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1. Penn Plax Turtle Tank Topper – Above-Tank Basking Platform for Turtle Aquariums, 17 x 14 x 10 Inches

    Features:
  • HEALTHY, INNOVATIVE, AND UNIQUE: The Reptology Turtle Topper is essentially a basking platform that safely mounts above tanks, giving your pet a place to dry, to get warm, or just to hang out. This extra space provides a healthier and roomier aquatic environment for your pet. The Turtle Topper is designed for standard sized tanks up to 55 gallons and 13” wide.
  • RELAX WITH EASE: The textured docking ramp provides your pet with an easy climb to the upper level of the platform, where they can bask, eat, and enjoy their time above water. Moreover, the docking ramp measures 5.75” wide at its narrowest point, and is 8” long.
  • BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: The Turtle Topper features a hanging platform that sits just below the waterline, allowing your turtle to rest while being partially submerged, but can also be removed if space is a bit tight in your setup. The hanging platform measures 11.25” x 4”.
  • CONVENIENT & SPACIOUS: The basking platform consists of a clear top with ridges that allow you to mount 2 clamp-style heat lamps (not included). In addition, the central metal grill door allows heat to pass through while granting you easy access to your pet, and is easy to open, close, and lock in place. The grill door measures 7.25” x 8”.
  • MEASUREMENTS: Overall = 17” x 14” x 10” / Inside Basking Platform = 16” x 12.5” / Grill Door = 7.27” x 8” / Ramp = 5.75” x 8” / Hanging Platform = 11.25” x 4”. Fits standard sized tanks up to 55 gallons and 13” wide.
Penn Plax Turtle Tank Topper – Above-Tank Basking Platform for Turtle Aquariums, 17 x 14 x 10 Inches
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19. Real Grass Dog Potty (Disposable) - Medium 20in

    Features:
  • THE NATURAL CHOICE: Our grass is deal for using as an outdoor or indoor puppy potty. Our real natural grass absorbs smells and eliminates odors the same way actual turf does. Our grass in a box system makes this potty solution easily disposable and gets your dog used to going to the bathroom on real grass.
  • DOGS LOVE IT: There's nothing that comes more naturally for your doggy than doing their business in fresh green pads of real grass. Whether you're just out working all day and they need an inside bathroom, or you need a puppy pee training box DoggieLawn is for you!
  • SIMPLE TO USE: Just set out your pad and encourage your dog to use it once they have to go. Then when you're out at work they'll naturally go to it when they need relief. Once it's time for a replacement just throw it in the trash or green compost bin.
  • ECO-FRIENDLY: Our system is completely natural, since it's real grass, and won't end up in landfills for hundreds of years like plastic pee pads! It's the easiest to clean up, easiest to use, and looks better in your home! It's an all-in-one doggy litter box that works better than other options!
  • YOUR DOG'S BACKYARD IN A BOX: DoggieLawn was started to help pet owners live a better life with their furry companions. We provide a better solution to traditional plastic pee pads. Whatever you need we're here for you, even if you need help guiding your dogs to use pads!
Real Grass Dog Potty (Disposable) - Medium 20in
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Height2.75 inches
Length24 inches
SizeMedium 24x20 in
Weight10 pounds
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u/DinkaAnimalLover Β· 2 pointsr/Rabbits

I think you are jumping to conclusions a little bit and you also need to a adjust your approach.

Bunnies are very sensitive animals and it take them time to adjust to a whole new space. So please give him more time and be patient.

Also please adjust how you are litter training him - what you are doing is getting the opposite of desired results. You are scaring him now. Do not grab him or yell at him or lock him up, try a different approach below please. Bunnies unlike cats and dogs don't understand negative reinforcement or discipline at all, it scares them and actually leads to the opposite of desired results. But they do really understand positive reinforcement and build positive associations when you redirect bad behavior and reward good behavior.

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Litter training:

Bunnies are VERY food motivated, so use that to you advantage! Be diligent and it will help. Use positive reinforcement to build a clear association that using the litter box leads to good things. Remind him that a litter box is a good thing by giving a tiny treat every time you see him use it for a while. If you are ever there and see him get ready to go (his tail kind of lifts up like in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym7-BBY4ep4) scoop him up gently and put him in the litter box. If you see him make one poop, as soon as you see it place him right in the box so the rest he does in there. Once he goes give that little treat to him as a reward. This reinforcement if done consistently over time will really help. Place any poops you find back into his litter box together with the bunny to reinforce and if he pees outside use a napkin to blot it and again place back into the litter box

Lastly be sure you clean the spot he pees outside his litter box each time wit white vinegar to remove the scent of his pee so that he doesn't keep coming back to the spot.

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For you couch in particular a few things :

  1. watch this great video for tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym7-BBY4ep4 - it talks about the bed but the principle is the same.
    1. You have to reinforce diligently with techniques in this video
  2. It is about the smell or rather lack there off. Basically your couch has your smell on it and she wants to claim you as his by adding her smell also... try this - put something she likes like her blanket on your ouch in the spot where she likes to pee and keep it there for her. This way her smell is already there and she should feel much less need mark. :)
  3. Lastly use something like this washable pee pad to protect the couch in the short term till you are able to spay and litter train.

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    Boredom and attention:

    It's perfectly ok that he is an indoor bunny. He just needs some attention and things to play with and entertain him.

    I think you simply need to spend more time with him and ON THE FLOOR! This really is key.. based on what you say I think he is missing company to be honest and is lonely and bored. Please try to dedicate a couple hours each day to spend time on the floor with him so he feels like you are there - it will help both with his happiness level, behavior and your bond with him I promise. You don't even have to stop what you are doing, just do it on the floor. Watch TV on the floor and lean against the sofa for comfort or even when you are on your laptop. Basically just make a real effort to spend lots of time with him on the floor for a couple weeks and see if that makes a difference.

    ​

    Also when you are gone give a stuffed animal to cuddle with so he is not so lonely.

    In addition, also be sure he had a good amount of toys - bunnies get bored and need entertainment.... A few chew toys are good, but try to give more things for him to really explore...

    You say he likes chewing on the blankets - try to get him these seagrass mats that are safe and fun to chew.

    I recently discovered this awesome thing and test it already ... yup, still awesome https://www.chewy.com/living-world-teach-n-treat-small/dp/131458

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    More suggestions below:

  4. Bunnies like exporting type toys - tunnels, cardboard houses, willow and hay balls, chews, and treat puzzles . The two thread below have examples:
    1. https://www.reddit.com/r/Rabbits/comments/an8cut/rabbit_room_ideas/
    2. https://www.reddit.com/r/Rabbits/comments/ajf2vl/how_to_enrich_my_rabbits_life/
  5. Also a couple suggestions below that are my personal favorites and all buns tend to enjoy:
    1. Treat/pellets ball - feed pellets in it vs a bowl
    2. Nesting cups - hide little treat bits between stacked cups, I have not met a bun who doesn't love these
    3. Plastic slinky - most buns love these
    4. Baby plastic keys
    5. Play house
    6. Dig box
  6. Also try homemade things - the best I found was an empty egg carton stuffed wit favorite greens for him to figure out how to open. :)
    1. Or something like this https://www.reddit.com/r/Rabbits/comments/be338f/diy_pellet_dispenser/
    2. Or a homemade castle like this person did https://www.reddit.com/r/Rabbits/comments/bcl9p4/cardboard_castle/ - she has instructions on how to make one, send her a message.
  7. Chew toys specifically

    1. Willow and hay balls are great - good quality ones here https://shop.smallpetselect.com/collections/natural-toys-and-chews-for-rabbits
    2. They also have these logs where you can hide treats and pellets for fun - the bun would love to chew those I think and they last too. :)
    3. Great quality toys that are super fragrant and yummy to chew here https://www.farmerdavepetsupply.com/toys
    4. And thicker good chew sticks here https://www.farmerdavepetsupply.com/chew-sticks
u/davidrools Β· 42 pointsr/AskReddit

I rescued a german shepherd mix when he was about 2 months old and he just turned 2 years! He's awesome!

Join /r/dogs for great community, support, and advice.

Here are some of my dog's favorites if you're lost on what to Wishlist on Amazon:


  • Hands down the best ball for fetch, if he likes fetch
  • And the launcher I like this one b/c you can just throw it in a backpack and it'll zip all the way closed (I like to keep a backpack w/ my dog's park toys, some treats, poop bags, wet ones/purell, and his shot records) The best thing about the chuck-it is that you don't have to pick up a slobbery ball.
  • Three very good chew bones
  • Advantage Multi if you're not often taking him onto tick-heavy hikes. If you need tick control, get Frontline and Interceptor for heartworm.
  • The best dog frisbee and I've tried a half dozen. Doesn't fly the best, but it's the most durable, safe, and flies great with a little practice.
  • This Car seat cover is great
  • Flexi leash is really handy when used appropriately.
  • Poo bags can never have enough of. and you go through them pretty quick.
  • Dog backpack great for burning off energy on walks/hikes, and makes them feel like they're doing an important job! I have this one in black. works great.
  • Collapsible water bowl handy for hikes/camping/outings
  • european style leather lead (leash) I'm preferential to the feel of leather for leashes/collars. And the european is absolutely the best - adjustable length and super easy to tether them to a pole/fence if you're eating outdoors or running into a store or something (of course use common sense when doing this!)
  • Harness I'm not a fan of harnesses - they're annoying to put on/take off and just encourage a dog to pull more. But if you want him to pull, towing you on a skateboard or something (my dog loves this) then it's great
    Furminator GSD mixes don't need regular brushing, but this one works great for shedding season
    Dremel for nail trimming GSD = black nails, a bit trickier to trim. I use this with lots of treats to put a nice round edge and take off a bit of length of my dog's nails. works good but get him accustomed to it slowly and with lots of treats. Pretty soon he won't mind.
    *Zukes are great treats for training
  • Bowls that don't tip over. Easy to wash. can't break. My pick.
  • Big crate I use for vacations when I bring my dog but need to leave him in a hotel room or something. It's big and bulky but I like to give him room to move around comfortably.
  • A good shampoo I like hydrosurge unscented but it's not on Amazon =\
  • deodorizer I give my dog a little spritz between baths if he starts to get funky
  • A shower head like this makes bathing super painless. I just bring my dog in the shower w/ me along with some treats and it's quick and easy.
  • a scrubber like this gets my dog cleaner than I can with my hands. I found one at petco I like


    Wow I kind of didn't realize I have so much shit for my dog. But he's family so...anyway. Also costco has great beds for $20ish (comparably $80+ from a petstore) They also carry Frontline, lots of treats (buscuits, duck breast jerkey - the best!) good food (Iams ProActive goes on sale once in a while, and they also carry Natures Domain salmon/sweet potato food that's really good).
u/tokisushi Β· 5 pointsr/Dogtraining

Are you relying on her to CHOOSE to go outside and let herself out or are you actively participating in potty training?

