How Long Should I Wear New Dentures?
Definitely keep them in during the daytime, but call your dentist asap. When mine were new, my dentist said that keeping them in gave him a better take on precisely where adjustments needed to be made. It took me about four trips ( and twice as many days of...
What Causes Fluctuating Water Pressure in House?
Karla, Im in Broward County, too ( Hollywood). We dont see it consistently, but we do have the same problem now and then. All sorts of things, like line repairs a 1/4 mile away, flushing lines, a neighbor filling an in-ground pool, or doing an inordinate amount...
Financial Responsibility for Funeral Costs?
I agree that the spouse would be; when youre married, his debt is her debt and the other way around unless some sort of legal agreement ( like a pre-nup) was in place at the time of the marriage that specifically stated otherwise and was agreed to by both parties...
Sammy (Springer Spaniel)
What a face! (Dont you just love it when they give you a big ol smile like that?) Just really have to say that its more than obvious that this pup is happy in her home; the OP should get applause for adopting and loving her, not negative remarks over why she...
Puppy Has Soft Stool?
At his age, dry food is fine, but it needs to be a puppy formula. Also agree with all the posters saying a trip to the vet needs to happen; it could be anything from the dog not absorbing nutrients properly from being on adult food to worms to any one of a...
Reviews of Medex Grey/Gray Away Shampoo?
From the US here, too, but I Googled a bit and found that its supposed to be only for dark hair ( if youre a redhead or blonde, beware). Also found a review that said that one of the active ingredients was a chemical thats been banned as a carcinogen in California...
Dog is Afraid of Wind?
Could it be that the sound of the wind in his ears really is scaring him? You may want to cup them in your hands if hes out there when its blowing and see his reaction. Sassieroses has a great idea with the hair dryer; you may also want to just use a regular...
Removing Gerbil Pee on Wood?
Unfortunately--Fortunatelys right about the wood. Having gerbils, though--we found that both wood and plastic were a no-go. Even though we only have two males, they made mincemeat from both wood and plastic ramps ( and plastic tunnels and feeding dishes). We...
Can I Freeze Raw Meat and Vegetables Together?
Agree with Deeli--even if youve washed the meat carefully, theres going to be some fluid weep into the veggies; unsure if taking them immediately from the freezer to the cooktop would kill any bacterial issues going on there--and if theyre going to be defrosted...
What Breed is My Dog?
She looks a little like a Lab-Pitbull mix to me; as far as her age, ask your vet. He/she can give you the best educated guess based on how her teeth are coming in and other growth indicators common at certain ages.
Healthy Midnight Snack Ideas?
Ive struggled with late-night fridge runs for years; what has helped me is setting 8 pm as my cutoff for eating anything. Eating something like an orange, a little time-consuming, with having to peel it and such, forces me to eat slowly so Im not just quickly...
Buying Clothes You Will Wear
Love, love, love SusannLs line full sail on the mother ship, tears streaming down my aging, chubby cheeks, ROFL. The only thing I disagree with here is consistently sticking to neutrals. For me, anyway, throwing on anything thats red compliments my skin tone...
What Breed is My Dog?
He really has the body build of a young Dutch Shepherd, and brindle is common coloring with them, too. Also--they are smart, smart, smart and it sounds like your guy is high in the IQ department. Google around for that breed--theres a lot of info out there...
Raw Egg Smell in a Car?
Was a raw egg actually spilled inside the car, or is the car itself giving off an eggy odor? When a catalytic converter on a car is on its way out, itll smell like this.
Do Foods Need to Be Heated to Boiling Before Placing on a Steam Table?
Yep, it does matter. After Googling safe food handling for restaurants and institutions, found this: http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/foods/fn572-1.htm Its a long read, but well worth looking over. About 3/4 of the way down, its very clear about not using a steam...
Tea Kettle Recommendations for Ceramic Top Range?
Ditto on foxrun 41s post, weve been cooking on a ceramic top for a long time and have found that the only no-no is dragging heavy pots and pans over the surface, which can cause scratching. Also, weve never used the pricey ceramic cleaners, either. As soon...
Put Sensitive Shredded Documents in Used Diapers
ROFL! Makes me wish I still had the pitter-patter of tiny feet around the house so I could use this one. Wonder if throwing the shreds in my doggie doo bags may have the same effect. Great tip.
When is the First Mortgage Payment Due After Closing?
Just about a month in most cases; when we closed on our house, it was exactly on Halloween (imagine moving in and handling trick-or-treaters the same night, LOL). Our first mortgage payment was Dec. 1. The first payment due date is also noted in your closing...
Feed Cats Soft Food to Increase Hydration
On neutering: many vets will suggest neutering at around six months of age, since male cats usually become sexually mature between 6-8 months. You can also wait too long to do this, though. According to this info: http://www.kittencare.com/spay_neuter_males...
