All Questions
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Will owls attack small dogs?
Over the past week I have noticed an owl hunting in our neighborhood at night. I have seen the owl in some of the trees in our yard.
I haven't seen the owl well enough to determine what kind it is, ...
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Can I use human medicine on dogs?
Sometimes our doctor advises us to use to use human medicines for our dogs. For example, when my sister's Labrador was small, the doctor advised us to administer children's syrup for stomach disorder. ...
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Are chicken bones dangerous for dogs?
I often heard that chicken bones are dangerous for dogs as they may break, splinter and damage the internal organs.
Is there any truth to this claim?
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Will my pet get sick drinking from the toilet?
Many houses have a room with a large white bowl that is regularly refilled with fresh water. The door is open unless the room is occupied. The bowl holds much more water than any water dish. Unlike ...
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What are the risks of leaving a dog unattended in the car?
I see a fair number of people in my area leaving their dogs in the car while they eat at a restaurant.
This doesn't strike me as a particularly safe or healthy practice.
Aside from expected ...
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Preventing dog from going to highway
My parents have two dogs. The smaller of the two is used to roaming free, coming back to the yard whenever she feels like it. She's been known to wander several kilometers and then coming back to the ...
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Can I feed very soft cooked bones to cats and dogs?
I sometimes cook chicken broth in my Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker), using chicken carcasses from free range birds.
Yesterday I was picking the cooked meat (aka pet treats or diet food) from ...
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Are rawhide bones or natural raw bones potentially dangerous for a dog?
Chewing can be a very rewarding activity for dogs and it also provides mental stimulation and helps clean their teeth. So I'm planning to give a bone to my dog from time to time, to keep him busy, but ...
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Why all the safety concerns regarding topical flea products?
I don't use topical flea products on my cats or dogs. I worry about using a pesticide that is absorbed systemically. This is just my own personal concerns and not intended to alarm people.
I was ...
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How can I tell the difference between play and aggression at the dog park?
I have heard some real horror stories about taking dogs to the dog park. Too many owners just let their dogs run unsupervised, and many people seem unable to distinguish dog-on-dog play from dog-on-...
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Is it healthy for dogs to wear clothes like humans can?
Is it healthy for dogs to wear clothes like humans can? I am concerned of an animals welfare when they are wearing clothes made for pets. If it is/isn't healthy what are the benefits and disadvantages/...
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Should I be concerned that my puppy is chewing on fallen leaves?
I have two 13 week old puppies who have a playpen that is partially shaded by a star magnolia tree. Winter is coming and the tree is starting to lose its leaves. I sometimes see the puppies chewing on ...
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What can I give my dog to chew that will last more than a few minutes?
I have a puppy (well, he's almost a year old) that destroys everything because when he's not crated, sleeping, or being entertained by nature, my other dog, or me, he wants/needs to be chewing on ...
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Do invisible fences pose long term health risks to dogs?
I know that invisible fences work by giving the dog a shock through his/her collar when they get near the fence. Is this shock dangerous to dogs? Can repeated exposure cause long term health risks?
I ...
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Should a puppy with its first vaccinations meet a dog that’s not fully vaccinated?
All in the title, really. Over Christmas, my puppy will have had his first vaccination. I want to bring him to see family over this time, but a dog he will meet hasn’t had yearly boosters, only her ...
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Is it safe for a dog to drink water from a stream?
We have a small stream that cuts through our yard. The dog enjoys drinking from it frequently, even when he has a source of fresh water (from the kitchen sink) nearby.
Is it safe? If not, is there a ...
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Can I allow my puppy near my breast?
Recently, my husband and I brought home a small, 15 day old puppy from a local shelter. Its mom has passed away so I have adopted it. I feed it with a bottle filled with milk from my pet goat.
The ...
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How do I control weeds with dogs present?
Is it safe to use round-up on my weeds and / or weed and feed in my yard, although the dogs go out in the yard? My concern is if they eat the weeds, they would be poisoned, or they could possibly ...
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Is styptic powder OK to use after it gets damp?
After trimming my dogs' nails, I accidentally left the jar of styptic powder open overnight. During that time, it absorbed some water from the atmosphere so that the top layer is slightly damp and ...
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What should I do to know that my dog will be safe if I go on vacation
What should I do to know that my dog will be safe if I go on vacation? Sometimes I go on vacation and I leave my dog at home. What should I do so they will be safe and not scared? On New Year's there ...
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Can I feed a dog cooked meat or fish that is a week old?
Sometimes I have cooked meat or fish in my refrigerator that is a week old. Is this food safe to feed to a dog without reheating? Is it safe to feed to a dog after reheating?
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Is it harmful to allow animals of different species to share the same water bowl?
This question can apply to any kind of animal, but I'm mostly targetting the aspect of cats and dogs sharing the same water bowl.
Does this affect the relationship between animals? Would it be ...
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Why is zinc oxide bad for dogs?
This answer to applying sunscreen to dogs says that you shouldn't apply human sunscreen to them because it contains zinc oxide and that's bad for dogs. What about it is bad, and what would happen if a ...
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How to do an 8-hour road trip with a husky puppy?
I will be travelling with a female Siberian Husky puppy in about a month from now, and by then my pup would've been 21/2 months old. I'm a bit uncertain on how I'm going to do this; I've crawled the ...
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When walking my dog at night, how can I improve his visibility to others?
I have a young puppy and I'm now walking him with a simple collar at night. I want to improve his visibility to others. I've recently added a flashing light (see picture). What other tools/...
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What common house/garden plants are dangerous to dogs and why?
What common house/garden plants, if any, are dangerous to dogs and why are they? Are some potentially fatal?
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How can I train my dog to release a tug toy safely?
I adopted an 18 month old pit bull from a shelter about a month ago and I have been trying to train him to play tug and fetch to help strengthen our relationship and give him efficient exercise.
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How to "coach" dog - child meetings at the street?
My son is around 6 years old. On the way to school we see many different dogs. He wants to touch everyone.
What guideline can I provide my son, to interact with unknown dogs?
Aims:
not scare my son;
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Minimum fence height for Labrador Retriever?
I have a 10 week old purebred female yellow Labrador Retriever. She was bred from a various bird hunting family, and their dogs are slim and in great shape. From what I could find online, they are ...
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