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my red eared slider turtle - sheri 20:40:46 9/14/2008 (0)
My cat has a swollen jaw. - kat 01:07:46 4/29/2007 (1)
- I'd get her to the vet ASAP could be abscess sm - former vet asst. 22:06:53 5/02/2007 (0)
Why is my cat doing this? I have a female cat - sm 19:01:40 4/26/2007 (1)
- I have heard of females and males regrowing tissue sm - former vet asst. 22:11:47 5/02/2007 (0)
Love the new graphic above - that says it all. sm - nm 23:31:05 3/10/2007 (1)
- ROFL. That's great. Dogs certainly are great companions and loyal - to the core. nm 07:54:23 3/12/2007 (0)
Never noticed until now that it's-sm - sm 16:20:58 2/05/2007 (1)
- Fixed it. :) - nm 08:16:36 2/15/2007 (0)
All links have been updated. - nm 09:47:11 2/04/2007 (0)
Free pet care advice and resources - Pet Lover 02:00:14 1/12/2007 (0)
Check Pineapple's post below. She's wondering - sm 10:00:56 10/18/2006 (0)
You know those little Cesar dinners - doggie crack - my dogs go crazy for that stuff. nm - nm 18:08:24 9/11/2006 (3)
- Mine too. The vet said it was like feeding your kids McDonald's for every meal. LOL SM - Pineapple 03:14:43 10/11/2006 (1)
  - I've done that before. - Hickster 15:17:16 11/03/2006 (0)
- Sometimes I'm tempted to buy those for a treat. My dogs are used to dry dog food and, sm - JoClair 15:54:48 10/01/2006 (0)
How do you decide where to draw the line on tests and meds? Not convinced my 14yo beagle needs... - Beagle Mom (sm) 22:21:23 9/07/2006 (6)
- Your post goes back to September, so this is late, but sm - Mom of 2 struvite cats 11:42:04 10/31/2006 (0)
- My cat did have crystals, and they caused renal failure rather than infection. SM - Pineapple 03:18:56 10/11/2006 (0)
- Make sure she's getting enough water also. (nt) - Older dogs don't drink as much as they need usually, and it may help with the crystals. 17:37:49 10/06/2006 (0)
- I think I'd give the food a try sm - sm 08:21:32 9/09/2006 (0)
- Dogs have an extremely high pain tolerance so your dog may (sm) - animal lover 23:18:24 9/07/2006 (1)
  - I think you missed the entire point of my post. - Beagle Mom (nm) 10:08:10 9/08/2006 (0)
My dog has something wrong with her eyes, sm - JoClair 21:08:12 9/06/2006 (4)
- Update, vet said her eyes are fine, she is just aging. nm - JoClair 15:53:22 10/01/2006 (1)
  - That's good that there's nothing else wrong, JoClair. - nm 10:34:37 1/04/2007 (0)
- Saw post on other board regarding cloudy look to eyes. Is that what she has? My 14yo beagle - is that way but seems to see just fine. Vet said you can get (sm) 21:57:16 9/06/2006 (0)
- How is her breathing? sm - not much help, maybe someone else will have experience with this 21:13:58 9/06/2006 (0)
Female kitten about 5 mo.old has foot pads that seem very rough sm - Twinklefingers 15:04:12 8/25/2006 (5)
- It could be some type of allergy or even a fungal infection. - nm really hard to tell without seeing the kitty. 23:51:19 8/27/2006 (4)
  - Seeing vet tomorrow. - Twinklefingers 18:46:56 8/28/2006 (3)
    - Good luck!! Hope it isn't anything serious and can be easily treated! - let us know what happens. nm 19:37:05 8/28/2006 (2)
      - Paronychia, Oral antibiotics & antiseptic paw soaks daily!!!!! - Twinklefingers 19:10:09 8/30/2006 (1)
        
        Oh wow, poor kitty. Hope she recovers quickly for you! - thanks for the update. 09:19:07 9/01/2006 (0)
My 14yo beagle is having some problem which just started this evening.... - Beagle Mom (sm) 23:31:41 8/23/2006 (11)
- Oh, I also meant to ask for advice on protecting our carpet and her bedding when - Beagle Mom (sm) 11:21:40 8/25/2006 (1)
  - How about something like baby changing pads or something in the baby dept.?nm - Kiki 13:25:46 8/27/2006 (0)
- Okay, here's what's happening...I could also use some input from anyone here with practical - advice.....(this is long, so be prepared!) Beagle Mom (sm) 11:15:23 8/25/2006 (4)
  - I think it would be worth it to at least do some blood work, sm - JoClair 13:12:51 8/25/2006 (0)
