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After weeks of trying to crate train my dog, he continues to defacate and/or urinate in his crate at night. What could I be doing wrong?
added by bporter Jan 4 '13 at 13:52
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<comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. This proposal is not part of a Q&A site, and the task at hand is to help define what is on and off topic for a site. Comments are here to help improve the questions; not to answer them. Thank you. – Robert Cartaino Feb 22 '13 at 15:44
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Is it safe to feed my cat raw meat, or should we cook the meat first? Or should we stick exclusively to factory-produced catfood instead?
added by Martijn Pieters Feb 8 '13 at 22:54
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My cat likes to lick one of the windows in my office. How I can make her clean the other windows too?
added by jippie Feb 24 '13 at 19:02
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O_o...wait, what? – mikeTheLiar Feb 25 '13 at 21:03
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I want to buy a pet for my children (aged 2 and 5), so they learn about caring and responsibility. What are the best pets to buy?
added by THelper Nov 12 '12 at 8:33
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you buy animals yourself not your children. Your children take care of the animals for several day only after that you have to do... – sagig Nov 20 '12 at 22:23
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What is the best way to administer eye medication (ointments or drops) into my cat's eyes?
added by Zainodis Feb 5 '13 at 8:29
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My parrot seems happy and affectionate, but after several years has started feather plucking. What could have caused this habit, and how do I fix it?
added by maple_shaft, edited by jmort253 Oct 8 '12 at 2:45
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<comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. This proposal is not part of a Q&A site, and the task at hand is to help define what is on and off topic for a site. Comments are here to help improve the questions; not to answer them. Thank you. – Robert Cartaino Feb 22 '13 at 15:44
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Is there anyway to get a hamster to change from nighttime active to a daytime active?
added by Chad Oct 2 '12 at 21:09
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How can I train my dog to act confidently in the show ring like she does at home?
added by Niall C. Oct 20 '12 at 3:12
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@William <comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. This proposal is not part of a Q&A site, and the task at hand is to help define what is on and off topic for a site. Comments are here to help improve the questions; not to answer them. Thank you. – Robert Cartaino Feb 22 '13 at 15:43
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odd, using a comment to tell me not to use comments. – William Feb 24 '13 at 15:09
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How can I clean tear stains from the hair on my dog's muzzle and face without bleaching it?
added by Niall C. Oct 20 '12 at 14:25
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What kinds of common household foods are safe for a pet Red Eared Slider turtle? (e.g. lettuce, broccoli, cheese, stale bread, ham, apple slices,...)
added by matt wilkie Oct 28 '12 at 19:38
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Vet said Caninsulin no longer makes 0.5ml needles because they are no good for dogs, but I can’t confirm it. Is it true? U40’s are useless for my cat.
added by Synetech Nov 14 '12 at 16:59
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Is corn based food bad for my dog?
added by William Jan 13 '13 at 18:02
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How do I get started showing my dog?
added by William Jan 23 '13 at 15:44
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What are the pros and cons of purchasing pet insurance for my animal, and can you suggest any reputable companies?
added by JoshDM Jan 23 '13 at 17:15
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Why won't my cats follow basic hygienic practice, why do they dip their front paws in the water bucket?
added by jippie Feb 20 '13 at 13:29
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If I get Soft Paws claw caps how often do I need to trim my cat's claws, since I can't see how long they are?
added by Ben Brocka Sep 27 '12 at 16:24
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My cat eats his mice toys. Are there sturdier ones he won't tear apart?
added by Ben Brocka Sep 27 '12 at 16:26
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This is too localized.  He eats his cat toys, is it harmful?  is a better question. – Synetech Nov 14 '12 at 16:56
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I don't see how it could be too localized unless cats that eat toys are rarer (they are not). These are two different, but related, questions. – Ben Brocka Nov 14 '12 at 17:28
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This kinda smells like a shopping question to me. – mikeTheLiar Jan 22 '13 at 20:46
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How big of a cage do I need for a English Lop Rabbit?
added by Chad Oct 2 '12 at 21:04
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My dog was sold to me as a purebred but I did not get a pedigree. Is there any way that I can get my dog certified as a purebred with out one?
added by Chad Oct 2 '12 at 21:15
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Is it possible to teach a squirrel to 'aport' things that have fallen into some hole?
added by FolksLord Oct 3 '12 at 21:54
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Are the plastic eyes and noses on toy mice dangerous for cats?
added by thursdaysgeek Oct 15 '12 at 21:26
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Is yogurt effective in preventing recurrence of struvite bladder stones in male dogs?
