New Cat Aggressive Towards Resident Cat?
Give them time. It can take up to 2 months or more for the cats to get adjusted to each other. In the meantime give the new cat a safe haven like a spare bedroom with a litter box & let them adjust at their own pace. Believe it or not they will eventually like...
Teaching a Dog Not to Bark?
Get an aluminum can & fill it with some pennies, screws, beans, etc. When your dog barks shake the can & say NO. This will startle the dog & make them stop barking. You can also use a spray bottle & squirt the dog in the face when it barks. Again, it will be...
Shots for Inside Cat?
Vet Tech here - We do not recommend shots for indoor only cats BUT if you let your cat out for any length of time get their shots!
When Are Kittens Old Enough to Give Away?
A good rule of thumb is 6 weeks old, but make sure they are eating good on their own before you give them away :)
Solar Lights to Help Older Dogs See
What an excellent idea. We have a senior dog & an electrically challed porch light that never works so this is just what I need. Thank you so much!
Checklist Of Things We Should Never Feed Our Pets
Do not feed your dog Xylitol either. It is a sugar substitute most commonly found in sugar free candy & gum. It is toxic to dogs! Just 3 grams or about 10 - 12 sticks of gum containing Xylitol can kill a 65 pound dog! Its even worse for small dogs. It only...
Checklist Of Things We Should Never Feed Our Pets
Also; Avocado - the substance Persin can cause vomiting, diarrhea and sometimes heart congestion. Raw or undercooked meat - While there is controversy surrounding the role of raw meat in a dogs diet, studies have shown that raw meat has a higher likelihood...
What Breed is My Dog?
That looks exactly like my dog! He is a brindle colored Akita/Chow/PitBull mix. We rescued him from the pound when he was 2 yrs. old. I volunteered there & he was the best dog. He had been there for 3 months & no one wanted him because they thought he looked...
What Should I Feed My Dog?
Puppy Chow or another good brand of wet or dry food made specifically for puppies. Follow the directions on the package.
What Breed is My Dog?
If his tongue has any black/purple on it then he is part chow. He almost looks to be part Akita.
What Breed is My Dog?
By the looks of his feet & legs Id definitly say he is part Dachshund. Id say hes got a little terrier in him too.
Dog Has Hair Balls?
It is probably kennel cough. You need to get medicine from a vet to clear it up. It will not go away on its own & is very contagious to other dogs. Try your local SPCA or low cost clinic if you can not afford a vet.
Giving Dogs Aspirin?
The dosage of aspirin for dogs is 10 mg per pound, given every 12 hours. It is extremely important to pay attention to your dogs eating habits when administering aspirin. Dogs have no way to tell you their stomach is upset so you must watch for signs of this...
Save Dog Fluff for the Birds
What a great idea! I have an Akita mix with a double coat, and furminate him every few weeks. The neighborhood birds are going to love me!
Name For New Baking Business?
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What Breed is My Dog?
Id say its a shepherd/husky mix. Not pure bred for sure. Vets cant tell either. They can only guess.
Dog Doesn't Like to Stay Outside?
Dont coddle or give in to him. Put him outside when you go to work no matter if he growls or bites. Hell get the point soon enough. Also, try putting him outside when you go on short trips to help him adjust.
Donating Used Stuffed Animals?
I am with SAFE. They collect stuffed animals for needy kids. There are chapters all over the US. Here is the link: https://stuffedanimalsforemergencies.org/
Buying Bulk Catnip?
I get mine here. http://stores.shop.ebay.com/The-Chemistry-Connection__W0QQ_sidZ18946387?_nkw=catnip
How to Catch the Runaway Dog
Lets face it...some dogs will NOT come to you if they get out. I have 4 dogs and they will all stay with me outdoors off the leash, but one of them will not. He is an akita mix. He is very smart and doesnt fall for any of the tricks. Luckily, if we leave the...