  - Maybe at least do a CBC and UA? I think I would do that as a minimum to start with sm - (poster with 15 yo kitty having strokes) 11:30:40 8/25/2006 (2)
    - Thanks for your input. Does UTI cause incotinence? Will see what DH says - about doing at least UA. Thanks! Beagle Mom/nm 12:36:37 8/25/2006 (1)
      - It can in humans so I would guess it could in dogs too sm - (poster with 15 yo kitty......) 13:31:39 8/25/2006 (0)
- She may have an infection of some kind. Absolutely take her to the vet! (nt) - Let us know what happens! 10:52:29 8/24/2006 (0)
- Sounds like how my cat (15 yo) was acting after he started having strokes sm - hope it is something easy to fix. 23:36:49 8/23/2006 (2)
  - Thanks. I'm taking her to the vet this morning. Something is definitely wrong. - Beagle Mom (nm) 10:21:17 8/24/2006 (1)
    - let us know how it goes - nm 14:03:46 8/24/2006 (0)
Pets do anything funny lately? Share an experience. - nm 11:29:07 8/16/2006 (0)
Anybody know of a good OTC medicine for ear mites? (dog) - LW 06:22:03 6/12/2006 (1)
- Only one I've had luck with came from the vet sm - sm 07:03:13 6/12/2006 (0)
Please see message - Dixiedew 09:18:08 6/05/2006 (6)
- I've had 6 purebred GSDs over the years. sm - "Mom" of purebred GSDs 17:24:07 6/20/2006 (0)
- They generally stand up between 8 weeks and 6 months of age sm - hope this helps 12:46:46 6/05/2006 (2)
  - Thanks. Now, I am hopeful. - Dixiedew 15:22:06 6/05/2006 (1)
    - you are welcome! - nm 09:12:47 6/12/2006 (0)
- Some dogs' ears just flop. Since your dog isn't a registered dog, there's no telling what all SM - Becky 09:44:35 6/05/2006 (1)
  - Thanks, Becky. Both parent's are registered, sm - Dixiedew 11:11:52 6/05/2006 (0)
My schnauzers love modern conveniences. sm - Frankie 18:17:24 5/24/2006 (4)
- They can be really funny, can't they? One time, when I was-sm - Vicki 12:37:55 5/26/2006 (2)
  - LOL! You should have seen my dogs when we turned on our mobile snowman - outta here!! nm - Frankie 16:01:31 5/26/2006 (1)
    - Oh, I'll bet that was a riot. You should have taken a video of it. LOL nm - Vicki 07:51:45 5/30/2006 (0)
- That should be dog "shows" not "shoes" - sorry... nm - FT 18:18:38 5/24/2006 (0)
JeronimoCaw - Mark 08:56:28 4/26/2006 (0)
Is there a dandruff shampoo for dogs? My Sheltie really needs some! - Flower 13:03:31 4/02/2006 (1)
- Flaky skin is usually a sign of an underlying condition. (nt) - Try changing her dog food to something of higher quality maybe. 12:16:11 4/09/2006 (0)
Does your pet have a favorite song? Mine does. sm - Frankie 14:55:45 3/30/2006 (6)
- My old cat used to calm down in the car every time a Mariah Carey song came on.nm - Kiki 15:16:47 3/31/2006 (2)
  - That is so funny - I need to try my dogs on something like that. sm - Frankie 22:02:57 3/31/2006 (1)
    - I would search the radio like crazy to calm her down.sm - Kiki 19:35:36 4/02/2006 (0)
- LOL. I always used to sing "You are My Sunshine" to my sm - T 17:23:05 3/30/2006 (2)
  - I remember reading a famous person - I think it was Winston Churchill - sm - Frankie 18:21:37 3/30/2006 (1)
    - Frankie, I was reading this & my DH was here - he said yes, Winston Churchill did that.nm - Kiki 19:36:42 4/02/2006 (0)
Large lump on hamster's hip. sm - BigM 20:11:34 3/16/2006 (4)
- My first tought is abscess. He could have bitten her or sm - sm 20:30:12 3/16/2006 (3)
  - I thought that, too - wouldn't it hurt if I touched it, though? sm - BigM 20:39:21 3/16/2006 (2)
    - I would guess that would depend on how deep it is and what stage it is in. sm - sm 20:57:08 3/16/2006 (1)
      - Thanks. I'll keep an eye on it. The lump is about half of the size of her. sm - BigM 06:09:05 3/17/2006 (0)
Sick hamster....sm - PandaBear 13:45:58 2/20/2006 (2)
- I found this info on-line - Hickster 15:38:49 2/20/2006 (0)
- Is it possible that he was trapped in something in his cage? Dropped? sm - BigM 14:02:23 2/20/2006 (0)
those greenies - janett 12:06:31 2/15/2006 (1)
- The problems with the greenies is that "they can become lodged sm - hope this helps 05:37:11 2/16/2006 (0)
