Pune,
Some insects can sting which can cause local pain and possibly an allergic reaction (with a swollen muzzle, eyes, and hives or rarely difficulty breathing). Some bite with their pincers (I remember years ago one of my cats spitting out a wa...
Phyllis
There are several plants that are called bamboo that are house plants. Do you know the scientific name of the plant so I can answer more specifically.
Beth,
Many people use boric acid for ants -- it have a very wide margin of safety for dogs. And most of the ant bait stations are safe even a dog chews on several of them. I don't have experience with green ways of controlling ants. Maybe someone...
Jackie,
I don't think the mulch is dyed. The darkness is probably part of the process that converts the wood to mulch.
Invisible fencing may be useful but dogs can ignore it. You need to train the dog properly for it to work. And, watch the batt...
Maryanne,
Chronic renal failure usually can't be prevented but there are ways to make a dog who has it more comfortable. I would recommend have yearly blood work and urine checked. Remember a dog ages about 6-7 years for each human year. So, a lo...
Joanne,
The mercury contained in CFL bulbs is not a problem if it is ingested. Mercury is not well absorbed into the bloodstream from the digestive tract. Mercury can be a problem on the skin or if it is inhaled. However, the amount of mercury in...
Yes, I should have mentioned that cocoa bean mulch should be avoided -- it can cause the same signs as chocolate toxicity in dogs and dogs often like to eat it. Also, I would avoid mulches made from cotton seeds -- I have had at least one case in ...
I have an ant and spider problem in my house and would like to take care of this situation. The ants are in different parts of my house but especially around my dogs food and water bowl. I keep her bowls and area clean but want to know if there is a "green" solution to getting rid of them instead of hiring an exterminator. Thank you.
Thank U for correct info in bone discussion. I see you R also a re-searcher and knowledgeable by your comments. What baffles me is that people just feed whatever to pets without checking it out or calling there Vet. Heck the call is FREE and could save pets life. What is wrong with this picture, and rediculous comments advising hazardous stuff ? Thank you, Bobbie
Eric,hi its Robin Villegas your cousin from carnisee,my brother was Lonnie your grandma was my aunt Anna;my grandma was your aunt Rosie.please get back to me.Was your father Harold and your mother Phylis,your mother told my mother you were a vet so I found your name on this paper.Glad to see your an animal lover,I have many animals I saved.Please write back to me would love to hear from you!
I'm pregnant for the second time. I adopted my himalayan, Ceaser, from the animal shelter shortly before I conceived my first time...he was approximately three years old at the time, so now 6. When I brought my daughters home from the hospital, (y...
I left my 9 month old dachshund at home penned off in my kitchen, and came back 6 hours later where my two roommates had obviously been drinking and being rowdy. I then went to find my dog in the kitchen and she unable to move her back legs and ha...