Ace of Spades Pet Thread [Mis. Hum.]

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Welcome to the nearly world famous Ace of Spades Pet Thread. The place where animals make more sense than most things.

We appreciate it if you keep politics and current events out of the thread. Thanks.

A Little of This. A Little of That.

It's Time To Meet The PetMorons

Wendy submitted this story and photo about her dog Charlie.

"This was taken in his younger days on our sailboat (Morgan 34 if anyone asks.) We got him from the Mid-Florida Sheltie Rescue eight years ago. Charlie is now somewhere between 15 & 16 and struggling with weak muscles and arthritis. Otherwise, he's in good health. He still wants to lay between us and the door just in case we need protection (he's there now, sound asleep but ready.)"
Thanks for sharing.

A fine pair of German Shepherd Dogs owned by commenter Biergood.
This is what he has to say about this neat photo.

"Our two shepherds, Strider and Sasha. My wife Beth took the picture. She got lucky getting them both to tilt their heads at exactly the same time. She's tried several times since, but no luck."
Pretty cool photo.

Say hello to Jackson who appears to be a very mistreated dog. NOT. Jackson has a neat story that he would like to tell through his owner.

"This is Jackson. He was discovered years ago by my elementary school age kids on a flyer posted on a neighborhood mailbox. It read "free to a good home". Our boys brought the flyer home and told us "we have a good home!" He got along with our dearly departed dog Russ so he became part of the family."
Thanks for sharing Rihar, the infrequent commenter.

Davo had to say this about his pet, "This is Hugo. He is one of 5 and is very interested in the political discussion"
Looks like he can kick butt too we might add.

Commenter Ponytail submitted this photo of Tyler and a little bit about him. Here's his story.
"This is Tyler - some type of poodle-mix pup we rescued just barely 2 years ago. Oh my, he is the happiest, silliest, bounciest and cuddliest dog we have ever had - he has stolen our hearts. So glad we decided to rescue instead of going to a breeder."
He certainly looks like a happy dog.

Wrapping up the PetMorons today is Lurker Lisa. She submitted the following 2 photos of her kitten, Flynn and her dogs Boomer and Tucker.

Here is the story about these rascals.

" Anyway, below is our newest addition "Flynn" Patrick Murray. He's the youngest of the 12 Murray brothers and all signs point towards a fine feline life. In addition is Boomer, our English Retriever. The most handsome fella in the world. Just don't let it rain & thunder or all bets are off! In the corner and in my heart is our 6th schnauzer rescue.....Tucker Sallisaw McGee!!!! The beard, the eyelashes, the beard"

Thank you for stopping by today. And thank you for the submissions. A fine looking group of animals. If you have a tip, news item, or a photo of a pet. Please contact us at petmorons@gmail.com

Have a great week.

Posted by: Open Blogger at 02:38 PM

Comments

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1 It bad Caturday

Posted by: Skip at November 05, 2016 02:34 PM (sWbjH)

2 Huzzah! Pet thread!

Another great group. Jackson looks seriously abused: "Where's my ice cream?"

Posted by: Kodos the Executioner at November 05, 2016 02:36 PM (J8/9G)

3 Note: if you vet recommends seeing a vet cardiologist, start saving your cash.

/just a warning...

Posted by: shibumi, a deplorable who now just wants to yell at stupid people at November 05, 2016 02:38 PM (hqqM5)

4 If you could get Strider and Sasha to raise their paws, they'd be the perfect apologizing SJWs.

Posted by: Kodos the Executioner at November 05, 2016 02:39 PM (J8/9G)

5 I like to smell my own farts.

Posted by: Cubfandbudman at November 05, 2016 02:39 PM (VbdvI)

6 I feel I'm lucky. My dog had a stroke, and we thought we would lose him, but he's recovered well. His balance is awful now, though. Hopefully he's still got years left in the old dog.

Posted by: Locarno at November 05, 2016 02:40 PM (1f57W)

7 I saw that it has a d/r/i breakdown of 60/20/20

Posted by: E.T. at November 05, 2016 02:41 PM (9n0dl)

8 Yay, the food thread!

Posted by: Barack O at November 05, 2016 02:42 PM (kTF2Z)

9 Ahem. Has anyone noticed the request at the top of this thread? Have you read what was graciously asked?

Posted by: grammie winger - Fly the W at November 05, 2016 02:42 PM (bpfzP)

10 Love the people thotos.
Well my cats are not getting along, actually Sugar is afraid to be in the same room or in sight of Cinnamon. They are sisters and have had them for 16 years and since they were very young kittens. We have to have Sugar in one side of the basement that she likes to be on (she often sleeps on the dryer or heater). It can be months till we get them together. Last time I slowly got them eating together, my wife will try to get them playing so as to be distracted about the other. This is the 4th time this has happened and we are not sure what sets it off.
Anyone else have this between pets?

Posted by: Skip at November 05, 2016 02:42 PM (sWbjH)

11 If not, I shall spell it out in tiny little words. This is a pet thread. Animals only.

Posted by: grammie winger - Fly the W at November 05, 2016 02:43 PM (bpfzP)

12 For those who skip the content:

We appreciate it if you keep politics and current events out of the thread. Thanks.

