Where did the "Wag More, Bark Less" bumper sticker meme start? My own sightings of them have gone from extremely rare to many cars seen in every single trip I take. Is it a dog owner/pet store promotional item? Is it a political thing? Something on Oprah I missed?
posted by mathowie at 1:02 PM - 29 answers

My wife bought this fishtank plant sculpture. One of the 'rocks' got chipped, leaving a big white spot (looks like plaster). Is it still safe to use? [more inside]
posted by johnstein at 10:29 AM - 2 answers

Our dog got in a fight and was bitten. It's just a flesh wound, but how should we care for it? [more inside]
posted by Atom12 at 5:52 PM - 10 answers

What do I need to know about starting a dogwalking/sitting service? [more inside]
posted by Lipstick Thespian at 10:07 AM - 6 answers

How can i re-litter train my cats? [more inside]
posted by djduckie at 6:51 AM - 9 answers

Our two cats have taken a step backwards and are having difficulty living together. Need some help (re)socializing them. [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot at 6:12 AM - 9 answers

We are moving house on the 24th of November, and going overseas for a week from the 7th of December. Should the cat stay in the new house (with a twice-daily visit from a pet sitter), or should he go to a cattery for the week we're away? [more inside]
posted by impluvium at 5:32 PM - 6 answers

I recently adopted a 1 year old female cat, and within days her personality has changed drastically (some of which was expected, but not to this degree). What follows is an ethical dilemma. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 9:16 PM - 14 answers

What can I expect (mostly financially) from raising hens as pets? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool at 11:22 AM - 66 answers

Please recommend to me a veterinarian in the Boston area that specializes in large dog breeds. [more inside]
posted by shannonigans at 10:18 AM - 3 answers

How can I turn my furry kids into purring Picassos? [more inside]
posted by elder18 at 8:52 AM - 21 answers

There is a half-dead mouse in my room. Instruct me on what to do as if I were a little child. [more inside]
posted by granted at 12:45 AM - 35 answers

Another trapped cat problem: How Long Can They Really Live Without Food or Water? [more inside]
posted by Maias at 3:39 PM - 25 answers

What do I do with my cat for a week while on vacation? [more inside]
posted by phrakture at 2:24 PM - 30 answers

Cats are weird. Help me figure out if this shift in eating habits is a problem. [more inside]
posted by Scattercat at 10:24 AM - 17 answers

My dog's really, really itchy, and my vet hasn't been much help. She's got bumps, sores, and the occasional scab on her underside. Allergy treatments haven't been much help (barring prednisone which isn't really a long-term solution) nor have special skin-treatment foods. And she doesn't have parasites, either. I'm kind of at a loss. [more inside]
posted by shirobara at 2:07 PM - 23 answers

How many pugs and pug owners are there both in the U.S. and worldwide? [more inside]
posted by JPigford at 12:24 PM - 1 answers

Help me house a box turtle temporarily! [more inside]
posted by corey flood at 6:48 PM - 16 answers

I'm afraid my old dog's mind is going before his body -- he's peeing on the floor, growls and snaps at us when we try to put him outside, and other odd behaviors. How should my wife and I handle this? [more inside]
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! at 1:23 PM - 19 answers

What is the best way to get my mom a kitten? Obviously, it's not quite that simple. Warning, overly long description of a ridiculous problem ahead. [more inside]
posted by cgg at 10:22 AM - 22 answers