Dog's Head Smells?
Most likely its an ear infection. My Golden Retrievers smelled so bad all the time regardless of baths and ear treatments. Turned out, switching to Lamb & Rice dog food helped control their infections. Now I just do maintenance with a weekly ear cleaning. Talk...
Puppy Has Gel-like, Bloody Stool?
This could be SO MANY things! My puppies had this after getting into the cats food and chewing sticks. Needless to say after a few trips to the vet and lots of stool samples, relocating the cat food and removing all sticks from the yard everything turned out...
Himalayan Cat Advice?
yes he may have a uti...also how many litter boxes do you have? You should have one for each cat plus one...so for four cats you should have 5 litterboxes in various places (some cats prefer a specific location, a certain amount of litter in the box, etc.). I...
Kitten Not Having Bowel Movements?
Yes,it needs stimulation, it wont go on its own. I used a warm wet washcloth and gently massaged their bottoms. Have you contacted your vet at all? If this doesnt work for you youll need to take it in. Also, between bottle feedings (of kitten formula, NOT milk...
Killian "Heaven Sent" (Shetland Sheepdog)
Your dog is gorgeous!!! Have fun celebrating his birthday tomorrow! JoAnn in Elkhart
Kittens With Crusty Eyes?
When I adopted two of my cats they came home with medicine because they had an upper respiratory infection. They had crusty eyes and Bailee also had a runny nose. It could be any number of things, you should call your vet, describe the situation and they will...
How Long Does It Take for a Puppy To Adjust To a New Home?
Your puppy might just be sleepy. Remember shes just a baby. My English Mastiff is now 7 months and he still sleeps a lot. When he first came home he slept all the time. It was just like having a baby, eat, potty, sleep, potty, eat, potty sleep...which meant...
Brushing My Dog's Teeth?
I agree with Judy, use the finger toothbrushes...if you should be able to find one at the pet store, or if not, the baby section of another store should have them with the infant teeth cleaning supplies. You can buy dog toothpaste at the pet store also. I began...
Starting a Garden on a Budget
If your area has a local freecycle group you can post a wanted ad and people who are wanting their plants divided will invite you to divide them or they may do it for you! I havent asked for any plants because a friend of mine gave me some divisions of hers...
Urine Odor on a Cement Patio?
I think PetSmart has a product for this. A bleach and water solution or a vinegar and water solution might also work. Whatever the pet store sells is probably a mixture of something you can make at home anyways!!!
Timeshare Advice?
ugh...buying a timeshare was the worst financial mistake we ever made! We even bought the BONUS package...we were supposed to be able to go WHENEVER we wanted. The only problem...they were always booked! I called once and they said the only time we could get...
Putting Butter on Your Cats Paws When You Move?
Ha!...do that to my cats and they WILL run and hide!!! I think thats definitely a myth! JoAnn
Changing the Names of Kittens?
It wont matter. I have three adopted cats and they all got new names. I think they learn that thats what YOU call them! It took a little bit for them to get used to (as with everything else around the house) but they all respond to their new names just fine...
Planting Branches
I just tried this with a forsythia and it worked! Actually, I pulled it up because I wanted to see what was happening, but it grew roots! So I put it back in and well see what happens!
Getting Rid of Unwanted Items When You Live In An Apartment?
Check to see if there is a local buy sell trade group in your area, it is on the internet like freecycle but you can ask for money. I have sold some items that were too good to just give away on there.
What Color Is Grover?
I say hes blue also...but hes a different shade of blue than Cookie Monster! Hes a darker blue, maybe like a lapis blue? I guess it depends on how you have your color set on the TV!!!
Chili is Too Sweet?
I put sugar in my chili if it tends to have too much tomato taste...dont know how to describe it but the sugar seems to mellow it out a little. I never measure anything! I just dont have the patience for it! Ive created some awesome recipes experimenting, so...
Piñata Instructions?
I have found that the store bought pinatas are hard even for grown ups to get open! Heres what I do, its cheap, easy and quick! I print off a picture from the computer of whatever the theme is, then I glue or tape this to a large brown paper bag. Next, I take...
