Kitten in the Planter Boxes...Could someone give me some ideas on how to keep our baby kitten out of the planter boxes with flowers.
- Jodi
Kitten Accident Problem?Hi! My boyfriend is currently living with his sister, and about 3 months ago she got a kitten. He is a very sweet, yet energetic kitty! The problem is, his sister closes her bedroom door at night.
Old set-in cat odor problem?How can I remove old set-in pet odor problems?
Cat Problem?I have a 8 yr old male cat who recently dislikes my boyfriend. He did nothing to my cat. All of a sudden after six months of being together my boy hisses at my boyfriend when he comes over, he went to pet my boy and he bit him. The other day my boy and my boyfriend both in kitchen, my boy hunched in chair, growling, hissing, boyfriend doing dishes then my boy deficated on my chair. I feel he is jealous, because my boyfriend does not allow my boy nor female in the bedroom when he comes over. My female who is 14 yrs old is ok with this but not my boy. Please help me!
Birdcage Decorating Ideas?I am interested in seeing tips on how to decorate a large iron bird cage. The cage was made in Italy and my husband doesn't want to use it because the prior bird died in it. He has repainted it but it is just sittling collecting dust. I would like to add silk plants and lights but I have no imagination for these kinds of things. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Lynda from South Carolina
Transporting a Horse?I am moving from Oregon to Idaho for a couple years to go to school and I need to get my horse there. I have a truck but no trailer. I need to find a trailer to rent. A one way rental would be nice? Anyone have any advice?
Kandice
Puppy Eating Dog Mess?How do you get a 10 month old puppy to stop eating dog mess?
Pet Vaccines?Can you give your own rabies vaccines to dogs and where would you order that?
Kathy
Leather Furniture and Dogs?Can anyone advise me as to whether it is a good idea to buy a leather suite for a house with a pet dog? I am worried about marks on the leather, however much you watch a dog there are always going to be times when it could 'paw' the leather, any advice would be gratefully accepted.
Many Thanks,
Joyce from Lancashire
Can I Have Another Kitten?I have and cat and a kitten. Can I have another kitten in a 860 square foot house? - Lizzie
Keeping Pet Cats Out of the House?I would like to request someone to tell me how to keep pet cats out of the house.
Candle Wax on Dog?I just spilt wax on my dog! Any tips other than the iron or spirits?
Poor thing
Dan
Birds Aren't Interested in Suet?I've hung an onion bag of suet next to my regular platform feeder for several weeks now, and haven't noticed a single bird partaking of it. We get lots of sparrows, finches, and junkoes at the feeder, but none seem interested in the suet bag.
Cheese Multi-Grain Dog BiscuitsIn large bowl, pour hot water over oatmeal and margarine: let stand for 5 minutes.
Problem With Neighbor - My Dog's Life is in Danger!I have never gotten along with the renter next door for one reason or another. But, now, he has taken his cruelty out on something else - my dog! He is purposely leaving chicken bones in his backyard to attract my dog over, hoping that she will choke on one of them! How horrible is that? I have no idea what to do, it's not like it's against the law, so I really can't call the police, but something needs to be done or my dog might choke on one of these bones! But, please keep in mind this guy hates me with a passion and will do anything to hurt me or my dogs! Please help quick! Thank you!
Kelly
Temperment of Schnoodles?I really need some info on the cross breed of the Snoodle (Schnoodle). the Breeders all say great things but they are of course selling these babies for a living. Please let me know if you have first hand experience with this mix.
My New Puppy Has Bugs?I have recently purchased a puppy. I am finding in the hair white bugs and the skin is flaking off the puppy. I have used the method of vinegar and water to spray this puppy with because he is only 5 weeks old. Is this fleas? I don't see any black spots or even black bugs of any sort. The bug is white with two little legs. Kind of like a white fly bug that you find on stems of carrots. The puppy has bumps all over its coat. Is this due to the bugs? I am wondering if I should take the dog back to were I bought it from to get my money back. He is a heathy dog otherwise. Can anyone help?
