iiartisanii

@iiartisanii (254)

United States • Age 39

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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Poor doggie

cheryl2783 @cheryl2783 (229) • United States 12 Sep 07

My dog is almost 2 years old, but he is having a problem with his nails. His pinky nails keep breaking. It happens every couple of months. It seems like they are too long and snap. But I just got done cutting them and it happened...

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iiartisanii If you can hear your dog's nails clicking on the floor, they are too long. You want them to be about 1/4" long. You'll have to clip them frequently to get the quick (the part of the nail with the blood vessel) to recede. I do my dog's nails about every...

12 Sep 07

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Does anyone here in myLot know How to dicipline a dog???

Cosepqueenie @Cosepqueenie (385) • Philippines 8 Sep 07

I have this cute 2 little puppies, i got them a month ago. I love the cartoon TOM & JERRY so i decided to name them Tom & jErry. Tom is colored light brown and Jerry is pure white, they are really cute and cuddly. But my problem...

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iiartisanii Young puppies should not be left unsupervised. If you can't keep any eye on them, they should be confined into a crate for their own safety. You can't discipline a dog for what he has already done. A dog does not have any critical thinking skills and can't...

11 Sep 07

Does anyone here in myLot know How to dicipline a dog???

Cosepqueenie @Cosepqueenie (385) • Philippines 8 Sep 07

I have this cute 2 little puppies, i got them a month ago. I love the cartoon TOM & JERRY so i decided to name them Tom & jErry. Tom is colored light brown and Jerry is pure white, they are really cute and cuddly. But my problem...

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iiartisanii Young puppies should not be left unsupervised. If you can't keep any eye on them, they should be confined into a crate for their own safety. You can't discipline a dog for what he has already done. A dog does not have any critical thinking skills and can't...

11 Sep 07

dog foodstuffs

mrddln @mrddln (457) • Philippines 23 Jul 07

What should be an appropriate dogfood for my dogs?

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iiartisanii It depends on where you live. More important than brand name is learning how to read the labels. Food with corn or corn meal listed as a primary ingredient should not be considered. Corn is a filler and is used as a shortcut by food companies to make food...

23 Jul 07

dog is a domestic animal

koundinya_kiran @koundinya_kiran (15) 22 Jul 07

dog is a good friend to human.it ia a faithful and a domestic animal.it is very near and dear to man.sometimes they are very ferocious and harmfull also, so keep them at a distance to the children.

dogs r domestic pets

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iiartisanii I don't think this is very good advice. Should someone lock their dog in a basement because they have children? A dog should be treated with respect and the favor will be returned. Teach your children how to handle a dog correctly to avoid problems....

22 Jul 07

I am having a dutchound dog in the very near future.. but my mum doesnt approve

maii_instik @maii_instik (133) • Philippines 21 Jul 07

How can I make the taking-care-of-dogs not a burden to my mum. I mean the dog hair, food, poo and stuff like that. I am really excited, at the same time skeptical about rising puppies. I need a big time help...

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iiartisanii You'll just have to keep on top of things and not let your responsibilities pile up. Vacuum weekly, bathe the dog weekly, keep the dog poop picked up and be consistent with your housetraining. Its a lot of work, but once you pass the puppy stage, its all...

21 Jul 07

Natural Treatments or Preventions for Fleas or Ticks

onerygirl @onerygirl (549) • United States 10 Jul 07

I am trying to go back to a more natural life but have not found anything that I have tried to keep fleas or ticks off my dogs. They are allowed out in the yard quite a bit but come in when the weather is bad. Do any of you have...

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iiartisanii All the home remedies people will give you are only going to repel the fleas temporarily. They aren't going to get rid of them, nor will they keep the especially determined from biting. The topical flea medications are not unsafe to put on your pet and...

11 Jul 07

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Where would you get your dog from?

breepeace @breepeace (3014) • Canada 9 Jul 07

If you were interested in buying a purebred dog, where would you get it from? A pet store, a breeder, a rescue organization, someone with puppies or something else? How much do you think a reasonable price is for a purebred...

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iiartisanii Either through breed rescue or through a breeder who HEALTH TESTS. People who breed dogs indiscriminately without so much as a hip clearance are the bane of my existence!!! It should not matter whether the dog you are breeding won best in show at Westminster...

