Summer Cars Can Be Dangerous To Your Pet
Good article about the dangers of leaving your pet in the car, but the picture of a dog with its head out the car window is also a big no-no. Many dogs are injured or killed every year when they are struck by debris or fall from a moving vehicle. Same thing...
Money Saving Milk Ideas?
This can be misleading. In our area, a box of store brand powdered milk was nearly $2 more than simply buying the equivelant in regular milk. After all, it is still milk, it is just another step that a company has to make to produce a product.
Pet Vaccines?
It is a violation of state law in every state that requires rabies, for anyone other than a veterinarian to give the vaccine. In other states, it would not be recognized by the health department if your dog bit someone and s/he would have to be quarantined...
Puppy Eating Dog Mess?
Sprinkle meat tenderizer on the food. Most vets agree that this is NOT due to a nutritional deficiency. Do a search on coprophagia and dogs. This is usually a behavior developed from living in an unclean environment (even if that environment was some time ago...
3 Cats that Don't Get Along?
Please dont thump kitty in the nose, especially when she is already worked up, you may end up getting bit when she learns that hands arent always nice. Squirt bottles only work when you are right there, they dont teach the cat not to be aggressive, just not...
Uses for Drawer Liner
The foamy drawer liner is also good for opening jars and holding mixing bowls on the counter when you are hand mixing.
Birch Shavings as Rabbit Litter
Dont ever use clumping or clay cat litter for rabbits!!! The dust can cause severe upper respiratory infection, and rabbits have to eat a special stool that they produce. If they are sitting in the litter box when they eat the stool, they may consume some of...
Camping or Driving Safety Blanket
Easier and less expensive to simply buy the material on sale (check the scrap table) at the fabric store. Either hem the ends to keep them from fraying or simply use a running stitch about an inch in for the same purpose. You could even sew a piece of contrasting...
Looking for Information About Pesto?
Pesto is a sauce made from grinding basil leaves, olive oil and garlic in a mortar and pestle or food processor. Some recipes call for other spices and pine nuts. Traditionally served on pasta or as a dip. Very easy to make, or it may be with the pasta sauces...
Iowa Themed Centerpieces?
Geodes (state rock), wild rose (state flower), and Eastern Goldfinch (state bird). Having been born and raised in Iowa, we are also known for: pigs, corn, the Iowa State Cyclones and the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. Check traveliowa.org for other ideas. Other...
Furniture Damaged by Cat Pee?
Depending on the amount of damage and the color of the rest of the dresser, you can use either orange or clear shellac to seal the stain and odor in. Since the wood was previously unfinished you may not be able to get the stain out, it will have soaked deep...
Looking for Birdcage Plans?
http://www.cagesbydesign.com/cages/custom_plans.asp http://www.geocities.com/tuckergold/birdcage.html http://www.rabbitweb.net/bird/bird-cage.html These should give you some ideas.
Use Shredded Paper as Litter for Your Guinea Pig
Wood stove pellets also work well for small animal bedding and as litter box filler for rabbits. Usually less than $5 for a 40 pound bag. Great for compost too, it just breaks down to saw dust when wet. Ive found that some small animals are more prone to eating...
Steam Iron Leaving Black Streaks on Clothing?
Pour some vinegar into it, then steam iron an old towel. Rinse several times with clean water, then steam iron the same towel to make sure you have all of the vinegar out.
Kitty on the Counters?
Cats can be discouraged from surfing the kitchen counters by using double sided tape applied in strips along the counter top. Hardware stores and home centers carry plastic carpet runners with teeth on the back. Buy a piece long enough to cover the counter...