If you are having problems, she is not going to correct the issue herself. Inside/outside is pretty arbitrary to a dog - so if you are allowing that freedom of choice without solid training behind it - inside, outside...whatever.

I would strongly encourage you to close up the doggy door for the next while and worth with her on leash. Get her on a regular schedule and take her outside with out to her 'potty spot'. Pick one area for her to go. If she doesn't really like wet grass, maybe setup an area with crush rocks or mulch. If it is raining, consider some kind of rain coat for her or an umbrella to keep her covered.

Take her out to her area and wait. Let her sniff and do her thing, but try to be as boring as can be. Don't cheer her on or draw attention to yourself, just let her focus and do her thing. If she goes, yay! Praise and give her a high value treat! If she doesnt, bring her back inside and crate her or put her in a puppy safe area (like a kitchen, bathroom or laundry room with baby gates) and try again in 10-20 minutes.

This is basically a puppy potty training schedule. If she is struggling with potty training and has not been 100% for most of her life, it will likely be much easier to start from the beginning.

When she is in the house, try to keep her in whatever room you are in. It really depends on the specifics of the situation, but if she is trained 75% of the time, you may be able to get away with just confining her to the same room. If accidents continue or increase with this setup, you are going to need to keep her on a dragging leash and have your eyes on her at all times while she is out and about. If you cannot keep an eye on her or need to get something done/be out of the house - crate her or put her in her puppy safe area.

If she DOES have an accident in the house, be sure you clean it with an Enzymatic Cleaner like Natures Miracle! This is very VERY important as standard carpet cleaners (even 'pet' carpet cleaners) or other chemicals may cover the scent for YOU, but your dog will still smell the old urine and continue to consider that spot a bathroom.

To review:

  • You are supervising the dog carefully within the house and restricting her access to better manage her bathroom habits.

  • Take her outside on leash on predetermined schedule (you may want to start out more frequently - every 1 to 2 hours - then slowly increase the time to every 3-4 hours). Take her to her 'potty spot' and give her an opportunity to go (give her up to 5 - 10 minutes). If she goes outside, reward with a treat and some play time! If not, take her back inside and put her in her crate/puppy safe space for 10 - 20 minutes and try again.

  • If she has an accident in the house, use an Enzymatic Cleaner to clean the mess as soon as possible.

  • Keep training positive and rewarding

  • Be patient! This process could take several months. Do not drop your guard after a week or two of success. Gradually ween her back to freedom and eventually back to allowing her to let herself out when you can bet $50 that she WILL let herself out and not go in the house.


    Bonus:

  • This sounds like it has been a problem for a while, but if it is a fairly NEW problem, it starts to get worse (even with training), or you are not seeing any improvement at all - get a vet check. UTIs are pretty common with female dogs and an underlying medical issue needs to be corrected before training will be of any value.

  • Remember that if this has been a long time habit that it will take a long time to break it. She is not used to these new rules and it could take a few weeks before she really starts to catch onto the basics.

  • Check out this article on Crate Training and our wiki article on Potty Training

  • It is up to YOU to help her be successful! If she cannot handle the responsibility of letting herself out that is OK! Help her learn the skills she needs to hold and manage her bladder THEN help her learn how to let herself out again.

  • If rain is an issue, you may want to try some counter conditioning to wet grass during non-potty times to help her feel more comfortable. Also making your potty spot stones, mulch or another surface she is more accepting of may make it easier. If she absolutely will NOT go out in the rain even with a raincoat or an umbrella (again, counter conditioning during non-critical times!) consider using a doggy box or a pee pad close to the house in a covered area (still outside but no threat of getting wet!)
u/LakotaSilver Β· 3 pointsr/cats

I think you can/should adopt both! Honestly, keeping two cats really isn't that much more expensive than one, barring medical expenses for accidents/etc.


As for prep - pretend as if you're about to adopt a very mobile, active toddler/baby human. But remember that, unlike a baby, cats live vertically - they can jump and climb.


Try to look around your home and see any things the cats might get into/eat/destroy and tidy up those things as much as possible. For example, if you have blinds on the window in your room, you might want to tie up the pull-strings so a curious cat can't grab them, and tuck electrical cords away as best you can. If you have any houseplants, google them online to make sure they aren't toxic (a good place to start is https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/cats-plant-list ). Cats definitely won't stop themselves from eating toxic plants - my 19-year-old idiot decided the green onions in the backyard looked tasty one day and tried a bite, and my 1-year-old idiot had a go at a poinsettia I had inside (it has since been exiled to the backyard - the plant, not the cat!)


I also personally NEVER leave out any toys that my cats can easily rip up and ingest parts of - this means nothing small and nothing with feathers, string, leather, or straw. Cats can get VERY sick and die if they eat string/"linear foreign bodies".


I only leave out sturdy "interactive" toys that the cats can initiate play with on their own, such as these:

https://www.amazon.com/Petmate-Crazy-Circle-Interactive-Large/dp/B0002AT5AO

https://www.amazon.com/Petstages-317-Tower-Tracks-Chase/dp/B00DT2WL26/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1487151213&sr=1-1&keywords=tower+of+tracks


Putting normal toys away when it isn't "playtime" also helps keep the cats from getting bored with the toys. And cats CAN be curious about the strangest things - they'll want to open cupboards and knock things off tables and investigate every box and bag that comes into the house. So if you take medicines or supplements, make sure the bottles are closed very firmly, and put away in a cupboard, things like that. If you have things that you collect (like statues or figurines) or if you have anything breakable, make sure it isn't sitting on a table where a cat can paw it off onto the ground! A cat will paw at/investigate everything. You can't protect them from everything, and no one can put away everything in their lives, but you can take a few precautions.


Another general word of advice I can give, and it's perhaps the most important one, is do not feed them kibble. No kibble at all. Feed canned food only (preferably grain-free). Kibble is terrible and leads to a number of health problems, including urinary tract problems, kidney problems, and chronic dehydration (which leads to constipation). Long story short, for the best health, cats should be fed a grain-free canned formula high in meat protein, which is closer to their normal, natural diet, and no kibble whatsoever. Even the worst canned food is miles better than the "best" high-quality gourmet kibble. Kibble has no benefits at all. It is worth the $$$ to feed a canned food diet, you will save money in vet bills and dental cleanings overall.


The reason for wet food is this - cats have a very low thirst drive, as they evolved from desert-dwelling animals, and have changed very little after our "domestication" of them - genetically and physically, they're still pretty much 99% their ancestors. A wild feline is designed to get almost all of its moisture needs out of its prey (meat, blood) and thus has very little "urge" to drink. Even if you think a cat is drinking enough, it's not. Any cat on kibble is in a state of dehydration - they simply do not drink enough to make up for it.


The other benefit of high-protein, grain-free canned foods is that they have actual MEAT proteins, and will provide good, usable nutrients to your cats, instead of useless bulky grains and carbs. Most kibbles are mostly grains, which means they pass through the cat's digestive tract without being digested. The cat derives no nutritional value from them. On a good meaty canned food, cats will eat their meals and feel more appropriately full, because their bodies are able to actually digest the food they're eating. With kibble, especially free-fed kibble, a cat will always eat more than you realize they are, because they can't digest half of what they're eating, so they constantly feel hungry, because they're literally not getting the proper nutrition from their food.


Also - having cats on a species-appropriate diet will have one other benefit. Their poops will smell a LOT less! (On a raw diet, the poops will be small, dry, whitish, and they will have no smell at all. No joke. I can stick my entire head in the litterbox seconds after my cat drops a deuce and I can't smell a thing.) Cats bury their waste instinctively to protect themselves from being found by predators and competitors (other cats), so their bodies are designed to digest protein very efficiently and thus they will produce less waste and less smell when on an appropriate diet. And every cat owner wants a less stinky litterbox!


Fish is not an appropriate diet for cats - do not feed a food that is primarily fish or high in fish. Cats build up mercury in their bodies far faster than humans do, since they are smaller, plus fish causes other issues: http://www.littlebigcat.com/nutrition/why-fish-is-dangerous-for-cats/


Get vet checkups at least once a year (including dental checks/cleaning), and have them microchipped and have them wear a collar with ID tags at all times, even if you intend for them to be fully indoors. I have two friends, one in Arizona and the other in California, both who refused to put collars/ID tags on their cats because "oh, they'll never get out!" (One friend didn't even spay her cat, she was THAT convinced the cat would never escape.) Of course, both sets of cats got out - in Arizona through the carelessness of another family member, and in California as the result of a burglary that left a window smashed. One friend only found one of her cats. The other found hers, but the cat had gotten pregnant in the meantime. So, all cats should wear collars and ID tags, because no matter how careful YOU are, bad luck still happens!


Make sure you familiarize yourself with foods that are toxic to cats and keep them away from the cat - these include xylitol, chocolate, onions, garlic, and alcohol. As I mentioned before, many houseplants are toxic as well, such as poinsettias and lilies. Citrus fruits are toxic to cats. Many "essential oils" are also toxic to cats, so if you use scented oils or essential oils (such as tea tree oil), be careful.


