Renter’s Advice and Resources

Pets

How to Clean Dog Hair

Staff Writer

 · May 14, 2010

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Knowing how to properly clean dog hair from common surfaces in your apartment will make living and entertaining in your apartment a more attractive prospect. Getting all of the hair—even the hair that blends in with the surface—is more difficult than simply sweeping or vacuuming away. Cleaning Hair on Hard Surfaces It’s easiest to clean […]

A dog sleeping in bed with you puts you at risk for developing health problems, makes your bed a dirtier place, and puts both you and the dog at risk for injury. If your dog is already used to sleeping with you, it can be difficult to break her habit. To stop your dog from […]

Staff Writer

 · May 7, 2010

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No matter what type of reptile you have, whether it’s a snake, a lizard or even a turtle, you can make him feel right at home in a reptile terrarium. A terrarium can create an environment for your reptile that’s conducive to his needs as well as your own concern for his overall care. After all, […]

Staff Writer

 · May 5, 2010

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Housebreaking an adult dog can prove more difficult than housebreaking a puppy because you’ll have to break your dog’s potentially years-old habit. Still, it’s worth the effort, as keeping your dog from relieving herself inside will save you the trouble of disinfecting the stains and make your apartment a healthier place to live. 1 – […]

Staff Writer

 · May 3, 2010

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Cleaning dog urine is best done when the stain is new. However, you can still get rid of the stain if it has already been set, say, into your carpeting. It just takes a little bit more patience. You just need to use the right chemicals and be patient as most stains of this type can […]

Staff Writer

 · Apr 27, 2010

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Dog dental care is an extremely important part of a dog’s overall good health. Of course, your dog should receive a thorough dental cleaning once a year by a trained veterinary dental technician. However, there are several things you can do at home to maintain your dog’s healthy teeth and prevent problems. 1. Dry Foods […]

Staff Writer

 · Apr 26, 2010

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When it comes to cat litter and a lot of other pet products, there’s been a growing trend towards diversity of selection. Manufacturers are now looking at producing eco-friendly and greener options for lots of consumer products, including cat litter. Buyers can find a wide array of environmentally friendly cat litter that will help cut […]

Staff Writer

 · Apr 21, 2010

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When it comes to puppy feeding, it’s vital you stay on track so you can get your dog into a routine. A puppy feeding schedule ensures that your new dog will eat healthily and also provides a number of opportunities to train your dog as well. Follow a Set Schedule with Respect to Feeding Set […]

Staff Writer

 · Apr 20, 2010

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Dog urine stains can be a difficult type of stain to get out of carpet. If you are a dog owner it is probably an accident waiting to happen. Proud owners of a new puppy will probably also have their share of urine stains to deal with while going through the training process. Or maybe […]

Staff Writer

 · Apr 19, 2010

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It’s important to keep ticks away for your dog’s health and safety, but also for a sanitary apartment. You don’t want ticks to jump off your dogs and bite you or your children. Ticks carry diseases that can affect your dogs and transmit diseases to the people your dog comes into contact with. Use natural […]

Staff Writer

 · Apr 16, 2010

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