Snowstress, Wisconsin
Gift for Your Cat - Make a Scratching BoxIf you want to make a gift for your cat, but aren't inclined to bake kitty treats, make him (or her) a scratching box. Take a small, flat box and cut off one of the large sides.
Looking For Website That Gives Pet Advice?Does anyone know of a web site I can go to and find information about animal behavior problems -- for example, a question and answer type site. Thank you.
"Mike"
Mr. Drac - Call WaitingHere's a photo I took of my kitty, Mr. Drac. He's sitting in our window on top of the telephone table, and when I went to take his picture, as I thought it looked so surreal, he posed for me! He's a ham! I named it "Call Waiting". We live in the northeast kingdom of Vermont.
Meet Sasha! - Australian Heeler/LabShe is nine months old. Sasha is an Australian Heeler/Lab. My adult children "adopted" her at a shelter. She entertains her "brother and Sister", they are adults cats by mimicking their every move. Sasha is as sweet as can be! She absolutely loves her box of stuffed toys! She has terrific visiting manners! As her "grandparents", we can't wait for her to come and visit! Yes, she can bring her "parents"!
- Sandy and Charlie
Elroy Rockdale DavisThis is a picture of Elroy in his pool. He is a Golden Retriever who is about two years old now. He came from Elroy, WI. . . .
Our Babies - Wayas and BumpisThis is Wayas and Bumpis, our Golden Retriever and St. Hubert's Hound. They are tons of fun and very vocal. The house wouldn't be as fun with out them : )
By Tracey
Puppy on the KeysThis is a puppy from a little of pups we our Chocolate Lab MAGGIE had, he was adopted and lives with a very loving family....
By Barbie
Dillinger (Pit Bull, Rotti mix)This is Dillinger. He will be five in March and he is a Pit-bull Rotti mix. He loves all animals and children. He is truly a gentle giant! He loves to wear costumes.
Our Dog Is Waking Up Early?I have a german shepard/Spaniel mix who has decided to get up at 5:30am every morning. This a new situation. We take her out at 9pm or even as late as 10pm, but she won't let us sleep past 530am. Please help! Seven hours may be enough for her, but it isn't for us.
Sherry
The Dogpatch GangThis was this years holiday picture of my "kids". Maxine, Tango, Jaxson and Sammy the Weasle.
Sandy (Collie) and His FriendsThis is our rescued dog Sandy with his new friends. Sandy is about 4 years old, a collie, and we have had him about a year and a half. We got him in Montana. He was part of a big collie rescue that was stopped on the way from Alaska to Arizona.
Zephie, A Calico CatThis is my cat Zephie. She is usually very serious, kinda Garfieldish, but I happened to catch her at a very happy moment! Fortunately Jim had found her when she was a small kitten, she had been abandoned and she was very hungry and sick. That was 10 years ago, and shes a very happy cat now! - Kate
How To Get Rid Of Doggy PooWhen we first got our puppy we found an unpleasant surprise. ]I thought I would never get it up. So I poured baking soda all over it first. Then I poured a bunch of vinegar all over it. I let it soak for about 10 minutes. And the poo and stain came right up.
Funny Kitten Feeding Habit?My two kittens have recently started to scratch the tiled floor next to their dishes while they are eating. It looks like they are digging in their litter box, but it has never led to them using the floor as their toilet. Does anyone know what this is about?
DebC
Simple Toys Are the Best!"Hey man, I think you've had enough 'nip' already. The ball is over here stupid!" One old soda box, plus one jingle ball, plus two cats equals . . . PARTY!
My kitten won't stop sucking my hair!Please can someone let me know why my kitten insists on sitting on my hair when I am sleeping and sucking and "kneading" it? I try to get her to stop, I am using a spray bottle, but I was hoping to understand WHY she does it to see if I can discourage it.
DebC
Pit Bull Puppy and RottweilerThe pit puppy is 5 months old and has the cutest expression on his face. The gentle giant is a 2 year old Rott who was a rescue dog. He is the biggest lover boy ever! Toni
Treating a Pet Rat With Fleas?I have a rat who has fleas and I can't get rid of them, any suggestions?
