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I thought about posting yesterday, but don't have uplifting thoughts, so I didn't. But you asked, so here goes. In my experience, senior dogs with a sudden onset of seizures usually have a poor prognosis. When I've seen this happen in senior dogs, it has most often turned out to be cancer...

A great "companion" in a betta tank is a marimo moss ball. It's a plant that grows in the shape of a ball, looks great in the tank, and actually uses the fish wastes as "fertilizer", so it improves water quality. I've seen them at PetSmart (sold in the little cups that they sell the bettas...

Ashley, Have you checked at your local animal shelters? Most shelters in my state will adopt to anyone (ie you don't have to "qualify" as with rescue groups). Staff and volunteers at most shelters will listen to a description of what you want, and show you which dogs/pups would fit your...

Actually, Effexor is supposed to help out with many side effects of menopause....including decreasing the frequency and severity of hot flashes. In many people, it also helps decrease or eliminate migraines, which is another effect that I experienced (and appreciated!) And a current thought in...

Hi dixie_belle, Several years ago, when my mom died, my doctor put me on Effexor for anxiety. I was also having problems sleeping. I found a side effect of the effexor was that I had no more problems getting to sleep. (one could say, alternatively, that it was anxiety keeping me awake, and...

I just heard about a large group celebrities getting together to record an anti-gun commercial. My point is not to comment on people being anti-guns, because that's their right, but to say that I think anyone who hires armed bodyguards to protect them (which all celebrities do, at least on...

I read an article written by a mom who has a son who she feels is similar to Adam. Her position is a tough one. You can take a young adult to have an evaluation by a professional, and tell them you think they could become dangerous, and what will be done? Likely, nothing that will truly...

KD Maybe your rooster hasn't developed his "chivalry" towards the girls yet. I hope he does, because it is fascinating watching how a good rooster treats his hens. One of the things I've always loved about my roosters is how you could give them a treat, and they would run over and drop it at...

Matt, I am so glad that you are being a responsible breeder. It breaks my heart for people/animals when I see animals die from heritable diseases that were preventable, had the breeder been responsible. And, as someone who goes to high kill shelters to rescue, I see how many fullblooded...

Hi Eagles Ring, Your new kittens are adorable! Below is a link I would encourage you to take a look at. It allows you to swab you kittens' mouths, send in the swabs, and have them tested for the genetic mutation for cardiomyopathy that is fairly common in Ragdolls. Or, ideally, the breeder...

http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu/vhc/csds/vcgl/cat-dna.html Matt, Have you checked your adult cats for the genetic mutation for cardiomyopathy which is found in Ragdoll cats? 2 nonthriving kittens make me wonder. I belong to another board, and they are EVIL to folks who breed dogs and cats without...

KD, I had a mean rooster several years ago that we "hulled" the spurs like that. We actually put a mask on him and let him breathe an isoflourane first, so he was asleep for the procedure. I really think the more painful part is the healing phase. But for a really mean rooster, at least he...

Shari, Thanks for your great ideas, as well. I'm looking into your website suggestions tonight. Rhondaalaska, WOW, is all I can say to you being able to survive in Alaska without electricity. With my fear of being cold, or, let's be honest, even a bit chilly, I am very impressed. Wendy

dixie_belle I'm so impressed. I assume a huge concrete slab will go on top, but then will it be covered with dirt, as well? Or is the concrete insulating well enough on it's own? Sonya, Darn it. My well is 584 feet deep. Fantastic water pressure, the purest water quality, and COLD.....but...