Don't use a covered/hooded litterbox. It is inhumane for the cat - it's like asking the cat, who has a much more sensitive nose than ours, to use an unflushed public toilet that is located inside of a closed phone booth. Even just ONE other pee/poop in the box turns a covered box into a festering stinkhole for a cat's sensitive nose. Just think about it objectively - would you want to use the toilet if you hadn't flushed it the last time you went? Just scoop often - at LEAST once a day - and you will not have stink problems.


For the same reason, avoid "scented" litters - the scent may be nice to us, but cats aren't into "Fresh Linen" - it's just an overwhelming chemical cacophony to their noses.


I've used two brands of litter exclusively for years - Dr. Elsey's Precious Cat Ultra, and EverFresh Unscented with Activated Charcoal. The EverFresh is what I use with my indoors cat, and my outdoors cat uses the Dr. Elsey's. My younger (indoors) cat also goes to my office three or four days a week with me, and I use the Dr. Elsey's in her litterboxes there (again, no stink buildup there either). I have been supremely happy with both brands. You really get what you pay for to a certain degree with cat litter. Cheap litter is going to be cheaply crappy.


But on the flipside, those super fancy "special" litters - like the ones made from pine, corn, wheat, or newspaper - can be hazardous, as they provide a substrate for bacteria to grow when the cat urinates on them. There's zero chance of that with clay litter.


Here are the activated charcoal bags and "odor absorbers" I use near my litterboxes:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZLV7BH/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006975FTY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0145KS23W/ref=od_aui_detailpages01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You may want to get multiple litterboxes. The "general rule of thumb" is one box per cat plus one. Scoop every day! You can invest in rolls of "doggie-doo bags" like these - https://www.amazon.com/Bags-Board-Waste-Pick-up-Refill/dp/B000UCU53U I open one bag and put it next to me when I'm scooping the box. I drop the poops and pee-clumps into the doggie-doo bag, then tie off the bag and toss it! It helps keep stink to a minimum inbetween trash pickup days, and it's more sanitary than just dumping the bits straight into the trash can.


I also have my litterboxes on litter mats. They will save your sanity. This is my favorite one so far:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AUU90K0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

A litter mat REALLY helps "catch" most tracked-out litter. I've also got one of these mats, which is great for its size but isn't AS easy to clean:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016PHLNRA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1


That's all I can think up off the top of my head for now :} I'm definitely no cat expert, but feel free to ask any other questions you might have!

u/engagechad Β· 7 pointsr/turtle

That is a red eared slider. It is quite possibly the most popular pet turtle species. These turtles are popular because they're prolific and they look like little turtles, unfortunately in a few years that little turtle will have grown exponentially. Most of the time it's a parent who bought the turtle for a kid, kid loses interest, parent doesn't know what to do...

Do not release the turt. It would die in Toronto and even if it did not, environmentally if anyone releases a non indigenous species into the wild, although it sounds harmless enough there are large implications when it comes to OTHER reptile populations. This little turt could mate and create a bunch of other turts that eat up food sources etc...

  1. Keep the turt as best you can
  2. Find a home for the turt via craigslist or a rescue

    1A.

    A 10 gallon tank would be a great starter tank for a RES this size. 10 gallon tanks usually run about $10 at petsmart or petco so there is probably a similar cost up there

    1.B

    You will need two lights to run during the day:
    1 UVB fixture with a bulb

    and 1 heat lamp. Some people splurge and purchase heat lamp bulbs specifically made for reptiles, however I have found that using a household bulb provides the same amount of heat. User a bulb that the fixture can handle.

    1C.

    The turt will need a basking platform. There are super cool options but simple and efficient is the way to go if you're starting.

    1D.

    You will need a filter. Turtles poop a lot more than fish do so when you're shopping for filters always double the GPH needed to account for the extra nitrates.

    1E.

    You will need food. Every food is different and let me tell you from experience that you can spend hours researching what is best to feed your turtle...

    Protein:

    I have learned that omnivorious turtles such as a red eared slider do well if they are started with a protein rich diet and then transition into adulthood with an omnivorous diet.

    I would suggest doing the following: go to the grocery store and buy a small Salmon fillet. It may seem silly, but it will last you a very long time. Keep the Salmon in the freezer and feed the turt a few small strips (a serving size should be thought of as, if the turts head were empty, how much food could you fit in it). Make the strips small enough so that the turtle can swallow it.

    Feeding tip: Salmon or any other form of protein such as bloodworms, krill etc... can be quite messy because of the amount of oil in the meat. Many turtle keepers (me included) prefer to feed turtles outside of the tank in order to keep the living tank clean. get a small rubbermaid tub or something, make sure it's clean of course and fill it up with enough water for the turt to float around. feed the turt in that water, when you're done, discard the water and put the fat n happy turt back in the living tank. This method lowers the frequency of water changes and keeps the tank cleaner. Handling the turtle like this to feed is also helpful to make the turtle okay with being handled.

    Calcium:

    As you will read, reptiles need calcium in order to stay healthy. Snakes need calcium in the form of rat bones, bearded dragons eat crickets but turtles do best when supplemented with a cuttlebone. There are turtle specific cuttlebones but they're more expensive and the only real different is that they do not have the hard backing that the cuttlebones for birds have. All you have to do to remove the backing is toss it in a saucepan, boil it for a minute or so, let it cool and then that backing can peel off. This also softens up the cuttlebone some. It's not easy to get the backing off in one fell swoop, but turtles don't care if the cuttlebone is in one big piece or if it's in little white chunks. Calcium supplementation is vital for young turts just as the protein is. Once a week or so is good for calcium.

    I have rambled. I am passionate about reptiles so I tend to nerd out. Anyway. Please feel free to PM me with questions, I would really love to help in any way.

    Chad
u/goldbat Β· 1 pointr/Rabbits

I buy my supplies on Amazon. (I loathe shopping with a passion, so online for me - even Peapod for groceries.) My elder guy will ONLY eat Oxbow Orchard Grass Hay so my choices are more limited. Amazon also has very good deals on Care Fresh bedding and both the Oxbow and the Care Fresh are Prime.


For the housing, cages are WAY too expensive in my opinion. This has been a great solution for us. I cooked up this system when my elder gal was paralyzed and not able to use the litter box as well as she used to. We also needed a "squishy" floor for her and Poncho's arthritis.

First layer (on top of hardwood floor): Whelping Mat - get a few to rotate. They wash up great in the laundry and we actually also use these for camping. They're soft but do absorb water (mine splash in their water dish more than drink it) and dry quickly.


Second Layer: Rubber Mats - they have these at our gym. THEY ARE AWESOME. We got a set of 6 for the rabbit area and then I bought 12 more for our workout / weights / stretching area. They clean up great with some of this Seventh Generation Spray - this spray was recommended by the coach at our kettlebell gym - it disinfects without the use of harsh chemicals or antibiotics so it's much safer for bunnies AND people. This stuff is awesome for cleaning ANYTHING.

Then we put some carpet squares, a huge "litterbox" (I use a low 24" x 36" rubbermaid w/o the lid - much better & cheaper than a "real" litter box. Oh, and of course toys.

There are all kinds of Puppy Play Pens on Amazon too. Look for Prime so you don't have to pay to ship it. If you have an enthusiastic young bunny, get the 48" H pen. It seems excessive, but my parents had a 3.5 pound little dude who could EASILY hurdle the 36"H one.

I have also used the Whelping Mats (there are smaller size ones) on top of the rubber tiles and under the litter pan to collect any "misses" - our boy bunny likes to "aim high" and overshoots sometimes.

Overall, it's very customize-able, portable, and MUCH MUCH easier to clean.

u/binderclips Β· 9 pointsr/AprilBumpers2018

:( That does sound hectic. My registry is kinda all over the place because I've already bought a ton of stuff, but just some suggestions of some things (FTM so no idea really if these are good or not, some were recommendations from friends, some were recommendations from various online resources).

  • car seat, extra base if you have more than one car, and stroller
  • baby carrier - I got the ergobaby 360 with infant insert but the Lillebaby 360 is also super popular.
  • swaddles - aden & anais seem to be hugely popular.
  • bathing supplies - washcloths, bathtub
  • first aid kit supplies - NoseFrida, nail clipper, thermometer
  • feeding - bottles, sterilizer (some people told me I had to have it, some said it was totally unnecessary), bottle cleaner brush, drying rack (seems like everyone else loves the Boon grass, but I don't have the counter space!) You can get a pump through your insurance if you plan to breastfeed, I ordered mine through Aeroflow. I ultimately chose the Spectra S2 over the Medela PISA because it's a closed system, which apparently means less chances of bacteria getting into the system and thus easier cleaning.
  • burp clothes - I was told to just get a ton of cloth diapers to use as burp clothes, and to have them everywhere.
  • diaper pail - I have two friends who say this is good enough, so I went with it. They also said to use doggie poop bags to contain the smelly diapers.
  • humidifier
  • Boppy for nursing
  • Backpack style diaper bag
  • baby may need a more convenient place to be set down other than the crib, something you can have near you in the kitchen, shower, whatever. Popular options are the rock n play, Boppy lounger, or a pack 'n play. I plan on getting the Chicco FastAsleep pack 'n play because the crib/dresser/changing station is on our 2nd floor, so I figured this could double as a changing station/napper on the first floor.

    Lucie's List is probably the best resource I found online.
u/Decht Β· 3 pointsr/slatestarcodex

My cat hasn't pooped in the litterbox for several years now. Rarely he'll try starting there, but he always ends up running and scattering the poop along his path. Our best guess is that he has (had?) something painful when he poops, which spooks him and makes him run away. Maybe even litter dust? There's no blood and the vets haven't been able to find anything. He seems perfectly healthy otherwise, and he's 17, so we're just resigned to cleaning it up for the rest of his life.

We use this cleaner, which seems effective enough as long as the poop is solid. Use a wet wipe to clean off the worst of it, spray the cleaner, come back with paper towels to press it dry ~15 minutes later. That's probably easier than shampooing every time, at least.

