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Waggin' Train Dog Treats kills dogs. They are trying to cover it up, placing accusations on dog owners by newgirliein dogs

[–]girlwithshorthair 1 point2 points ago

I've learned to avoid all dog treats/food made in china. This company had me fooled for a year or so thinking they were an American company but in the small fine print it say "made in China". After learning this, I actually threw away a huge bag of chicken jerky. It's not worth it. The ingredients from China are sickening.

Pros and Cons of using flea/heartworm preventatives like Triflexis by antoniacharlottein dogs

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I personally use Revolution for fleas/heartworm and internal parasites. I'm not that concerned about heartworm but I don't want to risk bringing fleas into my house and same for intestinal parasites. I believe a monthly deworming is good considering my dogs eat everything under the sun, and more that I don't know about. If you have children, you should absolutely be deworming your dogs and cats a few times a year. I should state that my dogs are indoor dogs who hang out in our backyard on nice days. They are not outside dogs

Pros and Cons of using flea/heartworm preventatives like Triflexis by antoniacharlottein dogs

[–]girlwithshorthair 1 point2 points ago

Please remember that the argument for not using flea treatments in the winter "because fleas aren't around in the winter" is null. If your animals are in your house, they are living in room temperature environment which means fleas can happily thrive in your house. Fleas can live dormant in carpets, rugs, bedding for years, so don't think you are immune from fleas just because they aren't thriving outside your home. Heartworm medication is different. Your risk of heartworm infection is very low in the winter so that can be skipped for a few months with no implications. As a former vet tech, I can't tell you how many people used the flawed logic about fleas just to be shocked when their indoor dog or cat has a flea infestation or flea allergy.

He doesn't understand why he's not allowed to chase the sheep. by deerchildin aww

[–]girlwithshorthair 7 points8 points ago

Ahhhhh little border terrier! We have a border though he's not much of sheep chaser. Just digging holes to china from the back yard.

Is it beneficial for a dog to have one litter? by BlondeBomberin dogs

[–]girlwithshorthair 1 point2 points ago

There is absolutely nothing beneficial for a dog to have a litter. There is so much wrong with that school of thought (or lack of thought, facts). He could not find a fact to back up that theory because there are no facts to support that theory. Female dogs enjoy numerous benefits from being spayed just like male dogs receive a great deal of benefits (behavioral and medical) from being neutered.

http://www.americanhumane.org/animals/adoption-pet-care/caring-for-your-pet/spaying-neutering.html

The Webmd link is good too.

Just dropped her off to be spayed. What can I do to help her when she comes home? by molly649in dogs

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All advice about keeping an eye her and limiting running and jumping is good advice. Also just be sure to give her lots of blankets and keep her warm. After surgery, your body temperature can drop slightly. She will be back to normal in no time!

What is the most beautiful and yet saddest song you know? by mrsquarein AskReddit

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The Kinks- Days-- Gets me every time. Makes me wants to run home and hug everyone I love!

Ben Folds Five- Brick-- Unimaginable pain and sadness

What is best heartworm/flea med? by hackerswordin dogs

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Revolution is the best hands down. Many products may work just as well, but Revolution is not a pesticide like the others. It is the safest and above all, it doesn't stink! I have one dog on Advantage and Heartgard, which is fine, but it reeks. My other dog is on Revolution and there is no smell. It does both flea/tick and heartworm plus it is a monthly dewormer for round/hook worms. It is more expensive for a reason, but not that much more expensive than the others.

4th of July + Dogs by ck14136in dogs

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The snug fitted shirt idea is a good one. Try and avoid Benedryl if possible because it can have the opposite effect on them. It can make dogs (and humans for that matter) hyper and jittery. A small percentage, but it may not be worth the gamble. I like the treats with every bang idea. Smart!

Reddit, what brands of dog food are a good choice to buy and which ones should I stay away from? by sw10in dogs

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That's a good rule of thumb.

Reddit, what brands of dog food are a good choice to buy and which ones should I stay away from? by sw10in dogs

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Rule of thumb: Just don't buy food with the main ingredients being corn, wheat gluten, and any meat by products. You can find affordable and expensive foods without wasting your money on corn. These ingredients are not good for dogs, and are the leading cause of obesity and secondary problems in dogs (like diarhea, gas, skin and shedding issues, and sometimes behavioral).

I was thinking about getting a purebred dog from a breeder, but I went to the shelter instead. Today, I saved a beautiful life. by cupcakenightmarein reddit.com

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From someone who works in the shelter system, I can tell you that most of the dogs come to us from owners that are moving and can't take them with them, owners that have fallen ill, divorce, death in the family, children with allergies, and on and on. Don't continue to fuel the ignorant belief that shelter dogs were all abused or neglected.

Problem? by bowlofudonin pics

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He prefers down alternative.

What good has ever come out of taxpayer-funded grants? by gorwellin WTF

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Try NIH funding.

Why doesn't anyone make diet grape soda? by ChaiLifein AskReddit

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Big K makes a diet Grape soda. Only sold at Kroger.

WHO THE FUCK IS ARCADE FIRE?! by Jason_Rin reddit.com

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Thank you drummersulli. Finally someone knows what I meant by "indie". It's usually not heard on your pop/top 40 radiostation, or sung on Glee for that matter. Fan base has a lot to do with it.

WHO THE FUCK IS ARCADE FIRE?! by Jason_Rin reddit.com

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It's not pop music, they are an indie rock band. Indie, meaning not every one has heard of them.

Alright, West Virginia. Show me what you've got. by fuchsiavoodooin WestVirginia

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Lizbee-I hate to burst your bubble, but the state of WV is one of a few states NOT in the red economically. I live in Morgantown, and found the real estate cheap, plenty of opportunities, culture, and activites, and I have yet to be accosted by "drug users". I think you need to experience (and by that I mean live) in another state for a while. All states have their drawbacks including drug abusers. Go live in California or Kentucky for a while to gain perspective.

Hey Arcade Fire fans, this track is winter time to me. by [deleted]in trees

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This is my "wake up" ringtone every morning.

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