Ace of Spades Pet Thread

Will this end well?

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Welcome to the almost world famous Ace of Spade Pet Thread. Give the pet a treat, grab yourself something and enjoy the world of animals.

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A Little of This. A Little of That

Funny pet habits.

Stunning dog portraits.

h/t Hank Curmudgeon

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Somethings are just wrong. This is one of those.

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Meet The PetMorons

I have sent in pictures of my boxer Zuke previously as a pup and about a year old. Here he is pretty much full grown at 2 ½ and a svelte 88lbs.
The picture is of him being very proud of himself for stopping 3 of about 80 leaves from blowing into the river. You can use either picture or both if you want. Love the pet thread.
Thanks Matt

You're welcome Matt. He's a handsome dog. Sounds like a funny dog. Thanks for sharing with us.

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We introduced you to Cinnamon, the Matrix-loving cat, a couple of weeks ago. Here is her sister Ginger in all her “Personal space? What’s personal space?” glory. She’ll sit on her sister. She’ll sit on me. She’ll sit on Mr. CatalogingJointly. They look like they’re about the same size, but Cinnamon is all floof and Ginger, well, let’s just say she’s all chunk. (We think she’s figured out how to raid the fridge at night.) so when she leaps onto the couch (where your lap happens to be) you better tighten up those stomach muscles or you’ll get the wind knocked out! Wouldn’t trade them for the world, tho!
Thanks for letting us share our kitties!
~CatalogingJointly

Adorable sibs. Sounds as if you need some protective gear! Thank you for submitting the photo. Cute cats!

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Jake the Brave and True is a six year old long coated Chihuahua and he just loves to sing and will sing upon suggestion or any time the phone rings. We don't know why but suspect it's Helen's voice on the answering machine. Now he does it in anticipation. This summer he chased a bear out of the yard. I'm not sure what he would have done if he'd caught him. He is our great protector.
Regards
Tom

Bear? OM Gosh, better keep him away from lions and tigers. Nice outfit he's wearing. We appreciate you submitting Jake's story.

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Attached is a pic of our four-month-old Italian Greyhound, Brady (wife insisted we name him after Tom Brady). In this pic he's fresh off attacking the pictured miniature tree and mauling one of the Misfits to the point it needs repair by yours truly.
Brady was preceded by Oreo, our Iggy of nearly 14 years who we lost to cancer just after Christmas two years ago.
Brady's a good boy who is already housebroken but is going through the "rebellious teen" stage right now with lots of selective hearing, growling and nipping at his daddy dog-owner for about 90 minutes every evening before settling back in to his usual gentle and loving Iggy persona.
Thank you for the continued good work and Merry Christmas to you and yours! - B1bbet

Why thank you. And a Merry Christmas to you, Mrs. and Brady. Ah the joys of a puppy. Thank you for taking time to tell us about Brady.

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Hi all!
Here's a couple of shots of the fabulous Gizmo showing up for the Turkey Day feed. It was a small gathering, just us and the MIL and the Resident Abyssinian Cat. First, she inspected the table while my back was turned (the hubby snapped this photo). Next, she took her place and waited politely through the meal for the turkey tidbits which were her rightful due. (FYI, two years back we invited a friend over for Thanksgiving and Miz Gizzie was most put out when his profane behind was parked in HER chair and there was no room at the table!)

Stay warm,
Tankascribe

Nice looking spread there at the Tankascribe house. Gizmo appears to have quite the life. Thanks for sharing with us!

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In the front, Dewey, the skinny Millennial beta male. In the back, Izumi, his heavy, loud, silver-haired feminist girlfriend. - Victor Tango Kilo

So you're an enabler are you? J/K, spiffy looking kittehs. And a nice photo, how did you get them to sit still for it?

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Handsome critters today! Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to submit photos of your pets. Great!

If you would like to submit a photo of your pet(s), maybe a tip or a funny story please forward to petmorons at gmail dot com.

Here's wishing you a great week!!

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 03:00 PM

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1 Without even trying.

