I have a 10 month old Boykin Spaniel. I know that they are prone to hip dysplasia. I probably shouldn’t worry about it yet. But I am just wondering whether there are any little things that I could do to prevent hip dysplasia? I am not sure about his parents. We got him from some [...]
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Can you prevent hip dysplasia?
Overweight cat problem.?
Our 18mth old household tom, Alfie, has recently noticeably gained weight. He’s always been quite well-built, in a muscular way, but now he’s decidedly podgy. He’s also been sleeping more (he spent all of this afternoon asleep on my bed). Again. This has happened over the last couple of weeks. I would cut down his [...]
What dog breed would go well with an English Bulldog?
I have a neutered, male English Bulldog, and my husband and I are trying to choose another dog breed to add to our household. My Bully is stubborn, hyper at times, but very well behaved. I want to get another Bully breed because I just love most of the dogs that are included in this [...]
How much should I charge for a 2 month long house/dog sitting job?
My friends are visiting family in South Africa from November to January. I will be house sitting for them the whole time. They have 2 dogs I will have to look after, as well as household stuff- take in mail, check on their bills, trash, etc. What is a fair price for all of this?
What are the best Guard dogs?
What are the best guard dogs? They need to be good with other dogs in my household. By the way they have to be a medium sized dog (25-55) lbs.
Introduce a dog to my 14 year old cat?
I have a 14 year old cat who does not like other animals around – dogs or cats. She will pee to mark her territory, usually around my bed! I once had a dog who was already here when she entered the household as a kitten, so she didn’t mind him. I would like to [...]
what do you think?
I hear people say that dogs should NEVER be allowed to have free access to the sofa or bed because it allows them to think that they are the leader. however, my dogs are allowed on the furnature and are very well behaved. i’m not going to say they are PERFECT but i’m not sure [...]
What are things I should know about getting a ferret?
This is a follow up from my other ferret question. There are just a few questions I may need a little more detail on, so here they are: 1. Do they like to eat anything else besides the pet store ferret food? What else is good for a ferret diet? Any fruits or vegies? 2. [...]
How can i make my female cat stop peeing on beds in the house?
shes a female around 2-3 years of age and we have never ever had any problems with her peeing, she usually goes inside the litter box. We took her to the doctor and they ave her antibiotics so we dont think its a urinary track infection. The only reason i know is the new changes [...]
What is the ideal living conditions for a pet rabbit?
I am looking into getting a rabbit for my household. I currently live in the basement of a duplex and the room keeps pretty cool during the summer and down right cold in the winter. Id like to know what would be the best cage/pen for a rabbit. What size should it be? What bedding [...]
What are fun (and clean) games to play with pet rats?
Does anyone have any suggestions for fun ways to play with pet rats? Any chewable household found items? Or ideas for toys or homemade gyms? And if possible, how do you play with pet rats on surfaces if you don’t want them to pee so much? Such as carpeted floors or beds?
Dog trying to warm me or him?
I was just wondering cause today i was home and the heat hadn’t cranked up yet so i was cold and my dog jumped up on my and snuggled with me (wich he never does, i’m the youngest so he trys to see me as the "lesser member of the household" but i dont let [...]