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What is the cleaning and disinfection protocol for moving into an apartment previously occupied by a dog of unknown medical history?
I'm unsure whether my question is on-topic for this SE, but since it relates to dogs, I decided to give it a try.
A friend of mine recently bought an apartment where the previous owner lived with a ...
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My dog is obsessed with getting inside my home
My Belgium Malinois recently got extremely ill after, what we suspect, being bit by a spider. He recovered quickly after getting the right antibiotics. He is now obsessed with getting inside the house....
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I don't know if my dog is trying to kill my kitten or groom it
I have four dogs and just got a kitten. Three of my dogs just kind of ignore her, but my three-year-old dachshund won't leave her alone. He pins her down and pushes her around with his nose. He licks ...
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Puppy vs Adjustable Bed
Got an adjustable bed. Love it.
Got an adorable beagle puppy. Love him.
Let the two be alone in the room together.
Beagle is still adorable. Bed no longer adjusts.
Looking to buy a new adjustable bed (...
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Dog started having panic attack like symptoms and struggling to walk as if drunk
it's currently late in the evening and we won't be able to get my dog to a vet right away. My dog wasn't acting strangely today, but all of a sudden she struggled to get up. When she did, she could ...
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How to deal with the parvovirus infected dead body?
Our little puppy died because of this dreaded parvovirus. She was on a drip with other necessary meds. She lived 4 days fighting the disease, but today she died very painfully. We have 4 more adult ...
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My 30lb Catahoula ripped open a pack of instant yeast
My 11-month-old Catahoula pit ripped open a pack of dry instant sourdough yeast. I got the packet before he ingested any of it but I think a small amount definitely got in his tongue. Should I be ...
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How to scare dogs away from attacking a child?
A friend of mine with a one-year-old child lives in a neighbourhood with many aggressive, poorly trained dogs who sometimes get out without a leash. Obviously, the best thing is to avoid a conflict in ...
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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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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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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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Is there a pet-safe, non-toxic glue to mend a fetch ball with?
My dog has a favorite ball that he has been playing with for nearly two years now.
The ball is really squishy and soft compared to others on the market and unfortunately, I cannot find the same one on ...
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Should I take my dog's favorite tug-of-war toy away from her to prevent her from potentially eating pieces of it?
So I've been leaving my dog's toys scattered about; she'll come ask me for fetch or tug by bringing me a toy. I've been recently reading, however, that I shouldn't leave tug ropes out, because she'll ...
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My dog ate a cricket, is that bad?
My dog is a cross between labrador and retriever and I estimate he weighs around 40 kgs and he's 1 year and 9 months old. My dog loves chasing crickets, especially because they jump, and in end, he ...
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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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Our dog accidentally ate pimobendan
We have a dog who is on pimobendan, and our other dog who weighs about 13 pounds (5.9 kg) accidentally got 0.625 mg of it.
Will he be okay?
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Is an Australian Wolf Spider bite dangerous, particularly to small dogs?
In my backyard I have started to discover more and more, what appears to be "Wolf Spiders" - I know there are many many species of these, so for reference, my location is Western Australia.
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Why my 7-year-old dog barks when I leave home while when my parents leave he doesn’t bark? [closed]
I own a 7-year-old Jack Russell and since he was a puppy he started to bark every time I was leaving; it may seem like “usual” behaviour but it gets strange because when my parents or my sister also ...
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Dextrose powder for puppies
My puppy is too skinny, even though he eats rice and other things I feed him. I bought dextrose powder in case he will become ill. But since he is not sick, can I put a dextrose powder in his water/...
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Does my dog need boots for winter?
Winter will be early in my country this year. I have Labrador that is going to be one year old by then. And during extreme cold, temperature may fall below 10 degrees Celsius, but no snowing. I have ...
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Active rat traps in my backyard, is this safe for my dog?
My dog is a 3-year-old Gerbian Shepsky (in lesser terms, he's the result of a crossbreed between a german shepard and a husky). Our house has had roof rat problems for about 2 or 3 years now (the way ...
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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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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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Puppy safety for tug of war
I see a lot of questions here and on other sites answering the psychological hazards of tug, but I don't see anywhere discussing the physical.
I have a small Shih Tzu puppy, under 5 pounds (<2 kg) ...
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Should I be concerned if my dog swallowed a battery?