Give Ice Cubes as Dog Treats
Weve been doing this with our various dogs for years, too. Another perk is that gnawing on the ice cubes also helps rinse and scrape tartar off the teeth. Our vet recently had a new assistant giving our current gal her annual once-over, and she was raving about...
Making Iced Tea At Home?
This is going to sound so strange, but here in the South where we love our sweet tea (but not all that sugar) the Hubby and I came up on a very simple solution. We did a little research on sun tea because wed heard some dissenting opinions on it, first have...
Using Meat That Was in a Broken Freezer?
If there was a puddle of water, and the meat was even just partially defrosted and sat without any refrigeration for more than an hour, its unsafe to eat. Please toss it.
What Breed is My Dog?
Shes a beauty, think maybe shes mixed with some sort of terrier, but dont see any poodle there.
Raising a husky in a Hot Climate?
Hi, again ( I answered your other question, too). Though its hot where you live, its very hot here in South Florida, too, and a neighbor has a couple of Huskies that are pretty healthy. My best guess is that maybe you should have the vet take a look at her...
Dog House Trained Except at Night?
Hes likely going to have to urinate about 20 minutes after drinking; keep an eye on when he goes for the water and take him out based roughly on that timing. As others have already said--a crate is a godsend. Just make sure youre up early in the morning to...
Kids Have Too Many Toys?
When my kids were little, we did the before-holiday-purge. Anything broken, missing pieces or otherwise ratty was discarded--what to do with 1/2 of what was left and in good condition was up to them. We donated to the Salvation Army, Goodwill, hospital pediatric...
Alternatives to Shredding Important Papers?
I just use a permanent marker to block out name, address and any account or code numbers appearing on sensitive paperwork, rip em in quarters and put them into the recycling bin. Also agree with theroadrunneria on disposal of credit cards.
Will My Auto Insurance Cover This?
Chiming in with everyone whos suggested you call your agent, but if your coverage is basic liability/uninsured motorist, think youre out of luck on this one. It sounds like that would have had to been covered by collision/comprehensive. Since you reported it...
How Can I Keep My Cat in My Yard?
Keep them indoors! Please check this out; its from a wildlife group with notations from the Humane Society and is well worth the read--the Great Outdoors Is No Place For Cats. http://www.abcbirds.org/abcprograms/policy/cats/materials/hazards.pdf I also have...
Removing the Bottle on Swiffer Wet Jet?
Theres a little white ridged button on the side you have to push to release it.
What Breed is My Dog?
Hes a handsome guy irregardless of what mix he is--dont see Bullmastiff or Kelpie, though. I think Kelpies generally have much darker coats and the Bull pups have distinctive wrinkling on the face and that doesnt seem to fit in with him. My best guess might...
What Breed is My Dog?
What a cutie! From her markings, though--I dont see terrier but possibly Miniature Pinscher? Enjoy that furbaby, no matter what she is :)
Average Weight of Male Beagle Lab Mix?
Googling it gets an average of about 30-40 lbs adult weight for the product of a Beagle/Lab mating...but if the dam is the beagle, this is a dangerous cross. Mom and pups lives could really be threatened due to the size difference in the breeds.
Can I Use Meat That Was Left to Defrost on Counter?
Probably not..check this out: http://stilltasty.com/questions/index/64/page:1 Even though the center of the meat may still be cold, the outer layers likely are warmer after five hours than the 40 degrees or below the meat needs to be so bacteria dont go hog...
Deleting Old E-mail Addresses in Yahoo Groups?
I have the same thing happening with my Groups; apparently, the old addresses just stay there forever, but if you go into your My Yahoo--NOT the individual group-- communication preferences under email notification, just make sure all the items like Daily Digest...
Why We Can Hear the Water Draining in New Pipes?
Sometimes, the old pipes can have so much gunk buildup that it considerably muffles the sound of running & draining water. Unless youre seeing leaks or getting air in your lines ( the water sputters or pauses before coming from the tap, or shudders or clangs...
Grizzly (Lab - Pointer Mix)
Grizz is a lucky boy to have finally adopted you! Theres really no such thing as a hyperactive and destructive dog--only owners who are impatient or not knowledgeable about providing the dog with an outlet for its energy, ample attention and affection. It sounds...
Storing Food on Cracked Styrofoam Trays?
Second to Deelis comment on a big NO on reusing cracked (or uncracked) trays that previously held fish, meat or poultry; if theyre cracked, irregardless of what may have been on them I wouldnt reuse them. No matter how well you think theyve been cleaned, my...
Best Homemade Cleaner
The back label of Dawn is pretty clear about warning not to use with bleach, and heres why: Dawn contains ammonia, and when ammonia comes into contact with bleach or other cleaners containing chlorine--chlorine gas occurs. Dont be fooled by that nice, clean...