Posted by: Charles the Simple at December 08, 2018 03:00 PM (w7U7L)

2 OMG the invocation by the chaplain before Army-Navy is awesome.

Posted by: logprof at December 08, 2018 03:00 PM (e7oj4)

3 Serendipity.

Posted by: Charles the Simple at December 08, 2018 03:00 PM (w7U7L)

4 And yes, it was.

Posted by: Charles the Simple at December 08, 2018 03:01 PM (w7U7L)

5 TRUMP in the house!!!!!!

Posted by: logprof at December 08, 2018 03:01 PM (e7oj4)

6 That Italian Greyhound is adorable.

Posted by: garrett at December 08, 2018 03:02 PM (9fq8S)

7 GO NAVY, beat Army!

Posted by: goatexchange at December 08, 2018 03:02 PM (FqO4g)

8
Wait, is that a Burl Ives "Sam the Snowman" figurine?!?!

Posted by: Soothsayer SLX Pro Series II Platinum Turbo at December 08, 2018 03:03 PM (wTvHa)

9 oh wait, ui forgot. Pet Thread. right, got it.

GOAT Navy, bleat Army!

Posted by: goatexchange at December 08, 2018 03:03 PM (FqO4g)

10 >>>Welcome to the almost world famous Ace of Spade Pet Thread.

MisHum, the pet thread IS world-famous. There are morons all over the world.

Posted by: m at December 08, 2018 03:05 PM (bAsK/)

11 LMAO, my parents had cats named Ginger and Cinnamon at the same time, but they were not siblings, and Cinnamon was a boy.

Eerie.

Posted by: logprof at December 08, 2018 03:05 PM (e7oj4)

12
Big cheers for President Trump at the game.

Posted by: Soothsayer SLX Pro Series II Platinum Turbo at December 08, 2018 03:06 PM (wTvHa)

13 Crowd likes DJT

Posted by: logprof at December 08, 2018 03:06 PM (e7oj4)

14 Happy Caturday everyone.
To photo reminds me of Cinnamon who will balance on the baseboard heat to warm her paws. So thinking that cat on the faucets will get off clear and dry.

Posted by: Skip at December 08, 2018 03:07 PM (/rm4P)

15
The walls are tightening on President Trump.

Posted by: Soothsayer SLX Pro Series II Platinum Turbo at December 08, 2018 03:07 PM (wTvHa)

16
Nothing more pathetic than an Iggie in cold weather.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 08, 2018 03:08 PM (LsBY9)

17 My newest grandpup is a Catahoula Leopard Dog, which Wikipedia describes as a cur, which seems insulting.

Posted by: Northernlurker, but call me Teem at December 08, 2018 03:08 PM (MkcN1)

18 GOAT Navy, bleat Army!
Posted by: goatexchange at December 08, 2018 03:03 PM (FqO4g)

--LMAO

Posted by: logprof at December 08, 2018 03:09 PM (e7oj4)

19
Breaking News:

A federal judge in Hawaii just reversed President Trump's coin toss.

Posted by: Soothsayer SLX Pro Series II Platinum Turbo at December 08, 2018 03:09 PM (wTvHa)

20 Jump in Lurkers, like the pets at AoSHq we don't bite.

Posted by: Skip at December 08, 2018 03:09 PM (/rm4P)

21
Best of Breed for Miss Delilah at today's Trinity Valley KC show in Dallas. Hound Group is later.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 08, 2018 03:09 PM (LsBY9)

22 Go Navy.
Beat Army.

Posted by: Luke at December 08, 2018 03:11 PM (4fUM9)

23 >>My newest grandpup is a Catahoula Leopard Dog, which Wikipedia describes as a cur, which seems insulting.

My cur turns 2 tomorrow. He's bordering on the best dog I've ever had.

He's currently curled up on his couch after a big day of chasing mythical threats out of the yard and sitting by the fire pit.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 08, 2018 03:11 PM (/tuJf)

24 The pets are behaving at the moment. It won't last long...

Earlier we were watching a youtube video of cats and babies. If you need a daily dose of cuteness and hilarity, those are good ones to watch.

Posted by: No One of Consequence at December 08, 2018 03:11 PM (+F0Wk)

25 Army-Navy is my favorite thing in college sports, or maybe all sports.

Posted by: Caliban at December 08, 2018 03:12 PM (QE8X6)

26 Happy Caturday everyone.
To photo reminds me of Cinnamon who will balance on the baseboard heat to warm her paws. So thinking that cat on the faucets will get off clear and dry.
Posted by: Skip at December 08, 2018 03:07 PM (/rm4P)

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I agree. I had a similar-looking cat growing up. She could walk along a ledge no wider than 4", littered with knickknacks, and not knock a single thing over.

