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    No one suggested that you didn't spend time with...

    No one suggested that you didn't spend time with your dog.
    You know, this kind of forum is for answers to questions, by people with experience in certain areas. You came here seeking advice that...
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    The band is 'The Vines', song is 'Homesick' ...

    The band is 'The Vines', song is 'Homesick'

    Lyrics

    I left my home
    I left my home yeah, yeah
    Where I should go
    Where I should go yeah, yeah

    Nothin's gonna save you
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    Leaving a dog in a crate for eight to ten hours...

    Leaving a dog in a crate for eight to ten hours per day obviously isn't ideal, but it isn't cruel. Crate training is something most pet professionals recommend and the dogs enjoy having a place to...
  4. Question: Kitty paw

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    I imagine that it's quite painful and suggest...

    I imagine that it's quite painful and suggest (despite your request otherwise) that you seek veterinary advice ASAP. Most people would not wait to seek help if they suspected a broken bone.:(

    If...
  5. Question: Sneezing Cat

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    Because you recently adopted her, I would suspect...

    Because you recently adopted her, I would suspect an Upper Respiratory Infection before I would suspect 'allergies'.

    Sneezing is a symptom of URI along with other possible symptoms such as...
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    Agreed, great song. But that's not the same...

    Agreed, great song.
    But that's not the same "Color My World" in the M&Ms commercial.
  7. Question: Daschund Puppy

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    I'll let labman give you the feeding...

    I'll let labman give you the feeding recommendations.

    As far as the vinegar goes... I've used distilled white vinegar to clean urine stains on carpet for years. I don't use it as a way to mask...
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    Petula Clark ...

    Petula Clark

    http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Petula-Clark/dp/B00008UAPM/sr=8-1/qid=1163044599/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-8845873-8913468?ie=UTF8&s=music
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    I'm with labman on Golden Retrievers. They are...

    I'm with labman on Golden Retrievers. They are wonderful! I have owned, raised, shown, trained, groomed and LOVED a zillion Goldens in my life and couldn't recommend a better animal!

    That said......
  10. Question: 80s music

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    Could it be a song called 'Bad Boy' by Gloria...

    Could it be a song called 'Bad Boy' by Gloria Estefan?

    Here's a link to Amazon where you can listen to a sample of it:
    ...
  11. Question: I need quik help

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    There are NO HOME REMEDIES for what you are...

    There are NO HOME REMEDIES for what you are describing.
    Eye problems can become serious and if left untreated, can become more than even your vet can treat.
    I urge you to seek veterinary advice!! ...
  12. Question: I need quik help

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    It isn't something anyone here could help you...

    It isn't something anyone here could help you with based on the information you provided. We cannot see the animal, so will find it difficult to answer.

    Please see a veterinarian or try to...
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    You should really start looking locally. There...

    You should really start looking locally. There are certainly breeders in your area that could tell you if your dog should even be bred.
    Try:
    http://www.akc.org/breederinfo/breeder_search.cfm
    And:...
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    I have used the Halti collar with great success...

    I have used the Halti collar with great success on large breeds like Labs and Goldens and small breeds like Jack Russell Terriers and Corgis.

    There is a good picture of it on this web site, along...
  15. Question: Puppy

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    Contact your veterinarian immediately. Your puppy...

    Contact your veterinarian immediately. Your puppy could have Parvovirus.

    Is the puppy eating?
    Is the puppy lethargic?
    Is the puppy also vomiting?
    Is the poop very foul-smelling?
    Is there...
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    I implore you to have her spayed and your male...

    I implore you to have her spayed and your male neutered. There is no reason to keep two unaltered animals together unless you are an experienced breeder. Based on your post, you're not. Please...
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    There's no need to 'smack' the kitten, but...

    There's no need to 'smack' the kitten, but catching her in the act and squirting her with water seems to deter most cats without harming them.
    Has she ever used the litter box? Perhaps it is in a...
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    Too much assuming and too much drama? I assume...

    Too much assuming and too much drama?
    I assume (again, at my own peril) that you want the puppies but do not know the gestation period for them? Get a clue... you do a huge disservice to animals by...
  19. Question: Yucky fleas!

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    I agree. Using a flea product such as Revolution...

    I agree. Using a flea product such as Revolution in addition to spraying (or bombing) your house, is your best option. Thorough vacuuming of all areas after spraying is also suggested. Having your...
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    I suggest that you take her back to your vet and...

    I suggest that you take her back to your vet and ask for alternatives to the steroids. I agree with labman on the herbal remedies. I would never suggest or recommend any herbal/holistic approach or...
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    A dog's gestation period is 63 days. No one...

    A dog's gestation period is 63 days.

    No one said you didn't love your dogs. What labman was expressing is that to have a pet, one should be aware of some basics about caring for them BEFORE...
  22. Question: Baseball card

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    Ooooh, I remember when he was traded to the...

    Ooooh, I remember when he was traded to the Phillies... that was major news in Detroit that year!
    Is it signed? Is he with the Tigers or the Phillies?
    A quick search on Google says that it is worth...
  23. Question: Sick Puppy!

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    I didn't mean to imply that your vet was being...

    I didn't mean to imply that your vet was being neglectful, I'm sure he's a fine doctor. It just seems that lately I've seen a lot of posts on this forum where people say that the vet 'doesn't know...
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    I am by no means, an expert on this, but I can...

    I am by no means, an expert on this, but I can tell you that my male cat is 8 years old and has been licking and sucking on blankets, clothing and anything that doesn't move for his entire life. He...
  25. Question: Sick Puppy!