Best Homemade Cleaner
Also ( while were on the chlorine gas subject);beyond the area of mixing home cleaners, also PLEASE be careful when storing pool chemicals and lawn fertilizers in your garage or shed. Quite a few years back, I worked for a home improvement chain with a garden...
Problems With Roommates Untrained Dog?
Deeli is spot-on with her post about responsibliity; if youre both on the lease, youre both responsible for the damage. If the apartments in your name, Id lay the law down with your roomie and give it a reasonable period of time--two weeks should make a difference...
Miniature American Eskimo Has Deteriorating Eye Sight?
They are prone to diabetes, cataracts--and if blue-eyed, also have a tendency toward deafness. Id have your vet do a good once-over; if its diabetes, sometimes treatment can reverse some of the sight problems.
Photo: Bad Hair Day
A smile like that will never really go away; I hope her friends and loved ones never forget that moment and all the others she surely must have made.
Choosing Between Cable and Satellite Bundled Services?
Dont know exactly what Charter is, but we live in South Florida ( think tropical rain May through November and hurricane season nearly that long). We had Direct TV for a few years and nearly every time a storm rolled in, we lost reception. Dont know if you...
How Often Should Sheets and Mattress Pads Be Washed?
I do my sheets and quilts/blankets once a week and the mattress pads once a month--sometimes more often if that darned, big, sloppy, slobbering dog of ours sneaks up onto my bed and wreaks havoc.
How Much Exercise Does a Dog Need?
Agree with PainterLee on the at least 45 minutes for a large breed dog, irregardless of the mix--though if the dog is under six months old youre better off keeping the walks to 30 minutes while the major growth spurts are in progress so theres no damage to...
Using Vinegar, Garlic, and Ginger for Leg Cramps?
Ive had leg cramps since I was a kid ( half a century ago) and find them worse in the summer. A doctor once told me that not keeping hydrated enough can cause a potassium imbalance. What works for me if Im getting a run on those charley horses is to increase...
Plaque With Message from Father to Son?
Heres another slightly different version of it, called Fathers Family Name: http://www.ellenbailey.com/poems/ellen_103.htm
How Do I Treat an Older Incontinent Dog?
Though your gal is thirteen, being a senior dog doesnt automatically mean that the urine dribbling is just normal aging; there are a whole lot of reasons why this could be happening. Tumors in the bladder are a real possibility. Id have your vet take a look...
Bread Machine Error Code HHH?
Dont know what brand of machine you have, but after Googling the HHH error code I saw that other people have had the same problem with Sunbeam and Cuisinart; one suggestion was that if a loaf is taken out before the cycle is set to end, the code may come up...
Use Screws Instead of Nails
This is a really smart idea. A lso, if youre in an area prone to heavy weather, be it tornadoes or hurricanes, using screws rather than nails is often a building code requirement.
Red Rainbow Tea Ideas?
Red has many meanings--check this website out; it has some interesting info on Biblical colors and symbolism: http://www.raisedpraise.com/id19.html
Indoor Cat Got Out for the Night?
Check this link: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures/felv.html Theres also a chance of her contracting feline leukemia if she came into contact with a stray whos infected. The virus can be passed by contact with urine or feces but also from a bite or something...
Bread Bags to Pack Lunch
Great tip! We save them up at our house for doggie do cleanup bags. ( Know thats as far away from lunch as you can get :)
Homemade Cleaner for Glass Stove Top?
My glasstop is about three years old and still looks great even though I do a lot of cooking; we dont buy anything special for it, though. When the stovetop is off and the burners have all cooled down, were in the habit of just dipping a sponge scrubber in...
Child Visitation Advice?
If shes ten and hes never seen her, never paid a penny toward her support and is threatening you, too--this guy doesnt have a leg to stand on. Though the courts may want a DNA test, even if that officially entitles him to be on your daughters records, it shouldnt...
Best Paint for Stainless Steel?
After Googling a few sites, Im seeing that your stainless likely needs to be cleaned, sanded and then a wash primer, vinyl primer and finally, enamel topcoat of your choice applied.
Dog Has Small Flaky Scabs on Skin?
There are so many things that could be the cause of this, from dry skin from over-bathing to mange to allergies or other systemic problems; it may be more economical in the long run to make the vet your first stop, rather than using a hit-or-miss bunch of home...
Time For Hanging Laundry Outside
Cute daughter and smart Mommy, not only do those clothes smell great hanging out in the fresh air, but the sunshine bleaches naturally and youll save a bundle on that electric bill! And from your pic, youre also obviously having fun around your house doing...
Work from Home: "Disciples Cross" Reviews?
Double wow, good call, Deeli! Seeme, if youre crafty and eBay is doable for you, you can hunt down crafts at places online that are reputable and literally cost only pennies; Oriental Trading Company is one that comes to mind. A few years back, they had loads...