As for potential solutions, there are a couple things that sometimes help for us. We leave a paper shopping bag on the floor for him to play with, and sometimes he'll poop in one of those instead of on the floor. I've read that some cats prefer enclosed litterboxes, but we haven't tried that. Sometimes he'll start on a towel on the floor, so there might be some preference there. Towels are much easier to clean than carpet! I've considered getting some puppy pads to try, but haven't done so yet. The pads are pretty effective for my uncle's dogs, and sometimes his cats use them instead of their litterbox. On the other hand, sometimes the cats pee on the pads and then try to "bury" it, which just crumples the pads up and sometimes makes them leak, so... be alert for that possibility.

u/Jourdin Β· 4 pointsr/dogs

No offense, but breeding her would be a terrible idea! So it's good to hear you discouraged them. A lot of people think that they want to breed their dog to "get their money's worth" - aka, earn back what they spent buying the dog. But with stud fee, vet bills, feeding puppies for 6 - 10 weeks, and so on, you're actually losing money.

If she's itchy, it could be a food allergy. Check the ingredients list on the bag of whatever you're feeding her. If it contains corn, wheat, or soy, she could potentially be allergic to one of those. Try switching her to a grain-free food (I can recommend some if you need!), and see if that helps. Grain-free foods can sometimes be slightly more expensive but it will save you money on vet bills in the long run. And switching foods is a good thing to try first; if she is allergic to a grain it will help a lot and you won't require an expensive vet appt/allergy test.

Maybe try to convince your sisters to make flyers and give away the kittens to good homes? It sounds like they have good intentions but if your family is having financial troubles, adding more mouths to feed is the last thing y'all should be doing. Also - don't shoo the mom! Especially if the kittens are still nursing.

As far as the dog barking at the kittens, look at her body language and listen to the pitch of the bark. This can tell you whether she's being playful or aggressive. In my experience there is quite a language barrier between dogs and cats, and to top that off their play behaviors are very different. Your dog probably just wants to play with the kittens, and they are probably just extremely bewildered and probably a little frightened by her.

If she doesn't like that kind of food, again, try switching brands. Simply switching to the puppy diet probably won't help. But yes, she does need puppy diet, to help keep weight on until she's a little older. TBH Royal Canin is not a very good quality brand. More on that if you're interested.

Inside, you can use wee wee pads. Put one in the spot where she normally potties (and put a new one down every time she soils it of course), and every few days move it slightly closer to the back door (or whichever door she goes out to go potty outside), until you do away with them altogether. Hopefully this will give her the idea that she needs to go to the back door to potty, and whenever someone in the house sees her at the back door they will let her out. You could also get a crate and crate train her, so she can relax in the crate unless someone is watching her closely and able to take her out to potty when she needs to. To be quite frank, 7-8 months is pretty old to be having accidents inside. She needs to be taken out every 2-3 hours, just in case, and praised heavily for pottying outside.

If you've already got a vet appointment set up, use that time to ask the vet about her itchiness. But don't listen to any food suggestions they have. Sorry, but most vets don't know crap about dog nutrition. Again, I can recommend some grain-free foods if the vet confirms she may have a food allergy.

Spaying is not always cheap, but something you can do is contact your local animal shelter or humane society branch and see if they have vouchers for low cost spay or neuter. Just ask, "Do you have any information on spay/neuter discounts?" and they should know what you're talking about.

u/reddyoulikeabook Β· 1 pointr/greyhound

I don’t, they don’t absorb enough. Total mess. That said, there is another possible solution. Doesn’t work for my girl, because she loves walks like she loves food (which is saying a lot!), but a friend of mine has a grey and she uses fresh patch. You replace it every 1-2 weeks, I believe. Amazon would deliver https://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Patch-Disposable-Potty-Grass/dp/B005G7S6UI

It works great for her grey, but it just depends on the hound. I hope this helps and best of luck!

u/[deleted] Β· 2 pointsr/Frugal

That smell is mildew, which is another term for mold. There are different ways to kill it, but you do have to be cautious about damaging upholstry. If you are going to put anything on the fabric, test it in a hidden place first to make sure it doesn't discolor the fabric.

  1. Super frugal: Mildew needs moisture to survive. Dry, well-ventilated places are less habitable for it. Every time you give it a new infusion of moisture (i.e. sweat), it is reinvigorated. So, dry out the upholstry if you can. Even just putting a fan on it may help.

  2. Pretty frugal: Some household products are useful for fighting mildew. Vinegar and rubbing alcohol (used separately) can help, but may discolor certain fabrics, so dilute them in water and test in a hidden spot first. Diluted bleach works well, of course, but is almost definitely going to cause discoloration! Tea tree oil has antiseptic properties, and mixing 10-20 drops into a spray bottle can be quite effective. I just used this on my carpet at home to freshen up, and had no discoloration (but still test on your own fabrics).

  3. A little less frugal: You could try a product like Biokleen Bacout, which should kill mildew. There are multiple products out there designed to kill mildew, and they may be a good idea if you're having trouble finding something powerful enough and gentle enough for your upholstry.

    In all cases, if you apply a liquid solution, be sure to dry out the fabric really well afterwards. Good luck!
u/sodappend Β· 5 pointsr/dogs

A pen would be a good idea. Make sure you test it before you leave the dog unattended to make sure it can hold your pup. Leave toys in there to keep her from getting too bored; chew toys and a stuffed Kong would be good. Hang out with her in there while you're at home, too. You want her to be as comfortable being left there as possible so she doesn't get too anxious.

Leaving such a young puppy along for long periods is really not ideal. She can probably only hold her pee for 1-2 hours max and letting her eliminate indoors will set back your potty training by a lot. If you have someone that come over once or twice during the day to check on her and let her out for a bit that would be good. Would it be possible for you to come home during your breaks as well? It's advised that young puppies have at least three small meals a day instead of one or two, so someone needs to feed her in the middle of the day too.

The astroturf is a good idea, maybe with a puppy pad underneath (something like this)-- you might want to make sure she goes potty there and not anywhere else in the pen with some training.

If you're not crate training her, it will be a good idea to start on that; once she's around 6 months old she should be able to stay in it for a school day (with a potty + play break in between) until she earns her freedom around the house.

Edit: Here's a video that might help!

u/katemay3 Β· 8 pointsr/Dogtraining

So, I definitely agree on the positive reinforcement training!
He can be trained. We adopted a 2 year old lab that had been abused in his first home and while it took a year of intense training, he went from being aggressive and horrible on walks and easily scared to being one of the sweetest most social dogs I've ever met.

To get rid of urine smells I would try Nature's Miracle enzyme cleaner. You should also use it whenever the dog has an accident in the house. Non-enzyme cleaners cover up the smell so you can't smell it, but the dog still can so they will go in the same place over and over again. Nature's Miracle makes a whole line of cleaners for different surfaces, so buy whatever you need. https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Miracle-Advanced-Remover-24-Ounce/dp/B00251M2L2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1467488216&sr=8-4&keywords=nature%27s+miracle

I would look into some training classes so you can work with a trainer. The classes will cost money, so talk to your parents about that. You can reach out to the shelter where you got the pup or the local ASPCA/Humane Society - they typically have a good classes for reasonable prices. Also, try PetsMart for classes.

Also, for the peeing everywhere problem, make sure you check with the vet to rule out any health issues. Also, is the dog fixed? I'm guessing yes since he was a rescue, but it might also explain some of the aggression.

Good luck!

u/solidad Β· 2 pointsr/sex

Multiple options in different price ranges:

  • Puppy pads - Cheap, disposable but can feel like laying on a diaper and may not cover a big enough area depending on what you are doing.

  • Liberator throw - Has dual sided design. One side is satin the other is microfiber. About 100$. Some complaints of "zero abzorption".

  • No more wetspots - We own this. It has dual sided absorption and is basically 2 "shammy" (microfiber) clothes fused together to a waterproof (non crinkly) liner. Basically liquids from one side won't leak to the other so it can be used quite a bit. My SO is a squirter and we are swingers so we needed a towel that would last. This blanket is GREAT and has lasted through multiple washings / drying (on low) so far. Highly, HIGHLY recommend it. I would get the red and black one. Nice for more "darker" stains if that happens.

    Mattress protectors may not have the absorption you want. And then you have to take it off after every "play session." A bigger "blanket" style will be easier to just grab and throw it down as needed.
u/Mature_Name Β· 0 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I saw your wish list and you don't have any waste bags! I know toys and beds are important, but you have to think about hygiene as well. I bought waste bags similar to these and they're really important, so I would recommend getting them:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NABTGY2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550399181&sr=8-1&keywords=Dog&dpPl=1&dpID=41wU8IMCLcL&ref=plSrch

I thought these were pretty cool as wel, in case you wanna groom your dogs:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N9KSITZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1550399482&sr=8-27&keywords=Dog

And lastly this toy looks really nice. I remember I used to have one of these Gumbys(kids toy), and the dog version looks pretty good:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A80X19E/ref=mp_s_a_1_21?ie=UTF8&qid=1550399610&sr=8-21&keywords=Dog&dpPl=1&dpID=41IhHv4douL&ref=plSrch

u/penny_dreadful_mess Β· 3 pointsr/dogs

I don't use them every day but I try and make sure I have a mutt mitt with me. They are the best bags hands down. They have a little pouch at the bottom which assists with pick up. They are also super easy to flip and I've never had an issue with poop up the side of the bag, which happens regular with my everyday bags. I use them for any "unusual" poops (soft, large, in a f*cking bush). If your dog has digestive issues they are a life saver. If your dog regularly has solid, normal sized poops, they might cost more than you want (though I'm thinking of switching exclusively to them from the amazon basics as they are that great)

u/Eso Β· 3 pointsr/MechanicAdvice

I deal with water leaks fairly frequently at work. The easiest way to dry it out (after mopping up as much as you can of the water of course) is to run it with the heater on full blast for a few hours at a time. Parking it in a garage with a household dehumidifier running and all the windows down will help as well. Once it's fully dry, clean the mildewy spots as best as you can with a mild soap solution, then run with the heat on full blast for a few hours again to re-dry it. Then buy a couple of air sponges like http://www.amazon.com/Bad-Air-Sponge-Odor-Neutralant/dp/B001SBMLAM and let them sit in their, and use the car normally, and see if you can still smell mildew after a week or two.

