most recent 30 from http://petnibs.com 2010-09-06T02:24:36Z http://petnibs.com/feeds http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://petnibs.com/questions/39/why-do-cats-stare-at-the-wall Mr. Sticky 2009-10-10T15:03:08Z 2010-09-04T09:22:28Z

<p>A lot of times my cat will think he sees something on the wall and look at it intently, sometimes following it around, but I don't see anything. No bug, light, or shadow.</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/118/what-are-some-pet-names-you-call-your-dog-besides-their-given-name kxgen 2009-10-30T21:07:18Z 2010-09-01T16:22:25Z

<p>I like to mine "Baby" when I want to cuddle. Other times, I call him "Mocchissimo" when I want to play. When I'm upset, I call him "Punk".</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/141/whats-your-favorite-dog-or-cat-movie Rick Fleischer 2009-11-06T16:38:22Z 2010-08-29T04:22:28Z

<p>Mine is probably <strong>The Adventures of Milo and Otis</strong></p> <p><em>A live action Japanese film about an orange tabby cat named Milo and a fawn pug named Otis. The original Japanese version was released in 1986, and the reworked English language version was released in 1989 in the United States.</em></p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/72/how-can-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-licking-his-paws kxgen 2009-10-18T19:00:53Z 2010-08-28T04:22:26Z

<p>My dog licks his paw incessantly. How can we get him to stop this?</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/27/should-i-be-worried-if-there-is-blood-in-the-stool kxgen 2009-10-09T00:40:52Z 2010-08-27T19:22:26Z

<p>I found a traces of blood in my dog's stool. Has anyone had ever experienced this before?</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/25/how-much-is-too-much-crating kxgen 2009-10-09T00:18:51Z 2010-08-26T16:22:30Z

<p>I work full-time, and my dog is crated from 8:00am to 7pm. Is this too long? What kind of negative effects can this have on the dog?</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/181/dog-losing-appetite Jacob 2010-06-01T19:50:50Z 2010-08-25T08:22:28Z

<p>My dog (1 year old english bulldog) sometimes doesn't eat his meals. Stool is good, energy is still normal, no vomiting, or any other signs of sickness. I went the Pepcid AC route recommended by vet, which seemed to work for a few days, but last two days, he hasn't had his first meal. Do I need to change the food? Could it be that he can't smell his food? I believe he has allergies b/c his eyes water from time to time.</p> <p>Jacob</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/174/how-to-prevent-one-dog-from-attacking-another OldManKris 2010-04-19T16:20:45Z 2010-08-23T22:22:49Z

<p>We have three Yorkshire Terriers, two male and one female. Most of the time, they get along fine, playing together, sleeping in the same bed, etc. However, once every day or two the larger-but-younger (1-year-old) male will attack the smaller (2-year-old) male. There haven't been any serious injuries, but we have found some small tooth marks on the smaller dog's ear.</p> <p>The larger male is generally a very obedient and sweet-tempered animal. The larger dog has not been neutered; the smaller one is neutered. Both dogs get along fine with the female. We haven't noticed the smaller dog doing anything to provoke the attacks.</p> <p>The smaller dog has started to avoid the larger dog, and will often cower in the corner. I'm not really worried about a serious injury happening, but I do want the smaller dog to feel safer and happier.</p> <p>Anyone have any tips for helping the dogs to get along better?</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/42/how-often-do-you-bathe-wash-your-dog Ender 2009-10-10T22:29:14Z 2010-08-23T04:22:27Z

<p>Do you wait until their coat isn't as soft as it used to be or they start to get a little smelly? Is there anything you do between washes to make it last?</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/201/anyone-have-a-dog-that-has-snorting-fits Jacob 2010-08-18T16:19:30Z 2010-08-18T16:19:30Z

<p>My 1 1/2 year old english bulldog lately has been having snorting fits. It can be pretty intense for him and last 10 sec or so. Probably happens 5-8 times per day. I've also noticed that he has been having a running nose, so I wonder if he has a cold and maybe the fits come with the cold.</p> <p>Thanks.</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/199/how-do-i-keep-my-dog-from-running-away Thirsty 2010-07-14T01:21:57Z 2010-07-14T01:21:57Z

<p>My dog takes off like a shot when the kids leave the door open for a second. How do I keep her from running away? Should I punish her in any way when I catch her, or reward her for coming back?</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/198/should-i-worry-about-the-bugs-my-cat-eats Snickers 2010-06-23T13:46:51Z 2010-06-23T13:46:51Z

<p>My cat will eat any bug that crosses his path once he's done playing with it. Should I be worried he'll get sick from eating a bad bug or spider?</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/197/my-dog-hates-fireworks-how-do-i-calm-him-down Mochi 2010-06-23T13:38:49Z 2010-06-23T13:38:49Z

