Is it possible for a dog with a strong prey drive be trained to not kill my cat? [more inside]
posted by pilibeen on Dec 13, 2009 - 27 answers

My cats and I have a good thing going. Will introducing a puppy make them hate me forever? [more inside]
posted by muscat on Jul 30, 2009 - 19 answers

Does anyone know of an individual or organisation based in Copenhagen, Denmark, who can organise the transport of pets (specifically dogs and cats) from Copenhagen's Kastrup airport to the UK?
posted by misteraitch on Jun 2, 2009 - 3 answers

Renting the downstairs of my duplex. Should I allow dogs? Cats? Under which rules? [more inside]
posted by msalt on May 23, 2009 - 29 answers

Completely random question that's kinda hard to look up on Google: If you take your beloved toddler or puppy (or perhaps kitty too) and make it decide between going to you as you call for it, or going to someone else that calls for it, who equally has the subject's affections, what choice does it ultimately make? [more inside]
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing on Dec 3, 2008 - 14 answers

What's the best way to get dogs and cats to live together harmoniously? [more inside]
posted by geeky on May 15, 2008 - 20 answers

What is the "baseline" level of physical comfort for a housepet? [more inside]
posted by Rykey on Mar 21, 2008 - 12 answers

How is eating a dog or cat more morally objectionable than eating cow, pig, chicken, etc? It's a crime to eat them in the U.S.A., but why? [more inside]
posted by oldlies on Dec 5, 2007 - 54 answers

This Christmas I would like to make a donation to a New York animal shelter or cruelty prevention group. [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus on Dec 3, 2007 - 8 answers

If you see a cat or dog wandering around outside, how can you tell whether it’s lost or just hanging out in its own neighborhood? If you can’t tell, should you act as though it’s lost or just leave it alone? [more inside]
posted by Metroid Baby on Nov 9, 2007 - 28 answers

I was looking for a cat groomer on Yelp today and was struck by the comments: only place that will do lion cuts in the city, most places won't shave cats, please don't shave your cat, etc. I realized that I've seen this sentiment quite often on the interwebs... [more inside]
posted by sfkiddo on Aug 22, 2007 - 27 answers

What are the odds that I can successfully introduce a cat into my household, given the presence of a high strung dog? [more inside]
posted by maryh on Jul 29, 2007 - 9 answers

If an ailurophile is a fancier of cats, then what do you call a fancier of dogs? [more inside]
posted by gomichild on Jul 3, 2007 - 5 answers

Is it wrong to get my dog high by blowing marijuana smoke at him? I am asking medically and ethically, of course. He's neutered and very good natured. I have known people that have intentionally 'smoked out' their animals from time to time, and it hasn't seemed to be harmful, but I was just wondering, since it's come up recently.
posted by chlorus on May 29, 2007 - 48 answers

My boyfriend and I are moving to suburban Chicago with our 2 dogs and 2 cats. How best to find a home to rent that will be pet friendly? [more inside]
posted by desjardins on Mar 30, 2007 - 8 answers

OK, so no human sacrifice, but a new puppy in an apartment already containing a cat - advice for training the puppy and dealing with the cat? [more inside]
posted by mrhaydel on Dec 5, 2006 - 6 answers

How many dogs per person do people have in various cities? Also, how many cats? [more inside]
posted by Robert Angelo on Nov 16, 2006 - 3 answers

which pets are more apt to eat their deceased owners? [more inside]
posted by sdn on Oct 9, 2006 - 25 answers

Help! The dog's decided cats are fun to chase. [more inside]
posted by COBRA! on Sep 11, 2006 - 26 answers

Why are there no canine equivalents to lions, tigers, leopards, and panthers (etc.)? [more inside]
posted by Sinner on Aug 29, 2006 - 19 answers

What dog breeds are most suitable for a "cat person"? [more inside]
posted by jedicus on Jul 6, 2006 - 44 answers

Are there any pets other than cats and dogs that have a mutually affectionate relationship with their owners? [more inside]
posted by granted on Jul 2, 2006 - 28 answers

Humans sometimes feel depressed or anxious with no apparent environmental cause. Does this happen in animals? Or do humans possibly have brains that are too evolved/sophisticated for our own good, in a way? [more inside]
posted by needs more cowbell on May 4, 2006 - 24 answers

What do I do about neighborhood pets in our yard? [more inside]
posted by clarkstonian on Mar 27, 2006 - 41 answers

Need room flow control ideas for new dog + fat cat + short person. [more inside]
posted by idigress on Jan 18, 2006 - 9 answers

PetOwneratWit'sEndFilter: my cat is picky about the litter he will use. The dog loves to play in the litter and strew it around the floor. A covered litter box prevents dog from strewing litter all over the floor. The cat won't use the covered litter box. Is there a solution which will please all of us? [more inside]
posted by luneray on Dec 27, 2005 - 15 answers

Petfilter: My wife and I plan to have our two (currently quite healthy) cats cremated when they die. Exactly how does one get a cat body to a cremation service, including handling delays? [more inside]
posted by WestCoaster on Nov 19, 2005 - 9 answers

Both my dog and my cat eat grass. The dog will eat until she vomits and then will eat no more. Sometimes the grass will cause instantaneous diarrhea. I do not know as much about being a dog as my dog does and I am assuming that she is doing this because she needs whatever relief she is getting. Why do dogs and cats eat grass?
posted by Raybun on Oct 1, 2005 - 9 answers

I was in Manhattan two weeks ago and saw a collection of photos affixed to the fence in Bryant Park next to the library as I strolled by... [more inside]
posted by Roger Dodger on Jun 13, 2005 - 6 answers

My wife maintains that our dog smiles in response to being happy. I maintain that she smiles because she is panting (my dog, not my wife). I concede that there is a smile-like movement on the dog's mouth but, since she is part beagle and has a skin flap over her mouth, she is doing this to enhance her air exchange. Also, since she seems to pant more when she is excited, I think this "smiling" mechanism can be confusing because it happens on occasions when we would expect a smile. I'm not sure what evolutionary purpose smiling would provide a dog (or a cat for that matter…she thinks the cat smiles, too). My guess is that smiling in humans serves a sexual/propagation purpose and, since dogs spend their time with their noses up the ass of other dogs, this would not make sense. Maybe that's why they wag their tails? Anyone have any thoughts on this important matter?
posted by SparkyPine on Mar 23, 2005 - 16 answers

HELP! My new dog has a real problem with my cats. The situation seems unsolvable. More inside. [more inside]
posted by Shane on May 16, 2004 - 18 answers