Over the next few weeks I'll be looking at litters of puppies, searching for the Right One, and I'm well aware that every single puppy in the damn universe is the Right One. The Cutest Ever. So what are your tricks and tips for telling the best of the bunch, the healthiest, the most intelligent, from the rest?
posted by mannequito
on Jul 8, 2012 -
17 answers
My Dog has lots of skin irritation. Could it be an after effect of stripping an abnormally long top coat?
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posted by JPD
on Jul 2, 2012 -
6 answers
There are many feral cats in our neighborhood, which is extra annoying because 1) they drive my dogs bonkers, 2) they leave their droppings in our yard almost daily, which are super stinky, and 3) some spread fleas. Do you have suggestions for how to get rid of them? I may get cat traps from the humane society, and someone suggested sprinkling coffee grounds. Are there any other good ways to repel cats with something that is nontoxic for dogs?
posted by lirael2008
on Jun 25, 2012 -
18 answers
My adult dog lost a tooth a couple weeks ago after chewing on a Nylabone. I took the bone away, and was planning to make an appointment for cleaning/ scaling in a month or so, when I could afford it. Today I found another tooth and now I'm more worried that this is something that can't wait. Help please!
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posted by GastrocNemesis
on Jun 6, 2012 -
15 answers
Seeking suggestions for dog-friendly camping and hiking in the Upper Midwest -- Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula.
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posted by compartment
on May 8, 2012 -
6 answers
Is it safe for my dog to get her core vaccines (rabies, distemper, adenovirus-2 (hepatitis) and parovirus) in one day? Or should we split it and get the rabies vaccine first?
posted by flowers103
on Apr 30, 2012 -
6 answers
I meant to make MaPo tofu but didn't, and now have 1/2 pound of ground pork in the fridge. It looks and smells fine, but given that I had previously frozen it before its 3 day stay in the fridge, I'm not going to eat it. Is it safe to cook it up, refrigerate it, and give to my dog a little at a time? I often give him meat scraps on top of his dog food. Please note: I am not asking about the wisdom of feeding him "people food." I am asking about his risk of food poisoning.
posted by Wordwoman
on Apr 25, 2012 -
15 answers
How to ensure we're doing the right thing with introducing a dog and cat. I know this question has been asked before, and I've looked at the answers, and was hoping for more specific help on a few points. (I've also looked at various advice online, but I wanted to ask a couple of specific questions.)
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posted by lesbiassparrow
on Apr 23, 2012 -
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Asking for my sister: she is moving to Iowa City for graduate school and taking our large dog with her. She is having a really hard time finding places that accept pets of any kind, let alone big dogs. Any recommendations?
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posted by vakker
on Apr 16, 2012 -
12 answers
My girlfriend is moving from an apartment in NYC to my house in Connecticut next week with her cat. I have two dogs. Do we have a future?!
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posted by houseofdanie
on Apr 14, 2012 -
15 answers
Roommate's dog is untrained and terrorises cats. The roommate won't do anything really (except verbally address his dog "don't do that")
Needless to say the dog does many things that are bad besides terrorizing my cat and another roommate's cat Like a parent with an out of control child, what do you do???
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posted by pixienat
on Apr 6, 2012 -
34 answers
Where do lots of younger people around Silicon Valley go to walk/run/play with their dogs? Anywhere between Redwood City-ish down to Santa Cruz would be great! (By younger people I mean 20's to early 30's or so)
posted by anonymousme
on Mar 31, 2012 -
3 answers
Dog Breed Filter: What do you think this cute dog is a mix of?
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posted by c
on Mar 29, 2012 -
18 answers
Our dog is decidedly more manic when left alone with me. Is it normal for dogs to behave very differently with two different caregivers? How can I make things better for her where I'm concerned?
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posted by peripathetic
on Mar 22, 2012 -
9 answers
Is there a way for us to endear ourselves to the barking terror next door so that we don't have to listen to his aggressiveness every time we open the door out back?