How many dogs does it take to change-sm - Vicki 07:07:04 2/06/2006 (0)
Anybody out there who enjoys feeding the outdoor birds (and squirrels)? sm - They Call Me the BirdLady 18:52:38 1/31/2006 (3)
- Its the main attraction of our back yard. sm - thanks for asking! 21:12:53 3/16/2006 (0)
- Re: Anybody out there who enjoys feeding the outdoor birds (and squirrels)? sm - janett 16:34:39 2/22/2006 (0)
- Winter only bird/squirrel feeder. - shyone 08:13:43 2/06/2006 (0)
Question about worms in dogs...sm - PandaBear 13:55:53 1/29/2006 (3)
- Generally tapeworms aren't seen in the feces sm - sm 14:15:28 1/29/2006 (2)
  - Oh...that's a good idea.. I'll do that (Panda going in search of gloves... lol). These worms...sm - PandaBear 15:31:12 1/29/2006 (1)
    - LOL. I used to work for the vet and that is what we always suggested...bring them in. sm - sm 00:25:23 1/30/2006 (0)
Not much activity lately-What kind of pets do you - all have? I don't have any. 10:16:28 9/30/2005 (3)
- I have a shih tzu and a part lab, part retriever - Jencan 13:56:00 1/29/2006 (0)
- Sorry there has been such little activity lately - I have 2 cats.nm - Kiki 06:26:08 11/30/2005 (0)
- I don't have pets. Have had dogs in the past. - Vicki 04:43:49 11/15/2005 (0)
OMG help me. My male cat has IBS. He has gassy, watery stools all - sm 01:14:00 6/23/2005 (1)
- Chicken liver sm - Jen1 10:35:20 2/21/2006 (0)
RE: Spraying. (sm) - Kristie 10:38:16 6/07/2005 (2)
- the only think I know that will get rid of it is time and lots of washing - nm 11:15:27 6/09/2005 (0)
- I will assume he was spraying on the walls, not an object? - sm 12:04:20 6/07/2005 (0)
One of my cats has a swollen jaw area.sm - Kiki 11:08:36 6/06/2005 (2)
- Just saw this, but sounds like maybe either a bee sting or an abscess. What did the vet say? nm - nm 11:14:11 6/09/2005 (1)
  - Yes, it was a very bad abscess.sm - Kiki 12:05:06 6/09/2005 (0)
Cat won't shut up and smell decent! HELP! sm - Smelly Nelly 07:19:06 6/04/2005 (5)
- Thanks! I have a feeling he really does need more time. sm - Smelly Nelly 11:57:43 6/04/2005 (1)
  - Collar and leash? Bwaa haw haw haw!!!! sm - wild ones' mom 12:18:09 6/04/2005 (0)
- I once worked for a vet that told every male cat owner sm - hope this helps some 10:02:33 6/04/2005 (0)
- It's probably going to take some time for him to adjust. sm - the wild ones' mom 08:42:30 6/04/2005 (1)
  - LOL, great advice. Also, hide the breakables for now :) nm - the cat 09:48:35 6/04/2005 (0)
Dog gets car sick. sm - Twinkie 07:25:49 6/01/2005 (2)
- My mom's weeny dog does the same thing ..... - Spud 15:16:01 6/01/2005 (0)
- good luck!! I had a dog like that and nothing worked except him sitting in my lap sm - good luck 14:47:51 6/01/2005 (0)
Need duck help - SherryK 11:14:57 5/31/2005 (7)
- Update on duckie - SherryK 13:54:29 5/31/2005 (2)
  - Wow- how great you have found a place for "Quackers" - Kiki 06:40:20 6/02/2005 (0)
  - Sherry--That's absolutely fantastic news! I wrote you this morning-sm - Vicki 05:58:44 6/01/2005 (0)
- Where do you live? I've always wanted a duck! - Is it a mallard? 13:16:28 5/31/2005 (1)
  - I have no idea what kind of duck it is. I found it a home. Thank you! - Sherryk 13:56:37 5/31/2005 (0)
- Sherry, call your local vet, maybe he/she can put you in touch with the proper organization. - nm 12:39:02 5/31/2005 (1)
  - Thank you! Will give it a try. - SherryK 12:45:03 5/31/2005 (0)
Gramma2B - did the kittens come?nm - Kiki 15:33:08 4/26/2005 (2)
- They sure did. Six little darlings born on 4/19. What an experience, and they grow so fast. - Gramma 12:42:46 5/31/2005 (1)
  - So glad they came & hope they are doing great. Yes, they do grow fast.nm - Kiki 06:38:49 6/02/2005 (0)
Went into the living room for a break, and ... sm - Frankie 00:03:17 4/17/2005 (1)
- That sounds cute, Frankie. DB has taken one of their dogs to shows to watch the other dogs.nm - Kiki 06:40:23 4/21/2005 (0)
Toby in daycare - See Link. - Frankie 21:43:38 3/29/2005 (2)