Posted by: No One of Consequence at December 08, 2018 03:13 PM (+F0Wk)

27
Army's helmets make them look like they're in riot gear.

Posted by: Soothsayer SLX Pro Series II Platinum Turbo at December 08, 2018 03:13 PM (wTvHa)

28 Wow, so there's gonna be passing in this Army-Navy game!

Posted by: logprof at December 08, 2018 03:15 PM (e7oj4)

29
Navy has the last names on their jerseys. Army has "Army."

Posted by: Soothsayer SLX Pro Series II Platinum Turbo at December 08, 2018 03:15 PM (wTvHa)

30
I suppose it's because "Army Of One."

??

Posted by: Soothsayer SLX Pro Series II Platinum Turbo at December 08, 2018 03:15 PM (wTvHa)

31 I am usually of the "may the best team win" mindset when our service academies play each other. But after some Army cadets' exhibited very poor judgement by kidnapping Aurora the Air force falcon a few weeks ago (in which Aurora's wings were injured but are apparently going to be OK) I am all "go Navy" today!

Posted by: corn and beans at December 08, 2018 03:15 PM (tkNkP)

32 TD ARMY

Posted by: logprof at December 08, 2018 03:15 PM (e7oj4)

33
TD for the Collective!

Posted by: Soothsayer SLX Pro Series II Platinum Turbo at December 08, 2018 03:16 PM (wTvHa)

34 Navy has the last names on their jerseys. Army has "Army."
Posted by: Soothsayer SLX Pro Series II Platinum Turbo at December 08, 2018 03:15 PM (wTvHa)

--I like the PSU/ND nothing on the back at all.

Posted by: logprof at December 08, 2018 03:17 PM (e7oj4)

35
It may not be Top 10 football, but as a tradition Army-Navy can't be beat.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 08, 2018 03:17 PM (LsBY9)

36 ---And a nice photo, how did you get them to sit still for it?---

You just have to be ready for when they are sitting still. And to get one good pic for every 10 you try to take.

Izumi is really into Christmas. She loves lying under the tree and in the ribbons and garland.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at December 08, 2018 03:18 PM (jn7FC)

37 Lovely critters today!
I hope they are all beloved and happy.

and

GO NAVY!!!

Posted by: navybrat, obtuse by nature at December 08, 2018 03:19 PM (w7KSn)

38 Army's helmets make them look like they're in riot gear.

They're prepping to go to France, again.

Go Army!

Posted by: Blanco Basura - It's OK, I'm with the banned at December 08, 2018 03:19 PM (0bu2O)

39 I suppose it's because "Army Of One."

No, the number is for the "Big Red One," the AEF's First Infantry Division; it won the first major engagement involving American troops in WWI, at Cantigny. West Point has honored specific Army divisions for the game in the past few years. 2016 honored the 82nd Airborne, my dad's division in WWII. Last year it was the 10th Mountain Division.

Posted by: Basement Cat at December 08, 2018 03:21 PM (3C9q2)

40 Those dog portraits were rather enjoyable.

Jake chasing away a bear is hilarious, probably was a bit scary at the time.

Nice pets this week.

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at December 08, 2018 03:24 PM (Rz2Nc)

41 Love all the pet pics today. The cat balancing on the bathtub faucets brought back memories. Many years ago I was taking a shower in our first apartment where no pets were allowed (but of course we and half the other renters had cats). I heard a noise and felt a rush of air and looked up to see my wide eyed kitty balancing precariously all four paws high up on the shower curtain rod. Both the cat and I were freaking out. But with no clothes on at that moment as protection from claws I was definitely the most scared. We both survived.

Posted by: corn and beans at December 08, 2018 03:26 PM (tkNkP)

42 21
Best of Breed for Miss Delilah at today's Trinity Valley KC show in Dallas. Hound Group is later.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 08, 2018 03:09 PM (LsBY9)

Congratulations!

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at December 08, 2018 03:26 PM (Rz2Nc)

43 Doggehs are awesome.

Posted by: Insomniac at December 08, 2018 03:26 PM (NWiLs)

44 17 My newest grandpup is a Catahoula Leopard Dog, which Wikipedia describes as a cur, which seems insulting.
Posted by: Northernlurker, but call me Teem at December 08, 2018 03:08 PM (MkcN1)

Cool dogs. Smart too.

