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Zelda in the house...
Posted to: News & Entertainment
A few weeks ago we added Zelda to the pack and she's doing great! Now that she is settled in I decided to bring her with me to work today to she how she would like office life and she is enjoying her day for sure. Have you added a new dog recently? Maybe you are thinking about it, ask me I can help...
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how much should I be feeding?
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
Hello all. New guy here. I have a 4 month old pitt, he is a razors edge pit if that makes any difference. He should grow to around 80-90 lbs. Right now he is around 30lbs. The vet really couldnt offer much advise as to how much I should be feeding him. They said it really depends on how active he is...
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Can Dogs Eat Cheesecake?
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
Hello All, I am a cheese lover and most of the time I cook chees e items . My dog (Rockey) is 1 year old and I want to know, Can dogs eat cheese items like cake, patty, and etc? Some time back I followed some sites for dog food & nutrition based like this https://dtua.org/
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Cryptosporidium
Posted to: Health & Grooming
I have never heard of it and a friend with a rescued Newf said he has it? She is very worried about it. Anyone have any input?
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Good dog panties?!
Posted to: News & Entertainment
It looks like we may need to find Z some good undies if she wants to continue to have couch privileges (she has an incontinence issue - see Health), but I have no idea where to find good looking/working ones. Specifically, they need to be reusable, comfy for the dog, absorbent (i.e. not just for females...
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Talk to me about BUN levels
Posted to: Health & Grooming
I did some looking online but wondered if anyone else had some suggestions or thoughts. Kota is on Pheno for his seizures and he's on Metacam for his leg pain. He had his levels checked on Wed and the only thing that came back abnormal was the BUN level. Normal is 7 to 27 and his was 47, so pretty...
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Nikon Camera Question
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Ok so my camera has decided to really not preform how I want it to, so I'm in the market for a new one. I am well aware nikon is the way to go from all the chat around here. My question is which one to get!? Budget is really not a problem but I would prefer to stay in the 5-600$ range or so. My pictures...
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Using random rewards and patience training to improve behavior
Posted to: Training & Behavior
Hi - I read this (I did not write it) and I thought it was worthy of reposting. Excellent content. Random reward training means you randomly reward the behavior. You vary the interval/frequency of rewards or the dog will soon figure out that every other time it performs the behavior, a reward is...
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Tips on teaching a weanling to pick up his feet?
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Lolyn, my almost-6-month-old weanling colt, is doing really well at pretty much everything. He leads will, ties reasonably well, stands for a bath, and is generally pretty well behaved. BUT, for some reason, I am having a helluva time teaching him to pick up his feet. For whatever reason, he thinks...
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Student time
Posted to: News & Entertainment
"Student time is a precious phase of growth and discovery. It's a time of forging lifelong friendships, exploring passions, and expanding horizons. The blend of learning, curiosity, and youthful energy creates an environment like no other. Embracing this period fosters not only academic development...
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rw-Need some ideas for my game
Posted to: News & Entertainment
For Lily's sleepover I am having them do the Who Am I? game. That's when one person wears a job or type of person on their forehead without knowing what it says..then the others try to get them to say what they are using only gestures or body language. It's usually a lot of fun... I need...
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Urgent question about "bruising" after surgery
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Our dog Phoebe (she's a 10 year old beagle lady) had surgery yesterday. The vet removed 2 mammary gland tumors and 2 nipples. She's acting fine but in the last couple of hours these bright red spots have appeared around the incision. Not directly on the incision or by the stitches but around...
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Dog Playing Football Like a Pro (Brazilian dog)
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Man's best friend is also his best soccer mate. Amazing dog playing ball with its owner at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia. Credit:Mauricio Oliani watch?v=Rd vqESi M4
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5 Tips For Picking The Best Dog Clothes
Posted to: Health & Grooming
5 Tips For Picking The Best Dog Clothes Source: Unsplash Toying with the idea of making your puppy posh and stylish? It sounds good, but it can be a challenging time selecting clothes and footwear for your dog. As social creatures, they like to dress up in the best of collars, jackets...
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Best Shampoo for Dogs with Dry Skin: The Top 5
Posted to: Health & Grooming
The best shampoo for dogs with dry skin can be hard to find, but with these top 5 choices, you won’t have to look any further. These shampoos have been specially formulated to clean and moisturize your dog’s fur without compromising its natural oils or causing any irritation or allergic reactions. They...
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