Aimee Amodio's comments

The Difference a Day Makes - Blog Entry

20 Mar 2009 11:54 AM

Generally, you can give 1 mg of Benadryl per 1lb of weight. Most of the Benadryl I've seen at the store is 25mg, so you may need a pill cutter to get an appropriate amount for your dog. The liquid version might be easier to work with, but it's also flavored (bubble gum, grape, cherry) and I don't know how much your dog would like it. My Lally is fussy enough as it is, so I've been stuffing the pills into bits of meatballs and she gobbles them that way! :)

The Difference a Day Makes - Blog Entry

19 Mar 2009 07:52 PM

Benadryl is an antihistamine -- which means it works against the things that cause allergy reactions in the body. It's generally safe for dogs and cats (and people!) who are having allergy problems.

What If We Stopped Immunizations? - Blog Entry

19 Feb 2009 11:48 PM

Well, CowboysFan, I can't do your homework for you... but I can offer a few links you may find interesting and/or useful. You may also want to pose your questions in the families.com forums (not just on the blogs) to get some more opinions!

http://baby.families.com/blog/vaccines-not-the-cause-of-autism-rules-the-court http://health.families.com/blog/vaccine-fact-and-fiction http://health.families.com/blog/all-about-chicken-pox http://parenting.families.com/blog/your-childs-been-invited-to-a-pox-party

Pets Behaving Badly: Food - Blog Entry

16 Feb 2009 06:43 PM

Six sandwiches is a pretty impressive food grab, Memartha! It sounds like your Courtney was a real character. :D (Those sandwiches DO sound good!)

Wheat Allergy vs. Gluten Allergy - Blog Entry

07 Feb 2009 11:16 AM

You're absolutely right, MarylandCeliac. However, most of the folks I know with celiac refer to it as a gluten allergy or wheat allergy simply because it's easier to explain it that way to folks who don't know (like food service folks).

Sores in the Corners of the Mouth - Blog Entry

19 Dec 2008 11:46 AM

Both excellent ideas! I'll try taking the vitamins first, and see how that goes. :)

Virtual Pets - Blog Entry

14 Nov 2008 08:44 PM

You caught me! I own two Neopets!! Oh the shame! :D

What's This about the Obamas Getting a Puppy? - Blog Entry

06 Nov 2008 12:26 PM

I also read that future VP Joe Biden is going to be getting a dog. Can't find the quote right now, but it was along the lines of "My wife said if I win, I can get a dog!" :)

Do Aquarium Pets Beg? - Blog Entry

06 Oct 2008 01:30 PM

I've definitely noticed the fish at the cats-only boarding facility (aka "kitty TV") behaving differently when they're hungry and I'm approaching with the fish flakes. They swim up to the top of the tank, point their little fish faces at me, and waggle their fins. (I sometimes waggle my hands back at them before I feed them!) I figure that's fish-code for "HEY LADY WE'RE STARVING HERE!" :)

Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Share Your Story! - Blog Entry

01 Oct 2008 02:23 PM

Thanks for sharing, ladies... keep those happy tails coming! :)