- Wow - what a cute & fun place!!!! Glad he has a place to go.nm - Kiki 12:00:40 3/30/2005 (1)
  - There is a clip of all the dogs play-attacking the owner. sm - Frankie 14:07:02 3/30/2005 (0)
Does anyone know anything about birthin' kittens? - gramma 2B 15:11:02 3/29/2005 (1)
- Cats generally like to be left alone for this sm - sm 07:14:48 3/30/2005 (0)
My little girl is suffering from allergies, sm - JoClair 02:35:09 3/16/2005 (3)
- Libby had some sort of rash/red skin all over her belly side from the inside of .........SM - MEM 20:32:29 3/17/2005 (2)
  - The food she eats (Azmira) is also all natural and I can't find a rash on her. SM - JoClair 20:41:13 3/17/2005 (1)
    - Well, shoot. I didn't realize it was...have never heard of it before. SM - MEM 21:20:01 3/17/2005 (0)
To the Admin of this board - MTwanted 04:06:37 3/04/2005 (1)
- Thank you for the link. nm - MTWanted 04:42:38 3/08/2005 (0)
Trouble housebreaking puppy - Valerie Gustafson 08:11:51 3/03/2005 (4)
- Does your puppy have ready access to go outside. sm - Frankie 14:36:02 3/04/2005 (3)
  - Re: Does your puppy have ready access to go outside. sm - Valerie 08:22:37 3/07/2005 (2)
    - That is a hard one because you have to leave him alone a lot. sm - Frankie 18:35:42 3/08/2005 (1)
      - Re: That is a hard one because you have to leave him alone a lot. sm - Valerie 09:04:47 3/10/2005 (0)
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The sonic collar is a failure. sm - Frankie 17:01:59 2/24/2005 (0)
DH and I are looking for a good hunting dog. - Jencan 15:40:07 2/24/2005 (4)
- WHat kind of hunting and what state does he hunt/live in? sm - hope this helps 07:56:15 3/01/2005 (1)
  - He usually hunts pheasant (sp?) in Nebraska, but we live in Oklahoma. Thanks - Jencan 19:22:05 3/03/2005 (0)
- My dad had a German Shorthair Pointer - she was a terrific dog! - nm klowe 22:27:57 2/24/2005 (1)
  - Thanks for the info:) - Jencan 12:03:28 2/25/2005 (0)
Toby starts daycare tomorrow morning. sm - Frankie 16:43:00 2/22/2005 (6)
- Toby sounds a lot like my male cat - can I send him too? Hope all goes well.nm - Kiki 15:47:50 2/23/2005 (5)
  - His first day went very well. sm - Frankie 16:32:43 2/23/2005 (4)
    - Have you seen the commercial on TV about the dog with the sleepover - Iams commercial I think?nm - Kiki 18:32:46 2/23/2005 (3)
      - Haven't seen that one - but I bet it is cute. How funny! nm - Frankie 18:44:50 2/23/2005 (2)
        
        I must have imagined the sleepover part (see link).sm - Kiki 11:36:09 2/24/2005 (1)
        
        It sounds cute - I will watch for it on TV. nm - Frankie 16:56:34 2/24/2005 (0)
Recipes for stuffing Kong toys for dogs - - klowe 14:01:14 2/18/2005 (0)
I have a personal question about my male lovebird. - Anyone have a lovebird? SD 21:04:15 2/16/2005 (9)
- goamdipo - goamdipo 06:48:30 12/17/2005 (0)
- I used to have one. Not sure if I can answer your question but I will give it a shot. - Hickster 18:39:32 2/17/2005 (7)
  - See message inside and please remain calm. . - SD 20:43:27 2/17/2005 (6)
    - I just saw this post, hope you check back......see message - know birds 04:52:35 3/21/2005 (0)
    - LOL! Well, I only had one not a pair...... - Hickster 08:36:12 2/18/2005 (4)
      - Mine does that. It doesn't seem to hurt anything. This kind of behavior seems - see message 16:03:56 2/28/2005 (0)
      - Now you know why I have such a problem asking! LOL! I'm afraid to post on a . - bird site! SD 22:15:38 2/18/2005 (0)
      - Now you know why I have such a problem asking! LOL! I'm afraid to post on a . - bird site! SD 22:15:38 2/18/2005 (1)
        
        Go ahead and ask. I believe this behavior is pretty common - I read about it once in a bird book. - nm 16:04:48 2/28/2005 (0)
Took Toby for his trial at getting along in daycare. sm - Frankie 15:42:28 2/15/2005 (2)
- My cats just hate to go & board, but we have no choice if we want to leave town.sm - Kiki 06:46:23 2/17/2005 (0)
- That is such good news Frankie! I hope it all works out! - Flat-So 08:12:30 2/16/2005 (0)
