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How to keep a cat's water bowl warm
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (76+ words) After many years of hearing my cat cry at her water bowl at various points during the day regardless of the weather, I've finally discovered the cause: she doesn't like cool or cold water. In fact, she wants it very,…...
Can [my dog] eat this?
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (116+ words) Minced chicken meat which was bought on the 23rd of December and is labelled best before today (27th). Got it out of the fridge and realized that there is a small tear in the plastic. Unfortunately not sure when this tear occurred…...
Transporting two cats through the airport
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (130+ words) I will be taking two cats through the airport by myself and was wondering if you all had any tips for doing this?I'll be flying Nonstop on United from Washington DC to Paris with two cats. I've already called…...
Using moisturizers containing essential oils around cats?
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (94+ words) I've heard that essential oils are toxic to cats, but the information I can find seems to be focused on avoiding diffusers and not letting your cat lick essential oils. How risky is it for me to use skin cream…...
Resources for housebreaking older pup
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (463+ words) I cannot seem to really housebreak my 1 - 2 year old, 10 pound dog. I wrote a novel below, thanks and sorry in advance.My ask history shows his history of chronic diarrhea, that has been cured with the prescription food recommended here…...
Helping an old dog and a new partner adjust to each other
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (115+ words) There is a chance (a small chance, but still a chance!) that my long-distance girlfriend will be visiting me in a few months. BUT I have a 8-year-old German Shepherd who has only lived with me for the past 7 years....
Barking check from afar
11+ mon, 3+ day ago (68+ words) I have a friend with dog anxiety who would like to be able to check the level of dog noise at his house before he leaves the office for home. Can anyone suggest a technological solution? It should be able…...
ISO: softest and/or most incredibly delicious dry food for aging cat
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (179+ words) My old man cat, Pony, is having dental pain that means he's no longer willing to eat his existing dry food. I'm feeding him as much wet food and treats as he'll eat, but he's still losing weight. I'd like…...