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My dog has been sleeping in bed with me for over a year now. He was having seizures and I wanted him close so I could help him in the night. We have those under control, but I can’t break him from sleeping in the bed. He would keep me up all night scratching at .. [
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My Shiba-Inu/ Shelti mix is two years old and we have now taken away his crate and given him freedom in the living room and kitchen. What would you suggest as to getting him a dog bed? He sleeps on our sofa but has a tendency to chew it. He chews anything that is stuffed .. [
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My two month old Brussels Griffon is teething on everything including me! I have had difficulty finding teething toys that are allowable for his small size. Can you recommend some, so I can distract him from chewing on me? Thanks
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Brussels Griffons are wonderful dogs! However, they are difficult to buy toys for as they are .. [
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I am hoping you can help me. My dog is the ultimate chewing machine and I can’t find toys that last more then a few hours with him. Any suggestions? Gerry
ANSWER:
Hi Gerry,
Good question! Some dogs have jaws of steel and they can chew up even the toughest of toys.
As many of you know already, my .. [
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Hello, what shampoo or grooming products do you recommend for itchy dog skin? Scott
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Hi Scott,
Good question! There are so many products on the market that claim to help take the itch out of your dog it can be a tough decision.
First, have you checked your pet over for fleas or other critters that could be .. [
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Hi, Quick question about airline approved dog carriers. My husband and I are moving and we are actually flying with our one-year-old tabby cat and our eight-year-old female Shih Tzu. We have approval for them to fly as carry on luggage but I don’t know how this would work with their plastic crates. Do you .. [
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Hi, My Jack Russell Jake is an idiot in the car. A friend mentioned getting a doggy seat belt for him – do you have any experience with these things or have any suggestions? Thank you! Gloria
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Hi Gloria,
Few people realize that in most states it is illegal to have an animal loose in a vehicle. .. [
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Hi, I recently adopted a Bichon Frise/Border collie cross and I am having a heck of a time keeping his coat under control. It is long like the Border collie and sheds yet is curly like the Bichon. He was a mess when I got him and he is looking better but I want a .. [
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Can you recommend a half decent way to kennel a dog? First of all my pointer can jump and secondly she can dig. I want to go to work just once with out my neighbor calling me and telling me how she has escaped the yard again. I need this thing to .. [
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This Furminator shedding tool is aptly named: it terminates old loose hair, gets out mats, and is in general one of the best grooming tools I have ever seen.
There’s a valid reason for my vet clinic to sell these. It only removes the old dead hair that has detached from the dog’s skin and leaves .. [
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