Cats gums? sm - BigMomma 07:31:23 2/12/2005 (2)
- My cats also have the dark spots in their mouths. sm - Twinkie 13:44:06 2/14/2005 (0)
- Yes, varied pigment color is normal. SM - PL 11:45:50 2/14/2005 (0)
Is there an OTC thing I could give my neurotic dog? - Flat-So 15:35:44 2/07/2005 (1)
- Update: Trying toys and other chew things right now. - Flat-So 12:08:22 2/14/2005 (0)
I noticed a live white worm on the back of my cat's leg. sm - tinker 17:20:01 2/02/2005 (3)
- How big was it? If it was smaller like a piece of rice, sm - former vet tech. 19:53:17 2/08/2005 (1)
  - I didn't know that! I guess pinworm it was a generic answer, sorry... - Flat-So 09:22:12 2/11/2005 (0)
- My first guess would be pin worms. Plenty of good medication for that OTC - Flat-So 17:21:31 2/02/2005 (0)
I miss my horses!!! waaaaaahhhh - Flat-So 11:33:15 2/02/2005 (0)
In finding a good boarding place for my dog, ... sm - Frankie 10:19:27 2/02/2005 (4)
- I think the best places are those that let the dogs roam free... sm - Flat-So 11:39:45 2/02/2005 (3)
  - Thanks, Flat-So. The one we are looking at is just like the one you describe. sm - Frankie 19:44:28 2/02/2005 (2)
    - Issues - Flat-So 20:48:33 2/02/2005 (1)
      - I was thinking about that. sm - Frankie 09:31:30 2/03/2005 (0)
Dog's letter to God. sm - Frankie 06:27:07 1/17/2005 (1)
- That is SOOOO Cute!!! LOL - Flat-So 11:35:27 2/02/2005 (0)
I have another puppy question and I thought I better bring it here where it belongs. SM - Callie 09:25:41 1/11/2005 (2)
- yes, any time it is below 32 degrees they need to be inside, sm - former vet tech 05:17:05 1/12/2005 (1)
  - Thanks. They keep changing the weather forecast so I may not have to bring them in. - I'll keep a watch though. NM Callie 11:05:49 1/12/2005 (0)
Fun in the snow - suzq 23:49:20 1/08/2005 (1)
- How cute! It is amazing how much some dogs love snow. sm - Frankie 08:17:37 1/09/2005 (0)
Does anyone know how long to keep a dog on a "bland diet?" sm - Jamie 10:17:40 1/03/2005 (2)
- Usually a week to 10 days is good, or as long as on the meds sm - former vet tech 22:40:17 1/04/2005 (1)
  - Thanks, she's now acting sick again, so I guess we're going back today :( - Jamie 08:32:53 1/05/2005 (0)
My cat purrs very loudly. When she is sleeping, sm - Shelley 20:42:03 1/02/2005 (1)
- I wonder if she has nasal passage problems. sm - Pete 07:20:01 1/03/2005 (0)
I am having a problem with Toby on the "sit" command. sm - Pete 14:16:07 12/26/2004 (2)
- I seem to have the same problem at times with my black lab sm - sm 22:58:40 1/02/2005 (1)
  - You are right - I need to be the boss... sm - Pete 07:21:12 1/03/2005 (0)
Christmas Pet shopping. SL. - Pete 12:59:37 12/18/2004 (3)
- My cats have gotten Christmas presents early this year - 2 cat beds & several new fleece blankets.nm - Kiki 17:00:11 12/21/2004 (2)
  - I have to replenish the squeaky toys - Toby has gotten the squeakers out of most of them. sm - Pete 19:29:22 12/21/2004 (1)
    - My cats have a couple of toy mice they will play with some & ones loves to chase balls.sm - Kiki 08:28:06 12/23/2004 (0)
Michelle - about your red-eared slider ... SM - me2 01:22:56 12/07/2004 (0)
I posted this on another board, but I can't get enough of this puppy. - Raven sm 20:29:53 12/04/2004 (1)
- How cute!! I would be tempted if I lived in Seattle... nm - Pete 13:10:22 12/05/2004 (0)
Just inherited a new cat... sm - Old Keytapper 21:15:26 12/01/2004 (3)
- Not at all, I would definitely separate them when you are not sm - Shirl 22:48:12 12/01/2004 (2)
  - Thanks Shirl. I ran out the door this morning and forgot....sm - Oldkeytapper 11:19:06 12/02/2004 (1)
    - Well, if I could have placed the Dane immediately it would (sm) - Shirl 22:05:17 12/05/2004 (0)
My mother got a new puppie!...sm - Jess 14:32:40 11/20/2004 (7)
- My puppy has just gotten out of the teething stage and I - wouldn't go with socks Raven sm 13:30:20 11/21/2004 (2)
  - I should really read what I write before sending it. - Raven SM 13:31:47 11/21/2004 (1)