<p>The 4th of July is coming up and my dog get very stressed out when fireworks start going off. What's the best way to calm him down during this time or even ways of getting him used to fireworks?</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/195/how-do-you-protect-cats-from-coyotes Mr. Sticky 2010-06-11T13:30:26Z 2010-06-11T13:30:26Z

<p>Growing up in rural areas it was pretty common for a cat to go "missing" and never return. The typical assumption is that the coyotes got to the cat, although I never witnessed it first hand. I guess I have two questions. Is it a common incident and how can you prevent it with outdoor cats?</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/194/whats-the-worst-mess-you-had-to-clean-up-from-your-pet powell 2010-06-06T14:59:42Z 2010-06-06T14:59:42Z

<p>Either your dog/cat getting into the trash. Throwing up all over your furniture. Eating holes in your wall. Explosive diarrhea on your rug.</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/130/what-is-the-craziest-thing-your-dog-has-ever-eaten Mr. Sticky 2009-11-03T06:24:31Z 2010-06-06T14:54:39Z

<p>My dog almost ate an entire dead squirrel. We were doing our normal morning pee walk and there just so happened to be a deceased squirrel laying upside down in the grass. As soon as my dog spotted it he darted over and put half of it in his mouth. I of course freaked out and screamed as loud as I could at him to let it go. It was pretty scary because whenever he knows he's not supposed to eat something he has in his mouth he tries to quickly swallow it as you're walking towards him. Luckily it was way too big.</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/192/given-the-opportunity-will-a-dog-eat-until-its-stomache-bursts Ender 2010-06-06T14:31:26Z 2010-06-06T14:31:26Z

<p>Let's say I left my dog home, alone, with a pile of food from a BBQ. Hot dogs, burgers, steaks, potato salad, corn on the cob, salad, asparagus, etc. What would likely happen? Would he eat until his stomach bursts?</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/190/why-does-my-dog-have-dry-dog-poop Snickers 2010-06-05T19:41:39Z 2010-06-05T19:41:39Z

<p>I have two dogs, one large chocolate lab and the other a small pug/beagle mix. They are both on a raw food diet and eat the same chicken and mixed vegetables (different portions, obviously). What would cause the large dog's poop to be mostly dry when it comes out while the other one is moist? And is it a bad thing for a dog to have dry poop? Overall, the lab dog also goes less frequently in comparison.</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/144/do-guinea-pigs-prefer-to-be-in-pairs kxgen 2009-11-07T01:48:19Z 2010-06-03T13:10:26Z

<p>I'm thinking of adopting guinea pigs from the local shelter. Should I get one or two?</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/188/what-are-some-remedies-for-a-skunked-dog Mr. Sticky 2010-06-02T18:17:34Z 2010-06-02T18:17:34Z

<p>I live in a neighborhood that is also home for skunks the warmer part of the year. What's the best formula to get skunk smell off in the event that one of my dogs gets hit? I've heard once a dog is skunked he/she will not longer want to try to play with them, but I don't want to purposely expose my dog just to get it out of the way :)</p> <p><strong>Story Time:</strong></p> <p>My neighbor's dog got loose and followed me around late one night when I took my dogs out. On the way back she ran over to a bush because she had spotted something. I thought it was a cat so I brought my dogs over for a look. As soon as I saw it escape from under the bush, running towards me with its sleek racing stripe, time began to slow down. It was like a scene in the movie where the action hero discovers a bomb, determines it's about to go off, and in slow motion turns and begins to run. I was dragging my dogs as hard and fast as I could in the opposite direction. I don't even remember if they were on their feet or not. </p> <p>The moment that thing went off I will never forget. We're talking a highly-concentrated gas cloud instantly affecting a 100 foot area. Neighbor's dog rushing across the street to rub her face on wet grass in a futile attempt to get the stink off. Me getting out of range and back to my house as quickly as I can.</p> <p>Now my biggest fear (and why I stopped jogging at night) is the thought of coming around a blind corner right into a skunk, bent over, butt up in the air directed right at me ready to fire. I may just be paranoid, but the skunk-related nightmares I also have on occasion are not helping.</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/187/why-do-dogs-and-cats-eat-grass Mr. Sticky 2010-06-02T14:43:21Z 2010-06-02T14:43:21Z

<p>I see this all the time. Sometimes they eat it, other times they eat it and throw up. I've heard it's a digestive thing, but don't know specifically why.</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/186/how-do-you-identify-a-puppy-mill-or-backyard-breeder Mochi 2010-06-02T14:38:56Z 2010-06-02T14:38:56Z