10 Jul 07

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Ideas to Clean & Control Dog Hair in the House?

catherIN @catherIN (430) • United States 6 Jul 07

We have a beagle.Of course, she sheds.We are constantly cleaning,but it seems to always be there. The dog does not get on the furniture.But still there is hair showing up on the floor.It's not terrible, but it just bugs me....

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iiartisanii Beagles shed a lot. . but you can help minimize the shedding by keeping your dog on a high quality food and maybe even a coat supplement like Fish Oil capsules, Solid Gold Sea Meal or Evening Primrose oil. Brush your dog every couple of days with a bristle...

6 Jul 07

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Which is the most Dangerous Dog breed????

shanky2403 @shanky2403 (61) • India 6 Jul 07

Hi guys, I neva had a personal tryst with dogs...neva played with them... Lets share ur views as to wich is the most dangerous breed in dogs...

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iiartisanii There is no "most dangerous breed" as that is a subjective concept. What constitutes dangerous? Most number of dog bites? Most human fatalities? Most fear aggression? Some breeds have a worse reputation than others, but all dogs are individuals and deserve...

6 Jul 07

The Best Way To Remove Dog Fur/Hair From Rugs or Carpets

steventsc @steventsc (28) • Malaysia 29 Jun 07

Anyone has any good ideas as to how what is the best way? My weekly vacuuming is quite a chore as the hair are just so difficult to be sucked up by the vacuum cleaner. I've tried using a brush and even duct tape or masking...

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iiartisanii We got a Dyson. . the model made specifically for pet hair. It works 10000% better than any other vacuum I've ever owned. Couple that with weekly brushing of all your pets and you'll have way less hair in the carpet.

30 Jun 07

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sunscreen for your dog???????

TriciaW @TriciaW (2441) • United States 14 Jun 07

I had never heard of such a thing. I was just watching Live with Regis and Kelly and it is dog week. The lady said to put sunscreen on your dog's nose. She said to mix sunscreen with vasaline and put it on your dog's nose. Have...

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iiartisanii Its not for the actual nose, where the nostrils are. There is a spot above the nose on the muzzle where the hair is very sparse and the skin tone is lighter. Thats where you apply the sunscreen. A dog's tongue cannot reach up there. It does make sense...

15 Jun 07

Are Service Animals Abused?

Rozie37 @Rozie37 (15499) • Turkmenistan 14 Jun 07

I live in an apartment where dogs are not allowed. But, a friend of mine has a service dog and I feel for him sometimes. I know that when they are trained, they become well disciplined, I just feel like sometimes they may want to...

little brown doggie

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iiartisanii I actually think that service animals have a better life than most pet dogs. Dogs were bred to do a job and tend to be happiest when they have something to do. Whether that be pulling sleds, hunting, herding or leading around a blind person. They enjoy...

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How often must a dog be bathed?

mermaid911 @mermaid911 (798) • Philippines 13 Jun 07

I want my dog to be clean and smell good most of the time. I want to bathe her as many times in the week as possible (but not more than twice in a day. However, some people told me that dogs mustn't be bathed every week since it...

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iiartisanii Dog skin is more sensitive to soap and water exposure than human skin simply because they have the protective fur covering and we do not. If you bathe a dog often, you will irritate his skin because you will wash away the dog's natural oils. If your dog is...

14 Jun 07

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labrador The best for pet with children?

letranboy @letranboy (1) 13 Jun 07

im planning to have a Labrador retriever, cause my friend told me that labrador is very good with children. I hope somebody can help me decide. cause I planning also to have a Boxer

labrador good home pet

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iiartisanii More importantly than the breed is the PLACE you get your dog from. Pet store dogs are notorious for developing temperment problems, including aggression due to a bad start in life and predisposition to health problems. Labradors CAN be good with children,...

14 Jun 07

My dog wnats to be a vegetarian!

giznangel @giznangel (37) • United States 13 Jun 07

I have a little Japanes Chin named Pakiboy. He is only 7 pounds and is absolutly adorable. The problem is - he doesn't like to eat. He is very very picky! Pakiboy prefers to eat fruits and vegetables rather then meat or...

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iiartisanii You are absolutely right about the dog not getting enough protein. Dogs may be omnivores, but they have the short digestive tract of a carnivore and cannot digest grains or vegetable matter efficiently. I'd take him to the vet to rule out any problems, and...

14 Jun 07