Posted by: Insomniac at December 08, 2018 03:28 PM (NWiLs)

45 Motherfuckinghamsterfucker
Border crossing is a clusterfuck

Posted by: nurse ratched at December 08, 2018 03:29 PM (nzkg3)

46 OK, walk time. Too many Christmas shortbread apricot jam cookies. Damn her all to Hell. :-) Back after six or so miles.

Posted by: Skookumchuk at December 08, 2018 03:29 PM (CeJUf)

47 I don't know what to do about our dog Scout. He won't stop chewing on himself and he'll chew his back raw if I leave the cone off of him. It's not fleas and I've tried sprays with hydrocortisone and benadryl but they seem to have no effect.

Posted by: freaked at December 08, 2018 03:30 PM (UdKB7)

48 Great nonhuman members of family units. Goatexchange, where is the game on teewee?

Posted by: Eromero at December 08, 2018 03:30 PM (zLDYs)

49 I mentioned this to shibumi already, but Vanya died last Tuesday night at the MSU small animal clinic. He was having a lot of trouble getting around and couldn't use his left hind leg due to cancer. I got him in 2007 from the county shelter, and they estimated that he was about five years old at the time.

His hobbies were passive-aggressive pouting, sunbeams, horking, and getting his face licked off by his pal Lydia.

https://stoatnet.org/vanyasunbeam.jpg
https://stoatnet.org/lydia_vanya.jpg

Posted by: hogmartin at December 08, 2018 03:31 PM (t+qrx)

50 45 Motherfuckinghamsterfucker
Border crossing is a clusterfuck
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 08, 2018 03:29 PM (nzkg3)

Just tell them you're a refugee. In Spanish.

Posted by: Insomniac at December 08, 2018 03:31 PM (NWiLs)

51 Sorry about your kitteh, hogmartin.

Posted by: Insomniac at December 08, 2018 03:32 PM (NWiLs)

52 Are you wearing an otter costume?

Posted by: nurse ratched at December 08, 2018 03:32 PM (nzkg3)

53 52 Are you wearing an otter costume?
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 08, 2018 03:32 PM (nzkg3)

Wouldn't you like to know...

Posted by: Insomniac at December 08, 2018 03:33 PM (NWiLs)

54 I love that shot of Gizmo. Sneaky cat peering over the top of the table.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at December 08, 2018 03:33 PM (/qEW2)

55 Whomp whomp

Posted by: nurse ratched at December 08, 2018 03:33 PM (nzkg3)

56 I don't know what to do about our dog Scout. He won't stop chewing on
himself and he'll chew his back raw if I leave the cone off of him. It's
not fleas and I've tried sprays with hydrocortisone and benadryl but
they seem to have no effect.

Last dog I had would chew himself, especially on the paws and forelegs. Turned out to be a food allergy. Switched him to a different (and much more expensive) food, problem went away. Not saying that's your dogs problem, but you may want to consult a veterinarian to help find out what the problem is.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - It's OK, I'm with the banned at December 08, 2018 03:34 PM (0bu2O)

57 My condolences Hogmartin.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at December 08, 2018 03:34 PM (kQs4Y)

58 49 https://stoatnet.org/vanyasunbeam.jpg
https://stoatnet.org/lydia_vanya.jpg
Posted by: hogmartin at December 08, 2018 03:31 PM (t+qrx)

Great cats!

Posted by: m at December 08, 2018 03:34 PM (bAsK/)

59 As this is the Pet Thread, there is a little list of animal knowledge that all plebes at West Point must recite when asked by an upperclassman whether there is any critter they outrank: "Sir [or Ma'am], the Superintendent's dog, the Commandant's cat, the waiters in the Mess Hall, the Hell Cats [the Academy's drum and bugle corps that plays reveille every morning], the Generals in the Air Force, and all the Admirals in the whole damned Navy."

Posted by: Basement Cat at December 08, 2018 03:34 PM (3C9q2)

60 I'm sure Capt Marvel will be awesome.

What? Why are you laughing?

