Should my kids be there when we put our dog down?

Hello - I hope you can give some advice...I'm the mother of two small kids ages 4 and 7, and my 16 year old dog has some serious health issues and is suffering. We've chosen to have her put down.

This dog has been a part of their lives since they were born and we all love her and will miss her. I've scheduled a house-call vet to come out to our house for this to minimize the stress and let her pass in her own home, but I'm torn on whether to have our kids present for this.

What are you

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My finicky cat refuses to eat her prescription cat food. HELP!

HELP! My cat is prone to urinary tract infections and our vet put her on a canned food for this. She's extremely stubborn and refuses to eat the canned food she needs for her urinary tract health.

Any suggestions?

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Collie with dry skin

I have a 12 year old Collie with very dry skin and oily fur. She's always scratching and biting her lower back. Besides wearing away her fur and driving me crazy, I'm getting concerned.

My friend suggests adding fish oil to her diet to help.

Does this sound like a good solution? I've tried so many other solutions and nothing is working.

Thanks
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Taylor Ferguson and Sarah Cigainero Get Married!

 Hear ye hear ye...Sarah Cigainero and Taylor Ferguson have become Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Ferguson in a private ceremony and want to celebrate this most special event with you at their Wedding Reception on August 8, 2010.

"Time moves so quickly and so, too, does life
we were so anxious to be husband and wife
our days were filled, our schedules too
so we ran off and said our I dos!"

You've been part of their lives and they invite you to be part of the celebration of their marriage.

Please join the newlyweds and their parents and family at the home of David and Sahara Ealy on Sunday, August 8 at 2pm. 

David and Sahara Ealy 

17541 Rainier Dr.
Santa Ana, Ca 92705

Date:  Sunday, August 8, 2010

Time:  2:00 to 6:00 
Phone: 714-381-0162
Food and Refreshments

Click HERE for map & directions to the reception.

There will be feasting, merriment, music and dancing in a celebration of love, friendship, laughter and family. Dress is casual, summer attire and the reception will be outdoors - (with plenty of shade provided).  Be comfortable and wear your dancing shoes!

Please leave a comment below for the newlyweds and we will share those with them at their reception.

**In lieu of presents, for those who wish to give a gift, the newlyweds request a contribution to their honeymoon and furnish-their-apartment fund.  
Mom Linda has set up a special account for this purpose at PayPal . Click on the donate button to go to their wedding account (and you don't need a PayPal account to use the donate button).