    - Great ideas, Raven...I'll tell my mother. :o) nm - Jess 18:18:13 11/22/2004 (0)
- The sock suggestion was for my mother to wear on her arms...sm - Jess 12:35:34 11/21/2004 (0)
- I never give puppies socks or any kind of people type things to chew on. sm - Flat-So 10:17:07 11/21/2004 (0)
- I've read that you should never give a dog - sm 09:33:57 11/21/2004 (0)
- went through the same thing -sm - trinity 09:27:10 11/21/2004 (0)
turtle - michele 17:14:26 11/14/2004 (1)
- They sell a food specifically for them in pet stores. nm - nj mt 19:27:12 11/18/2004 (0)
turtle - michele 17:14:26 11/14/2004 (0)
All links have been updated. nm - :) 15:18:41 11/07/2004 (0)
Okay, this is grossing me out. - Really just a vent/rant. Raven sm 09:40:43 11/07/2004 (1)
- I'm going to the regular vet today. Not that I don't believe this guy - but Raven sm 07:28:11 11/08/2004 (0)
I just took my Schnauzer on vacation. He learned to go outside! - Pete 18:46:46 11/03/2004 (1)
- I guess that is the advantage of cats.sm - Kiki 21:56:07 11/17/2004 (0)
Hi tootiefish! Will you please add School at Home to your links table? Thank you! :) - Estelle 13:50:12 10/28/2004 (2)
- Will you also please add my School Bell link, too? Thank you! sm - Estelle 13:52:06 10/28/2004 (1)
  - I'll get them update for her, Estelle. - NM 12:14:29 11/01/2004 (0)
Okay, just had a bout of Coccidiosis in three cats. - 16 Paws 13:18:15 10/27/2004 (1)
- I discovered a 1:1 mix of bleach and water does a fabulous job. - 16 Paws 21:03:51 10/28/2004 (0)
Pete-What did your vet say? -See below. - nm 11:36:05 10/15/2004 (1)
- My partner ended up taking them and did not ask. nm - Pete 19:33:54 10/15/2004 (0)
Question about goldfish and their care - SM 11:44:55 10/11/2004 (1)
- Answered-Thank you. - NM 06:41:02 10/12/2004 (0)
Okay, I know I'm being an over-protective mom here, but - my babydog goes in Thurs. to be spayed Rachealla SM 07:41:46 10/11/2004 (3)
- I am not a professional, but I think that is generally standard for spaying.sm - Kiki 07:54:13 10/11/2004 (2)
  - Interesting. I have 2 female cats and they never were kept overnight for spaying. - This is my first female dog, but my neighbor's went home same day. Rachaella. 09:19:05 10/11/2004 (1)
    - Maybe depends on the vet - might have found it's better to keep them overnight to avoid problems.nm - Kiki 10:34:59 10/11/2004 (0)
Request for Link Exchange Pls. - Scribera 23:58:43 10/09/2004 (1)
- Thanks you. Yours has been added. nm - nm 06:40:34 10/12/2004 (0)
Warning for anyone who is selling something...sm - PandaBear 09:05:10 10/09/2004 (0)
Tootiefish-I updated all your links for you. Hope it was all right. - nm 16:30:47 10/05/2004 (0)
Tootiefish, new links for MT Companies, Armchair Critics and Ticked Off are on MTCentral nm - Okay to update your links? Thank you! 11:56:34 10/05/2004 (1)
- Also Diet and Weight Loss board nm - P.S. 11:57:30 10/05/2004 (0)
Hyperactive dog - looking for training advice. - Pete 10:30:03 10/03/2004 (3)
- There are citronella (sp?) collars that are considered more humane by some - sm 18:26:31 10/03/2004 (2)
  - Great! I will look it up. My dog has a vet appointment tomorrow. sm - Pete 07:28:13 10/04/2004 (1)
    - So, what did he/she say? - curious. 07:39:36 10/11/2004 (0)
If dogs were people or people were dogs. sl - Pete 10:04:32 9/30/2004 (4)
- Yeah, that sounds about like what it would be like, except they didn't - mention greetings by butt-sniffing instead of hand-shaking. 08:02:53 10/01/2004 (3)
  - I was wondering about that myself - but I think they were trying to keep it clean. nm - Pete 12:01:32 10/02/2004 (2)
    - To dogs, it IS clean! It is how they meet and greet. Of course, they also love to roll in stinky - stuff and think it is perfume. They have a VERY different persepctive of beauty than humans. LOL 14:40:41 10/02/2004 (1)
      - That is true! My dogs used to kill skunks when I was a kid, and I think it was for the smell. LOL! - Pete 10:24:01 10/03/2004 (0)
I'd like to email the monitor/admin of this board. Can someone give me an email address? - Thanks! 08:41:42 9/29/2004 (0)