/hat tip: grammie winger.

Posted by: shibumi, a deplorable who now just wants to yell at stupid people at November 05, 2016 02:44 PM (hqqM5)

13 I would be interested if Ponytail rescued Tyler anywhere in the Arizona area? He is the spitting image of the doggie my mom rescued a couple of years ago when she still lived near Tucson. Her dog was one of a group, presumably from the same litter, found abandoned or lost it the desert.

Posted by: grammie winger - Fly the W at November 05, 2016 02:46 PM (bpfzP)

14 I never skip the comment, maybe just not read it first.

Posted by: Skip at November 05, 2016 02:48 PM (sWbjH)

15 My pet: Teh Goat! Navy 28 - ND 27. WTH happened to ND this season, 3-6 ?? Still a great win in the rivalry.

Posted by: MSTisdale at November 05, 2016 02:49 PM (g9d8D)

16 There is now an open thread below this one for politics and other non-pet topics.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at November 05, 2016 02:50 PM (qVka1)

17 Reminder:

This is best thread on the interbewz to delurk.
Lurkers say Hi. We don't bite. Neither do our cats and dogs.

Posted by: L, Elle at November 05, 2016 02:50 PM (6IPEM)

18 Life with cats was good

Posted by: Skip at November 05, 2016 02:51 PM (sWbjH)

19 Thanks Oregon Muse, much appreciated

Posted by: L, Elle at November 05, 2016 02:51 PM (6IPEM)

20 YAY! Pet thread.
A touching assortment of pets.
And the videos are hysterical funny, especially the panda keeper, for whom I have a case of the warmies.

Posted by: navybrat at November 05, 2016 02:52 PM (w7KSn)

21 Hugo looks like he is saying, "Bite moi."

Posted by: bluebell at November 05, 2016 02:55 PM (uHcnA)

22 We don't bite. Neither do our cats and dogs.

Posted by: L, Elle at November 05, 2016 02:50 PM (6IPEM)
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Your comment made me think. Have I ever had a cat or dog that bi people? I can't recall any. Over my lifetime I must have had about 50 cats and at least a dozen dogs. Oh wait - yes, one time when we lived on Long Island we adopted a mutt from North Shore Animal League. Our daughter was about two or three. That dog nipped at her more than once. We ended up returning him. We went dog-less for a few years till she got older. She was quite tiny - maybe he thought she was a rabbit.

Posted by: grammie winger - Fly the W at November 05, 2016 02:56 PM (bpfzP)

23 Anyone see the video of the guy that got into the panda enclosure at a zoo in China to impress his girlfriend.

Hold my sake and watch this!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at November 05, 2016 02:56 PM (kTF2Z)

24 Glad to see Charlie the Sheltie has a lifejacket and a protective netting. We almost lost our Sheltie Jodie many years ago because we thought she was clever enough not to jump out of the boat on a nice calm day. I went down into the cabin for a moment, and then heard a splash! Came back on deck to see Jodie floating slowly away, paddling like crazy but losing "ground". Yes she had on a life jacket, and it had a sturdy pickup loop on the back so she could be grabbed by a boathook, which she was as soon as we jibed and sailed back to her! She wore a short leash/lifeline after that.

One time we had elderly relatives along for a day-sail, and as the weather piped up a bit we invited them to adjourn to the "salon" below-decks. Jodie clearly want to go along too, and she was a great comfort in what was a very disconcerting situation for them! They were all very happy to snuggle with Jodie down there while the young folks sailed the boat back home, getting soaked and sunburnt in the process too.

Posted by: Ray Van Dune at November 05, 2016 02:56 PM (n/6oc)

25 Anyone else have this between pets?
Posted by: Skip at November 05, 2016
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That must be hard to deal with Skip. It seems weird that they don't like each other since theyre sisters and have been together since they were kittens. Maybe it's not that weird. I have a sister like that too. Dogs have rivalry and jealousy issues when you have two sometimes. I guess cats are no different.

Posted by: L, Elle at November 05, 2016 02:57 PM (6IPEM)

26 This is the 4th time this has happened and we are not sure what sets it off.

Anyone else have this between pets?
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Skip, are either of your cats ill, or have been ill recently?

Posted by: grammie winger - Fly the W at November 05, 2016 03:01 PM (bpfzP)

27 No one ever asks about me. Guess I was a prop. Like those columns.

Posted by: Bo at November 05, 2016 03:05 PM (gwG9s)

28 >>14 I never skip the comment, maybe just not read it first.

Posted by: Skip at November 05, 2016 02:48 PM (sWbjH)

Your name suggests otherwise.

Posted by: m at November 05, 2016 03:05 PM (/4GEs)

29
No one ever asks about me. Guess I was a prop. Like those columns.

Posted by: Bo at November 05, 2016 03:05 PM (gwG9s)
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Isn't there another one too? How late is the animal shelter open on Jan. 21?