Posted by: weirdflunky at December 08, 2018 03:35 PM (rWQDI)

61 47 I don't know what to do about our dog Scout. He won't stop chewing on himself and he'll chew his back raw if I leave the cone off of him. It's not fleas and I've tried sprays with hydrocortisone and benadryl but they seem to have no effect.
Posted by: freaked at December 08, 2018 03:30 PM (UdKB7)

If it's the same spot, particularly at a joint, it could be inflammation or arthritis.

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at December 08, 2018 03:36 PM (Rz2Nc)

62 Oof, roughing the kicker

Posted by: logprof at December 08, 2018 03:36 PM (e7oj4)

63 >>I mentioned this to shibumi already, but Vanya died last Tuesday night at the MSU small animal clinic.

Sorry to hear that.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 08, 2018 03:37 PM (/tuJf)

64 Posted by: freaked at December 08, 2018 03:30 PM (UdKB7)

I know someone who had that problem and they gave them Dinovite supplements and it helped, and no, I do not represent the company or know anyone who works there.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 08, 2018 03:38 PM (AllCR)

65 I knew it!

There *is* a perpetual motion machine!

Cat generator LOL.

Posted by: DR.WTF? at December 08, 2018 03:39 PM (T71PA)

66 55 Whomp whomp
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 08, 2018 03:33 PM (nzkg3)

Just so. The RCMP hassling you? Tried to sneak through in the trunk again?

Posted by: Insomniac at December 08, 2018 03:40 PM (NWiLs)

67 Sorry about your dog, Hog.

I hope things are going well for you otherwise.

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at December 08, 2018 03:40 PM (FTlwv)

68 'Not saying that's your dogs problem, but you may want to consult a veterinarian to help find out what the problem is.'

The vet told me to give him more benadryl. I've tried different food too, and vitamin supplements and fish oil.

Posted by: freaked at December 08, 2018 03:41 PM (UdKB7)

69 My condolences Hogmartin.

+1. I've lost four kittehs since 2010 (one of them to cancer) and it never gets any easier. Treasure your good memories of Vanya.

Posted by: Basement Cat at December 08, 2018 03:41 PM (3C9q2)

70 49 I mentioned this to shibumi already, but Vanya died last Tuesday night at the MSU small animal clinic. He was having a lot of trouble getting around and couldn't use his left hind leg due to cancer. I got him in 2007 from the county shelter, and they estimated that he was about five years old at the time.

His hobbies were passive-aggressive pouting, sunbeams, horking, and getting his face licked off by his pal Lydia.

https://stoatnet.org/vanyasunbeam.jpg
https://stoatnet.org/lydia_vanya.jpg
Posted by: hogmartin at December 08, 2018 03:31 PM (t+qrx)

Sorry to hear that. He was a handsome boy.

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at December 08, 2018 03:41 PM (Rz2Nc)

71 Awww. Cute moronimals, as usual!
I love to see these pictures.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at December 08, 2018 03:42 PM (Rxduq)

72 'I know someone who had that problem and they gave them Dinovite supplements and it helped'

I've heard the commercials and considered it. Anybody else here tried it?

Posted by: freaked at December 08, 2018 03:42 PM (UdKB7)

73 Some things are just wrong...
Thanks for that -cannot stop laughing...
Posing nude with cats - the cats look pissed. Persians always look grumpy though.

Posted by: Glenn John at December 08, 2018 03:43 PM (wvfPr)

74 Damn, Army has a legit passing attack

Posted by: logprof at December 08, 2018 03:44 PM (e7oj4)

75 On the "Somethings that shouldn't be" page: the fourth one down should not be seen by neither man nor beast.

Posted by: Fox2! at December 08, 2018 03:45 PM (MwFQu)

76 I must be losing it. For a few seconds I couldn't tell if the cat was vertical or horizontal.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at December 08, 2018 03:46 PM (/qEW2)

77 My condolences, hogmartin. He was a handsome cat.

Posted by: rickl at December 08, 2018 03:46 PM (sdi6R)

78 If he's laying where I can see him and he starts chewing I'll stop him with an "EH!" and he'll stop but I can't watch him all the time. Last night I left the cone off and this morning he's all chewed again.