My dog may have swallowed the battery off his invisible fence collar. How concerned should I be? The battery is the flat, round type that is roughly the size of a quarter (button cell).
Update: the ...
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Local cat attacks my dog whilst walking, what should I do?
A local cat has attacked my dog 4 times now.
The attacks are unprovoked (my dog doesn't growl or bark or bother them at all) and my dog loves cats.
One of the attacks had the cat chasing me down the ...
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Door Protector for dogs that like to Hang Out the Window
My dog likes to hang out the window as we drive. And, as a matter of clarification: He's in a harness attached to the seat with enough room for one leg to dangle (and scratch things) (It gets adjusted ...
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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?
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not scare my son;
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What should I use to discourage my small dog from pulling while walking?
I have a small adult Chihuahua-mix who pulls very strongly when I walk him. I currently use a harness, but was wondering if a training slip leash would work better to reduce pulling? My concern 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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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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My dog keeps biting his feet and now he is missing hair, his feet are red, and he has bumps
We had our dog for at least 2-3 years now, and he started doing this at least a year ago:
When I last took him to the vet, they just assumed irritation and that’s it. I’m getting so scared and ...
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I accidentally popped a tick that was on my dog's eyelids
I accidentally popped a tick on my dog's eyelids and unfortunately blood got on his eyes; the blood went away in a while, but was the blood that got to his eyes will be dangerous? What can I do myself?...
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Maxidex Eye Drops use in dogs - safe or just ineffective if stored below recommended temperatures?
Our dog had a red/bloodshot eye and we were prescribed Maxidex (dexamethasone) eye drops for our dog.
The first two times we used them they were stored at room temperature (bottle just store below 25°...
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Basset Hound ate 1lb of frozen beef from counter
Last night our dog pinched 1 lb (450 g) frozen beef off the HIGH counter while we were out shopping, and did not leave a crumb. I know dogs are fine eating the raw beef, but will this have ...
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Seatbelts on my dog?
Almost every day, I get up at a usual hour, go through my normal grooming process, and then head out in the truck to get fresh provisions.
My girl (an 8-year-old cocker) always comes with me. In fact, ...
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My dog ate small beef pieces that were cooked with onions. Is he poisoned?
My dog ate small pieces of beef that had been cooked with onions (seasoned) when I looked away from my kitchen table. He's a small poodle (~ 5 kg), body length is around 50 cm, give or take.
I'm ...
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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 can I put around the doorknob to keep the dog from scratching the door?
We moved into a new apartment with a wood stained door. The dog misses us when we leave and sometimes jumps up and scratches around the doorknob, trying to get it to open.
It has scratched the door ...
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How best to give up a dog for adoption?
We have a pit bull just over 1 year old. Because we now have children we feel it best to not have the dog, though we (the parents) love him. We do not want the dog “put down”.
How best can we put ...
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Is Zinc Gluconate safe for dogs to consume?
I have been researching a good toothpaste/dental gel to use on dogs to clean their teeth and one I liked the look of was one called Maxi/Guard OraZn or the stronger strength MAXI/GUARD Oral Cleansing ...
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My 2 month old puppy bit me. He hasn't gotten any vaccines yet, is it dangerous?
I was carrying him and talking to him and he suddenly bit me in my face. My 2 month old puppy hasn't gotten any vaccines yet. He just turned two months old last Saturday. Is it dangerous? Thanks. My ...
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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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Why is my dog separating one pup and moving him?
My Shih Tzu is almost 2 years old and had her 1st litter 4 days ago. She keeps moving one pup, yet still nurses him. No physical problem or cleft mouth. I’m scared she’ll eat him, I’ve heard horrible ...
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Dog hanging out outside
My Croatian Shepherd mix likes to go out in the balcony and sleep there during the day. Right now we have 28 degrees Fahrenheit (-2 Celsius).
If he's outside, can I assume, it's ok for him?
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Aggressive dog needs insulin
How do I give my rat terrier insulin by myself? He thinks he’s a pitbull. He gets aggressive when you try to do something he doesn’t like. Any advice? I really need help.
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What are some of the best materials that can be used to safely bite-proof the squeakers in fabric dog toys?
Our medium-small dog is obsessed with killing squeaker plushy toys by biting into the squeaker. I can buy replacement squeakers to sew back into the toys or buy new toys, both very cheap options, but ...
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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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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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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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