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posted by adrianna aria
on Mar 17, 2012 -
15 answers
Traveling from Seattle to Southern California with three dogs... looking for places along the road where we can stop and play!
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 7, 2012 -
11 answers
After a long assault from my SO of horrible puppy pics of things with short legs, smashed faces, or freakishly long bodies, I agreed to
this. Which is a 9 week old chihuahua. He joins
these two as the four legged contigent of a family that also has two boy child types. So now I need to feed all of them.
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posted by Talia Devane
on Mar 3, 2012 -
13 answers
Our greyhound Hoover lacks confidence, is unhappy, and seems to have other emotional problems. We're at a loss. Help us help our dog, please.
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posted by QuakerMel
on Feb 12, 2012 -
21 answers
What kind of household is a good match for a miniature pinscher? When does their high energy become a problem?
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posted by mintchip
on Feb 11, 2012 -
8 answers
I need help either alleviating my guilt or discovering a solution for how to give my dogs the best life I can while I also maintain a full-time job.
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posted by lucy40
on Feb 5, 2012 -
15 answers
Please help me identify this science-fiction short story about a super-intelligent dog.
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posted by e-man
on Jan 23, 2012 -
7 answers
Has anyone used grinding devices to shorten dog nails instead of clipping? What was your experience?
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posted by Cocodrillo
on Jan 10, 2012 -
14 answers
Looking to buy/acquire a puppy in (North) London. I am worried about vaccinations etc. and have some questions about ethics of the whole thing. Can I get a puppy from a shelter? Or should I feel happy about paying for one from a 'good' home through a website?
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posted by bollockovnikov
on Jan 9, 2012 -
22 answers
My dog is an incredibly vocal dog, in play. He growls like he crazy with humans playing tuggy or rough-housing, with other dogs he meets who he wants to play with or is playing with. It all sounds so fierce but it's not, he's just being playful (he's nearly 3). How do I deal with this on walks, when other dogs don't always figure out the playful part straight away, and other owners who basically call me a liar when I assure them he's friendly?
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posted by Elfasi
on Jan 6, 2012 -
24 answers
If personality isn't supposed to be genetic, then how are pet breeds able to be differentiated by personality?
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posted by divabat
on Jan 5, 2012 -
15 answers
Mini Daschund with Intervertebral Disk Disease: Your experiences and advice, should we put her to sleep, or could she improve?
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posted by catatethebird
on Dec 29, 2011 -
16 answers
Would like to find a dog-friendly park that's a decent distance from Berkeley, CA. Specific requirements inside.
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posted by mumblingmynah
on Dec 27, 2011 -
2 answers
I am dog-sitting three dogs today for several hours while I'm working from home. I can take them for a couple short walks, but otherwise, they're on their own. They seem kinda bored and I'm wondering if putting the t.v. on would help. Are there specific t.v. genres that seem to be of interest to your dogs?
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posted by ms_rasclark
on Dec 15, 2011 -
30 answers
I had a negative experience when I took my dog to the vet. Am I overreacting? Should I give the vet another chance?
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posted by Elly Vortex
on Dec 12, 2011 -
51 answers
My husband has anger issues. We are considering getting a dog, but I'm not sure I trust him to appropriately express his anger around the dog. What should I do?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 9, 2011 -
33 answers
Corgi/Aussie people: Tell me wonderful things about Corgis! I've had Aussies before, but I'm thinking about getting a Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
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posted by ATX Peanut
on Dec 9, 2011 -
9 answers
Am I harming my dog by not walking it every day? And why won't she play with her ball anymore?
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posted by kanata
on Dec 7, 2011 -
53 answers
This article says that there is more variety in Asian dogs than in western dogs and that there are some dog types and characteristics that are unique to Asia. What are they? The article talks about DNA diversity, but doesn't talk very much about how the differences are actually expressed.
posted by empath
on Dec 5, 2011 -
3 answers