Posted by: grammie winger - Fly the W at November 05, 2016 03:06 PM (bpfzP)

30 I've only been bitten by 2 dogs, because times as an adult. One was a corgi. They're cute but not all that nice a dog. The other was a meth lab. Both were very poorly trained and the dominant ones in the relationship with their owners. My Dane doesn't bite me. She does do this weird thing though. She wraps her scary large jaws around my wrist or hand and just keeps it there without biting down. It seems to comfort her. Maybe it's a trust thing for her. MisHum says one of his Setters does the same thing. Our dogs have the exact same personality too. They're getting married one day when mine grows up.

Posted by: L, Elle at November 05, 2016 03:06 PM (6IPEM)

31 You suck Cannibal Bob (Dad) you never put our photos up. But hey....no problem.

*sharpens claws*

Wanna play?

Posted by: Patch and Fluff at November 05, 2016 03:06 PM (OkKDg)

32 That makes three of us with dogs named Tucker

Posted by: Dave at Buffalo Roam at November 05, 2016 03:09 PM (hPBW1)

33 27 No one ever asks about me. Guess I was a prop. Like those columns.

Posted by: Bo at November 05, 2016 03:05 PM (gwG9s)

It's going to be better soon. You can come here. We're a hound household, but have all you can eat kibble, meat and buttermilk at night and biscuits and dried lamb lung as treats.

Posted by: Kodos the Executioner at November 05, 2016 03:10 PM (J8/9G)

34 >> Anyone else have this between pets?

Some dogs can be VERY, VERY territorial about their food bowls.

We feed ours about ten feet apart.

They were raised from puppies together, yet the big guy still wants to stick his nose in the little girl's bowl, and she will do her best wolverine impression to chase him out.

Like any good marriage, he shrugs and walks away.

Posted by: JEM at November 05, 2016 03:12 PM (TppKb)

35 I did get badly bit, requiring stitches, from a huge overweight black lab once. I was cleaning his teeth and for some reason the anasthesia levels weren't right, and he started to come out of it. Down went his chompers and off I went to the ER. I didn't hold it against him of course, but his owner really ticked me off. The vet informed her what had happened, and my hand was bandaged for a few days. She came in twice for medication during that time, and never said Boo to me. Like, "How's your hand?" or something.

Posted by: grammie winger - Fly the W at November 05, 2016 03:12 PM (bpfzP)

36 Appreciate anyone putting a good thought for me in adopting a dog hat can be a potentially great match. It's currently being fostered by a whacko gatekeeping rescue group high on pot, Hillary and the belief that dogs are superior to humans. I have to put in an application, references and endure a home check along with an interview, so I'll need to hide all my Trump swag and maybe put out a mural of Obama so I don't trigger the interviewer.

Posted by: #NeverHillary - #SchlongerTogether at November 05, 2016 03:12 PM (G8TO0)

37 #NeverHillary - some rescue organizations are demons from hell. Some of them seriously do not want to adopt out those dogs. Good luck.

Posted by: grammie winger - Fly the W at November 05, 2016 03:16 PM (bpfzP)

38 What a sweet group of pet pics. I love the synced german shepherd head tilt, I want to give Jackson a belly rub, play string with Flynn and pet them all.

Posted by: PaleRider at November 05, 2016 03:16 PM (Jen0I)

39 Ponytail: your Tyler looks (and acts) a lot like our Merle. We had to put down our beloved and elderly Scooter (black mini-poodle) this summer. However, we quickly found a white toy poodle (mix?) to replace him. A 2-year-old, and a rescue. He has quickly found his way into our hearts. The only difference between the yours and ours is that ours has an obvious strip of apricot down his back.

Posted by: LochLomondFarms at November 05, 2016 03:17 PM (9m6Nr)

40 These are some awesome pets! The shepherds are absolutely gorgeous, and I love the head tilt. Ours doesn't tilt as much anymore, but when she was younger, apparently the whole world confused her.

And I loved the panda video. Like herding cats. But cuter.

Posted by: Moki, deplorable mom and sammich maker at November 05, 2016 03:19 PM (VnCI9)

41 ***It's going to be better soon. You can come here. We're a hound household, but have all you can eat kibble, meat and buttermilk at night and biscuits and dried lamb lung as treats.

It was sounding great until you went Scottish there at the end.

Posted by: Bo at November 05, 2016 03:20 PM (hPBW1)

42 #NeverHillary - some rescue organizations are demons from hell. Some of them seriously do not want to adopt out those dogs. Good luck.
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Already had my share of dealing with such, I get my revenge by adding their listing to Yelp/Google Maps and then leaving a lengthy 1 star review. The gratifying thing is no sooner than I leave a review that other "victims" come out of the woodwork to leave 1 star reviews as well.

Posted by: #NeverHillary - #SchlongerTogether at November 05, 2016 03:20 PM (G8TO0)

43 It is rough, a theory is something scares Sugar and she thinks its Cinn after her. But its blood curtly screams and claws are flying. Cinnamon is the lap cat, Sugar is the more meek and mild.

Posted by: Skip at November 05, 2016 03:21 PM (sWbjH)

44 It's going to be better soon. You can come here. We're a hound household, but have all you can eat kibble, meat and buttermilk at night and biscuits and dried lamb lung as treats.