Keelie
Agressive Lab?I have a 1 1/2yr old Chocolate Lab. He is a great dog, sweet, and well behaved. The only problem is he does not like my one son who is 12. This all started happening about 6 months ago. He had surgery and was away from us for about 5 days,(for swallowing a ball that blocked his intestines) about a week after he was home he started showing signs of agression with certain children, (but not all, like I said he is very sweet)
Preventing a Dog From Digging?My dogs digs terribly. I need a way to keep her in her pin. Please help.
Thank you,
Lorissa
Eddie (Bombay?)This is Eddie, my kitten that I adopted after a friend found him wandering along side a road as a tiny kitten in Northern Michigan. He is about 2 months old.
Ellie Mae (Yorkie Poo)This is Ellie Mae. She is a 5 year old Yorki/Poo. We got her when she was 7 weeks old. She fit into my son's ball cap. She plays with our other dog Maggie, a white toy Poodle. Ellie thinks it's great fun to ride inside my jacket while we go on snowmachine rides. She peeks her tiny face out to keep watch where we're going unless it's really cold and then she tucks down inside to keep warm. This picture is Ellie giving my husband a good morning kiss.
Thanks for a great site!
Ann
Catching Guinea Pig Escapees?Our Moma guinea pig escaped into the vegetable garden some weeks ago. This is an area of about an eigth of an acre with large shrubs and bushes, a hothouse with a jungle of foliage plants, many clumps of herbs and other plants all providing unlimited hiding places.
Cat Peeing on Baby Seats?My 7 week old kitten keeps peeing on my grandchild's seats. i know she uses the litter pan, but don't know why she started this habit. is there some natural deterent that i can use?
Pam
Are Pink Cupido Roses Toxic?My cat likes to chew on this Pink Cupido-its a sort of rose bush- and everywhere I look to see if this sort of plant is toxic, it doesn't say a thing! Not a thing about rose bushes... so I was curious if anyone knew if a Pink Cupido is toxic to cats or not. I'd appreciate the help. Thanks. Kacie
Pet Peeve: Dogs Doing Business Where Not WantedWe've recently moved into a new apartment complex that really is much like a resort. We don't have to maintain the lawn, handle any maintenance problems, or deal with unruly neighbors. We can use the pool without having to clean and maintain it, we can work out in a gym without the added monthly expense, we can play pool without going to a bar, and we can enjoy many sports such as racquetball, tennis, volleyball, and basketball.
Max (Rottweiler)His name is Max he is 1 1/2 years old and he loves to take apart soft toys, he doesn't like playing with hard toys but the soft toys last only 5 min. He also loves being outside and playing with other dogs.
Family Feud - Dog and Cat Fighting?I have many animals. Two of these animals cannot get along very well, my dog (a Lhasa Apso mixed w/ Scottish Terrier and Jack Russel Terrier, 4 years old) Misty and my cat (long haired marmalade tabby 9 years old) Butterpatch.
Cat Always Pees Inside?I have a problem with my cat! She can be outside all day and then one more trip out before I go to bed but she always pees inside! Anyway to stop this and to take away smell?
jennifer
Picture of Bandit (out of his hair)I previously entered the picture of my dog Bandit. Someone said I should send this in to show you what I did with all his hair that we got when we dematted & trimmed him one day! I couldn't resist making it all into a picture of him! It turned out pretty real! The birds loved it later for building nests with.
By Betty Reese
Cat Post Repair?We have a rather expensive and heavy cat post approximately 6 feet high. It is lined with carpeting. Our cat recently passed away and we are in the process of finding a new cat.
Breeding Around a Pit Bull?I have an 1 1/5 year old male Pit Bull and a 4 year old female
German Shepherd. I want to breed my shepherd with another shepherd but I am not sure if my Pit will like the pups or if he would
hurt them. On any other dog I wouldn't worry but since he's a PIT
BULL I don't know if I should breed my shepherd. The pit an
shepherd grew up together.