Coronado 6-String Guitar?
Fender made a Coronado in the 60s and many of them had Japanese distribution. Google Fender Coronado and check some of the images youll get against your guitar to see if anythings close.
Grammar Tip: "Affect" vs "Effect"
Another pet peeve: putting apostrophes where they dont belong. How many times have you seen something similar to this: On Sale! Grapes The dog is licking its paws....and so on? Its is a contraction--the shortened version of it is. Before using it, ask youself...
Dangers of Using Bio Spot Flea Treatment
Link to an EPA study on topical flea and tick preventative--its on the technical side, but still worth a look: http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#documentDetail?R=0900006480abc643 This says that the incidence of these products causing negative...
Uses for Potato Water?
Potato water is also great for making potato bread at home; a lot of recipes for it call for either it or plain water if nones available. Using the reserved potato water makes a big difference in both taste and texture of hands on or bread machine recipes. If...
Cooking Greens in the Oven?
Agree with kffrmw88 in that leafy greens generally dont stand up for roasting; though if youre looking for a very low-fat alternative to chips for snacking, greens like collard and kale--sprayed with olive oil and sprinkled with whatever seasoning ( except...
Warning: Push Pins and Toddlers
This is so very sad--my prayers to your friend, too. All my kids are grown with little ones of their own, and my daughter-in-law adds a few more things to the be careful list around babies and toddlers, with popcorn, hard candies, and hot dogs among them. Dont...
Length of Canine Heat Cycle?
It falls well within whats considered normal--check this out: http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/pregnancybirthindogs/f/k9_estrus.htm
Reviews of Doggiedollarstore.com?
Id like to, but after Googling it, my antivirus checks it as an iffy site. Until it shows as safe, I wont be going there anytime soon.
Show Up REALLY Early at Garage Sales
This also works really well if youre looking for a mattress on CL. Most sellers will be gracious and let you take a trial one-night-sleep right there under their roof before you buy, especially if you show up after 11 pm in your jammies and pink fuzzy slippers...
How to Save on Your Pets Shots
If youre certain youre competent to give your own vaccines, this is a great tip; Im not the queasy type, but no doc, either. Our gal can get a three-year rabies shot in our state; in the long run, thats more economical than the yearly vaccine for us. Also another...
Cleaning a Burnt Coffee Carafe
Sprinkling a little baking soda in there and adding just enough hot water to make a paste will also work to clean a carafe without scratching it up.
Home Remedies for Treating Gum Disease?
Thumbs up on the advice from foxrun41; you dont want to mess around with gum disease. I was one of those people so traumatized at the dentist as a kid that I put off being treated for gum disease--and ended up not only losing teeth but having a severe systemic...
Use Vodka for Disinfectant
The Washington Post did a piece on this about four years ago: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/26/AR2006092600315.html That basically says that most vodkas are about 80 proof, which is about 50% alcohol by volume; to get maximum...
Refreezing Raw Hamburger?
Check this link: http://stilltasty.com/questions/index/91/page:1 Its a great site to bookmark for all kinds of food safety questions; this says that if the meat has been thawed in the fridge and its been two days or under since the thaw--it can be safely refrozen...
7 Year Old Won't Eat Healthy Food?
My son started pulling this stunt when he was about three. In his case, all he wanted to eat were turkey hot dogs with ketchup. (This was also a child who would try to hold his breath when told no and when sent to his room for a time out would pack a plastic...
Helping Kids Make Friends After a Move?
Take her to a nearby park and strike up a conversation with another Mom as the kids play (friends for her, friends for you); know youre a stay-at-home with three young ones, but if you could afford even one day a week for her in a preschool, shed get socialization...
Spaghetti Sauce Is Too Salty?
I dont use salt at all when making my own spaghetti sauce; if youre making your own, using garlic, oregano, onion and basil liberally should make the need for salt go out the window. I also use fresh Roma tomatoes and one can of paste; there is salt in that...
How Often Do You Feed a Two Month Old Puppy?
Thumbs up to Glenns Moms answer; just want to add to this that your pup isnt too young to handle the dry food without wetting it ( as long as hes getting plenty of water). Getting him accustomed to the dry kibble will help him in his teething process, and also...
My Dog is Afraid of Me?
Agree with the other poster who mentioned new behavior if theres been a change in your household; you dont mention being male or female. Is it possible that another person in the house ( or a neighbor or visitor that may resemble you), same gender as you, has...
Identifying Markings on Serving Dish?
Ditto SieraStars post; also, your piece is silverplate, and the First Love pattern was first produced in 1937 and was discontinued in 1973. It was one of Rogers/ IS most popular Art Deco patterns--meaning there are loads of em out there. The more floral ornamentation...
