling him no, etc. Nothing worked...
- This is perfectly normal behavior for a 22 month old baby. Perhaps you should reassess your priorities.
- she doesnt need discipline she needs attention.. If she is constantly getting into stuff then she isnt getting enough stimulation, and play time.. (its hard with 2 lit...
Best Little Furry Animal
Asked by M.S. from Los Angeles
on August 9, 2009
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Hey mamas! We are thinking of adding a new pet to the family - maybe a hamster or rat? Anyone have experience with both? Which do you think is better? Our kids wil...
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- Rat!!! BUT, be sure to get your basic "lab rat" - either grey or white. DO NOT go for the so-called "fancy" rat (the ones they bread to be pretty-usually brown). Thou...
- I've had them all. I agree that Rats are great with kids. I've never had one bite. They only live for about 2-3 years. Hamsters can be a lot harder to handle and d...
- Hi M., Sorry for the late response, but I had to put my two cents in since this subject is dear to my heart. I have had hamsters, rats and bunnies and a childhood f...
Aggressive Dog
Asked by M.H. from Minneapolis
on March 10, 2007
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We have a 3 1/2 year old miniature pinscher that has recently become aggressive. It's typically food motivated. He also does not like strangers. I adopted him from ...
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- My dog is aggressive when it comes to his food also. We switched to feeding him on a schedule and only put his bowls down when it is time to eat. Not only did it solve...
- You have to be calm and assertive!!! Dogs can sense ANY vibes of nervousness or fear.... This causes them also to become nervous and fearful, causing them to be aggres...
- One recommendation - Marilyn Tokach of Pure Spirit at ###-###-####. She does animal communication, training and behavior solutions. Her web is www.pure-spirit.com. ...
Being Nice to Pets
Asked by J.P. from Minneapolis
on August 7, 2009
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My son is five and is autistic, which makes all behavioral issues more difficult. Here is my problem: he loves animals, but is a little too enthusiastic about demonstr...
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- Hi J., My youngest grandson (almost 3 yrs old) has Autism and I have been in the special education field for 17 yrs now. Children (and adults) with Autism learn best...
- Hi J., My son has Down syndrome and we have some of the same issues, particularly when he is tired. I'm looking forward to see what other advice you get. Thanks for...
- My son has autism too. He's also 5. Have you tried the usual behavioral methods? Social stories, picture cues, positive reinforcement, etc.? He may not understand ...
Looking for Vet WPB- Boca? Pet Insurance?
Asked by K.G. from Boca Raton
on April 3, 2008
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Hi Moms,
We are thinking about adopting a 9 month old english bulldog but unfortunately first he needs a surgery on his tail (they have cork screw tails and its tur...
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- Dear Christy, I live in Boca and swear by my vet, Dr. Pablo Ledesma at Quiet Waters Animal Hospital. ###-###-#### located on Powerline b/w Hillsboro and SW 10th. ...
- We go to Cole Animal Clinic in Boca. My husband has known Dr. Mike Cole for years, and my mother-in-law worked there for several years, so we trust him and feel he is ...
- Hi, K.! I don't know much about pet insurances, when I was searching for my puppy about them, I decided to go without insurance. Petsmart has a clinic in store with i...
