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Monthly Archives: September 2009
How much do you spend per dog? (care cost)?
I am calculating for just one dog (50lb dog): My dog cost me on food/month (good brand + treats), insurance Vip/month, heartworm/month (i think based on the annual cost) advantage flea product/month (based on 6-month box) on used tennis balls/month … Continue reading
Posted in Pet Supplies & Pet Care
Tagged adopting a dog, advantage flea, cats, cleaning products, comb, cost advantage, dog pound, flea treatment, food cost, heartworm treatment, laundry, meds, muliply, neuter, shampoo, stains, tennis balls, two dogs, vaccines, vet visits
10 Comments
parrot cage?
I’m building a parrot cage out of wire mesh, and I’m using cable ties to hold the pieces together. Is there something better to work with other than cable ties. I’d like some sort of metal that can be wrapped … Continue reading
Posted in Pet Supplies & Pet Care
Tagged aluminum tubes, cable ties, parrot cage, pig, staples, wire mesh
3 Comments
Animal Antibiotics?
My friend is sick, and she is talking about going to a pet supply store and getting fish antibiotics(in pill form) for 15 bucks, because she can’t afford the regular kind. She swears it’s safe, but I am a little … Continue reading
Is it better to walk a dog with a chain collar or a nylon collar?
I read somewhere that a chain-link collar can cut off a dog’s air supply. Is this true? Which type of collar is a better choice? Thanks for all the great answers!
Are Jebo brand aquariums good for salt water environments?
I’m looking into purchasing a new salt water aquarium, and I find the Jebo brand to be quite sexy, but I’ve had mixed reviews for a salt water setup. Can someone recommend a quality salt water aquarium. I am looking … Continue reading
My dog is itching and scratching everywhere?
I’ve checked him all over several times and I can’t find evidence of fleas or ticks anywhere. I’ve used special shampoo that helps dry skin and also started giving him fish oil tablets (the lady at pets supplies plus said … Continue reading
Posted in Pet Supplies & Pet Care
Tagged dry skin, fish oil tablets, fleas, fur, nibble, pets supplies, several times, shampoo, ticks
7 Comments
Why do the elderly and disabled eat so much dog food? Is it safe, with tainted supplies from China?
alright, I am not being a smart*ss. I got really scared when they recalled all of the dog food because of being tainted. I am on disability and after paying my house payment and other bills I usually have about … Continue reading
Posted in Pet Supplies & Pet Care
Tagged brother, charity organizations, cheap food, companionship, disability, dog food, gravy mix, groceries, mail, neighboors, pot roast, puppy, ss, stomach growl
3 Comments
Suggestions for Day 1 with cat?
I adopted a cat on Sunday. She is getting spayed and will be ready to come home today or tomorrow. I’ve never owned a cat before and i’m wondering what advice some of you seasoned cat owners can offer. She … Continue reading
Posted in Pet Supplies & Pet Care
Tagged apartment, aquarium, calico, cat owners, few days, fish, home today, pets, spayed, toys
9 Comments
Why does my parrot like to eat from the bottom of his cage?
we took in my grandmothers parrot a little while back, she had him for many years but due to really bad arthritis she couldn’t care for him anymore. I fill his food dish but he gets all his food and … Continue reading
What animal is easier to take care of, a dog or a cat?
I love both species, but cats are easier to take care of since you can leave them at home alone for a couple of days as long as you provide them with plenty of food and water and cats don’t … Continue reading