Is There a Breed Name for a Mini Golden Retriever and Cairn Terrier Mix?
Your pup is a cutie; technically, its a mixed breed/ crossed breed. Theres no purebred or AKC designation for the combination of the dam and sire of your litter. On the mini Golden please check this out: http://www.smallbreeddogs.net/miniature_golden_retriever...
What is Sugar Cane?
Sugar cane is a tropical grass; roughly 75% of processed granulated sugar worldwide comes from the sugar cane plant.
Best Flooring With Pets Vinyl or Ceramic Tile?
We have one dog ( large, very active and very messy!) and rooms with both the tile and high-end vinyl youre deciding upon. Though I like the look of the tile,keeping up with that and ensuring the grout looks clean is, to me--an ongoing nightmare. The rooms...
Freezer Not Cold
?
My DH is a refrigeration tech--he chimes in here with a likely Freon leak. As others have already mentioned, you dont want that leaking into your home environment. If it were me ( and it already has been--we had a freezer about 12 years old that we just got...
Dairy Products Causing Septic to Backup?
Found this concerning septic systems and dairy waste: http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/livestocksystems/DI1321.html The bottom line is that septic systems and dairy waste never mix--you will have ongoing failure unless you either hook in to a municipal...
Make Pesto From Different Herbs
Great tip for something a little different! Ive also used ground pistachios instead of pine nuts for a change; only concern I have is how long this will keep in the fridge. Check this cooking board: http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f76/homemade-pesto-sauce...
Locating a New Home for a Dog?
If he was your companion/service dog--would the organization that trained him for you take him back (and help him to help someone else)?
Advice for a Dog With Allergies?
To be honest, having a dog on that much Benadryl for a month seems like a long time; we had a dog with similar problems and our vet did a blood workup and a variety of skin scrapings for allergy tests. In our case, it ended up being that the dog was allergic...
When Do Puppies Open Their Eyes?
Ten to eighteen days falls within the normal range; if its gone beyond three weeks the vet needs to take a look.
Buying Ivory Soap in the UK?
Helen--check this link for drugstore.com: http://www.drugstore.com/qxp46672_333181_sespider/ivory/bar_soap_simply_ivory.htm Theyll ship to the UK. Ive been swearing by this stuff for facial cleansing, bathing babies ( and anyone else with sensitive skin), hand...
Frugal Doggy Dental Care
OP here--thanks for the feedback, all--on the silent-but- deadly gas thing ,LOL: a solution to the gas is either to cook the crucifers ( broccoli, cauliflower), let em cool and then offer them to the dog--or use them sparingly if the stench is more than you...
Reminding Yourself
Good tip. Also, if youre a Yahoo homepage user, theres a neat little homepage app that lets you make notes to self. Ive positioned the box for mine right under my email notification so I cant miss it.
Dealing with a Verbally Abusive Spouse?
Please check out this link: http://www.azcadv.org/domestic-violence-victims/how-do-i-know-if-im-/top Its in your state and specifically in your citys area--there is a lot of support out there, but you have to make the first move. Was also married to an abuser...
Move Closer When Taking Photographs
Great tips, all! Also, we find that our better shots are the ones in which the subjects are looking at each other or focused on something off center rather than staring straight-on to the lens.
Old Fashioned White Laundry
I am also a big believer in sunlight being probably the best all-natural whitener ( and bacteria-killer, too!) Having a couple of people in the family who are allergic to bleach, having a septic system ( which doesnt take kindly to chlorine bleach--that interferes...
Cooking Sherry?
As a few others have already noted here, cooking sherry is high on the sodium. Youll get better results in buying drinking-grade sherry, and even many of the lower-cost brands are ounce for ounce often cheaper and better-tasting than the salty made for cooking...
Neosporin Use on Dogs?
You can use Neosporin on dogs, but in this instance, Id be concerned that it really isnt what the dog needs. If its a fungal infection, there are a few different causes (ringworm being one of them, which is also contagious to you!). Check this link: http://www...
Dog Not Eating after Other Dog Died?
Agree with so many other posters here in that you have to realize that though theyre not humans--believe that they grieve. When youve suffered a loss, your appetite suffers, too. Id cease the hand-feeding, though, because the repetition of it is going to reinforce...
Uses for Plastic Cutting Mats
soph6767, check this link: http://www.amazon.com/MIU-Flexible-Cutting-Board-Set/dp/B00011RTE8?tag=thriftyfun0b-20 Its a little hard to see in the pic there, but these are very thin, and flexible ( ever see an x-ray film? Very close to that thickness.) As other posters already...
Freeze Bulk Ground Beef In Flat Serving Sizes
We do this, too. They also take up lots less space in the freezer when flattened and stored this way!
What Breed is My Dog?