Only after that would I start worrying about gutting it to clean it properly. You'd be surprised how well just getting it dry will clean it up.

u/berdieus Β· 4 pointsr/WagWalker

> How often do you get the payout for the walks?

Pay periods are from Tuesday-Monday, with the money going to your account that Friday. So for example this Friday (9/06) we'll get paid for all walks done between 8/27-9/02.

> Do you need to bring your own leash?

No. I've done 1000+ walks and only one client didn't have a leash (I ended up stopping at a Petco and buying a cheap one just for that walk then returned it afterwards)

> How do taxes work for what you’re paid?

Wag doesn't withhold anything for taxes, so it's your responsibility to set aside enough (generally ~15-20%, depending on your earnings and state) for your tax bill at the end of the year. If you make less than $66k in a year, myfreetaxes.com is a free filing site provided by H&R Block that makes it pretty simple.

> Should you/how do you track mileage for taxes?

Yes, you can save a pretty significant amount on your tax bill by deducting mileage. The Stride app is the gold standard for this.

> How much do you realistically make per 30 minute/hour walk?

Base rates:

20 minutes: $8.40 (owner pays $14)
30 minutes: $12 (owner pays $20)
60 minutes: $18 (owner pays $30)

each additional dog: add $3 to the above (owner pays $5)

Walks that aren't getting filled may go into bonus payouts, up to the full fare that the owner paid

> How much can you make realistically in a week walking? A month?

This is highly dependent on walk availability in your area and how much you're willing to work. But assuming an 8-hour schedule and assuming you live in a city with a fairly consistent stream of walk availability throughout the day, $100-110/day is not terribly difficult.

> What are important things you’ve learned as you go? What are problems that have risen/how did you deal with them?

  1. All you absolutely NEED as a walker is your smartphone, so make sure it is charged. Invest in a portable charger if necessary.
  2. Bring a roll of poop bags. In my experience, ~50% of owners don't provide them. If you plan on doing this a while, buy the 900-pack on Amazon for 15 bucks.
  3. Never under any circumstances click "Start walk" until the dog is leashed and you're out the door. Literally 90% of problems I've seen on this sub occur because a walker clicked "Start walk" when they shouldn't have. If for any reason you are unable to get the dog leashed and out the door (i.e. can't get in to the residence, dog is nervous/avoiding you, the dog is being aggressive, whatever) either contact the owner or request a cover from Wag. Some walkers think "I'll just click Start walk and then end it immediately and explain what happened in the notes" which is the worst possible thing you can do.
  4. If the owner has a lockbox, make sure you close it and scramble it as soon as you remove the key. This may sound obvious, but I've seen some walkers who leave the lockbox open during a walk, which is baffling. Whether you keep the key with you during the walk is up to you (some recommend putting it back in the lockbox so you don't lose it, but I always keep it on me and in 1000 walks have never had a problem) but always close the lockbox immediately.
  5. After the walk, assuming the owner isn't home, it's common courtesy to fill the dog's water bowl (unless there are explicit instructions otherwise). It's important to audibly explain what you're doing as you're doing it (i.e. "Let's fill up your water bowl!") so in case someone is home or the owner has a camera, they know that you're not doing something you shouldn't be.
  6. Always knock and wait a few seconds before unlocking the door, even if the instructions don't mention anyone will be home. Because sometimes another family member or roommate or something might actually be there. If someone is home after you open the door, introduce yourself immediately with "Hi, I'm adeerable, your dog walker!"
  7. "Whitewash" your report cards. Don't lie, but for example if the dog was pulling like crazy the whole walk, say "we had a really energetic walk around the neighborhood!" Owners don't like hearing negative shit about their dogs.
  8. When completing your report card, finish writing what you want to write and THEN add the photo. It's easy to mis-click the "Submit" button but as long as you haven't added a photo yet, it won't send.

    > it would be nice to make at least $200/ month extra bare minimum. How many walks would that take? I guess I’m looking for a realistic idea/approach.

    $200 is roughly $230 before taxes, and most weeks I end up with 10-15% in tips. So it'd take about 17-18 30-minute walks to make $230.
u/meeooww Β· 1 pointr/ItalianGreyhounds

Get him a playpen and a litterbox.

Set up the pen so the crate is there (take the door off) with a TON of soft snuggly blankets. Next to it, put the litter box (so there is a crate "wall" between the bed and the pee zone). It helps if you use a pee pad to soak up an accident, then put it in the litter box so it smells right.

Water can also go in there, in front of the crate, and a bunch of safe toys. Put the bowl of food INSIDE the crate but with the door open at all times.

This is where the puppy lives when you're not paying attention to it, directly. This way, there are no accidents all over the house, they are SAFE, they are comfortable. There will still probably be some whining but it will be a lot less scary than a crate.

Your puppy's breeder should also be a superior resource to help you navigate this difficult time. A responsible breeder has walked lots of people through this before and will have a lot of great ideas and support.

u/lVipples Β· 1 pointr/turtle

Hey Everyone! If you saw my other post you know that I've been looking in to setting up a new tank. While looking around i saw that this topper was on sale. Perfect timing :) I thought some people might want to pick this up since it seems like it's at a pretty good price.

Does anyone have any experience with this topper? Would you recommend just making your own instead?

Edit: Amazon Smile link for convenience! http://smile.amazon.com/Decorative-Turtle-Topper-Basking-Platform/dp/B002O09MYE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417810537&sr=8-1&keywords=turtle+topper

u/mumble1212 Β· 1 pointr/samoyeds

We also got our first samoyed (and first dog) three months ago!

Crate training works like a charm for the night!
Also this article was a life-saver for our Sammy (it was too bad we read it too late (at like 4 month old)), hopefully you can start sooner and have better luck!

Also we used this turf potty training mat for training him indoors so that the surface was close to the grass/turf he used outdoors and didn't confuse him. In order to minimize cleaning, we placed training pads under the turf and that worked well for us. Make sure to treat him every time he goes on the mat indoors! :)

u/dubiousunicorn Β· 2 pointsr/BuyItForLife

Also, as far as the care of your clothing goes, I'd really recommend getting away from store bought detergents and fabric softeners. They're full of chemicals and are harsh on your clothing and hard on your washing machine. I've fallen in love with using soap nuts, distilled white vinegar, and wool dryer balls to do all my laundry.

Soap nuts: http://www.amazon.com/NaturOli-Berries-Seedless-Cleaner-Processed/dp/B001DU4XPY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420238438&sr=8-1&keywords=soap+nuts

Wool dryer balls: http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Sheep-Eco-friendly-All-Natural-Softener--Great/dp/B00GA9P5P0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420238492&sr=8-1&keywords=wool+dryer+balls

And a great stain remover: http://www.amazon.com/Bi-O-Kleen-Bac-Out-Eliminator-Foaming-Action/dp/B005P0UYDS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1420238539&sr=8-2&keywords=biokleen

Then, I just keep a big container of white vinegar around to use as a fabric softener. If you like you can also add whatever essential oils you like to either the vinegar or onto the dryer balls (or both). Orange oil is my favorite, and I like this bigger bottle: http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Orange-Sweet-ounce/dp/B0019LPL8A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420238679&sr=8-1&keywords=NOW+orange+oil

I've found this saves money, water, energy, the whole shebang. I also have really sensitive skin, so switching to this way of doing laundry has really benefitted me all around.

u/triskellion88 Β· 6 pointsr/Winnipeg

most pet stores are similiar in price and supply choice. Pet Value tends to be a bit higher, but otherwise all the box stores are around the same. Costco is great for larger dog beds. Amazon is truly your best bet for most pet supplies, especially poop bags. I bout these two years ago, have two dogs and am maybe half way through them.

u/squarekat99 Β· 5 pointsr/dogs

I would give something like this a try! It seems great for your situation, especially if you like the idea of potty pads.
Fresh Patch Disposable Dog Potty with REAL Grass - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005G7S6UI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8.NPyb6T2Z8MT

Also, a dog walker would be a great idea! Gives your dog a much needed potty break and some extra exercise. I would think you could find someone for a pretty reasonable price.

u/AdmirableBear Β· 1 pointr/puppy101

I mean, it could be a great option inside and out. It's really going to be personal preference when it boils down to it. Pads look and feel too much like blankets and carpets, so it might be harder to keep the puppy from having a tinkle on those items. I love the grass pad, it was far, far easier to train him to use. My last dog used pads in his pen, since he was a Pomeranian and needed frequent walks (I worked 10 hours a day at that point.) The only thing with the grass is that it does smell after a couple uses, the grass can be removed and the tray and other parts can be cleaned (if you opt for that one). The grass is what really really stinks - I have been thinking of buying a second one so I could soak the grass and clean it while I have the extra out.

If it helps, the item is -https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ICVHY5I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I found some of the comments useful in my decision to use the grass pad.

u/gooberlx Β· 2 pointsr/dogs

I like these Earth Rated bags.

Supposed to be biodegradable. I mean, yeah, you can get more bags for less, but this box of 900 bags has lasted me 1.5 years so far. I can handle an extra $0.75 or whatever per month to use a greener product. Further, they're definitely superior to the cheapo bags that tear easily. And they're scented so they smell nice.

u/raphtze Β· 2 pointsr/predaddit

https://www.amazon.com/1000-Waste-Bags-Disposal-Dispenser/dp/B008CUAQ7W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1478890736&sr=8-2&keywords=doggie+bag

pro tip my friend. these are doggie poo bags. we have 3 dogs (used to have 4) and these baggies were a life saver. way cheap too. only $15 for 1000 bags!!! once you put diaper into it and tie it up, it's pretty much smell proof. we would dump into a small trash can near the changing table.

i also found that brand of diaper really helps. those cheap target ones.......nah. it's expensive, but we use pampers. heck if it's good enough at the hospital, it's good enough for you :)

u/C41n Β· 1 pointr/dogs

I ordered the timberwolf leash last night. Looks great. Then I found this brand -mydogscool and they are made with climbing rated rope. Got me thinking I can make something like this myself. I am going to give it a try and see what I can come up with.

