What Breed is My Dog?
Id need pictures of the dog standing, and something nearby to be able to get a better gauge. That said, and relying on many years working at a shelter, I would say it is a good chance the puppy is a greyhound/boxer mix, and dont let any insurance agent try...
Dog Jumping on People?
Dogs jump on people for attention. You have to learn not to give any attention to your dog when he jumps on you. When your dog jumps, fold your arms, look pointedly away, frown, turn slightly away, brace yourself, and imagine making the room temperature drop...
Remembering 9-11-01
I remember. I even blogged about it, but I had to wait a day, I just couldnt face it on the anniversary. You can read my blog at http:www.starfishrescue.blogspot.com it is the entry on the 12th.
Hysterectomy Advice
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Having the hysterectomy was the best decision I ever made. I had it vaginally and had very little pain after. Im a veteran, so I ended up in a private room hooked to a morphine pump, but I only used it a couple of times. The VA volunteers gave me a heavy little...
Agencies That Assist With Stray Animals?
Sounds like my house, 4 dogs (one a new stray) 10 cats including kittens. A feral colony outside. We participate in a trap, neuter and return program here, get out vaccines and spay/neuters done for free. Learn to give vaccines for boosters if you need to. Some...
Substitute for Candied Fruit Peel in Recipe?
If you are buying the candied peel, you might try making your own. It has a much fresher, zippy taste without that nasty aftertaste in commercial candied fruits. If you like a touch of bitter, leave some of the white membrane, if you dont like bitter remove...
Cause of Dry Cough?
Some medicines, especially ace inhibitors can cause a dry cough. The best person to ask about medicine caused problems is the pharmacist. But you should also make certain that it is not caused by the medicine by having a check up if he hasnt had a recent one...
Vinegar To Remove Paint Odors?
Using vinegar or scents only cover up the odor, fine if it isnt an allergy but rather that you hate the smell. The problem, if it is allergies or sensitivities is the volatile organic compounds (VOC). Covering them up does not make them go away. Some plants...
Reporting Contest Winnings to IRS?
Never ask the people at the IRS, anyone you speak to there is not accountable for their answers. You can always go to IRS.gov for correct answers to tax questions. In reference to your specific question, any amount that when added to your other income makes...
Cleaning Cat's Ears?
Do not use tea tree oil, it is deadly to cats. If possible, see a vet to be sure if it is ear mites or just dirt, and best if you can have a vet clean the ears. If you cant, go to a pet store like PetsMart or Petco and get a good ear cleaner. One with a miticide...
Use Newspaper for Weed Control
Weve tried that several times, using up to 2 inches of newspaper and cardboard. The result? The weeds are thriving. Does anybody know how to get rid of quackgrass in the desert?
Use Salt Scrub to Clean a Bathtub
If you live where you capture greywater, or where your city cleans sewage water for public green spaces this will kill plants. I couldnt use this tip because my tub drains directly onto trees which is becoming more and more popular, especially in the desert...
Trouble Loading Software on Computer?
Thanks for the help, but it looks like its the repair shop for me.
Is There a Tax Deduction for Buying a Used Car?
There is one other tax deduction. If you have a business, you can deduct the used car if it is used for business. You can also use the vehicle deduction if you are an employee who has to use your own car, for deliveries for instance.
Painting Roof to Reflect Sun?
There are several products that are made to paint over any surface including shingles. It isnt beautiful, but it does significantly cool the interior of the home and will even stop small leaks. Many were made for desert climates so dont degrade in the heat...
Keeping My Dog in the Yard?
Those electric fences cause more problems than they are worth (except to a dog trainer like myself who can then charge you a good sum to retrain your dog to be willing to go into your yard and your vet for when a roaming dog attacks your unprotected dog). You...
Conserving Water in the Garden
If you live in the desert as I do, watering at night works best. Mold is not a problem here.
Getting Help With Vet Bills?
Try googling help with veterinary bills. Also the HSUS has a list of helps. If your vet is AHAA certified, he can make an application for funds. There are a lot of options out there, you can even try asking for help on your facebook page. Good for you for not...
Parade Float Ideas for Veterinary Clinic?
For the old values, new ideas you might have some older animals that are up for adoption. Many people reject older animals as an option when looking for pets. If you have any geriatric patients, have them on board or walking around the float. If you have a...
Making a Woodland Scene Water Feature?
Go to a koi pond specialist. They have a net that protects the fish, but it also protects the critters from drowning. Also, if you dont already have a pond, consider a pondless water feature. The water bubbles up from gravel or rocks, spills over the edge of...
Puppy in Heat Started to Pee in House?
Have the vet give her a check up. Sometimes this is normal, but sometimes it is caused by other things and the timing can be coincidence, or influenced by the hormonal changes.
Getting Enough Fluids in Diet?
Gelatin is one way to get fluids into those who dont, cant or wont drink enough. If the box is insulated, pack a nice fruit and jello dessert. If the meal gets too warm, jigglers will stand up to the heat. To make jigglers, just double the gelatin in the same...
Planning a Wedding on a $500.00 Budget
Ive now been married to my wonderful husband 13 years. We had planned on a big family wedding,renaissance style, but Chuck was being transferred for work, so we changed our plans to a red, white and blue fourth. We lived in Vegas at the time, and so did my...
Check for Energy Draining Devices at Night
A big problem with that is that so many of the items in question have to be reprogrammed every time the power is turned off. What is needed is for appliance companies to make tv, microwaves, etc so that they can keep their memory overnight so we can turn them...
Pay Off Your House
Nice idea, but if you are already doing the things you mentioned and so much more and just to make the payments, it could be a pipedream. We are managing to make our payments rounding up to the nearest hundred, which is what I have recommended. Mind you, this...
Shredded Wheat as a Dog Treat
When we were training my moms hearing ear dog, a min pin, we used cheerios because they were not fattening, and were small enough to give several in a session of training. She loved them.
Paying Taxes on a House Sale?
If the house was not your primary residence for 2 out of the last 5 years in any combination of days, the sale is taxable. If your profit is more than $250,000 for each of you, but you did live there for 2 years, the tax is on the amount over that. The profit...
Keep Track of Rainy Days To Save Garden Water
What rain? So far this year we have had less than 3 inches according to my rain gauge. LOL. But good idea for non-desert areas.
Copying Articles From Waiting Rooms
The problem with getting copies like that is that is copyright infringement. In other words, theft. I have found that many doctors are glad to let you have the old magazine, especially if you bring in others.
