I know Chows and Pitbulls are not allowed. I haven’t seen Shar Peis on their lists online I just want to make sure because some places (like some apartment complexes) see them as a dangerous breed. Need to find out if I will have to talk a family member into taking ours. I’d love to be able to keep her with us. We also have 2 chihuahuas but my mom would adopt them in a minute if we need her to.

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I have 2 from christmas money and I’ve always wanted to get a pet bird. I really want a love bird because my mom used to have two of them but I know they are exspensive so I can’t decide if I should get a lovebird or a parakeet. I’m not even sure yet if I have enough money to get the bird, cage, toys, and its food. Does anyone know how much it would cost to buy a love bird or parakeet or which one I should get? Thank you!

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We have a short hair tabby who has a love/hate for getting brushed. I’m not a big fan of the small brushes, but we need something to get majority of his loose hair and quick before he gets moody. Does anyone have any suggestions of what type of brush works the best?

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My Boston Terrier is 3.5 years old and we are studying(training) together to pass a test (called Standards of Excellence) but we having quite a few difficulties. She is not hyper and she does have a good attention span, however, she will ONLY work for treats and nothing else. Sometimes she will do a behavior if she smells food on me. Here’s the problem. We must pass the STEX test without food lures or other tools. She will refuse to do a behavior or a set of behaviors despite knowing what I am asking her to do…She’s intelligent but is a chow hound and motivated by food. Any suggestions? She is a great dog with a solid temperament and we would make a great therapy team! In addition, I’d love for her to pass her CGC (Canine Good Citizen). I need help.
I will not use negative reinforcement -period. Once upon a time in my youth and ignorance I trained my now deceased Lab/Dalmatian mix using mostly punishment for not following my commands. He turned out to be a good reliable dog BUT looking back, I am surprised I did not turn him into a fearful, biting dog. Physical correction of a dog is NOT an option for me. Remember, this is a 17lb Boston Terrier here, I am not dealing with King Kong. To me, physical corrections only display the "handlers" weakness and not their superiority. My Boston Terrier has an electric personality and I do not wish to destroy that with punishment. She is a lovely dog with a GREAT attitude. So, for those who recommend punitive methods – thanks but no thanks.

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We got a baby rat from a pet store not too long ago. We took her to the vet and she had a Upper Respiratory Infection, so the vet gave us 2 meds. Since then she has started to breathe a lot better, no more wheezing or stuffy nose but she is very, very weak. She has trouble crawling and even cleaning herself. Often she will just stand still where ever we put her and will try to snuggle if we hold her, but thats it. Shes still alert, she is eating fine and loves her medicine, side note, her belly feels kind of bloaty.

Any ideas, or suggestions on what this is or how we can help her?

PS: to anyone who says "take it back"…May the fleas of a thousand camels infest your genitals, and your arms too short to scratch. Just because it is not a dog or cat does not mean we shouldn’t treat it with the same love, care, and worry.
We have her on this "Yesterday’s News" bedding in an open wire cage. We have a heating pad, blanket, and humidifier near her to keep her warm and hydrated. We also give her nebulizer treatments. The temp is around 68-75 F.
I honestly don’t know she is dying. But her symptoms of bloatyness and struggling to walk and clean herself is what made me think so.

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I’m looking to get a Samoyed puppy and I’d love to have a pure white one. Is there any way to tell if a Samoyed puppy around 1 month old will grow up to be pure white?

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My kitten likes to give "love nips" , especially in the middle of the night. I have recognized that it is a sign of affection for him as it is tied in with him being fussed with, purring, etc. Has anyone been able to successfully re-train their kitty from this habit.

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All in separate cages of course. I already have a male, and I fell in love with two female hamsters at the petstore yesterday.
One was a really big one that wasnt getting sold, and the other a hairless hamster. I really want them both but if I wash my hands inbetween handling them, is it safe, or okay? They’re all syrians.

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All of a sudden my two year old female spayed cockapoo has started eating the rope on her 2 year old toys. And all of a sudden she ate the same shaggy type material on my two year old kitchen rugs. Luckily, she didn’t get an obstruction the first time. She vomited up on her own. I put up all rope toys. But never thought she would eat the rug. When I saw she ate the rug, induced vomiting so she is okay. She was lucky she didn’t die from eating her toys. She goes to the dog park two hours a day….gets plenty of attention and love and expensive rice and lamb dog food I started feeding two months ago. Why is she suddenly doing this?

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My boyfriends calls me baby, babe, and love.
What should I call him?

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