added by Niall C. Oct 20 '12 at 2:50
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Why does my cat shake/move during his sleep?
added by alestanis Nov 11 '12 at 11:21
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Is it legal to keep a [Greek Tortoise] at home in [the United States]?
added by THelper Nov 12 '12 at 8:36
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My cat hates getting her blood-glucose tested and makes it very difficult. What tips/tricks are there to make it easier and less painful?
added by Synetech Nov 14 '12 at 16:57
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My 4 month old puppy is so lazy that when we send him out to go to the bathroom, he just sleeps on the porch. How do we get him to go to the bathroom?
added by Chase Florell Nov 24 '12 at 4:38
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My pet rat's claws are too sharp! How can I trim / file their claws down without ending up covered in scratches?
added by Rachel Keslensky Nov 28 '12 at 4:08
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Is kimchi safe for my pet to eat?
added by Rachel Keslensky Nov 28 '12 at 4:12
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How can I teach my dog not to bite somebody?
added by Mistu4u Nov 28 '12 at 17:29
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I know I shouldn't feed my cats chocolate, but should I worry about their health if they do eat some?
added by jippie Nov 28 '12 at 21:55
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What causes a cat to rip out his/her fur?
added by mikeTheLiar Dec 17 '12 at 15:01
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What can I do for my [cat/dog/[pet]], who has dementia, to make [him/her] more comfortable at home?
added by Souta Dec 24 '12 at 23:28
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What steps can I take to get rid of my [pet]'s acne and to keep it from coming back?
added by Souta Dec 24 '12 at 23:31
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I think there needs to be more specification on "pets" many pets don't get acne – FeatheredFriend91 Jan 24 '13 at 22:34
@FeatheredFriend91 Then those people wouldn't be asking a question like this. I'm thinking more like cat / dog... and it actually isn't all that uncommon. Btw, there is an apostrophe 's', not plural. – Souta Jan 25 '13 at 2:32
What do you mean by people like that? Someone could have a dog, cat, hamster chinchilla or other rodent, rabbit, ferret etc. and treating it might be different depending on the species. Or someone who doesn't know fish might think their fish has acne when it could actually be a fungal infection. I just tried to think of all the possibilities. I apologize about my grammar. I do my best and autocorrect doesn't help. Usually it makes things worse. Though in your case the grammar is correct I think mine is too because I was talking about plural pets not something on a pet as you were :) – FeatheredFriend91 Jan 25 '13 at 11:29
This is the whole point of the question, though. You're forgetting that you explain your scenario after you ask the initial question. So It would be listed that the owner as 'x' pet (x most likely being a furry animal because they have hair follicles). Someone with a reptile, won't ask this question. (Reptiles don't have hair follicles and therefore they don't get acne.) That doesn't mean this question has a problem. It just means that it is geared towards a hair-follicle pet. Pet is in brackets meant to be replaced with whatever pet you own. (In case that is what spurred this?) – Souta Jan 25 '13 at 22:54
To continue the last part "my [pet]" would then be "my cat" or "my dog" or "my [insert what pet you have that has acne]" – Souta Jan 25 '13 at 22:55
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Are polydactyl pets more likely to get arthritis than normal household pets?
added by Souta Dec 24 '12 at 23:36
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Polydactyly is a genetic disorder, but do one or both parent cats/dogs have to carry the mutated gene for the kitten/puppy to be one?
added by Souta Dec 24 '12 at 23:39
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Can cats get sleep apnea?
added by Souta Dec 24 '12 at 23:45
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Our family is going out of town and we need to board our dog. What characteristics should I look for in a good boarding facility?
added by bporter Jan 4 '13 at 13:46
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<comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. This proposal is not part of a Q&A site, and the task at hand is to help define what is on and off topic for a site. Comments are here to help improve the questions; not to answer them. Thank you. – Robert Cartaino Feb 22 '13 at 15:45
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Is it better to trim a dog's nails when they're dry or when they're soft after a bath?
added by Niall C. Jan 7 '13 at 16:37
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"better" is not the correct question because I think it doesn't matter. I would say "easier" is the better question and I would say yes. – William Jan 13 '13 at 18:06
@William: Easier is not always better. Better may be more risk-free (health-wise), with lasting effects, not requiring special tools etc. – SF. Jan 16 '13 at 11:32
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Does anyone know of a soft dog crate that can be folded into a backpack when not in use?
added by user357320 Jan 8 '13 at 16:03
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My friend said his cat died from kidney failure. Is there any way to prevent my cat from suffering the same problem?
added by neo Jan 13 '13 at 12:48
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