Looks to me just like a Golden/Lab mix--we had one a long time ago who could pass for his brother at that age. Whatever he is, hes gonna be a big boy from the looks of his bone structure/paw size. Hes a cutie no matter what the actual bloodlines are--long and...
Preventing a Dog from Getting Parvo?
Agree with the other posters who already mentioned most shelters not releasing pups until they have their first round of shots; beyond that, you should really take any new pup to your own vet within a week to have it checked over and schedule the rest of the...
Getting a Syntax Error Message When Trying to Print?
You may want to check out this tech board: http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread20824.html# It sounds as if it could be simple fixes, like making sure scripting is enabled in your Internet Tools/Properties; or you having two anti virus programs running, creating...
Aggressive Pit Bull Puppy?
First - get to another vet. No vet worth anything will ever tell you to hit your dog. That is outrageous. That said, you still need to deal with the dominant behavior of the dog before the safety of you and your family, your neighbors ( and the next vet) is...
Aggressive Pit Bull Puppy?
Denise--saw your second post ( my second here, too) on worrying about whether you can be forced to euthanize your puppy based on ten minutes with that vet ( using the term loosely here, because this clown doesnt sound like one). Dont know your location, but...
Indoor Wedding Locations in Central NJ?
Could you make arrangements with a florist--or whoever the event coordinator at your reception site is-- to set up a garden atmosphere and be married right where the celebration is already scheduled? It would likely save you money ( and the wear and tear on...
What Bread is My Dog?
Im thinking part Dane, too because of those gorgeous long model legs :) but, your boy surely does look 99% GSD. Beautiful, beautiful boy.
Grown Up Dog Peeing In the House?
If he was trained to go outside and this is something new for him--off to the vet. Could be a bladder infection or something else going on with him.
Grammar Tip: "Than" vs "Then"
Oh, my! Im so happy to see Im not the only member of the Grammar Police here :) True story: The hubby, adult daughter and I were cruising the flea market one morning when my daughter saw an item she knew Id like, and held it up to show my husband. He went over...
Retiring to a Small Town?
On South Florida for retirees: we lived in an area of central NJ--where there were quite a few small-town- feel places - for most of our lives and accidentally relocated to S. Florida ( came to be with an ill family member and ended up staying). That said,the...
Walter Kovacs (Cat)
He looks like a real character. We had one that looked a lot like him that lived to be almost nineteen. A long and happy life to your big boy!
Registering a Shih-tzu/Min-Pin Cross?
Your pup is beautiful, but not eligible for AKC registration ( another poster mentioned cockapoos being an exception; thats not so. While theyre adorable,and considered by many to be designer bred. They are also technically just mixed breed dogs). The AKC Canine...
What Breed is My Dog?
Shes a cutie! Im thinking maybe some Pinscher/Beagle or Pinscher and some sort of hound?
Treating a Dog's Strep Infection Without Antibiotics?
The risk any of us, human, canine or otherwise, accept when taking prescribed antibiotics and the very slim chance of adverse reaction to them if theres no previous history of allergies pales in comparison to what untreated strep can do to your dog. Sometimes...
Using a Steam Cleaner on Microfiber?
You absolutely can use a steam cleaner on microfiber couches; we bought a clearance Bissell a few years back that really had been marked down and was a deal too good to pass up. Would strongly recommend using whatever the machine manufacturer says to use in...
Getting Dogs to Quitting Eating Their Poop?
Check out this link: http://www.dog-obedience-training-review.com/stop-dogs-eating-dog-poop.html There are a few suggestions that posters here already mentioned, and a whole lot more. That trainer suggests the major causes of the behavior are generally behavioral...
Proper Use of Estate Monies to Repair House?
Agree with the other posters about finding an estate attorney; my ex-husband and I were co-executors of his fathers estate, which wasnt a big one but was loaded with decisions, medical bills and headaches. Those headaches would have been unmanageable if we...
Removing Sharpie from Vinyl Flooring?
Give a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser a whirl. I swear by those things as theyll get rid of just about anything.
Getting Information About a Sculpture?
Though your Cherry Boy has some age to him, that company mass-produced a lot of plaster household statuary ( and doorstops, both plaster and iron) in the early 1900s. I sell a lot of vintage and retro things on eBay; if it were me, I would NOT take it to an...
Dog Attacked Other Dogs in Home?
His biting you is not being great around people; that said, there are lots of big dog breeds that have aggressive tendencies that can be kept under control--pits among them. The thing of it is--you didnt say if youve had him since a puppy--was he raised somewhere...
Deducting Rent Payments on Taxes?
Heres the specific page at the IRS site that answers your question: http://www.irs.gov/publications/p529/ar02.html#en_US_publink100027032 Scroll almost all the way to the bottom under the Non-Deductible Expenses heading--rent is there as a no-no. Unless you...
Home Remedies for a Dog with Pyoderma?
