any ideas on an extra extra wide baby/pet gate?

I’m searching for an extra wide baby or pet gate to seperate our kitchen and living room. 81 1/2 inch wide opening. I can’t use any mesh because of our 3 dogs and I’d prefer something with a swing door. Anyone have any ideas? I’d prefer not to spend a ton, but I’ve got a feeling I’ll end up going of 0 dollars. Any and all ideas are appreciated. Thanks in advance!




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I have 3 dogs. 2 chihuahuas & a Shar Pei. My chihuahuas are really healthy and never have problems, but they are 10 years old. My Shar Pei has ongoing health issues. Would pet health insurance be worth it? I have no idea what they cover or options.




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My vet likes to answer "myths" about pet health and I was wondering if you guys had any?

For example:
Dogs eat poop because their diet is lacking nutrition.
Cats eat grass because they are sick.
Use oil for mange. (btw oil is toxic)
Cats get fat once they are "fixed."
Dawn Dishsoap kills fleas.
etc.

Thanks, and have fun!




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My dog is a chew toy for my puppy!?

So I have a 7 week old Great Dane and he is good for the most part, but is going through the biting stage. I realize that I took him from the litter a couple weeks early and am planning on taking him to puppy classes soon. My question is I have a 6 year old golden retriever and my Dane chews and nips him like hes a toy constantly! I have been letting him do this so my golden can sometimes snap at him and let him know he bites too hard and I want him to be comfortable playing with dogs. Am I encouraging bad behavior? I don’t think I could stop him if I tried, he loves playing with him and my golden doesnt mind much…usually just walks away. Should I stop it when they start to play rough or let them go? I kind of rely on my golden to show the pup some good habits.




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I have a 8 weeks maltese, he got really sick yesterday and I got a bill for 00. Does anyone know a good insurance for dogs? I appreciate you personal experiences!
Thanks




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What is the best raw food diet i can five my dog? (home made of course)

What are some of the best ingredients?
Vegetables? Meats? Raw eggs?
Are too many raw eggs bad?
Are too many carrots bad? THanks
Great thanks everybody!

One person said to feed your dog potatoes..um well i dont know where he/she heard that but potatoes are a no no for dogs.

Thanks!




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Any ideas on an extra extra wide baby/pet gate?

I’m searching for an extra wide baby or pet gate to seperate our kitchen and living room. 81 1/2 inch wide opening. I can’t use any mesh because of our 3 dogs and I’d prefer something with a swing door. Anyone have any ideas? I’d prefer not to spend a ton, but I’ve got a feeling I’ll end up going of 0 dollars. Any and all ideas are appreciated. Thanks in advance!




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Is "Science Diet" dog food as good as they say!?

Everyone is telling me to get ‘science diet’ for my dogs, but is kinda more expensive I want to know if is really as good or if it makes a big difference compared to other dog food brands-
If it’s not – I would like some recommendations/suggestions.




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How do you get rid of dog urine smell for a gangway. My dogs pee onto the side of the building. I hose down the gangway daily but on a hot day the odor is still there thou not as strong…..any help would but great.




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Dog Food!!!?

i have a question about feeding a dog a raw food diet
we have been feeding our dogs raw meat diet for the last couple of weeks. is there any meat i should aviod and how many pounds of meat should i give them we have 10 dogs (we breed siberian huskies) and how will in affect a dogs pregnancy
why should i aviod hamburger




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