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| commented answer | Poop question +1 for pumpkin. It literally was a lifesaver for my ex-stray dog. We went from 7s and 6s to 2s. Things we tried before pumpkin that didn't help: chicken & rice, probiotic pills, yoghurt... |
| answered a question | How do I get my dog to stop chewing their bed? I second Laura's suggestion. My dog did this initially (and not just the bedding but also the crate covering)! He was a 10 month old rescue at the time understandably with a bit of separation anxiety. After a few shredded blankets I just took it all away, put cardboard around his crate and worked on his anxiety with the usual recommendation: short random cratings + peanut buttered kong while I was home during the day, increasing in duration until he starting being calm. Took about a month and a half, but soon he was relaxed enough to get some fancy new bedding! It feels a bit mean to deny them a soft surface while you're going through this, but really unless you're dealing with an old arthritic dog they'll be none the worse for the wear. |
| answered a question | What is the best durable dog toy? Goughnuts. They have a crappy website, but I figure it's because they spend all their time focused on making those toys! :) http://www.goughnuts.com/GoughNuts.php Also available on Amazon. |
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