Hi, we know how awful dealing with skin problems is; we had a rescue boy a few years back who came to us with mange, chemical scars and Pyoderma. What our vet told us about it is that the most common cause of it is basically an allergy to flea bites; is your...
Learn Cake Decorating Online
Great post! But--just being a couple of years younger than you ( and still learning something new every day)--just have to tell you that youre selling your brainpower short. Check out this article at AARP: http://www.aarp.org/health/brain/aging/myths_about_aging_and_the_brain...
Cleaning Hair Off the Outside of Bathroom Fixtures?
You can do a quick job of it by getting into the habit of just swiping those areas with plain old toilet paper to remove the hair. Flush that away and then use disinfectant wipes over the same areas to kill bacteria and maintain the clean.
Pajama Jeans?
Though they may be a legitimate company. Their product is being sold at around $60 a pair at PajamaGram. The pajamajeans.com site is a little sketchy. When I went to browse, my antivirus threw up a warning for their site. Dont know if its because they may not...
Training a Dog to Bark to Go Outside?
Also agree that they dont always bark to go out; ours either puts her head in our lap or does a sit by the kitchen back door. Your little Peke also has a little bladder ( and digestive system)--not a far stretch to guesstimate that within 15-20 minutes of drinking...
Safely Trimming Dog's Nails?
We have a big dog who practically had to be muzzled every time her nails were done at the vet or the groomer--she hated it so much. In line with everyone mentioning the Dremel tool--there is that As Seen on TV product you can find in nearly every drugstore...
Disinfecting Wipes for Kitchen and Bath Clean Up
Geez, cricketnc, youre really taking a beating here! Like you, I swear by these wipes; one in the kitchen, another in the bathroom. The main ingredients in Clorox wipes are isopropyl alcohol and water. Thats where the antimicrobial action comes in. I find it...
Always Include a Photo When Posting on Craigslist
In the Buyer Beware department, though-- take a careful look when there are pictures but they look too good to be true, like they were swiped straight from the manufacturers website ( seen in some of the like new hardly used ads there are a lot of --if its...
Replacement Control for Biddeford Electric Blanket?
Their website is: www.biddefordblankets.com Not sure how old your blanket is, but looking around on the site, they have a five-year warranty on them. You can contact customer service through the website; maybe that will get you a replacement or the part.
"Whipped Cream" Substitute Topping
This is clever! Again, for everyone worried about uncooked egg whites, check this link: http://whatscookingamerica.net/Q-A/EggPasturization.htm If youre using clean, unbroken, in-date Grade A or AA eggs, your chances of contracting salmonella from the whites...
Advice For Returning LG Front Loading Washing Machine?
I dont have one of these (but was Googling all over the place when we were considering buying one, as a neighbor had a similar headache with hers) and there are LOADS of consumer boards all over the Web that mention not only the HG, but a lot of other front...
Tips to Stop Drinking?
As so many others have said here, you cannot take the reins for him, he has to want it for himself. In the meantime, if the really good local real-time listing another poster already put here wont help you, you can find links to Al-Anon for yourself through...
Finding Children Given Up for Adoption?
Check this link: http://www.isrr.net/registration.shtml It will take you to the International Soundex Reunion Registry (a non-profit org); adopted children as well as bio parents, grandparents and other family members can sign up for this. While they accept...
Spay Your Pets To Avoid Pyometra
Also - Pyometra can occur in as many as 25% of unspayed females who have received an Estradiol shot--this is themismating or abortion shot that is given when the unspayed female has had sexual contact, and the owner wants to terminate the pregnancy. That shot...
Change the Batteries in Your Programmable Thermostat
This tip could not be more timely for me,too! Just last week, my DH was away on a business trip to Illinois ( average temp that week a snowy 30-ish) and I was home in S. Florida where were up to fairly humid mid 80s. Most of the winter our ACs been off, no...
Dog Won't Eat?
Just another voice here repeating what others have already said: please take your dog to another vet; the current one MUST release your pups records to you when you request them. (At this point, I wouldnt be concerned about hurting anyones feelings by doing...
Removing Texture From a Ceiling
Another safety tip on doing the ceilings this way is to make sure that any overhead lighting/ ceiling fans are not only off, but off at the breaker box when youre spraying away with the water.
Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas for a Doctor's Office?
When our kids were little, their pediatrician had the tree in his waiting room decorated every year with handmade paper ornaments with pictures of his patients; his staff saved them from year to year, and the kids loved finding their faces from Christmases...
Fresh Baked Bread Had Plastic-Like Taste?
Agree, it sounds like bad yeast--as another poster said, dont eat it ( or crumble it up for the birds, either). If it was a batch you just bought, Id really keep an eye on expiration dates on other items you pick up at that store, too. Shamefully, Ive found...
Rehydrating Beans in Hard Water?