Posted by: Kodos the Executioner at November 05, 2016 03:10 PM (J8/9G)

Do you give your dogs buttermilk? Do they like it? And do they not have lactose intolerance? Our vet was adamant about not giving dairy to our dogs, but I guess it varies.

Posted by: Moki, deplorable mom and sammich maker at November 05, 2016 03:22 PM (VnCI9)

45 Dogs love cheese.

Posted by: navybrat at November 05, 2016 03:24 PM (w7KSn)

46 I fricken love the pet thread. Sweet animals, nice stories. And a much needed break from politics.

Posted by: Seems Legit at November 05, 2016 03:24 PM (c6H2g)

47 Wife's Aussie Heeler had 4 puppies about a month ago. Yesterday I went out to car headed for work and the young'uns were out of the pen running around having a good time.

I did not want them following me and getting out on the road so I started walking towards them to herd them back to the pen. Next thing I know I've got a Heeler chewing on each pant leg and I have to drag them back to the pen cause they won't let go.

I think they were laughing at me as I walked off.

Posted by: tbodie at November 05, 2016 03:27 PM (BoFYZ)

48 I had the dogs to the park early and Smokey was doing his obligatory sniffing the perimeter when a big shepherd came up to him and spit his ball out in front of Smokey. Smokey sniffed it and the shepherd went for him. Smokey didn't know what was going on, he doesn't like tennis balls, and was going to tear the shepherd up. We pulled the dogs apart and the owners just laughed and said the dog does that all the time, dares other dogs to touch the ball. I told them it was a good thing I keep close to my dogs because it could have been just hair, teeth and eyes flying. My other dog wanted to finish it right there so we left. Some dog owners are incredibly stupid.

Posted by: Peggy at November 05, 2016 03:30 PM (HBU7W)

49 Thanks for the compliments on Strider and Sasha. I told them they made the page, but they're being very nonchalant about it.

Posted by: Biergood at November 05, 2016 03:30 PM (v8Lx/)

50 >>>She got lucky getting them both to tilt their heads at exactly the same time.

It's not luck. It's morphic resonance.

Posted by: Rupert Sheldrake at November 05, 2016 03:32 PM (dtWKK)

51 Beautiful critters. I especially like Charlie and the two shepherds and the cats and the schnauzer and the white dog. And the others.

Tonight we are making a final visit to Doggie Disneyland, aka K9 Fun Zone. They lost their lease due to Seattle's insane real estate market because Fremont desperately needs more condos or apartments. I'm sure the owner will find a new space - I just hope it's reasonably nearby, although I will drive quite a way to take Sophie there. If I ask Sophie, "Do you want to go see Lindy?" who owns the FunZone, I get the cutest head tilt ever. "Lindy" is maybe her third-favorite word, first and second being "cheese" and "ride" although I could not tell you the order.

Posted by: Tonestaple at November 05, 2016 03:32 PM (uAU0q)

52 Those are some horrible dog owners, Peggy.

Posted by: Biergood at November 05, 2016 03:33 PM (v8Lx/)

53 Dogs love cheese.

Posted by: navybrat
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We use cheese as training treats. They'll do just about anything for cheese.

Posted by: Biergood at November 05, 2016 03:35 PM (v8Lx/)

54 Pet Thread!! What a handsome group this week!

WeaselDog has a couple of tricks - one is catching dry roasted peanuts that I toss to her. I asked the vet if it was OK and they said yes provided I didn't give her too many (and leaving the value of 'many' undefined). Guess I gave her too many, because she threw some of them up. Not sure if they don't digest well, or what.

Posted by: Weasel at November 05, 2016 03:36 PM (Sfs6o)

55 If only the people we had to deal with were half as nice as our pets, what a wonderful world this would be!

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 05, 2016 03:37 PM (wCEn4)

56 Yeah, Peggy and grammie, some dog owners are really obtuse. Both times I got bit, the owners didn't even say sorry and just laughed it off like it was no big deal. Maybe they're embarrassed and don't know what to say or something, but a dog biting someone with no provocation is a really bad thing and the dog shouldn't be taken out in public until that behavior is corrected.

Posted by: L, Elle at November 05, 2016 03:37 PM (6IPEM)

57 >>We use cheese as training treats. They'll do just about anything for cheese.

Posted by: Biergood

Are we talking about dogs or Wisconsin voters?

Posted by: Aviator at November 05, 2016 03:37 PM (/Nite)

58 hola....my little babies, Sarah and Sebastian , rescued in sept of 2005 or something. well they are camera shy and, well sleeping right now. I am pretty sure they luv the hord

Posted by: jsinnj at November 05, 2016 03:38 PM (5DPfZ)

59 53 Dogs love cheese.

Posted by: navybrat
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We use cheese as training treats. They'll do just about anything for cheese.
Posted by: Biergood at November 05, 2016 03:35 PM (v8Lx/)

It doesn't love mine. I guess they inherited my lactose intolerance. But waffles? Heck yeah. My Newf blows spit bubbles waiting for the waffle making machine to make a waffle for him. Gets huffy if it takes too long.

