Dog Has Smelly Skin?
I, also, think a trip to the vet is the way to go. But until then, try a grain free food/diet (wet or dry) and Happy Jack Itch No More shampoo. I got the shampoo at Tractor Supply and it worked wonders for my pug mix. Check it out. Good luck with your baby...
What Breed Is My Dog?
Looks pretty much like a black and tan dachshund, what with those little short legs. At least they look short. I had one for 15 years that looked like yours and they are so sweet. Good luck with your new baby and bless you for taking him in. Robin
Why Is My Dog Snorting?
Is your dog a short nosed dog? Like Pug, Boston Terrier, Bulldog, etc. Our pug mix does what youre describing and its called reverse sneezing. How they come up with that name, I dont know, because its not like sneezing at all. Anyway, I just rub her throat...
Treating Stye-like Spots on Dog's Eye?
Has your vet checked her teeth? Years ago our doxie had a small open sore under her eye that turned out to be caused by a bad tooth. The tooth was pulled and the sore healed up and never came back. Seemed weird to me that a bad tooth could cause that sore. Not...
Use Tarp to Keep Snowy Grass Clear
We went one step further. We put up a portable tent off our carport for the dog. We take it down in the spring. Its worked great for the last 2 years. Nice green grass inside for Penny to do her thing. We do have to shovel a path to it if there is too much...
What Breed Is My Dog?
Id say pug and Chihuahua. She looks like she could be a sister to our Chugg mix, Penny. And if yours doesnt have much fur on her belly like Penny, then Id say a Mexican Hairless Chihuahua is in the mix somewhere. The only sure way to find out is to have a DNA...
Jello Pudding Fudge
Food.com has the exact same recipe and it calls for NOT instant pudding. Also can use any flavor pudding you like. Cant wait to try it. Sounds yummy and easy!
Installing a Whole House Water Filter?
Before I would put out that kind of money, I would get a water hardness do-it-yourself test such as PurTest Iron Harness Plus from Home Depot. Under $10. It measures in grains so you can compare the test results with what the water softener company told you...
German Shepherd Very Thin?
Was the worming for tapeworms also? Sounds like maybe a tapeworm and some of the worming meds dont work on them. Might be time for a stool sample to the vet or over the counter med for tapeworms. I hope your furbaby gets better and keep him away from yukky...
Fuzzy (Cat)
The photos of Fuzzy are so funny and so cute! Good idea securing the tree to the wall. When I was young, our cat climbed our tree while no one was home and knocked it down, right in front of the front door. When I came home from school, I couldnt get in and...
Itching Yorkie?
It could be a few things causing the itching. Some dogs are sensitive to wheat, corn or soy in their food and treats. Also flea bites will make a dog itch a lot if they are sensitive to the flea saliva. (Icky!) Is she out romping in leaves on the ground? Another...
Other Uses for Deodorants/Antiperspirants?
I had read that deodorants/antiperspirants are good for mosquito bites. I tried it and it worked for me. Stops the itching and dries them up. Use on the bite a few times a day or whenever it itches.
Giving Pills to a Dog?
I also had to give my doxie Denamarin for a liver problem. I used the chewable, which I broke in half (so one bottle of 30 pills lasted 2 months), according to her weight. Up to 6 lbs -1/4 tablet. 7 to 15 lbs. -1/2 tablet. 16 to 30 lbs. -1 tablet. Its chewable...
Shopping for Spatini?
www.spatini.info also sells it. One seller is selling it on eBay, too. Its not available anymore in the 3 envelope box, just the 15 oz. pouch. Fine with me. You can never have too much Spatini in the house! LOL
Older Dog Has Started Peeing Inside Where He...
Have your vet test his urine for a urinary tract infection, like you mentioned in your post. That is a likely source of the smelly urine. My senior doxie gets them occasionally and I can tell when its time for a urine test by her smelly urine. Ick. Easy to...
Parmesan Potato Sticks
This is one of our favorite ways to make potatoes! I think they were originally called Million Dollar Potatoes. I saw Mr. Food make them on TV a few yrs. ago and had to try them. We love them and theyre easy, too so I make them quite often. Yummy!
Using a Dishwasher with Well Water?
I, too, have well water and the only thing that works perfectly in my dishwasher is Electrosol, (new name is Finish). I use the tablets or gel tablets. It is the only one I found without bleach or chlorine in it. All others would leave brown streaks on my dishes...
Dog's Urine Smells Fishy?
Is your dog on any medication? My senior doxie has fishy smelling urine but its from her liver meds.
Inexpensive Family Vacation Ideas?
I live in PA, too. Have you ever been to Knoebels Amusement Park in Elysburg, PA? Sort of North-Central PA. Heres the link--http://www.knoebels.com/index.asp Admission free and has rides, camping, swimming, etc. Nice, clean park for all ages.
Coconut Salad (BJ's Salad)
This is the exact recipe that my mom used to make when I was growing up in the 1950s and 60s! She used to double or triple it for get-togethers and she called it 24 Hr. Salad because its better if it sits overnight. I use it to this day for picnics, etc. and...
Use Baking Soda for Coffee and Tea Cups
If you have one of those magic erasers, they work great on stained coffee cups, too. Just wet a corner of the sponge and rub lightly and the stains come right off. I use the generic brand erasers. Just as good as Mr. Clean brand, IMO.
Give The Same Card Year After Year
I have a different take on giving the same card year after year. My friend and I have been doing that for 45 years--since I bought it in 1962 and first sent it to her! The card reading said something about being thrifty and sending it back and forth for many...
Epsom Salts For Achy Muscles
I have an autistic but high functioning 8 yr. old grandson who benefits from 1/2 cup of epsom salts in his bath water. It seems to calm him and helps him focus. I think it does something with the seratonin in the brain. Im all for anything that can help him...
Isis (Malamute) and Belle (American Eskimo Mix)
They are beautiful! Looking very content and happy! Bless you for rescuing Belle! Give them a belly rub for me! Bonnie
Tomato Bean Sausage Soup
This sounds great! Im wondering, though, if any water is added to the recipe and how much chili powder, pepper, etc.? Also is the smoked sausage amount 1/2 lb.? Cant wait to try it! Thanks, Bonnie
Product Review: Arm and Hammer Shower Clean
I agree! I have been using it for a few years and nothing works as well. I think you have the name backwards, though. Its Arm and Hammer Clean Shower not Shower Clean. It keeps my tile really nice and scum free. I hate scrubbing tile and grout! Its about $2...
Removing a Tick from a Human?
One of my friends sent me an email recently about this very thing. They said to put a glob of liquid soap on a cotton ball, put it on the tick for a few minutes and the tick will come out and be sticking to the soap. You can throw away the whole mess. Unless...
Taking Big Pills?
Put the pill at the back of your tongue and drink your water from a straw. If you suck on the straw hard and swallow fast, it should go down without trouble. This has worked for me from time to time. Good luck!