Only been a dog owner for two months, so still learning a lot about dog products. My favorites so far:

Chuckit Ultra ball


Kongs


Odin treat "balls" - Soft and my pup can pick it up making it much more fun than the hard plastic kind. Found it locally for half the price on the site. You can even combine two of them to make it more difficult for them.

Gamma2 Vittles Vault Plus for food storage.

Multipet's 11.5-Inch Latex Polka Dot Globken Chicken Dog Toy Makes a great chicken noise. Not good for strong chewers.

Carlson extra tall pet gate with cat door - keeps puppy away from kitty room and food.

Cheap poop bags AmazonBasics Dog Waste Bags with Dispenser and Leash Clip

Clickers - Like this style best. Easy to press no mater how you hold it.

u/Kairus00 Β· 2 pointsr/Aquariums

As someone who has two turtle tanks sitting next to me, I'll give you some advice. Both those filters are API NEXX models. They're pretty weak canisters. Their rated gph is horrible (companies post rated gphs are low head height and with no media). I run two of these filters on my main turtle tank. My smaller tank runs a smaller version of that, but it's just a growout tank for a baby map.

Water changes are your friend. Turtles are MUCH less sensitive to water quality and quality changes than fish. They don't stress out as much, and when a fish stresses out its immune system weakens a lot, turtles don't really have the same problem.

If you build a basking area to go on top of the tank like I did, or buy a pre-made one like this (AND MODIFY IT TO FIT, look at this video) you can fill the water to the top of the tank. You'll be getting another 15 gallons or so of water in that tank, and that will help dilute the waste. Now instead of having 40ppm of nitrate for example, you'll have 30 or so... This will also make the turtles happier since they now have much more room to swim around in!

LIGHTING. What kind of bulb is in that fixture? If it's not a powersun, then you need to get another fixture and a UVB bulb.

u/bluebirdhummer Β· 3 pointsr/dogs

I buy these from Canadian amazon. I love them so much. Great quality, pretty thick in comparison to other poopy bags and super cheap!
Also comes with a convenient roll holder I can just clip onto the leash.

I'm sure there's an American version.

u/s2xtreme4u Β· 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Dog Album

is it bad that i dont know when their birthdays are? I usually get them bones when ever i go food shopping so i like to think they get a birthday at least once a month!

If I win I would love for them to have a huge bone!

the cupcake dog always makes me laugh

Happy birthday Winston!

video of them I made recently

u/g0ns0 Β· 1 pointr/turtles

I have two lights set up for my male slider as well as the water heater itself. One is a heat lamp and the other is a uvb bulb which is like artificial sunlight to help with colors/shell/digestion. I personally recommend a turtle topper, sliders love to swim so it allows a full tank of water as well as a basking area that you can clamp your lights on.

edit: turtle topper

u/coberst Β· 3 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Aww first off thanks for the contest! If we are dreaming big then this would be it. I am currently trying to cook and prepare more foods at home for both health and cost savings since being the unemployed bread winner of the house.
For the under 20 contest I could go for some poop bags; my 135lb dog takes big poops and I wouldn't have to buy more for a while :)

Again, thanks for the contest.

u/arizona-lad Β· 2 pointsr/HomeImprovement

Cover it with a shade sail. It will let some of the light through for the plants, yet keep you much cooler.

https://www.coolaroousa.com/shade-sails

It'll be a bitch keeping grass alive if the dog uses it as a toilet. Your life would be better with a patch of K-9 grass:

https://k9grass.com

Then dump the poo into one of these, that you've installed into a corner of the yard:

https://www.amazon.com/Doggie-Dooley-Original-Ground-Disposal/dp/B00WMMMIX6

In Arizona you have to occasionally add water so the 'doo breaks down, but since you have to water the plants it is easy enough to do.

Then add a misting kit:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Misty-Mate-Cool-Patio-20-Low-Pressure-Patio-Misting-System-16020/203194717

Congrats on the new place. You are going to have a lot of fun there.

u/badlcuk Β· 2 pointsr/Dogtraining

Yes, you can retrain your adult dog to use indoor solutions :) I like doggy litter boxes but you can also go with a lawn style potty area. I dont really suggest pads as I find they are similar texture to carpet and that can be an issue (at least for puppies), but its up to you. These things are typically what I see locally used by seniors as nice solutions when they cannot go out as much or as fast as they would like.

u/RunAMuckGirl Β· 1 pointr/LifeProTips

Bac Out Stain & Odor Remover

Love this stuff! It's on the shelf at my local Safeway but Amazon has a great price. It even works when added to the bath water of a stinky dog, and that's some serious stuff. LOL

u/mlsspierce Β· 2 pointsr/dogs

I don't know about walks, but I do know about indoor potty-training. They sell these things that I think are called puppy pads. It's like a slate of fake grass with a tray underneath (only $20) It's scented like grass and everything, so if your dog is used to going outside, this will be an easier transition than newspaper. And I think the playpen is fair. I know my Shetland sheepdogs never played unless I was around, so I know mine at least would've been satisfied with that amount of space.

puppy pad

u/BuffetofWomanliness Β· 3 pointsr/LifeProTips

I bought this because my house started smelling funky in a few places. In a small enclosed area, it really does work very well. I am going to purchase a few more, actually. One for each affected area/room.

Vacuum the rugs, sweep the floors often etc. If you have rugs, I suggest sprinkling some baking soda on rugs and letting sit for 15 minutes before vacuuming. Also, this sounds kind of silly, but crack a window here and there to let some fresh air in and the bad air out. I find that a lot of products (chemicals) all mixed together (Febreeze on furniture, air fresheners etc) don't really work. It still smells like dog on top of whatever scent you're using and the scent doesn't seem to last all that long, anyway.

Good luck!

PS... I forgot to mention that I have a pitbull that likes to roll around in the grass and dirt in my backyard.

u/call_me_cthulhu_ Β· 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

aww<3 I have a dog that also needs the black kong toys so I recommend getting him a learning toy. my dog doesn't try and devour them.


one of my doggies<3

prize: would a gift card be acceptable? If not, my doggy would love this

u/MoonlightGroove Β· 1 pointr/CleaningTips

Even if you use delivery bags oil is a fickle thing and probably still getting into your trunk liner. Think about itβ€”oily hands are handling the pizza and box it goes in, the bag zippers, the counters you set the bag on in the store, etc. The oil just from pie preparation is all over the store and you touch it every time you touch a surface in there. Not a bad thing, just a fact of your job.

If your trunk liner is removable try laundering it with a good degreasing soap. You also may want to look into placing a container of some sort into your trunk that you then place the delivery bag into. A shallow, wide plastic tub without a lid would be perfect for this. You can take the bin out when you’re not working if you like and you can also just take the bin inside the house and wash it with dish soap as needed. That should contain and cut down on what the delivery bag touches and what the scent-causing residue is transferred to. Past that you can certainly place an odor-eliminating canister into your trunk. Try Ozium or the Bad Air Sponge.

u/WingedGeek Β· 2 pointsr/flying

My dogs are pretty reliable. Every morning, every evening. The issue was, I'd been at the airport late the night before, and got home around midnight. The dogs did their business. Woke up early the next day to get going ASAP. Took the dogs for a walk. My Labrador, who's Mr. Clockwork, got himself emptied, but the crazy one didn't drop off any kids. Got them to the airport and took another trip to a grassy area, nada. I knew it was a risk, but she's never had an accident in a vehicle before...

First time for everything. Luckily we were en route to spend a week at my boss' place, so I was prepared with a portable battery powered carpet shampooer, Nature's Miracle, carpet shampoo (pet formulated), paper towels, etc., so when we landed in Utah I was able to scrub everything out.

Since then, pups travel either in a crate with a vinyl floor, or, in my dogs' case, on a dog bed, resting on top of a 72x72" washable puppy pad that covers the entire interior and goes up the sides (held in place with gaffer's tape), so there's basically zero possibility of a biological contamination of the plane itself.

u/whoawookie Β· 2 pointsr/puppy101

Tuesday is the day that the families pick their puppies (in order of deposit). We could technically pick via skype and pick our puppy up on Saturday but I'd like to be able to choose in person!

The set up they currently have is a potty in the corner with a tray, wood chips, and a metal tray on top. Our floor is waterproof but we are renting. I am looking into this: https://www.amazon.com/Protect-Cleanup-Puppies-Satisfaction-Guarantee/dp/B00TTD93LQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 when we are not home and then slowly phasing it out.

We do plan on continuing to have the dog walker for as long as needed. Thanks for all of your advice!

u/Synaxis Β· 2 pointsr/dogs

Yeah, unfortunately senior incontinence is one of those things you just have to adapt to. A doggy door is a good idea. If he doesn't seem to improve with trying to re-housetrain him, you can also look into a grass pad, something like this. There are a bunch of them out there, I have no idea what's best, that's just an example of one. it may be more attractive to him than the papery puppy pads.

u/mirgaine_life Β· 3 pointsr/dogs

I bought this bulk pack about 6 months ago and am about halfway through the package. The bulk pack is the exact same product as the three options on your subscription page.

Amazon also has one kind for subscribe and save where it will automatically send it every two months (and it would be the same as the $10 plan for 60 bags a month, but cost $5 for two months).

That subscription plan seems way too expensive.

  • The bulk pack I linked is 3.8 cents a bag and comes with two dispenser holder for 900 bags (each time you reorder you get two more dispensers).

  • The subscribe and save on Amazon costs 4.3 cents a bag. No dispenser.

  • Your subscription purchase is 16.6 cents a bag on the $10 plan and has one free dispenser for your first order.