Pit Bull Eating Grass?Hey guys, I would like your advice. I have a one month old pitbull which was given to us since her mom died. We are currently giving her milk that we bought at the store, the shops were closed down that sell dog milk.
Chihuahua's Maturity?I have a small chihuahua.Taco is almost 5 months old, he weighs 3 pounds. I am interested in knowing if anyone has an ideal at what age a small dog should reach their maturity in weight and height.
Pup Fighting?Hello, I have a 13 week year old male pit bull puppy an a adult female german shepherd. The problem or at least what i think is the problem is that he (the Pit) likes to play fight with the shepherd. He growls and snarls and stuff. i think he's playing but i am not sure. Sometimes the shepherd doesnt seem to like it. Should i let this continue? Mike
Dog Food Advice For My Schoodle?My Schnoodle is 10 months and a very picky eater. I want to buy him the best dog food. I heard that Chicken Soup was the best but I can't find it where I live. I am now feeding him Bil Jac dry food and Neutro Max wet food. I don't know how good this food is, so I want to change.
Hartz Tooth Scrubber Gets Dog Teeth CleanWe thought our dog's teeth would need to be cleaned by the vet -- an expensive proposition! But, as luck had it, we bought him a Hartz Tooth Scrubber for Christmas, and it has eliminated almost all of the tartar.
Denim Dog ToyI had some leftover denim from shortening a pair of jeans, so I stitched up two pieces which made a tube about 3-inches by 6-inches. I stuffed this tube with some craft stuffing I already had and stitched the last side closed. My dog had a good time chewing on this and shaking it around in her teeth.
What to Do About Mother Mallard That Has Laid Eggs?A mother mallard duck has laid 5 eggs next to our front porch and has been sitting on them for the past week I live in Wisconsin and it has been getting cold here lately. Do I feed this duck? if so what and how? Do I have to worry about her getting cold? What do I do after the eggs hatch? sally jo animal lover
Rottweiler With Health Problems?My rott is having problems with bloody stools and I cannot afford a vet. I have checked the internet for symptoms of hookworm and she does not show any of them for hookworm. Could it be a change in diet or the type of dog food we buy her that can cause this.
Tapeworm Prevention With Dogs?I have a cocker spaniel who has been plagued by tapeworm infections lately. We go to the vet and get the medicine, but invariably, within the month, I am seeing worms in his stool again.
Poem For a Pet Owner That Has Lost Their Pet - Put Me To Rest?I just learned that my best friend's son lost his beloved dog. He had a heart attack, and the vet said he would live in pain, and strongly suggested he euthanize him. It took the poor guy 3 hours at the vet's office to break down and allow the vet to go ahead. My heart breaks for him.
Gerbils In The Same Cage?I just lost my male gerbil. Can I put 2 females in the same cage?
Cleaning Up After a Shedding Dog?My chocolate lab, Wrigley, is now 6 months old and he sleeps inside our bathroom at night. When morning comes, we open the bathroom door and there is TONS of dog hair covering our tile floor! This is EVERY morning.
Pets Catalog and Parvo Shots?I am in need of a catalog called, The Pets Catalog. I am requesting for one to be sent to me. Or anything on how to get free parvo shots for puppies ages 12-20 weeks old.
Keeping Cats Out of the Motor of Your Car?I need some help on how to keep a cat from getting up in the motor of our car. If anyone can give me some advice quick I sure would appreciate it.
Cat Odor in Pop-up Camper?We recently bought a pop-up camper and after it had been closed up for a while, we popped it up and realized there was an odor in there from cat spray or cat pee. I bought stuff from the local vet that said would eliminate the smell and that didn't help.
My Sweet Onyx (Toy Poodle)My dogs name is Onyx. He is almost 1 year old. He is special because he almost died at birth. He's a Poodle and they have to clip their tails. Well, they clipped it too short and he almost bled to death.
Leah with Sonny, Cher (Pomeranians), Leroy...This is my wonderful grandaughter Leah, She was 4 Years old at this time. As you can tell a Real animal lover! The two dogs are mine, Sonny and Cher, The Ferret is named Leroy Brown, he is Hers
and I don't know what the gerbils name is. But she loves him too!