If there's anyone around, someone could sure-sm - Vicki 05:56:23 9/27/2004 (0)
trying to post cat pictures on board sm - trying 20:03:44 9/14/2004 (3)
- Re: trying to post cat pictures on board sm - monitors, please delete any of these that dont work. thanks. 20:04:31 9/14/2004 (2)
  - Re: trying to post cat pictures on board sm - test 20:07:38 9/14/2004 (1)
    - Re: trying to post cat pictures on board sm - test 2 20:09:08 9/14/2004 (0)
animals - amanda 15:18:33 9/06/2004 (0)
Long haired cat question: with mats or knots in their fur, - sm 20:35:44 9/02/2004 (1)
- ours didn't like that trimmer thingee any better than a reg buzz cutter - we use an old straight edge razor with cord wrapped around it. 01:20:31 9/24/2004 (0)
What costume will your pets wear this Halloween? sm - Pete 13:22:33 9/02/2004 (1)
- My cats hide from company & get scared by doorbells - no costumes for sure.nm - Kiki 17:40:54 9/05/2004 (0)
Having trouble housebreaking our dog. Anyone have any suggestions? TIA nm - Mary 09:23:33 8/30/2004 (7)
- potty training basics - link 14:08:13 9/03/2004 (0)
- see inside - sm 14:06:54 9/03/2004 (0)
- Crate training. A paper-trained dog isn't truely a housetrained dog - it is an extra step and not recommended for big dogs. sm 13:58:38 9/03/2004 (0)
- Try Wee Wee Pads, which you can find at most pet stores. sm - Pete 11:10:24 8/30/2004 (3)
  - Re: Try Wee Wee Pads, which you can find at most pet stores. sm - sm 14:07:29 9/03/2004 (2)
    - Actually, WeeWee pads are much better than paper, and you can move them outside...sm - Pete 07:28:54 9/04/2004 (1)
      - Actually, they are more like"chux" pads - incontinent pads but supposedly - scented to make dogs use them. Still not, IMO, a good way to housetrain sm 16:02:28 9/06/2004 (0)
How many sing to your animals? sm - Pete 14:52:48 8/26/2004 (6)
- I don't sing to mine but I talk to them a lot. They do listen to the radio with me.nm - Kiki 20:01:10 8/29/2004 (5)
  - I have one that watches TV with me. He likes dog shows. sm - Pete 09:13:34 8/30/2004 (4)
    - I bet that is cute, Pete. My cats look at the TV some but haven't ever noticed other cats on it.nm - Kiki 12:27:49 8/30/2004 (3)
      - Pete, one cat did watch NASCAR races - would be alert during racing & relax during commercials.nm - Kiki 06:29:24 8/31/2004 (2)
        
        LOL - did they try to attack the cars? My daughter has a cat that likes TV very much. nm - Pete 13:20:21 9/02/2004 (1)
        
        Pete, I think she liked the motion & noise of the track - didn't try to attack the cars.nm - Kiki 19:18:42 9/04/2004 (0)
I just got a puppy and I'm wondering - sm 12:57:16 8/26/2004 (1)
- Get one of those play areas - or a baby gate for an area where you can - keep her. Crate is fine for overnight. 13:59:43 9/03/2004 (0)
Does anyone have multiple dogs (sm) - Shirl 21:53:54 8/24/2004 (1)
- I have multiple dogs, but not THAT many. I only have 3. Personally, however, - sm 11:02:15 8/26/2004 (0)
My lab is 11 and has dry foot pads. - Older dog ? sm 04:35:12 8/18/2004 (1)
- There may be other/better things out there, but you could rub some Vaseline - on his feet. It won't hurt him. StrayCat nm 04:59:27 8/18/2004 (0)
Cat feeding question, canned cat food (sm) - Cat chick 22:15:29 8/15/2004 (4)
- Tried dry food, maybe the can in the AM and a cup of dry out all day - to nibble will fend of the hunger pangs. NM 01:58:57 8/17/2004 (2)
  - I agree. The crunchy, dry food is also good for his teeth. - StrayCat nm 02:25:20 8/17/2004 (1)
    - My vet says that dry only is bad for their urinary tract unless... - OP 11:47:14 8/21/2004 (0)
- I'd say 2 - nm 07:47:11 8/16/2004 (0)
Does anyone have any experience with beta fish? sm - kate 15:13:10 8/15/2004 (3)
- Yes, Kate ... see inside - me2 01:56:45 8/17/2004 (2)
  - Thanks me2, much appreciated sm - kate 08:32:51 8/17/2004 (1)
    - YW ~ ours gets really excited when I come into the kitchen, lol -SM - me2 01:21:01 8/19/2004 (0)
I am desperately seeking info on red-eared slider turtles~ - me2 06:14:35 8/12/2004 (8)
