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Comment on Why Do Dogs Bark at Nothing? by Callie King

Callie King — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:33:05 +0000

Our 10+ year old doodle has started this very bark. She will stand in the room, look at us and bark just once. I look around and see nothing out of the ordinary. She does run to the window if she hears a dog being walked. So, her hearing is very good.
I’m going to go through the list you provided of reasons for the bark. I think it will help both of us, Callie and me. Thank you for the information.

Comment on Identifying Dog Hip Dysplasia by Marla Saville

Marla Saville — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 16:40:12 +0000

After the recent loss of my beloved Golden, I’m starting to research getting a male Golden Retriever puppy in about 4-5 months. One breeder told me that, to help prevent hip dysplasia, she requires no sterilization of male pups until at least 2 years of age since their growth plates are not done developing/closing until that age. I had always heard after one year of age was okay but she said that is “old information”.

Since I would like to train my new pup for therapy dog services (nursing homes and children’s hospital visits), I know that that would require he be altered before 2 years of age, but I won’t if it means I’d be putting him at higher risk of dysplasia. Does anyone have thoughts about this?

Comment on Why Do Dogs Bark at Nothing? by Vicki Brady

Vicki Brady — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 16:16:27 +0000

I do make an attempt to see what the problem is and say calming things and maybe give a scratch on the head. Husband thinks yelling her name from a different room is the answer. Drives me crazy.

Comment on WDJ’s 2024 Approved Dry Dog Foods: Search Over 1,000 Varieties by Susan Clark

Susan Clark — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 01:22:19 +0000

I have been researching low fat foods and noticed the Min. Fat Content for some of the Evangers products appear to be incorrect. According to the corresponding product link for Evangers website, several show a much lower Crude Fiber value instead of the higher Crude Fat percentage.

Comment on The “Magic” Skunk Formula is Science, Not Magic… by Josie

Josie — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:17:38 +0000

In reply to Nancy Kerns. Thank you for the clarification, and all you do for WDJ. Longtime supporter!

Comment on The “Magic” Skunk Formula is Science, Not Magic… by Nancy Kerns

Nancy Kerns — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:49:20 +0000

In reply to Josie.

You are correct! I was typing too fast. It’s been corrected in the article. Thanks!
–NK

Comment on The “Magic” Skunk Formula is Science, Not Magic… by Josie

Josie — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:01:12 +0000

Typical hydrogen peroxide that is found in drug stores is 3%.
The recipe in article states 2%.
Is that a typo, or should pet owners be looking for the lower 2%?

Comment on The “Magic” Skunk Formula is Science, Not Magic… by mlaiuppa@me.com

mlaiuppa@me.com — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 23:01:28 +0000

Ah yes. My previous dog Ramses was “Skunk face” for many months after an encounter. A skunk had the misfortune to put a bit of his tail under our fence. While the fence blocked most of the spray I think the skunk got the worst of the encounter as Ramses actually pulled off a bit of the tail.

I keep a large bottle of peroxide for just these instances. He got it mostly in the face. I did his whole body but didn’t do his face, just as much of his head and body as i could. It did take care of the smell but if he got wet, you could smell it ever so slightly.

Nature’s Miracle is fine for accidents in the house but this simple, cheap tired and true method of Dawn, peroxide and baking soda works better than anything on the market. BTW you need to use Dawn specifically because the “carrier” for the skunk stink is oily and it still needs to be removed from the fur.

Was not aware of the unopened bottle of Peroxide but I only use it for the dogs so they are usually unopened.

Comment on Download The Full November 2024 Issue PDF by Lauren Silva

Lauren Silva — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:58:15 +0000

Bought the subscription to get the top c
CANNED AND DRY FOODS LIST. Where do I find it pls?

Comment on The “Magic” Skunk Formula is Science, Not Magic… by Georgie Pulman-Olzaski

Georgie Pulman-Olzaski — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:01:21 +0000

In reply to Dennis Maljak. That's good to know, thank you.

Comment on The “Magic” Skunk Formula is Science, Not Magic… by Georgie Pulman-Olzaski

Georgie Pulman-Olzaski — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:01:00 +0000

Wow, thank you. We have a skunk that wanders through our garden and I know our dogs love to chase her off. I’m going shopping this afternoon for some fresh hydrigen peroxide. I did however get a chuckle about the explosion under the sink, what a great visual LOL

Comment on The “Magic” Skunk Formula is Science, Not Magic… by Dennis Maljak

Dennis Maljak — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:53:15 +0000

I have used a commercial product named “Nature’s Miracle”…It even neutralized the smell of anal gland secretion on the protective seat covers in my vehicle..