Posted by: Moki, deplorable mom and sammich maker at November 05, 2016 03:39 PM (VnCI9)

60 Do you give your dogs buttermilk? Do they like it? And do they not have lactose intolerance? Our vet was adamant about not giving dairy to our dogs, but I guess it varies.

Posted by: Moki, deplorable mom and sammich maker at November 05, 2016 03:22 PM (VnCI9)

We're a show household, but everyone gets fed the same whether they're a campaigned champion or a stay-at-home pet.

A few years ago we were having problems with coat discoloration, especially around the feet. Someone recommended buttermilk to change their blood chemistry. So we pour a cup or two into the mixing pot along with canned meat and green beans. Everyone loves it and the coat problems soon cleared up.

As for no dairy products, cheese at the show and an ice cream cone on the way home are the privileges show dogs get.

Posted by: Kodos the Executioner at November 05, 2016 03:42 PM (J8/9G)

61 It doesn't love mine. I guess they inherited my
lactose intolerance. But waffles? Heck yeah. My Newf blows spit bubbles
waiting for the waffle making machine to make a waffle for him. Gets
huffy if it takes too long.

Posted by: Moki,
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LOL! Waffles? Really? That's so cool. Never heard that before.

Posted by: Biergood at November 05, 2016 03:42 PM (v8Lx/)

62 The cheese-canine thing bugs me. I have almost universally heard that dairy/lactose is bad for dogs, but I also know vets and trainers that say, usually with an "in moderation" caveat, it is OK. So all my dogs have had some cheese at one time or another but only as a treat, never a meal component, and none of them had any problems.

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 05, 2016 03:45 PM (wCEn4)

63 Yeah, they love cheese, especially smelly cheese or strong tasting cheese.

Posted by: Locarno at November 05, 2016 03:47 PM (1f57W)

64 Kodos - that is really interesting, especially that it improves coat coloration. Condition, I can understand, because of the fats, but color?? You learn something new every day. You've probably said it before, but what breed do you show?

Biergood-we have weird dogs. We had one labrador who would stand in front of the oven, waiting for the timer to go off for Pillsbury Flaky Layer biscuits. Only those. And he would start shaking and crying when he saw me get the can out.

The Newf loves fresh vegetables that have been steamed, and then sauteed in a little butter-no canned for him thank you. He also loves banana in little bitty pieces, sliced apple with peanut butter, and pears. But his most favoritest thing in the whole world is waffles. I don't know why. He would take a waffle over a piece of meat.

Posted by: Moki, deplorable mom and sammich maker at November 05, 2016 03:49 PM (VnCI9)

65 >> Dogs love cheese.

Take heart, in the ever-deepening gloom, that your dog is finally getting enough cheese:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey6ugTmCYMk

Posted by: JEM at November 05, 2016 03:51 PM (TppKb)

66 Does anyone here have cats that tolerate being in the proximity of a vacuum cleaner?
If you have pets, vacuuming is at least a weekly chore around our house.
I power up the Oreck canister vac and all the cats light out for parts unknown.
"OMG! WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!!!!"
Half hour later it's like it never happened.

Posted by: navybrat at November 05, 2016 03:54 PM (w7KSn)

67 What kind of cheese do you guys use? I'm not sure about the No dairy thing. The first dog food I used for mine was very high in protein and too rich for my puppy who has a sensitive stomach and kept throwing it up along with yucky diarrhea. My vet had me switch to homemade chicken and rice with plain yogurt mixed in to firm up her tummy while I transitioned to a bland mainstream dry dog food. She loved the yogurt and refused to eat her food a few times when I ran out of yogurt and just gave her plain chicken and rice. The only people food I give her is scrambled eggs once a week and I let her lick my plate clean as a semi treat too and save her the last bite of whatever I was eating. She literally parks herself in front of me and waits patiently for me to finish eating, drooling the whole time anticipating that last bite.

Posted by: L, Elle at November 05, 2016 03:55 PM (6IPEM)

68 Had to make a run to Petco today for expensive unique protein food.

[if there is reincarnation, come back as my cat. you won't be disappointed..]

They were having an adoption event, and had the sweetest paper posted above the cages-- basically said please consider the cats that are cowering or hiding or scared-- they need love too, but this just is really hard for them. So please try to be understanding and don't overlook them.

thought that was really sweet and kind.

/yes, my cat was one of those who hung to the back of the cage and just gave up. but now...

Posted by: shibumi, a deplorable who now just wants to yell at stupid people at November 05, 2016 03:56 PM (hqqM5)

69 We give our dogs a tablespoon of plain yogurt in their night feeding along with some minced garlic. They love it. If we don't put it in, they just stand at their bowls and stare at us. My son was dogs sitting and forgot the garlic and yogurt and we got a call that the dogs were sick because they weren't eating. We reminded him of the dietary requirements and they were fine after that.

Posted by: Peggy at November 05, 2016 03:58 PM (HBU7W)

70 Posted by: Kodos the Executioner at November 05, 2016 03:42 PM (J8/9G)

That buttermilk supplement approach sounds interesting, I may have to give it a try.

