They make a treat called Mellow Mutt. It's available at pet stores. I'm not sure if it will be enough for you but we have an irish wolfhound mix that is afraid of thunder and they work great.
You can but be careful. Depending on the ink used for the newspaper the could be compounds toxic to the little critter, I would suggest an alternative if possible. As for toilet paper, plain white unscented should be okay. I used to put in the cardboard cores for them to play with and chew on … Read more
There are 18 teaspoons in 3 ounces.
That is a male Dobson fly. The female look the same without the large pincher-like pendages. In the larval stage they are hellgramites.
Another possibility would be Doll's Clearwing Moth. Similar in appearance to a hummingbird and similar behavior.
It may be a species of rove beetle. They generally feed on carrion but I've seen them almost everywhere. They do lift their tail like a scorpio when disturbed and I have been bitten by one and it feels almost like a bee sting. I live in NEPA and I believe they are located statewide, … Read more