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[DINOS SKALIOTIS]

simple remedy, keep all pets outside, or shoot them!

[dinos]

I've fed my dog grapes for some time now without ill effect. I've thought about feeding him bones and raw meat but my wife doesn't appreciate Wild Kingdom in the living room. And upon eating a real raw bone, he needs a bath afterwards. My house might not be Wild Kingdom, but it's not a spa for the dog either.

Funny thing, my wife always had cats growing up. One Christmas, her cat had some tinsel hanging out of his back side as Niki mentioned. My sister-in-law, ever the antagonistic type, yanked the tinsel out and sent the cat screeching across the living room.

[GorillaGal]

GRAPES IN ANY FORM ARE A NO-NO for cats and dogs! it will shut their kidneys down. just because you might have fed your dog grapees before, DO NOT continue to do so. you are playing a game of russian roulette. the pet can eat it 10 times, and the 11th, drop dead.
GRAPES are VERY BAD!!!!

[IcyNoAngel]

I really miss my brother's dog, which is at home in my country. I am thinking to get myself one, as I love dogs, but there are a few things to consider.

I would like a small one as the one at home, that is like half meter long, 30-40 cm hight, weights around 6-7 kilos. I'll post a picture with her later on.

I'm thinking that as I am really bored and do nothing at home, beside cooking and "rubbing the mint" on the internet I might as well take care of a dog.

Any ideas on that?

[GorillaGal]

i think you should get a dog. they are great company. there are shelters with lots of great dogs, go have a look and Love will find you there.

[dinos]

GRAPES IN ANY FORM ARE A NO-NO for cats and dogs! it will shut their kidneys down. just because you might have fed your dog grapees before, DO NOT continue to do so. you are playing a game of russian roulette. the pet can eat it 10 times, and the 11th, drop dead.
GRAPES are VERY BAD!!!!

You learn something every day...he seems to have had a hankering for chocolate lately anyway.

I really miss my brother's dog, which is at home in my country. I am thinking to get myself one, as I love dogs, but there are a few things to consider.

I would like a small one as the one at home, that is like half meter long, 30-40 cm hight, weights around 6-7 kilos. I'll post a picture with her later on.

I'm thinking that as I am really bored and do nothing at home, beside cooking and "rubbing the mint" on the internet I might as well take care of a dog.

Any ideas on that?

Some big dog breeds require less exercise than small dogs, who often have lots of nervous energy to expend. It depends on your personality and what you want out of a pet. There are plenty of places on line where you can read up on typical temperaments of various dog breeds to see what suits your household. Then try to find what you're looking for.

I guess I'm biased against small dogs. My sister has a yorkie and that little bastard belongs in a pot with onions, carrots and celery. Maybe a bay leaf or two as well...

Cheers...

[webbo]

Bubbles you're everywhere
No need to do that.. she's fine now... I've got the glass way up someplace.
She sometimes licks the bottle though.

Like the proverbial 'poo' I believe is the expression!!

Just been cleaning out the cupboards and have found the following:
3 bottles of Ouzo. YIPPEE!
2 bottles of brandy - one in use (for Christmas cake - honest!)
3 bottles of vodka and one quarter full
3 bottles of Baileys - full glass on table whilst I type!
3 bottles of gin
5 bottles of rum, both white and black!
1 bottle Tia Maria
Few alcopops and some Zivania - the latter being for medicinal purposes only I assure you!!
Also have countless bottles of wine!!!

Maybe I should be looking up that AA number myself!
It is going to be a very good Christmas in our house I tell you!!! Just as well we are having friends over. Better get the mixers in eh??

Bubbles x

[webbo]

lots of christmas things are dangerous to our pets.
cats love to play with tinsel, and it eat it, but it slices up thier insides as it goes thru the instenine track and comes out.
chocolate is poison to both cats and dogs, as are grapes/raisins.
most christmas plants are poisonous to cats, although some argue they would have to eat alot of it to get sick. i wouldn't want to take any chances.
of course christmas lights can also cause electric shock if the little furry ones decide to chew on them.

thanks for the warning, Bubbles! i hope your fur-baby feels better fast!

I remember a cat of ours once had a trail of tinsel hanging out of it's behind!

Cheers everyone, she is fine now after being 'as sick as a dog'!

Remember once a few years back now, another dog of ours would raid the washing basket looking for socks. We took him for a walk one day and lo and behold when he pooped it was all nicely wrapped up in one of my pop socks!! We could not even 'poop scoop' for laughing!

Bubbles x

[Cheshire Cat]

I could understand a dog or cat being tempted by chocolate,but , we had a setter who had a thing for the olives that fell out of our tree, being so bitter before they are prepared you would think that she would avoid them, but no, she went crazy for them !!!

[DINOS SKALIOTIS]

I could understand a dog or cat being tempted by chocolate,but , we had a setter who had a thing for the olives that fell out of our tree, being so bitter before they are prepared you would think that she would avoid them, but no, she went crazy for them !!!

i had a dog that was so greedy she would eat everything! and i do mean everything, she would go down dustbins when you turned your back for a second, and eat potato peels egg shells, my underpants, she was some kind of a loony