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 05, 2016 03:59 PM (wCEn4)

71 My cat likes hummus. The local grocery quit carrying the 40 spice - we both miss it.

Posted by: DaveA at November 05, 2016 04:02 PM (8J/Te)

72 Our dogs eat almost anything.

Late summer is their favorite time of the year, with fruit falling off the trees in the yard...

Posted by: JEM at November 05, 2016 04:04 PM (TppKb)

73 I also have to say if your vet says you have to go to a dog ophthalmologist or orthopedic surgeon, save your pennies, nickels, dollars...

Posted by: Peggy at November 05, 2016 04:04 PM (HBU7W)

74 The panda video was probably the funniest thing I've seen in a long time. Hilarious! Thanks!

Posted by: Manolo at November 05, 2016 04:08 PM (ehKFG)

75 Posted by: Peggy at November 05, 2016 03:58 PM (HBU7W)

I've heard that onions are very bad for canines, but I've also heard that garlic is OK, they sure look like members of the same plant family to me.

WebMD Pet section says
http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/ss/slideshow-foods-your-dog-should-never-eat
"Onions and Garlic
Keep onions and garlic -- powdered, raw, cooked, or dehydrated -- away from your dog. They can kill his red blood cells, causing anemia. That's even the onion powder in some baby food. A rare small dose is probably OK. But eating a lot just once or can cause poisoning. Look for signs like weakness, vomiting, and breathing problems."

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 05, 2016 04:08 PM (wCEn4)

76 During the awakening of the 17-year locusts here, our friend's Border Collie would eat the critters non-stop. Pure protein from heaven! Nom nom nom nom....

Posted by: Manolo at November 05, 2016 04:11 PM (ehKFG)

77 I power up the Oreck canister vac and all the cats light out for parts unknown.

"OMG! WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!!!!"

Posted by: navybrat at November 05, 2016 03:54 PM (w7KSn)

I've yet to meet the kitteh that didn't dread the whirr of the vacuum cleaner.

My kittehs think of my vacuum as "The Doomsday Machine"

Posted by: kbdabear at November 05, 2016 04:12 PM (Ya7zs)

78 I told our vet about their love of garlic and she said it was such a small amount not to worry. We gave our Dalmatians the same thing and they were fine too. I do keep onions away from our female. She thinks they're balls and wants to play with them.

Posted by: Peggy at November 05, 2016 04:13 PM (HBU7W)

79 We have to put Sasha outside when we vacuum.

The vacuum cleaner is her nemesis.

Posted by: Biergood at November 05, 2016 04:15 PM (v8Lx/)

80 75. Probably like a lot of things. Small doses of garlic can be medicinal, large doses will cause problems. I wouldn't give a dog onion, because I don't think it has any of the bug repellent and whatever else garlic has but does also have the anemia affect. *I will let the dogs have a bit of meatloaf or whatever with a bit of minced onion in it. If it was enough to hurt them I would be saving it as leftovers and not feeding to the dogs or cats as table scraps cuz I am pretty miserly.

Posted by: PaleRider at November 05, 2016 04:16 PM (Jen0I)

81 75
The counter argument for garlic is presented in Dressler's "Dog Cancer Survival Guide" p 207 where he says that as a healthy addition to a good diet you can add fresh garlic cloves (peeled and minced) to add flavor AND pack the food with cancer-fighting immune-boosting properties.

Note he does not mention onions but I've seen the onion canine toxicity referenced several other places.

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 05, 2016 04:16 PM (wCEn4)

82 8 Yay, the food thread!
Posted by: Barack O at November 05, 2016 02:42 PM (kTF2Z)

I appreciate consistency. Makes me chuckle every week.

Posted by: Gem at November 05, 2016 04:17 PM (uaHyk)

83 I love garlic and the kids aren't surprised that the dogs get garlic in their food. My daughter once told me I would put garlic in pancakes if I could.

Posted by: Peggy at November 05, 2016 04:19 PM (HBU7W)

84 Posted by: kbdabear at November 05, 2016 04:12 PM (Ya7zs)

I think I remember an entry in the "Diary of a Dog" that was something like

"Friday: the vacuum cleaner is once again filled with rage!"

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 05, 2016 04:19 PM (wCEn4)

85 Navybrat - Here it was always
SUCKY MONSTER! RUN!

Both of ours love yogurt, and as its usually given on a piece of aluminum foil they associate aluminum with yogurt.

Posted by: Skip at November 05, 2016 04:19 PM (sWbjH)

86 Our big male did eat an entire bag of Hershey kisses without a problem, but they're milk chocolate. He is a chocolate fiend.

Posted by: Peggy at November 05, 2016 04:22 PM (HBU7W)

87 It looks like Noodle is finally done shedding her summer coat, thank goodness. It was like a coat of hair appeared on her favorite couch every night. I also found a whisker on there the other day. Only the second one I've ever seen. But she's a pretty and glossy kitty again!