- Okay, I found it. The ultimate answer. - Yay!! 23:46:55 8/13/2004 (1)
  - I believe you did find the ultimate answer for us!! - Our heartfelt thanks!!! OP 01:51:01 8/17/2004 (0)
- Here is what I have found so far as to why it may not be eating. - sm 10:26:36 8/13/2004 (1)
  - Here is more - sm 10:29:07 8/13/2004 (0)
- LOL no iceberg lettuce, he won't touch worms (even if I wiggle 'em), I know he needs calcium. Petco - gave me an info site that told me less than I already knew, :(OP 14:22:48 8/12/2004 (1)
  - even if you wiggle them? What? I'm talking about the live mealworms - you buy at the pet store - and crickets SM 08:01:00 8/13/2004 (0)
- I thought they ate lettuce and vegetables - nm 08:17:29 8/12/2004 (1)
  - Also, I think the pet stores have red slider turtle food (as well as live - food - crickets, mealworms - if they eat that). Call Petco. 08:18:35 8/12/2004 (0)
I LOVE my puppy, but I can't wait until she is a dog!!! LOL. - Raven nm 16:57:46 8/11/2004 (1)
- Ditto. My puppy is full grown but still very much a puppy...sm - Pete 10:55:41 8/14/2004 (0)
Big thank you to Kate! - tootiefish 08:59:08 8/10/2004 (4)
- A big Your Welcome, tootiefish - Love this board! nm - kate 20:59:06 8/10/2004 (0)
- She's a really good egg, that kate is. She saw a need--saw your board was down and wanted-sm - Vicki 11:38:28 8/10/2004 (2)
  - You're so kind Vicki. That means a lot, thank you :) nm - kate 21:00:05 8/10/2004 (1)
    - Another thank you to Kate for helping with these boards!!!.nm - Kiki 06:46:24 8/11/2004 (0)
Glad to have the board back, Tootie. nm - Kiki 13:44:18 8/08/2004 (0)
Need litter box liner suggestions - Four cats 13:14:00 8/08/2004 (9)
- I have 2 cats, but even when I had only 1, I never found a liner that worked, - that didn't get shredded by claws. Not worth the money to me SM 08:38:32 8/09/2004 (0)
- Go to Wal-Mart and get... - See Msg 18:16:48 8/08/2004 (5)
  - I've seen those. I've resisted buying them because them seem so - expensive for what they do, you know? :) 19:52:57 8/08/2004 (4)
    - Mine last a long time. I sift every 48 hours, so with 11 bags, that's 3 weeks. - They only cost $2.76... nm 17:54:03 8/09/2004 (0)
    - I had five cats & always used scoopable litter with no liners. nm - jm 06:16:44 8/09/2004 (2)
      - I think the liner thing is just me - litter only lasts so long and when - Four cats 07:48:00 8/09/2004 (1)
        
        These guys must be fairly neat, then. As long as I keep a decent -sm - jm 11:01:32 8/09/2004 (0)
- Go to Wal-Mart and get... - See Msg 18:16:09 8/08/2004 (0)
- Go to Wal-Mart and get... - See Msg 18:16:05 8/08/2004 (0)
Hi, toots! I was wondering where you were! sm - Rennie 13:04:20 8/08/2004 (1)
- Thanks, Rennie! I appreciate it. :o) NM - tootiefish 09:15:30 8/10/2004 (0)
My cat occasionally coughs/hacks (sm) - Nic 20:39:35 8/07/2004 (5)
- Thank you for the responses below, very much appreciated nm - Nic 18:44:14 8/08/2004 (0)
- Re: My cat occasionally coughs/hacks (sm) - Kiki 13:38:13 8/08/2004 (1)
  - Sorry for mistake earlier. My cat did have a problem.sm - Kiki 13:43:18 8/08/2004 (0)
- It's possible it is furballs even though he's not coughing them up. - StrayCat sm 21:14:04 8/07/2004 (1)
  - I agree with StrayCat, I have 3 who do that for most of 24 hrs before the furball - finally shows up, ew. Good luck! JustCuz 00:59:26 8/08/2004 (0)
What would be a good house dog for someone-sm - Curious 19:15:32 8/07/2004 (5)
- My vote is for a Maltese. They are absolutely adorable sm - Sneezy 21:02:08 8/07/2004 (1)
  - My aunt used to have a Maltese and they are very cute and small. sm - jm 09:28:20 8/08/2004 (0)
- Your dog is part of your family and should be living inside iwth you. nm - dog lover 19:43:16 8/07/2004 (2)
  - That's what I'm talking about, a dog that doesn't need to be out-SM - OP 20:06:19 8/07/2004 (1)
    - I was just looking for lists of dogs like that (sm) - one suggestion 09:22:07 8/08/2004 (0)

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