    I don't mind spending under 4 cents on each bag for my poochie (usually 2-3 bags a day, which cost to me is $3.60 a month if she used all 3 bags a day). I have more than I need and once I run down to only a few rolls I'll do another order.
u/derlavai Β· 4 pointsr/Aquariums

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002O09MYE

Although, I love the DIY aspect. Great job.

u/woof_woof_mf Β· 2 pointsr/youseeingthisshit

These poop bags changed my life lol Mutt Mitt. There’s two layers of thick bag. The thick black double bag part makes such a huuuge difference. These are thicker than my garbage bags at home. Isn’t as warm and squishy either. My dog love pooping in stick piles and cactus areas ugh. I’ve tried a bunch of different types of bags bc we are outside a lot and these work amazing. Haven’t had a hole yet and I even grab sticks away first (like if the poop hits higher in the stick and I don’t want to get it on my arm I just break away the poop-ka-Bob smaller and add to the pick up). Cactus, stick, pine needles, thrones, those damn burr sticky balls ugh. We are in the mountains and desert a lot. We back pack and I pack out the poop.

Hope this helps!

https://www.amazon.com/Mutt-Mitt-Waste-Pick-200-Count/dp/B00032HGKW

We are all in this shitty πŸ’© life together!

u/alyasy Β· 2 pointsr/roomba

I'm not sure if this is the ideal solution for you, but I protect my area rugs and door mats from the Roomba by securing them with double-sided carpet tape. This way the Roomba can't move them or get caught on the edges.

For something disposable, maybe consider puppy training pads? https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Training-Puppy-Pads-Regular/dp/B00MW8G6OC/

u/PM_ME_UR_FAV_RECIPE Β· 2 pointsr/Omaha

In an ideal world, yes. But most people will either use bags they have from the store or the cheap ones from the local pet store or Amazon. Neither are biodegradable. Environment friendly dog waste bags cost more. These ones on Amazon are $14 for 900 cheap bags or $26 for 900 of the biodegradable ones.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NABTGY2

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N3K01YO

u/EatMyDuck Β· 4 pointsr/india

If you turn on the exhaust while cooking, and just get one of these it takes care of the problem perfectly. I interact with plenty of non-Indian in the US, and do regularly try out all sorts of cuisines, but I do cook mostly Indian food, just because I feel like it.

I also find Indians who keep apologizing for other Indians a bit silly. We're a country of 1.2 billion, so obviously there's a fair share of idiots. I just don't associate with the crazy ones, but I don't feel I have to apologize for their behaviour.

u/jrossetti Β· 2 pointsr/AirBnB

http://www.amazon.com/Biokleen-Bac-Out-Stain-Remover-Ounces/dp/B0009ET4XQ


Thanks. Great amazon ratings too. Think I'm going to try this.

u/Kanelet Β· 1 pointr/asktransgender

My surgeon suggests dropping down to once per week after 12 months post op. My impression is that this cadence is fairly standard. If you're several years postop, then you should be fine unless you're traveling for longer than a week or a week and a half.

I use one of these every time I dilate to catch the lube that falls out, they're disposable so I just pack one for each time that I'm planning on dilating during the trip. As for the friends issue, I'm out to everyone I'd be sharing a room with, so it's not really an issue for me.

u/ski3 Β· 1 pointr/dogs

Call your vet (before you bring the puppy home) and ask about the Parvo risk in your area. In some places, Parvo is very prevalent and you probably wouldn't want to bring him outside at all until he is fully vaccinated. In others (like where I live), it is pretty rare and the majority of vets and trainers recommend starting potty training on grass immediately.

Between 7-10ish weeks, puppies start to make surfaces preferences for where they want to go potty. The problem with potty pads is that they feel like carpet. As a result, using potty pads creates a surface preference for going potty on soft fabrics, like carpet. I'd avoid using potty pads at all costs, if possible (if you are in a high parvo risk area, check out something like the Fresh Patch, which is a patch of real grass, so your puppy can create a preference for going potty on grass

u/EdgeWhirl Β· 1 pointr/daddit

Hey, good to see another dad podcaster out there. I added a link to your podcast from the www.howtoraiseanawesomekid.com sidebar.

To contribute: When my son was born, we had a pack of these laying around (puppy pee pads) from training our dog. Basically, they're super absorbent tissues with a plastic-like backing, so they don't leak. Very handy during those first few months when sporadic peeing during diaper changes happened, and terrible diaper poop leaks. Really kept the changing table from becoming a biohazard.

Anyway, they fold up pretty compact, so we keep a couple in the diaper bag, a couple in the glove box, etc. Makes it so you can change a diaper anywhere.

u/ArizonaLad Β· 4 pointsr/HomeImprovement

A friend of mine did this five years ago, and is very happy. He has two dogs, and they don't seem to mind it at all.

As you pointed out, you need to pick up after them, though. So he installed this over in one corner:

https://www.amazon.com/Doggie-Dooley-Original-Ground-Disposal/dp/B00WMMMIX6

Works for him........

u/maidenofmp Β· 5 pointsr/BabyBumps

We've been using Biokleen powdered detergent and Biokleen Bac-Out since our firstborn was a baby. The laundry powder comes in unscented as well as non-offensive, lightly scented citrus varieties. Both products are great for stains, eco-friendly, and non-irritating. Bac-Out is especially wonderful in eradicating poop and spit up! We've never had any issues with skin irritation with either product, plus the laundry powder lasts much longer than liquid detergent.

u/YR90 Β· 1 pointr/Redearedsliders

If you had a 55 gallon, this would be simple. The best option is a Turtle Topper, which are made to fit 55g tanks.

There are ways of getting it to work for a 40g tank also if you want to go that route.

u/manatee1010 Β· 5 pointsr/Dogtraining

a. Clean the area with an enzymatic cleaner (Nature's Miracle is my favorite). Cleaning with vinegar means he is still able to smell previous messes, making accidents in that same spot more likely.

b. Block off that hallway for the time being unless you are physically present with him. Every time he potties down there, he's practicing a bad habit.

Right now he just thinks the hallway is an okay place to potty. If you clean the area thoroughly and make sure all his trips down that hallway are supervised for a period of time, you'll be setting him up for success and will help him learn that it is not a place to potty.

u/lordofthefeed Β· 1 pointr/puppy101

Seconding the Kong idea. This is my list, based on the Digital Dog Training Book linked to in the sidebar:

Puppy Immediate Needs

u/chrisma08 Β· 1 pointr/pics

You might want to look at one of these: Aqueon Water Changer. I'm considering one after looking at the Turtle Topper (that I think I forgot to link to in my other reply). Supposed to make that water change pretty easy.

u/Jfletcher1975 Β· 2 pointsr/turtle

Yup, it's the turtle topper on a 55 Gal tank.
They love it because it gives them tons of room to play and swim, and it gives them some privacy from the side.

Edit: http://www.amazon.com/Decorative-Turtle-Topper-Basking-Platform/dp/B002O09MYE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395446226&sr=8-1&keywords=turtle+topper

u/mattmcmhn Β· 3 pointsr/rawdenim

Disinfectant spray generally shouldn't have any ill effects on the denim. I have used Nature's Miracle before, it definitely will help with any odor problems (which stem from bacteria in the first place). It's strong stuff, basically made for pet stain odors. Basically the instructions say "if it still smells when it dries, you didn't use it right".

u/hanginround Β· 1 pointr/cars

Dude, this is very easy. First, open all the windows, vent the car very well and you will be able to find where it pissed. Cat piss smells terrible, once the car is vented and you know the spot do two things. Clean it with a wet cloth, many... many times. Then, go to your local pet store and buy "Natures Miracle" Link below and soak the piss our of it... pun intended... :) I have 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 2 horses, this shit works. Once soaked, wipe it up, dry it off, and soak it again. Dry it off again and then spray a bit on it. Let her sit for a while. If you still catch a smell soak her again with natures miracle and clean it up again. This stuff does wonders on cat piss!

http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Miracle-Advanced-Remover-24-Ounce/dp/B00251M2L2/ref=pd_sim_petsupplies_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0ET3KYXMX484P7ZJ8R06

u/Tenarius Β· 1 pointr/BestOfAmazonPets

Try Mutt Mitts
http://www.amazon.com/Mutt-Mitt-Waste-Poop-200-Count/dp/B00032HGKW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375904211&sr=8-1&keywords=mutt+mitts
Yes they're expensive, but they're thick, huge, biodegradable, and never, ever break. Ever. Worth the price to not get dog poop on your hands.

u/AlfishKK Β· 1 pointr/BabyBumps

I myself use these. They're cheap and they work pretty darn good.

u/cucumbers Β· 2 pointsr/dogs

Yes. The advanced formula for carpet is what I'd buy:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00251M2L2/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1449071464&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=natures+miracle&dpPl=1&dpID=413h1BH7dQL&ref=plSrch

For fresh stains, blot up all the urine with paper towels first. Spray the stuff on and let it sit. I think the bottle says 5 min or so. Then you wipe up the leftover chemicals with a fresh paper towel. It removes the stain and the odor completely.

For old stains (dried in), you spray it on and wait longer. It works pretty decently for this purpose, whereas the SpotBot hardly works at all for dried stains.

My advice as a sitter is to completely prevent access to carpeted areas of your home, until the dog can be 100% trusted. Baby gates suck, but cleaning urine stains at 5am gets OLD.

u/TheDerpingWalrus Β· 3 pointsr/turtle

This is it. I used to own one before I built a pool in my front yard for my turts. They loved it but were spooked if anyone walked by for a few months. They liked chilling on the platform underneath a lot too.

u/Devlik Β· 1 pointr/Dogtraining

Talk to you vet if you have not. Barring that check out peepads. They can be a godsend doesn't need to be those generics work well.

u/DJ__Drogba Β· -7 pointsr/personalfinance

This gave my pup a place to go if he needed and i didn't or couldn't get him out in time. Took exactly one day to train him to pee on the pad and we were good. Glad to know you are an expert though.

u/Eggowithmilk Β· 1 pointr/Redearedsliders

Its this one right here
https://www.amazon.com/Penn-Plax-Turtle-Tank-Topper/dp/B002O09MYE/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=turtle+above+tank&qid=1567282537&s=gateway&sr=8-5

Make sure to angle the heat light towards the stairs to encourage him to go up there
And leave some food up there it’ll make him want to go bask

u/Vellouria Β· 1 pointr/corgi

Make sure to get one with a mesh top like this. That's key.

u/All_in_bad_taste Β· 1 pointr/TrueReddit

I knew a couple who had this problem. They used those training pads for dogs. kind of like: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Training-Puppy-Pads-Regular/dp/B00MW8G62E It made clean up way easier.

u/Whisgo Β· 2 pointsr/puppy101

We got https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TTD93LQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_YfxWAb05NR3AB and used nature's miracle gouse breaking spray to improve accuracy.