You may have a little luck covering them with very cold water about 1 higher than the beans, then bringing them to a rolling boil and keeping them at a consistent boil for about 25 minutes. This replaces the overnight soak if youre making any kind of bean or...
Watch PayPal For Fraudulent Charges
Also have had a PayPal account for years here with no problems; OP, sounds like somehow, someone compromised your checking account information and then began hitting those dating sites and thats how you got those charges--either through phishing, or other means...
Having a Costume Birthday Party Other Than at Halloween?
Sure, why cant you have your party the way you want it? Its your birthday! You could even do a Mardi Gras theme if you dont want to re-do Halloween ( or make it a Halloween II party. You can snag leftover Halloween decorations for really cheap at all the stores...
Use Canned Tomatoes Instead of Spaghetti Sauce
Count me in as having done this for a long time, too--it tastes tons fresher than jarred or canned run-of-the-mill sauce. If you want something thicker, you can beef it up with a can of tomato paste; most times we just use the canned tomatoes with a little...
Instant Reproduction Artist
Now this is clever! What a great idea, and am definitely going to try this. Big thumbs up on this one. :)
Dog Has Soft Stool With Mucus?
What a pretty pup! I dont really think that impacted anal glands are going to create mucousy stools--though scooting the butt can be a symptom of that. Id take a stool sample--and the dog--to the vet ASAP; sounds like a parasite.
Determining the Value of Collectibles for Estate Sale?
Agree with the poster who mentioned Kovels as a good research source; the problem with Ruby Lane is that youre getting generally higher retail markup figures. In other words, youll find a lot of items with bloated pricing. If you research through eBay, keep...
What Breed is My Puppy?
I think youre right on it with the GSD/ Golden Retriever. We had a rescue boy a while back ( crossed the Rainbow Bridge a few years ago) who looked a lot like her. The giveaway being the fuzzies on those cute little ears for the Retriever part of her; also...
Information on Shepherd Boxer Mix?
Go to the AKC website and take a look at their info for both breeds: size, temperament, intelligence; that can give you a little bit of an idea as to what to expect growth-wise, activity level and such. Agree with another poster who said that some of the smartest...
Rat Droppings in Mobile Home Insulation?
My father-in-law lived in a mobile home with this problem, cannot stress enough that you need to get that insulation cleaned out and replaced. And please remember that where theres poop, youre gonna find a nest. Until you find and destroy the nest, seal up...
Puppy is Having Frequent Accidents?
Your furbaby is only six weeks old. In most states its against the law to sell a puppy that young, as they need to be with their mother and litter mates until eight weeks. A six-week old puppy has a tiny bladder; if it drinks, it will urinate within ten or...
Company Review: Publix Grocery
Another Publix fan here--in our area, they DO give away food that is nearing the expiration date to soup kitchens and food banks. So, rethink the greed aspect here. Rather than make a discounted buck on it, theyre giving it away. Theres another large grocery...
Dog Has Dry Poop?
Going to sound strange, but feed a higher-end dry kibble (first ingredient meat, fish, chicken or game--not constipating filler); kill packaged doggy treats, especially dry biscuits, and treat with raw veggies like broccoli, sugar snap peas or sparingly with...
Tips for Photographing Dogs
Catch them with candid shots and get down to their level--this one is our gal Hannah (relaxing after hiding behind my Mexican petunia bed).
Repel Houseflies With Bags Of Water
Great tip! Ive read (somewhere on here, too, I think!) that the water bag also works for bees and wasps - something about the way the water reflection interacts with the insects multi-faceted eyes tricks them into thinking that its a spiderweb ( the poster...
Supplement Your Pet's Diet
Agree with Grandma Jan ( & Kato) that premium food is the way to go. Ounce for ounce, when you balance out the lower vet bills you have by feeding a high-quality food--its a bargain. Were still partial to a high-end kibble around here, though. Never had a dog...
Freezer Storage Time for Cabbage Rolls?
Uncooked ground meat lasts three to four MONTHS frozen. Lots more info on safe freezing at this link: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/Focus_On_Freezing/index.asp
Broiled Cherry Tomatoes
OMG, does that look good! When our oldest granddaughter was little, shed steal so many grape tomatoes from the garden that wed never get enough of them together to attempt this recipe....will have to try it now! Great pic, too.
Avoid The Advertisements
Great tip and comments, all only have one thing to add. When tossing those catalogs, be extra-mindful of the ones that are offering you a line of credit (i.e., the DH ordered something from Swiss Colony five years ago and were still getting these you can charge...
Using Green Plastic Produce Bags?
Tried em and not impressed. Also, the interior is coated with a substance called zeolite ( Google this) that acts an absorbent for the gases that naturally occur when produce begins to rot. Zeolite is mainly used industrially, in things like detergents and...