Posted by: Gem at November 05, 2016 04:24 PM (uaHyk)

88 How do the whiskers fall out? I used to find our siamese' whiskers every once in a while.

Posted by: Peggy at November 05, 2016 04:26 PM (HBU7W)

89 There are youtube videos of cats that are not intimidated by vacuum cleaners, but I have never met such a creature in real life.

https://youtu.be/1tGKbXkI13o

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at November 05, 2016 04:27 PM (R+30W)

90 Looks like somedog got a Big Mac.

He'd have to answer.

Posted by: Golfman at November 05, 2016 04:35 PM (48QDY)

91 Food test result: It passed.

Posted by: BurtTC at November 05, 2016 04:40 PM (Pz4pT)

92 "life with cats" from tallinn, estonia, brings to mind the animated series "simon's cat". it's nearly an institution but the early ones are particularly charming and have a wonderful hand made quality. for those who are unfamiliar, check it out. "simon's cat".

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at November 05, 2016 04:40 PM (WTSFk)

93 ... btw, really great thread. super cute!

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at November 05, 2016 04:41 PM (WTSFk)

94 88 How do the whiskers fall out? I used to find our siamese' whiskers every once in a while.
Posted by: Peggy at November 05, 2016 04:26 PM (HBU7W)

No clue. I know whiskers are super sensitive, though... I assume it does not hurt.

Posted by: Gem at November 05, 2016 04:41 PM (uaHyk)

95 nood chess/open

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at November 05, 2016 04:42 PM (qVka1)

96 54 ... Weasel, Our poodles all loved buttered popcorn and became adept at catching the kernels in the air. They also learned what the word meant and got excited when they heard it. We started spelling it to spare the yips and jumping around. (Yeah, we were trying to outsmart dogs.) That worked for two weeks until they figured out what spelling p-o-p-c-o-r-n meant.

The blind one obviously couldn't catch them in the air. But he could hear where they landed and homed in on the sound and smell. Laser guided missiles couldn't track as well as that dog.

Posted by: JTB at November 05, 2016 04:46 PM (V+03K)

97 My kittehs think of my vacuum as "The Doomsday Machine"

Posted by: kbdabear at November 05, 2016 04:12 PM (Ya7zs)

They say there's no devil but there is, I saw it! Straight out of Hell!

Posted by: Matt Decker's Cat at November 05, 2016 04:46 PM (Ya7zs)

98 I can't imagine the cat letting me vacuum her. I wonder if it would even be that great at removing hair, vs a comb.

Posted by: Gem at November 05, 2016 04:46 PM (uaHyk)

99 Re: dairy for dogs. Primal Pet Foods sells frozen goats milk for dogs. They add probiotics and some herbal stuff to it as a health supplement.

Apparently goat milk is better tolerated by most species than cow milk.

Posted by: stace at November 05, 2016 04:48 PM (ozZau)

100 OK, Popeye the Foodie dog is simply awesome. Awe. Some.

Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at November 05, 2016 04:49 PM (1CroS)

101 Yay! Tyler made the best thread ever, love this every weekend. Read all the comments and enjoy hearing of all the loved pets.

LochLomondFarms, indeed, Tyler also has an apricot streak down the middle of his back, as well as on his ears and tail. Happiest dog ever, he is!

Grammie, we adopted him from a group in the north suburbs of Chicago - an awesome rescue group I will say. Yes, we had to fill out a form and had a home inspection, but they were eager for us to have him and were lovely people.

Oh, how I love GSDs, Strider and Sasha are just gorgeous.

Posted by: PonyTail at November 05, 2016 04:54 PM (ERQXV)

102 I would love to try the goats milk for our pups. Our small grocery sells organic goats milk, whatever that is. I wonder if they make goats milk yogurt?

Posted by: Peggy at November 05, 2016 04:54 PM (HBU7W)

103 Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at November 05, 2016 04:27 PM (R+30W)

While he was staying at my son's house, Conor figured out how to turn off the Roomba!

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 05, 2016 04:55 PM (wCEn4)

104 Stace (and others), Don't know if this applies to dogs, but a family I knew had 5 children, all of them allergic to cow's milk. Turns out they had no trouble from goat milk and their parents started keeping goats for that reason. Turns out it was a nice sideline as there was a market for the excess milk.

Also, none of our dogs had a problem with milk and cheese was always a big treat. Maybe it varies by breed?

Posted by: JTB at November 05, 2016 05:07 PM (V+03K)

105 Great looking puppies and kittehs, everybody!
Wish I could give each a hug and behind the ear rub....

Posted by: Taqyia2Me at November 05, 2016 05:29 PM (QFpXi)

106 I missed the Pet Thread this week, it seems. Out trying to make dog food money, y'know.

Great looking group of Moronimals, as usual.
Charlie is adorable and brings back memories of Laddie, one of my first childhood pets. By the time Mom had to put him down, that sheltie had more prescription meds than Grandma.

And Jackson loos lime he could use a little "hair 9f the dog that bit him" if you know what I mean. Is there a doggeh equivalent of a bloody mary?

