PetSugar Q and A

Owning a pet is such a learning experience! Whether you have dogs, cats, or both as an only pet or part of a burgeoning brood, there's always something coming up (and a whole lotta poop).

So instead of sitting around wondering — or trying to ask the animal itself — just come on into the PetSugar Community and type your questions! We've added an Ask the Community Anything box, so you have a quick and easy way to inquire away! Limited to 128 characters, get straight to the point and then get straight answers from all of us. While you're there, chime in with your opinions and advice about others' questions as well! (And, don't worry, there's still a Pet Peeves group for those lengthier tales.)

In fact, one reader is still looking for a super chic dog carrier while another is wondering why her pooch won't stop barking at the TV. If you have answers to these questions or any of your own, come on in and join the conversations now!

Here's a question submitted by PetSugar reader short stack in the PetSugar Q + A group. Check out my tips, and offer your own:

"I am at work all day and need effective ways to housetrain my 1 year old puppy! How do you teach them to hold it in?"

We've tackled puppy potty training and pee pad techniques before, but this tricky situation depends on the individual pet. Personally, crate training my pooch helped with this matter, as dogs are reluctant to "go" where they have to rest. All day is a long time for many pups to hold it, so it'd be easiest if you had someone start walking the canine midday and then slowly spaced out the time between walks.

Now it's your turn to help this doggie owner out! Share your recommendations in comments, then submit your own burning pet questions in the forum, too.

Owning a pet is such a learning experience! Whether you have dogs, cats, or both as an only pet or part of a burgeoning brood, there's always something coming up (and a whole lotta poop).

So instead of sitting around wondering — or trying to ask the animal itself — just come on into the PetSugar Community and type your questions! We've added an Ask the Community Anything box, so you have a quick and easy way to inquire away! Limited to 128 characters, get straight to the point and then get straight answers from all of us. While you're there, chime in with your opinions and advice about others' questions as well! (And, don't worry, there's still a Pet Peeves group for those lengthier tales.)

In fact, one reader is looking for a super chic dog carrier while another is wondering why her pooch won't stop barking at the TV. If you have answers to these questions or any of your own, come on in and join the conversations now!

For newbies to doggie daycare, it's hard not to get distracted by the fun features. What's essential and what's just the icing on the cake? Read this question submitted by PetSugar reader kimberlie in the PetSugar Q + A group before offering your tips:

I'm wondering what features you would look for in a doggie daycare. Is there anything special that yours offers?

Help this doggie owner out! Share your recommendations in comments, then submit your own burning pet questions in the forum, too.

Oh no! Read this problem submitted by PetSugar reader oslu0012 in the PetSugar Q + A group before offering your tips:

I have an eight year old cat and am getting a puppy — any tips on introducing the two of them without the cat freaking out?

Help a kitty — and soon to be doggy — owner out! Share your recommendations in comments, then submit your own burning pet questions in the forum, too.

Oh no! Read this problem submitted by PetSugar reader kgiuffre in the PetSugar Q + A group before offering your tips:

I have a (sometimes) aggressive cat. Anybody have a cat on Prozac?

Help a kitty (and owner) out! If you know of pets who have received Prozac (a.k.a., Fluoxetine), which is used to treat aggression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and even itchiness in dogs and cats, share your tips and knowledge below before submitting your own burning pet questions in the forum, too.

Oh no! Read this problem submitted by PetSugar reader justshearpassion in the PetSugar Q + A group before offering your tips:

I really don't know what to do! I have a three-year-old mini doxie and she does not like other dogs. I have tried taking her to the dog park and having her hang around my brother's new dog but she either snaps at them or gets as far away from them as she possibly can. I am also afraid of how she might be around children, which I would eventually like to have and I would like to resolve this problem before then. The snapping and growling mostly happens with dogs that are bigger than her and if there are dogs that are about her size or smaller, she just hops onto my lap to get away from them. Any suggestions?

Help a pup (and owner) out! Share your product recommendations in comments, then submit your own burning pet questions in the forum, too.

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It's tough with so many overcrowded shelters across the country and fewer no-kill shelters (with space!) if you want to do the right thing and find a loving home for unwanted animals. Community member Jerzey84 recently asked the PetSugar Q + A group where she could put a cat up for adoption. Can you offer tips to do this in a safe, and successful, manner? When you're done, submit your own burning pet questions in the forum, too.

Oh no! Read this problem submitted by PetSugar reader ALEXI8 in the PetSugar Q + A group and see if you can offer any tips:

I own a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with seasonal allergies — any advice? Benadryl does not work and tests are expensive.

Help a pup (and owner) out! Share your product recommendations in comments, then submit your own burning pet questions in the forum, too.

Owning a pet is such a learning experience! Whether you have dogs, cats, or both as an only pet or part of a burgeoning brood, there's always something coming up (and a whole lotta poop).

So instead of sitting around wondering — or trying to ask the animal itself — just come on into the PetSugar Community and type your questions! We've added an Ask the Community Anything box, so you have a quick and easy way to inquire away! Limited to 128 characters, get straight to the point and then get straight answers from all of us. While you're there, chime in with your opinions and advice about others' questions as well! (And don't worry, there's still a Pet Peeves group for those lengthier tales.)

In fact, one reader is looking for a super chic dog carrier while another is wondering why her pooch won't stop barking at the TV. If you have answers to these questions or any of your own, come on in and join the conversations now!