Warning About Elastic Cat Toys
One of our cats loves to chew on strings and swallows it. It always makes me worry because Ive heard of this happening before (like with those strands that you put on the Christmas tree)...so we have to try to keep all those things out of his reach. Kind of...
Decorating or Hiding Your Dog's Crate?
How about buying or making one of those foldable screens? Ive seen some that have photo frames on them and I know some are ornamental. This would block the view and add decoration to the room.
Caring for Lavender and Fuschia in the Winter?
I live in Northern Indiana...my english lavender that I planted last year came back and it is really full this year, probably needing to be divided already. I had three small plants to start with and now they are three very large plants outgrowing the area...
Prices Are More at the End of the Aisles
I agree that it could have been a pricing error when they put up the display because if its barcoded, the computer likely cant tell that it was at the end of the aisle. The UPC number would be the same unless its a different product.
Dogs and Tile Floors?
I agree with the cage at night. Its not mean. I had a Great Dane who preferred her kennel. She would voluntarily go in to take naps. It was her special place that she could have all to herself. I agree that they are going because they smell that theyve gone...
My Cat Star
Is that the dryer? My cat Shawnee is always trying to get fluffed up too! I have to watch him or hell jump right in with the wet clothes! Shes a beautiful cat!
Too Much Laundry?
Definitely check out Flylady.com...youll never be piled up again if you follow her advice. And I would also agree with going to the laundromat to get it all done...then start with the Flylady system. JoAnn in Elkhart, IN
Painting Techniques for Covering Flaws With Paint Or Texture?
I painted my living room with something called the Wooly. I dont know if they still sell it but it was extremely easy to use...painting took very little time because you really cant mess it up. Everyone loves my living room and always touch the walls to see...
Charities To Help Someone Whose House Burned Down?
maybe there could be some way you could do a benefit for him? Lots of places might donate raffle prizes. You could sell the tickets and food and drinks for money. Im sure hes probably going to need some actual money besides the obvious other things
Trying to have baby?
we tried and tried for our second child for about five years...previously I had to have an ovary and fallopian tube removed on my right side due to a cyst...my doctor performed a hysterosalpingogram to be sure that my other tube and ovary werent affected (blocked...
Need a Small Bit of Wallpaper?
Have you thought about rewallpapering or painting just one wall with something coordinating?
Fire Extinguiser In A Car?
they are probably made to withstand heat since they are for fires...but I guess Ive never thought about it! maybe you could call your local fire department for a professional answer. But Ive heard lots of people keep them in their cars...under the drivers seat...
Sneaky Chewer?
Is this a Queensland heeler...like a blue heeler? They are working dogs and get bored VERY easily!...They also do not do well in the backyard alone. They like to be part of the action. Thats their nature. You might have to try to involve the dog in more of...
Dyeing or Painting Stained Cloth Seats?
I tried this with my dining room chairs a few years back (my daughter had taken magic marker to them)...I used Rit dye...however, I didnt exactly follow the directions, I think I left the salt out. The chairs looked beautiful when I was finished!...We had just...
Dachshund Losing Hair?
My cat lost some hair on his ear right after I adopted him. His ear felt hot and he itched it a lot. I took him to the vet for his adoption check up and found he had ear mites. I went to PetSmart and bought some Petrelief Anti-itch spray. It is supposed to...
Making a Door Squeak?
yes, it sounds like there might be something you are afraid to discuss....other than the quiet door. THAT is probably more important to get resolved than the actual door...but for tonight, maybe something gritty in the hinges would work?...the degreaser also...
Cleaning Up After a Shedding Dog?
I used to have a white great dane and black carpet!...petsmart had something to put in the dog food to help with shedding, which helped a little...but the best and cheapest thing to do is to brush your dog daily outside...its good for their coat anyways...
German Hamburgers
Thanks you for this recipe!...my mom was from Germany and she always did this...we didnt have a lot of money and I thought she was just trying to stretch the hamburger a little further...makes sense to me now!...I didnt have much interest in cooking until years...
