HELP! I have a 8 year old lhasa apso?

My lhasa apso turned 8 in March. She whimpers when she tries to jump up on the couch. Is this a sign of arthritis? Should I take her to the vet?

Damn earwigs everywhere...?

My house has recently became inhabited with earwigs, they are in no particular one place either. The ceiling, kitchen floor, bathroom, sink, my bedspread... I don't even know how to go about dealing with them. I would love them gone tho... Help?

Does my school have a right to ask for my parents income tax returns?

I'm going to Kent State University. My EFC is above my 'financial need'. All that I expect to get is a parent PLUS loan. The school won't even tell me whether I have any scholarships or anything pending if I turn in my parents W-2s and tax returns. I don't think they have the right to ask for this stuff considering the circumstances. It's really none of their business what my parents spend their money on. Is there a way to find out whether I have anything pending? Also, are there any rights I have regarding privacy to not give them the tax returns? I tried emailing the financial aid counselor and they don't know a damn thing. Honestly they get salaries??!! BS!! They told me to use the online scholarship search tool which comes up with random **** like scholarships for people whose parents work for certain companies or who have financial need. They tried telling me that most of the scholarships were merit based. WOW they haven't even looked at the site before obviously.

Whats wrong with my dog?

I got my dog at a shelter and had her for about 2 years we were told she was 2 years old.. all of sudden she's been breathing heavy and shaking also falling over to her left side when she shakes or tries to jump..this has been happening for about 3 weeks.. took her to the vet they took blood work and the stuff they tested for came back normal..all they saw was she was a bit dehydrated.. shes a lhasa apso mix weighs about 30 pounds usually very active and loves to jump on furniture and people but know she shakes wen she even "stands up" or tries to jump. ...what else should i get her tested for. or what else could it be?

How should I travel with my dog on a plane?

Well, Delta Airlines is actually not too strict with what you use. I would suggest a small cage, one that's not too hard shelled. Maybe a hard shelled bottom with a fabric top? Make sure and put absorbing fabric on the bottom, and put a blanket over the cage to calm the dog down. Talk to the dog if there is any turbulence so he knows you are there. At any last resort, medication to help the dog fall asleep or to calm it down would be of good use. Hope this helps! :)

Ladies: How to get a hard-to-get girl?

Typical romance novel. HAHA. But you should just try to be sweet and patient. Say hi to her, become her friend first and when she's comfortable with you, then BAM. Pull out the big guns. Give her flowers, be extra sweet. This might take a while since she might have had trauma or something from people who broke her heart. Make sure you are ready first before committing :-bd Good luck.

What should I do about my Lhasa Apso's aggressive behavior?

I have a 7 year old male Lhasa Apso who is EXTREMELY aggressive. He growls every time you pick him up or touch him and he tries to bite if you try to give him medicine, put drops in his ears etc...I'm at the end of my rope. I don't know what to do with him anymore. He doesn't listen and he really seems to hate me. I would hate to bring him to the Humane Society because I don't want him to be put down but I am running out of options.