Posted by: Chi - #FreeCthulhu at November 05, 2016 05:39 PM (jbaCx)

107 Does anyone here have cats that tolerate being in the proximity of a vacuum cleaner?

I've had six cats over the past 16 years; four run/ran for the hills when the Machine of Doom comes out. Two-- Princess, who left me in 2010-- and Coco, who can't get enough grooming and cuddling-- didn't/don't mind the vacuum cleaner at all. Princess, in fact, used to sit on my bed and calmly watch me vacuum the carpet. Coco prefers the cat tree in the kitchen for her supervision. I think both of them just enjoyed watching the human work, the lazy little critters (but of course I love them anyway).

Posted by: Caligula at November 05, 2016 05:40 PM (3C9q2)

108 Looks like I missed the Pet Thread again this week. Boo...

Always busy running errands and such on Saturday.

Good to see all the happy pets and kind human comments.

Thanks to all of you who several weeks ago recommended the larger scissor style nail trimmers for our bulldog-mix, Monk. Much quicker and sure-handling than the slider type. Better for all involved.

.

Posted by: Love hertz at November 05, 2016 05:47 PM (no0Da)

109 On the other hand my dog as a kid/teenager a German Shepherd Brutus loved to have the vacume ran over him.

Posted by: Skip at November 05, 2016 05:56 PM (sWbjH)

110 32 That makes three of us with dogs named Tucker
Posted by: Dave at Buffalo Roam
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At least 3. Cool. And Tucker the schauzer just looks cool. Even though most schauzers I know tend to be dicks, I like them, anyway.
Although, my Tucker is better than your Tucker!

Obligatory :

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5E9H_DvwOVc

Posted by: Chi - #FreeCthulhu at November 05, 2016 05:56 PM (jbaCx)

111 What a great group of pets!

Posted by: BuckIV at November 05, 2016 06:11 PM (CLfqv)

112 I'm just going to mention this. There have been people on this thread that have been trying to go through different organizations to get a dog but are put off by the intrusive grilling. I am too. If you are willing to take a pound dog that suits your needs , let me know. I have a contact with a local shelter and if they have a dog/cat that suits you I will see that you get that pet. I have had 8 rescues and won't hesitate to help anyone that wants one. That darling face doesn't need a lot of red tape instead of a home.

Posted by: Ben Had at November 05, 2016 06:18 PM (TQJxr)

113 Note: if you vet recommends seeing a vet cardiologist, start saving your cash.

/just a warning...

Posted by: shibumi
.............
Yup.. a one-time look by the cardiologist was $800. It would have been more, but our vet had already done x-rays and provided them to the cardiologist.

Vet plus cardiologist has been close to $2000 bucks over 5 months. However, the right course of drugs for an enlarged heart and lots of fluid retention has really made a difference in her health. Our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is my wife's baby and snuggle buddy. She was devastated to think she wouldn't last much longer.. she's only ten. But we now hope she can live for a few more years.. fingers crossed.

Here she is taking time to sell the flowers!

http://tinyurl.com/jmcdk4y

Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at November 05, 2016 06:40 PM (UpGcq)

114 Posted by: Chi - #FreeCthulhu at November 05, 2016 05:56 PM (jbaCx)

Sorry my friend, MY Tucker was the bestest doggeh ever, He was a Frenchton, French Bulldog-Boston Terrier cross, and could jump like a mountain goat!

I swear it's his picture on one of those Milk Bone boxes (the small bones one).

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 05, 2016 06:43 PM (wCEn4)

115 Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at November 05, 2016 06:40 PM (UpGcq)

Great looking dog, glad she'll be with you for a bit.

You can spend as much on medical care for a pet as you want. I'm still driving an old truck because the dogs needed care!

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 05, 2016 06:46 PM (wCEn4)

116 Schnauzer Tucker Sallisaw looks to be quite the serious fellow. Posing for a Pet Thread picture is no minor thing!

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 05, 2016 07:02 PM (/wWB4)

117 >>>Wendy submitted this story and photo about her dog Charlie.

How do we know whether "Charlie" really identifies as Lassie? Xhe certainly seems to dress like Lassie.

Posted by: Caitlyn Jenner at November 05, 2016 07:05 PM (L7t0A)

118 90 Looks like somedog got a Big Mac.
He'd have to answer.
Posted by: Golfman at November 05, 2016 04:35 PM (48

?! We used to take our labs to the in n out drive thru to get them burgers as a special treat. It was fun watching them get excited when they realized where we were headed.

Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at November 05, 2016 07:05 PM (hscyr)

119 Thanks, Hrothgar. We will go to great lengths for our pet buddies.. and the vets know it! Although, I don't mean to be hard on them.. it is a business with lots of training and expense.

Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at November 05, 2016 07:08 PM (UpGcq)

120 Hello? Is this where the non-chessers are?

Posted by: Cannibal Bob 'its hug a cannibal day!' at November 05, 2016 07:17 PM (76Nj2)

121 Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at November 05, 2016 07:08 PM (UpGcq)

Right you are. I don't begrudge the vet bills if it gives me more quality time with my pups! Their skill, dedication, and training are awesome.

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 05, 2016 07:18 PM (wCEn4)

122 120 Hello? Is this where the non-chessers are?
Posted by: Cannibal Bob
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Welcome to the cool kids' table.

Posted by: Chi - #FreeCthulhu at November 05, 2016 07:24 PM (jbaCx)

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