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I really liked the sensitive digestion kibble from Purina ProPlan, but I’ve bought two bags of bug-infested food now - it’s been extremely stressful dealing with this and I don’t know if it’s worth the hassle. I’d like to make a switch to a similarly WSAVA-approved dog kibble brand, but would like your input on the different brands/type of food that are listed as WSAVA-approved. [more inside]
posted by antihistameme at 8:33 PM - 13 answers

We have two adorable cockapoo sibling pups who are now 12 weeks old. They are not our first dogs so we understand the basics of good training. But, after we got them, I became aware of 'littermate syndrome' and obviously want to avoid this. It's not an issue so far. Our main concern is any future aggression developing. We're starting to follow the general advice about giving them independent time for play, rest, training and exercise. To add to this, I'd welcome your specific, positive tips from personal experience.
posted by dowcrag at 5:38 AM - 2 answers

I’m curious about the zodiac signs and personalities of my pets. Are there any reliable sources that provide astrology/horoscopes for dogs and cats? [more inside]
posted by shrimpetouffee at 9:35 PM - 5 answers

I am about to meet a 7-year old corgi rescued from a breeding farm, at the fantastic shelter where I got my very chill street dog who is now 12. We are doing a week foster-to-adopt and I want to get off to a great start but I’ve never had a corgi or brought in a second adult dog (they’ve been youngish). We have five cats who like our dog and a very pet-proofed house. Advice!
posted by dorothyisunderwood at 9:34 PM - 6 answers

What is the piece of material that Amy Millar has attached to(?)/(below?) Christiano's shadow roll and what is its purpose?
posted by sardonyx at 7:25 PM - 2 answers

A friend offered their house. What'd be less annoying to kitty: freedom of movement on her home turf (there is no escape from the noise though), or being whisked away and having to spend the night with newly adopted human of 2-3 months, in a quiet but strange new house? [more inside]
posted by yoHighness at 4:57 PM - 19 answers

We are looking for a hypoallergenic cat tree. We're having trouble finding a true hypoallergenic cat tree that doesn't have carpet. [more inside]
posted by NotLost at 5:49 AM - 7 answers

My cat likes to go into the little courtyard out back but he's (apparently, per the vet) allergic to mosquitoes. How can I get him to understand when he can go out? [more inside]
posted by johnofjack at 4:25 PM - 10 answers

Found two featherless hatchlings on the ground. One died in my care. Did I screw up? [more inside]
posted by antihistameme at 7:36 AM - 10 answers

My fluffy cat gets poop stuck to her butt, a normal thing. She will not let me clean her butt and seems unwilling to clean her own butt. Please help. [more inside]
posted by unicorn chaser at 3:48 PM - 16 answers

My cat, I think he's seventeen years old, has a lot of itchy bumps on his body. He licks at them a lot. I'd like to help, but don't know how. Advice? [more inside]
posted by hippybear at 7:11 PM - 12 answers

I have a rescue dog, Donnie Baseball, (pup tax) who will not be pilled. I am looking for advanced-level suggestions. [more inside]
posted by oflinkey at 10:23 AM - 43 answers

I accidentally left out a roasted turkey leg on my kitchen counter and my dog ate the whole thing overnight (skin, fat, bone, ligaments) around 2am. I was awoken by the sound of her crunching the bones. [more inside]
posted by honey badger at 10:33 AM - 30 answers

I got a Chewy shipment of six boxes of FortiFlora dog probiotic powder ($18/box, super bargain on Black Friday!) and it was out on my stoop in 28 degree weather for three hours. Ruined or not?
posted by HotToddy at 8:59 AM - 8 answers

My dear cat, Cosgrove, has been acting a little off for a couple of weeks. We're going to see her vet on Friday. But I want to ask the hive mind whether one of her new behaviors is a sign or symptom of... something. [more inside]
posted by janey47 at 1:28 PM - 6 answers

My cat has had the other 2 cats in our household turn on him. Every method for reintegration I've tried has failed. Kitty is now so needy and clingly I can't work from home as usual, so I'm back to the drawing board and looking for new ideas to get this cat family reunited. [more inside]
posted by Pemberly at 11:25 AM - 9 answers

How do I keep my sweet, fragile 18.5-year-old cat safe while getting a decent night's sleep? [more inside]
posted by *s at 8:28 AM - 16 answers

I'm concerned about my Golden Retrievers. I have a 9-year-old boy (Bear), and a girl (Abbey) who's almost two. I've spent a lot of time learning about canine body language and facial expressions, and I feel like both dogs are usually sad when indoors. However, the key word here is "feel" - obviously, my read of their emotions is affected by my own mood, and I'm currently diagnosed as severely depressed. I'd like some objective opinions on whether my dogs are okay, plus (ideally) ways to help them if they aren't. [more inside]
posted by PurpleDragon at 12:40 PM - 11 answers

As it turns out, our cats are not big fans of being boarded at the vet. We’re thinking of hiring a pet sitter through Rover for our next trip away. We want them to do a short drop-in visit daily to clean the cat box, give the wet food and check up on them while we are gone for a few days. I’ve never done this before and I’m nervous. [more inside]
posted by Serene Empress Dork at 11:47 AM - 17 answers

I am trying to hack my cat's feeding schedule - I am trying to feed her better food and also curb her snarf-n-barf tendencies. [more inside]
posted by unicorn chaser at 3:09 AM - 13 answers