| commented question | Can I take my dog to hawaii? Well you can, but their restrictions and quarantine time are high. Quarantine can be up to 6 months in some situations. Search the Internet for details. You will also have to have a veterinary health certificate. |
| answered a question | Why does my dog eat kitty litter? Perhaps it's not the litter your dog is after but the cat poop is what he wants. Many dogs love to eat cat poop. Try moving the cat box to a room your dog can't get in or use something like a baby gate. It's very hard to stop this behavior. |
| commented question | What is a good allergy shampoo for dogs? An oatmeal shampoo meant for dogs. |
| commented question | How should I get my dog certified as a therapy dog? Delta Society is no longer in existence. They became Pet Partners. http://Petpartners.org. For all the info. Typically your dog must be a year old. Yes your vet will have to sign a health sheet. Training can take up to a year. |
| commented question | Can I give my dog tylenol for pain? NO. Tylenol is bad for animals. Please use 1 baby aspirin 2 times a day. If that doesn't help consult your vet. |
| commented question | What should I bathe a puppy with? Dawn is a gentle cleansing shampoo. But don't bathe them too often as all shampoos strip away their natural oils. |
| commented question | How do I make my dog stop barking? One of my go tos for excessive barking is a spray bottle. Start with plain water or use 50/50 water / vinegar. Spray toward the head area but you don't need to hit their face per say. It's more to surprise and startle them. Add a command like 'stop' for example. Then praise and treat when quiet. |
| commented question | Why does my dog pace at night? Depending on the age of your, this can be a symptom of Doggie Alzheimers. Similar to the phenomenon in humans called 'sundowner '. They switch their day and night behaviors. Note if they are sleeping more during the day than usual. There are many other symptoms for DA so please consult your vet. |
| commented answer | i have a request to board a 16 year old dog. how do i gently ask them what they want done if their dog passes while in my care? are there forms that cover this situation? If a dog is that senior or in need of a lot of medical care, I DO ask the owner what they would want. I think it's best for everyone to be clear and upfront on what is wanted and expected so the owner has comfort leaving their pet/family member in my hands. And the sitter does not panic. |