<p>How do you best identify a legit breeder over a puppy mill / backyard breeder to make sure you're not supporting a bad person? And is there anything you can do if you come across a puppy mill?</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/185/how-do-i-invite-wild-ducks-to-live-on-my-property Mochi 2010-06-02T05:21:05Z 2010-06-02T05:21:05Z

<p>I work in an office with a large courtyard between the buildings. There are nice green trees, plants, bushes, and several small ponds with fountains. Every year or two a couple of ducks will appear for an extended time and produce little ducklings. It's the absolute cutest thing ever:</p> <p><img src="http://petnibs.s3.amazonaws.com/media/posts/baby_ducks.jpg" alt="alt text"></p> <p>One day I hope to live on a large plot of land somewhere in Oregon. I'd love it if some ducks came to live on my property and create some baby ducks! Is there anything I could do to make the environment inviting? Hopefully it doesn't mean kidnapping (ducknapping?) and placing them on my land with tiny strings tied around their little feet to prevent escape.</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/184/why-do-squirrels-make-weird-noises-at-my-dogs Mochi 2010-06-02T05:07:57Z 2010-06-02T05:07:57Z

<p>My dog has a thing for SQUIRREL! ... he's never been able to catch one, at least not one that hasn't already left this world by a collision with a vehicle. Sometimes when he chases on up a tree the squirrel will appear to be taunting him making strange noises while staring directly at us. Why? Why do they do this?!</p> <p>Also, there is a squirrel that has built a nest in the tree next to our balcony. My dog can sit all day watching the squirrel run to one tree to strip off branches then back to the other with his newfound nesting materials.</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/182/how-many-hours-a-day-do-dogs-sleep Rick Fleischer 2010-06-01T21:59:35Z 2010-06-01T21:59:35Z

<p>My dogs get up when I get up in the morning for a few hours. When I go to work all they seem to do is sleep until I come by for lunch and take them out for a break. Same for when I go back to work and come home in the evening.</p> <p>If I think about it, during the week I'm probably home and awake for 8 or 9 hours. So they're probably getting 15-16 hours of sleep. Not particularly a lifestyle I prefer, though my girlfriend would probably love it :P</p> <p>It reminds me of the Mythbusters - Cabin Fever episode where Adam and Jamie get to the point where they pretty much just sleep a whole bunch.</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/180/do-goats-make-good-pets Rick Fleischer 2010-06-01T13:01:29Z 2010-06-01T13:01:29Z

<p>I've always wanted to have a goat, but not necessarily for the fur, meat, or milk aspect. They seem like fun pets to have, but what should I consider before getting one?</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/179/how-often-should-i-give-my-dog-flea-medication Rick Fleischer 2010-06-01T12:42:48Z 2010-06-01T12:42:48Z

<p>Summer is coming up and I'm wondering how often I should apply flea medicine to my dog. Any preference over Frontline or Advantage? I've heard those names the most.</p> <p>Also, is the a particular best practice when applying it?</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/178/why-is-my-new-cat-hiding-under-the-bed Rick Fleischer 2010-06-01T05:31:45Z 2010-06-01T05:31:45Z

<p>He won't come out, hasn't consumed anything in 24 hours, and doesn't seem to like my other cat so much.</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/177/what-dog-toys-last-the-longest Rick Fleischer 2010-05-31T22:28:51Z 2010-05-31T22:28:51Z

<p>Lately, I've found that the ones that come without stuffing to last several weeks to a couple months. Just as long as I don't play tug-o-war with my lab. When it gets too stinky I'll simply toss it in the washer with the other dog bedding.</p> <p>What other toys have lasted your dog the longest?</p>

http://petnibs.com/questions/176/how-do-i-stop-my-house-from-smelling-like-a-dog Ender 2010-05-06T13:17:57Z 2010-05-06T13:18:33Z

<p>I try to wash my dogs every 3 weeks and shampoo my carpets every 6. Anything beyond that and the dog and carpet smell is unbearable. It usually starts with his chin/snout smelling first because he's a bit of a drooler. And honestly, I don't understand why the carpet gets so dirty from these dogs. It seems to have gotten worse recently and I'm afraid my house smells to visitors who's noses aren't used to it.</p> <p>The three things that I can think of to contribute are all moisture related.</p> <ol> <li>Visits to the dog park where he likes to lay in the ucky water near the water bowls. I end up rinsing him down before we head home.</li> <li>When drinking water (he's a sloppy drinker) or drooling in general for his daily food.</li> <li>Eating his daily chewy which leaves his snout a bit gross.</li> </ol> <p>After any of these you can find him laying on the carpet, most likely making it wet in spots and later becoming smelly.</p> <p>It didn't used to be this bad. Am I not washing him often enough?</p>