We leave it in her pen. She only uses it when she's penned while we are gone. While at home, she asks to go outside, bell trained.

We still have someone stop in midday for a walk on the days she's home while we're at work.

Just took this photo from our furbo so you can see our setup https://imgur.com/zDF8v36

u/thicklypadded Β· 1 pointr/SexToys

Not all of these may apply to you, so please don't take offense if something doesn't.

  • Eat enough fiber (probably a good recommendation regardless of where you play).

  • Clean you butt's outside. You may not be wiping as well as you think. Flushable moist wipes are the shizzz.

  • Clean you butt's inside. Buy a fleet enema at any pharmacy, dump out the salt water and refill with lukewarm water, then use that a time or two to rinse out your insides. When you do it and all that comes out is water and no poop, you are good to go.

  • Get some disposable latex/vinyl/nitrile gloves.

  • For heaven's sake put a towel or blanket or tshirt or something down to separate your ass from the chair/couch/carpet/upholstery.
  • If you do get your couch/carpet/etc. impregnated with butt smell, try Biokleen and follow the label instructions.

    You might try a butt plug. Lovehoney has a 2 for $25 deal right now.
u/blueboybob Β· 0 pointsr/Frugal

<4 cents per bag also better for the environment than plastic sandwhich bag

dont give a fuck about the environment? 2 cents per bag

u/siemunster Β· 2 pointsr/dogs

[This grass potty pad](http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005G7S6UI?pc_redir=1397774444&3rd robot_redir=1)

Taking into consideration that he is already trained, this would be the easiest solution since grass is a familiar potty area. If you try regular potty pads or anything of that sort you'll basically be re-training him.

u/Kaedylee Β· 9 pointsr/dogs

Earth Rated bags are pretty darn nice. They are not the cheapest option out there, but they are large and study. I frequently pick up two German Shepherd-sized poops with one bag and have never had any issues. Amazon sells them in bulk here.

u/WorldSailorToo Β· 2 pointsr/amazon

Very happy with their Paper Shredder, much less so with their poop bags (not reliably fully perforated).

u/mitch_barrie Β· 2 pointsr/Reno

>They will post notices on doors saying if you do not pick up your dog poop it is a $100 fine. Buuuut they never refill the dog poop bags.

Not an issue: buy your own bags. You ought to have your own bags if you are a dog owner anyway. I've been buying these for years, they are better than what you find in dispensers. There are always four in my back pocket. Always.

u/myparadog Β· 2 pointsr/AdoptMe

My advice is stay away from the high energy hyper breeds. Mix breeds can be hard to pin point so you would want to get them from a foster situation where someone has spent time with the dog.

Also there are all kinds of options such as Rover or Wag or local dog walker to come let your dog out in the middle of the day.
Security Camera for if you go that route. Also just a good thing to have to check in on your pup during the day.

Amazon also sells these sod boxes that you can train dogs to use just like a cat litter box. Fresh Patch or Synthetic Grass or I’m sure you could build your own. I’ve heard of people buying a small kiddy pool and filling it with dirt or sand for the dog to go in.

It really depends on your budget but it’s totally possible.

u/w0lf3h Β· 1 pointr/dogs

Potentially something like this. You could place it on the balcony as well. I know exactly what you mean about apartment carpet troubles. Lol.

u/puvnerrt Β· 1 pointr/yoga

One of my friends turned me onto the product Bac-Out. You spray it on your clothes at least five minutes before you throw them in the wash, and enzymes in the spray break down bacteria that causes your clothes to start smelling. It's not practical for me to do laundry every day, so I spray it on, let my clothes hang to dry over night, and then wash them a couple days later.

My clothes were really smelly before, and this has really helped!

Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005P0UYDS/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1535523722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0009ET4XQ&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0EJ79NPH3YEES5RD2MBQ

u/unbelizeable1 Β· 5 pointsr/cats

First, they didn't fly under the plane. I wasn't willing to risk that so I paid a bit more so they could fly on board the plane under my seat. We lined the inside of the carriers with Puppy Pads and changed them out when need be. Ended up only being once per cat and conveniently during our layover. We had a little bag of treats for the cats to hold them over until we reached but neither seemed too interested in food. We also had a water bottle(brought an empty one and filled it in the plane bathroom) so we could give the cats some water.

It wasn't fun and I definitely wouldn't want to do it again, but all things considered it went really smooth. The only real draw back was my one cat had serious trust issues for a good 3 months after the trip.

u/mementomori27 Β· 2 pointsr/turtle

Penn Plax Turtle Tank Topper – Above-Tank Basking Platform for Turtle Aquariums https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002O09MYE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Gy4GzbNPHSYHH


We just bought this one though we haven't used it yet. It sits on top of the tank, giving the turtle more room to swim. Dimensions are 17" L x 14" W x 10" H

u/coniferbear Β· 2 pointsr/politics

Link for the lazy.

I'm impressed that the bag holders have a clip to hang the poop on.

u/used-books Β· 2 pointsr/LifeProTips

If a heavy smoker lived there previous, you make need to repaint and remove any carpets.
Bad air sponge has good reviews for removing smoke smells that linger.

u/digriz602 Β· 2 pointsr/RATS

This stuff works and its safe. https://www.amazon.com/Biokleen-Bac-Out-Stain-Remover-Ounces/dp/B005P0UYDS

You can also use vinegar.

u/fried_brain89 Β· 1 pointr/CautiousBB

Oh no!! I'm sorry. :( Just taking your dog out sounds like an entire outing. Will he not potty on concrete at all? And I totally wouldn't feel bad about that turd nugget... You didn't even know it was there. Besides, I feel like a normal person who saw a pregnant lady with a distracted toddler and a nervous dog would understand that some things get missed and poop happens!!

I don't know if something like this is feasible for you guys, but they make fake grass patches for apartment dogs to pee on if it gets to be too ridiculous. Not a long term solution but it may help. Something like this? Sorry for ugly link. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ICVHY5I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Uh8CybWVARBSB. Or maybe pee pads if you get desperate? I'm not dog trainer though so if someone else knows better, please correct me!!

Either way, I hope your day goes better. :(

u/TheMereWolf Β· 3 pointsr/Dogtraining

We use these poop bags. We get the big boxes and carry a roll of the bags on a dispenser attached to the leash and it takes quite a while to go through all of them. Plus if you tie it up tight it’s not really all that smelly, and the bags are really thick which is nice.

u/stormeegedon Β· 2 pointsr/dogs

Catch him before it even happens. Most dogs give some type of sign that they need to go, whether it be sniffing excessively, wandering away to a quiet area, etc. Try to figure out what signs he gives that he needs to go and once he does start to give those signs, take him outside immediately.

Consider investing in dog grass or something similar. It will be easier on you and your dog to have a potty space available right outside your backdoor.

u/gnomicaoristredux Β· 2 pointsr/fragrance

In addition to whatever scent you end up choosing, you might also want to use an air neutralizer like bad air sponge.

u/100-billion-galaxies Β· 0 pointsr/DogAdvice

I highly recommend buffalo bones. They have a lot of flavor and take a while to finish https://www.amazon.com/Loving-Pets-Buffalo-16-Inch-Meaty/dp/B008FWOCLS

u/cracklynuts Β· 2 pointsr/onebag

Try Bio Kleen. I use it to clean poop off my infant's clothing.

u/Ughinvalidusername Β· 3 pointsr/NewParents

We used doggie pads with a muslin cloth on top (since I don't know what is in those pads) and let baby air out as much as possible. Also, we would run his bum under water instead of wiping with anything. Just to cut down on irritation. Good luck!

u/Enumeration Β· 1 pointr/lawncare

https://www.amazon.com/Doggie-Dooley-Original-Ground-Disposal/dp/B00WMMMIX6/

There are options, like the Doggie Dooley linked above.

u/Cyt6000 Β· 1 pointr/dogs

Get some turf and a tray and make [something like this] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ICVHY5I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZHGMBbNC43VV6)

u/jojowasher Β· 1 pointr/Calgary

someone on Insta had something like this for their tiny dog

u/EnnuiGoblin Β· 2 pointsr/turtle

I recommend this above tank extension for a basking platform. It takes less tank space and is much dryer and sturdier than a leg extension platform. Main drawback is that it will require a higher water level in the tank.

Penn Plax Turtle Tank Topper – Above-Tank Basking Platform for Turtle Aquariums, 17 x 14 x 10 Inches https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002O09MYE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_rF8OAbTR2YWBF

u/LeftMySoulAtHome Β· 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I guess this is sort of weird. It's for my dog when I have to leave her for a few hours. I think it'd be a nice place for her to pee. haha.

u/fancytalk Β· 3 pointsr/knitting

So sorry to hear that! I would definitely try to wash it. My cat peed in my husband's car on the way home from the vet and we got the smell out with vinegar and one of these odor absorbers.

u/pickled--peppers Β· 1 pointr/beyondthebump

I used [Sposie Booster Pads Diaper Doublers] (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00839749A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). You might also consider [waterproof pads] (https://smile.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Training-Puppy-Pads-Regular/dp/B00MW8G62E/ref=sr_1_1) under a blanket that can be easily swapped in the middle of the night.

u/lonelysad Β· 4 pointsr/Columbus

> and for dog poop/garbage

People think they're helping the environment by re-using these bags for things like trash and dog poop, but that's the problem that's trying to be solved. Putting dog shit in a bag that takes a thousand years to break down is absolutely no different than just chucking the bag in a landfill. The whole point is that we need to replace these bags with something better, like "single-use specially-designed bags." Trust me, those bags aren't going to break your budget.