The joy of having pets...

Well back from her walk and Miss Mouse showed all the signs of having another fit! Pete stayed out on the terrace with her and in time she did just that (although not as bad as the last time)

Rufus in the litter tray having a poo! got it stuck all over his long fur, tried to clean most of it off but WHAT A MESS!

Micky gone back outside to where it's a bit more normal...

Rufus staying on the terrace until he has cleaned himself

Miss Mouse made a remarkable recovery now her dad is dishing up FOOD!



WTF

Wonder how many of our members have pets.

I wouldnt be without mine - yes there are times like you say but they give us so much love in return.

So who has a dog, cat, gerbil, etc and would you have another when it goes to the great blue yonder.?

When my cat died I didn't replace it. My daughters had a hamster when they were school age but that died yonks ago. So no, nothing to stop me from locking the door and buggering off somewhere for a few days hols when I feel like it.

Don't get me wrong! I would not change my pussy for anything

Not even a pecker ?, We have a far better life,

A dog, 2 cats an aquarium, a huge great big pond with 170 fish and a fox that I have fed since it was a cub. 2 foster kids,3 kids, grand kidz and a missus.

1 dog 2 cats.

Has 2 dogs previously lost both to liver failure, originally only one had 1 cat but daughter came back home with a pet....twice !

Moved moved out again leaving pet behind again, firstly came home with a cat, Sam stayed a year or 2 moved out again then came home again 1 year later came home with a puppy this time.
Been told no more pets !.

We had them all over the years but nothing now we have enough trouble looking after my daughters cats when they are away one which is diabetic like Reg and has to have jabs twice a day. Thank goodness its insured otherwise it would cost a fortune in vet fees always being told some test they need to do.

Blimey, How do they know the cat feels unwell ?, Is there sugar in cat food ?, I think a lot of trouble these days is the crap they sell, I have heard diabetes is on the up, Epidemic levels, Cats too,
Bring back the old days, Lard sandwiches etc,

They put some right old crap in processed animal foods. I have got to take Alfred to see a dermatologist as he has a skin allergy.
We have to feed him special foods now just to stop him tearing his paws to pieces. Dermatologist probably going to cost 600 quid, don't do pet insurance and have probably saved a fortune not doing it up until now. Not saying I disagree with it and believe we should only have pets if we can cover there bills, if this means paying weekly for insurance, then so be it.

Topdog wrote:They put some right old crap in processed animal foods. I have got to take Alfred to see a dermatologist as he has a skin allergy.
We have to feed him special foods now just to stop him tearing his paws to pieces. Dermatologist probably going to cost 600 quid, don't do pet insurance and have probably saved a fortune not doing it up until now. Not saying I disagree with it and believe we should only have pets if we can cover there bills, if this means paying weekly for insurance, then so be it.

We have never done pet insurance either so while we may have had some hefty bills overall I think we are ahead of the game.

I had a Bassett hound who had skin problems, I used to get lites from the butcher and boil them (smell awful) but he loved them I also used to pick stinging nettles and boil those too. Fed him on the above for about 2 weeks and his skin was clear from around 6 months, then we would have to start again. Worth a try, just take a plastic bag out when you are walking and some gloves so you don´t end up suffering

Thanks Gypsy, trying spinach too.

just the one we cat although myself and OH have talked about getting a dog somewhere down the line
not just now though
mischief is enough!

one, bit of everything breed dog in the house and 440 psychologically. 20 feral cats up the hill and 3 cheeky buggars that hang about my front door, no wonder i'm skint!!!!

Gypsy wrote:Wonder how many of our members have pets.

I wouldnt be without mine - yes there are times like you say but they give us so much love in return.

So who has a dog, cat, gerbil, etc and would you have another when it goes to the great blue yonder.?

Make sure K9 are aware that the European vets are here for the neutering programme for 10 days , i think...they probably are...but make sure. they are based at guargacho xxx

Greengrass had an Alfred Kev, puts you in a new light. Right thats it , hours up, bedtime.

Mine is just as scatty Vince. Mind you that Italian Captain had a boat.

I think he had an Eastern European first mate, if you follow my drift, that was his downfall. Now probably got no wife, girlfriend or boat/job. Just a man then........

For now, that may change, Sailor he is, know what I mean.