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    I agree, call another vet. What is it with...

    I agree, call another vet.

    What is it with these stories of veterinarians telling people that there's nothing else they can do? Get a second opinion if he doesn't respond to the medication soon....
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    You want to argue general semantics? Let's...

    You want to argue general semantics?
    Let's see... you said:

    How is my thinking flawed when you write, "That's what's wrong with America..." and "Like the American..."?
    Perhaps it is simply my...
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    You'd prefer your daughter marry a decent Arab...

    You'd prefer your daughter marry a decent Arab rather than "some of the wild men from the extreme conservative right wing militants who string up naked children and flog them, or who murder doctors...
  28. Question: Pet poop

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    You shouldn't wean him of the crate. It's his...

    You shouldn't wean him of the crate. It's his refuge from the world, his place to get away from daily activities and if he's been in it since he was a puppy, I'll bet he wants it back!

    I know you...
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    I don't think anyone here is disputing that...

    I don't think anyone here is disputing that giving a dog some vegetables is okay in moderation. I think that what labman means (correct me if I'm wrong), is that one shouldn't give veggies without...
  30. Question: Pet poop

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    My guess is that your dog's gender makes no...

    My guess is that your dog's gender makes no difference, unless he is not neutered, which is highly suggested if he's not. I've never heard of a dog pooping as a way to mark territory, but maybe...
  31. Question: Pet poop

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    You can start by not sticking his nose in it....

    You can start by not sticking his nose in it. It's one of those old fashioned "training techniques' (I use that term loosely) that will just not go away.

    It does nothing but confuse your dog and...
  32. Question: Puppy runt

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    I think, and I could be wrong here, but I don't...

    I think, and I could be wrong here, but I don't think anyone has been the least bit sarcastic with you. I do, however, think that you should reevaluate your priorities when it comes to your pet.
    ...
  33. Question: Sleepy hollow

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    Ichabod Crane

    Ichabod Crane
  34. Question: Who sings

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    Van McCoy and the Soul City Symphony

    Van McCoy and the Soul City Symphony
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    It sounds as though your kitten does have ocular...

    It sounds as though your kitten does have ocular herpes virus.
    Though I'm no expert on such things, I have seen kittens with the virus and it looks positively yucky (scientific term;) ).

    I am...
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    While I agree that doggie_poopie shouldn't have...

    While I agree that doggie_poopie shouldn't have used acronyms, as most of us aren't familiar with such things... Google can help you find answers to these things... if you spend a few moments to...
  37. Question: Name the movie

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    Pulp Fiction ...

    Pulp Fiction

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/movies/90s-movie-36351.html
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    Is it an old song? My first guess is Brenda...

    Is it an old song?

    My first guess is Brenda Lee, "I'm Sorry".
    Or maybe that's Connie Francis, I don't know.
    Try Googling them and see if that doesn't help you find it.
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    Is it an old song? My first guess is Brenda...

    Is it an old song?

    My first guess is Brenda Lee, "I'm Sorry".
    Or maybe that's Connie Francis, I don't know.
    Try Googling them and see if that doesn't help you find it.
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    A couple of things come to mind: Scent...

    A couple of things come to mind:

    Scent marking? Even neutered males still like to 'paint the corners' of the yard. My neutered male still marks after both females and any area that is new to him....
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    What tests are they running? How do you know they...

    What tests are they running? How do you know they are running 'everything'?

    If one veterinarian's results are inconclusive, don't hesitate to find another vet. I have never known a scenario...
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    Searching online or otherwise for random Lab...

    Searching online or otherwise for random Lab owners to mate with your dog is not the best way to go about this.

    First, please find some books on the subject of Labrador Retrievers. Educate...
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    You need to get him to your veterinarian. Now. ...

    You need to get him to your veterinarian. Now.
    How old is the dog?
    How long has this been happening?
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    I disagree entirely. I have raised and shown...

    I disagree entirely.

    I have raised and shown several breeds, both large and small in confirmation, obedience and agility. I have been a groomer for 20 years. So, in short, I have known many dogs...
  45. Question: Wild kittens

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    How were they trapped? Are there any injuries...

    How were they trapped? Are there any injuries causing pain, therefore making them hostile to handling?

    Do you have any idea how old these feral kittens are? I assume they're old enough to be...
  46. Question: Dog in heat

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    You're quite welcome, UniQQ. I'm just happy that...

    You're quite welcome, UniQQ. I'm just happy that you're neutering him!
    I strongly suggest that you spay the female as soon as she is out of estrus (they don't call it a 'period' with dogs).
    Once...
  47. Question: Dog in heat

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    He is likely reacting to a female in your area. ...

    He is likely reacting to a female in your area.

    If there is a female nearby that is in estrus, keep them in separate areas entirely.
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    That's why I suggested the GDCA. I think if...

    That's why I suggested the GDCA. I think if nothing else, you can find other Dane people in your area through them and network from there.

    I don't want to lecture or sound like I'm being uppity...
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    It's very simple. NEUTER HIM, for starters. ...

    It's very simple. NEUTER HIM, for starters.

    If the problem persists, crate training and close supervision with a potty routine should curb it.
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    Try the Great Dane Club of America: ...

    Try the Great Dane Club of America:

    http://www.gdca.org/breederlist.htm

    Tempe, Tucson, Phoenix... all have breeders listed that stud.
    I assume your girl is registered with the AKC?
    If not,...
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