Dogs Barking While In Kennel?All of you have been so helpful before, I hope you can help me again. Because of an unemployment issue, my two dogs have not been kenneled consistently since March the seventh. My husband is working now and they have to be kenneled. they tend to get into trouble when left alone.
Patterns For Yorki Clothes?I would like to know if anyone has a pattern for making yorki clothes. My daughter just got a yorki and she weighs 5.01 Lbs. I have checked out some of the clothes they sell, the price is insane! If any one can help me out I would like to make her some clothes for her puppy.
Problem with Neutered Dog?I have a 6 month old pit and a 4 year old german shpererd mix. i got them both fixed a bout a week ago, but the problem is that he stills tries to hump her! For example they'll play keep away and she (the shepererd) will go down back to the ground and then he'll start trying to hump her! What do i do?
Stray Cat With Mange?I've got a lot of wild cats outside that folks have dropped off over the years. I've noticed this one cat that has like alot of bumps on it's body,I'm not sure if they are bites. It also looks like some of the hair is thinning. Could this be mange, and if so, is there something I can do for this cat, other then taking it to the vet?
Piper (Beagle X)Piper is a 3 year old Beagle Mix
We got her on the Fourth of July, she was an abused and neglected animal. She's doing great now! She likes to lounge on my husband recliner and watch TV.
Feedback About Nosodes?I would like to know if anyone knows anything about nosodes in place of pet injections and if so how do you use them?I have read about them but don't know how to use them are where to get them. Its suppose to be a natural thing in place of shots.Has anyone used this?
Someting to Carry a Puppy In?I am from Las vegas with a brand new puppy. Howie weighs about 10 lbs and is 4 months old. I need something to carry him in besides my arms when we go out or visiting.
Overly Friendly Pit Bull?I have a 7 month old pit bull that is over friendly! I'll be on my porch with him and the next minute he's running to someone and licking him/her to death. I really want to break him of this, the last thing I want is for a full grown male pit running after some kid trying to play (of course the kid wouldnt know he trying to play). He knows stay, come etc.
Sneaky Chewer?We found a QueenslandX dog about 9 months old that no one claimed. We are trying not to take her to our high kill animal shelter but she is a chewer. I mean she chews EVERYTHING - even takes a loaf of bread off kitchen table - cat toys, furniture, clothes, you name it.
Training Your Dog To Lay DownTips to help train your dog to lay down. Post your ideas.
Algae on a Acrylic Fish TankWe have tried everything we know of to try to get green algae off of our acrylic tank. It looks horrible. If felt doesnt work, what else can we try without killing our fish or scratching our tank?
Pug With Yeast Infection?It started out him getting sick once in a while to now about every other night. He was throwing up but I have changed his diet and feeding times and that has seemed to control that. His stools are still a little runny and frequent.
Scaredy Dog?My name is Amanda, I have 2 sweet little terripoo's, one boy, one girl. We have had them for about 4-5 months now and when we first got them, they would not come near us. After a few days they started to become curious and after about a week or two they settled down a bit.
Cluster of Ticks?My neighbor's dog pretty much lives at my house and I noticed that he has a cluster of ticks on his shoulder. There were probably 8 ticks of various sizes! I got some of them off and noticed a swollen area with some pus. I am guessing it is infected.
Elderly Cat Is Bleeding?Please could someone give me some advice on my elderly cat. She is 17 years old and is experiencing anal bleeding.
Heifer With a Stopped Up Nose?We have a heifer with a "stopped up" nose. She has been to the vet. He gave her shots that did not help. We have given her a round of penicillin shots and she still has her nose problem. She eats, etc. and appears okay except for the nose.
Spay and Neuter Help?2 years ago, I did what I thought was a good deed, I took in a stray female cat. She in turn brought me home 1 litter of kittens a year later.
Dryer Sheets for Flies on Dogs?Can static dryer sheets be used to help control flies on my dog's ears?
Urn for a Pet?I recently lost my pet and I'm looking for something to use for her ashes. I have done a search and can't find any under $100.
How Much Should a German Shepherd Weight?My father has two beautiful German Shepherds named Buck and Lady, but I think they weigh too much. Buck weighs 150 lbs and Lady weighs 110 lbs. They both appear to be big boned, but I feel they should weigh less. They are very well behaved, but they don't get any exercise. They are either in the house or chained up outside. What is the ideal weight for both?
Pug Vomiting?I have a black pug. From time to time she vomits her food. Not often. Is there anything out there my pug can eat that won't upset here already upset stomach.
Lonely Dachshund?I am the proud owner of a miniature red Dachshund, female, Name: Brandy Alexis. I have noticed that she has lost some of her enthusiasm, she spends a better part of the day by herself (i.e. work) could it be that she is lonely? And if so, what would be a good companion for her?
Pug with Black Smelly Skin?I own a 5 year old pug. Since he was 6 months old, he has had non-stop ear infections, yeast, staph, etc. He has seen 2 very good vets and I am now getting ready to take him to a natural vet.
More BunnieThis is Bunnie my one year old Bob Tail cat. My sister's neighbor had a black bob tail cat and it got with her yellow long tail tabby and this is the results. There were three bob tails and two long tails born. My sister brought her to me from Alabama to NC.
Cat Box TipsTips for cleaning and maintaining a cat box. Post your ideas.
My dog started messing in the house.My 4 year old Husky, Leea, started messing in the house when I leave. She started doing this a few months ago. We have had her about 2 years now. She was abused and abandoned. Now she is a very loved baby girl. My boyfriend is not to happy with this new behavior.
Is Clay Litter Bad For Cats?I've vaguely heard that regular clay scoopable litter is bad for kitties. The cat licks her feet and gets litter in her GI tract. The caking agent used expands 15 times its original size so even very small amounts can get to be a lot in a kitty's GI tract. It doesn't get eliminated from the body.
Homemade Horse Shampoo?I am wondering what to use to wash my ponies with. I don't want to buy expensive horse shampoo. I think someone did send this tip in before but I can't find it now & have forgotten.
Training an Older Cocker Spaniel?We just adopted our second Cocker Spaniel (a male) from the animal shelter. He is 5 1/2 years old. The first Cocker miniature (female) that we adopted (7 years old) was crate trained and is just perfect. So we bought a crate for him to sleep in but he just shook the door so badly over and over that we let him sleep on the floor in our bedroom.
Dog Licked Up Spilled Grease?My Dog licked up some spilled grease and now has vomited once and acts uncomfortable. What home remedy can I give her or does she need to go to vet?
Presa Canario Keeps Itching?My friend has a female Presa Canario who has a terrible case if itchy skin and she is chewing herself to ribbons. She is 18 months old and nothing seems to stop this. No signs of fleas are on her at bath time. We are in Hamilton Ontario and the weather was hot but is still humid and has cooled down to the 20's C. The highs being 29 lately.
Helping a Dehydrated Dog?My friend has a three year old boxer has had weight loss but still is eating normally. He is kept outside in a dog pin. Last night he was barking very unusually for him at night. He put him in the garage. When morning came he want to check on him.
Dog is Too Submissive?I have a 5 year old long-haired dachshund that I rescued last December named Doodad. I know a little about his previous life in a household with 4 other dogs, but what I wasn't told but suspect is that he may have been abused. When I reach down to pet him, he acts like he thinks I am going to hit him and frequently flops down onto his side and squirts out a little urine.
How Do I Know If My Dog Has Fleas?How do i know if my dog has fleas, and what is the best remedy to get rid of them?
Tree Sap on a Cat?My cat just got stuck in a tree and my husband had to go up the tree to get him. Now my cat has tree sap all over him. What is the best thing to use to get it out? Thanks to anyone who can help!
Do I Remove the Fish When Siphoning Tank?I need help, I just brought a fish tank and now it is time to clean the tank. I have read everything but I can't find where it says to take out the fish before siphon. Do I take them out and put them in a bowl then when I am finish put them back?
Please help
Grace