Posted by: freaked at December 08, 2018 03:46 PM (UdKB7)

79 Posted by: hogmartin at December 08, 2018 03:31 PM (t+qrx)

Nice cats. Sorry for the loss of your furry family member, Vanya.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 08, 2018 03:47 PM (AllCR)

80 I love that not only does Army have the highest 4th down conversion rate, but also a high number of 4th down attempts.

Posted by: logprof at December 08, 2018 03:47 PM (e7oj4)

81 " I don't know what to do about our dog Scout. "

This itching that causes pets such anguish is hard to watch isn't it. There seem to be more and more allergies affecting both kids and pets these days. We've had good success changing the pet food to a different primary protein source but even that can take a while to sort out. Many vets almost always seem to go straight to the prednisone steroid route to ease the itch but that really does have some severe side effects that should be carefully considered. Best to you and Scout.

Posted by: corn and beans at December 08, 2018 03:48 PM (tkNkP)

82 72-Dinovite - My wife bought Dinovite for our13 year old dog. He won't eat it. Our two year old dog will eat it but she eats almost anything, and we didn't buy it for her.

Posted by: Glenn John at December 08, 2018 03:49 PM (wvfPr)

83 I guess joining the Army your last name becomes Army

Posted by: Skip at December 08, 2018 03:50 PM (/rm4P)

84 The vet told me to give him more benadryl. I've tried different food too, and vitamin supplements and fish oil.
Well, that sucks. About the only other thing I can think of is buying the dog a motorcycle and touring the country with him.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - It's OK, I'm with the banned at December 08, 2018 03:50 PM (0bu2O)

85 I have no idea what type of cat this is, but it's adorable:

https://tinyurl.com/yc7fj3ob

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 08, 2018 03:51 PM (AllCR)

86 >>The vet told me to give him more benadryl. I've tried different food too, and vitamin supplements and fish oil.

Not trying to be a smartass but maybe try another vet and get another opinion. It sounds like it could be some sort of skin allergy.

I've had many Goldens and while they are prone to hot spots and I've had couple who developed other types of skin issues that turned out to be allergies. Had to take one to a vet that specialized in dog skin issues. Yes, they exist.

Good luck.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 08, 2018 03:51 PM (/tuJf)

87 'About the only other thing I can think of is buying the dog a motorcycle and touring the country with him.'

This poor dog is so dumb. Sweet but dumb. A leather jacket might work though. I wonder if he would chew thru it?

Posted by: freaked at December 08, 2018 03:53 PM (UdKB7)

88 Calico cat with tufted ears, Fen.

Posted by: navybrat, obtuse by nature at December 08, 2018 03:53 PM (w7KSn)

89 Some things are just wrong...

On the legit side, the Phillies, Nationals and a few other MLB teams have put out pet calendars (photos of players with their family kittehs and doggehs) in order to raise money for local animal rescue groups. The players are respectably dressed, however, and their pets look happy rather than stressed.

Posted by: Basement Cat at December 08, 2018 03:54 PM (3C9q2)

90 Thanks for the kind words, guys. Just FYI if there's a veterinary school nearby when the time comes, you can sometimes elect to donate the remains for instruction and research. If that's something you'd consider, contact them ahead of time to see if there's any form you need to sign before donating.

Posted by: hogmartin at December 08, 2018 03:54 PM (t+qrx)

91 I've had many Goldens and while they are prone to hot spots and I've had couple who developed other types of skin issues that turned out to be allergies. Had to take one to a vet that specialized in dog skin issues. Yes, they exist.

Good luck.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 08, 2018 03:51 PM (/tuJf)

I has a Siberian Husky with a hot spot, just would just lick that spot raw. The vet suggested laser light therapy. I was a bit skeptical, but it actually worked.

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at December 08, 2018 03:57 PM (Rz2Nc)

92 Pet Thread!! What a great looking group again this week. WeaselDog is here looking with me and says "Hola!"

Posted by: Weasel at December 08, 2018 03:57 PM (MVjcR)

93 Had not has

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at December 08, 2018 03:57 PM (Rz2Nc)

94 I have no idea what type of cat this is, but it's adorable:

https://tinyurl.com/yc7fj3ob

My best guess is Maine Coon or Siberian kitten. But that's only because the little hairball has the ear tufts.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - It's OK, I'm with the banned at December 08, 2018 03:58 PM (0bu2O)

95 *brohug* hogmartin. Really sorry to hear you lost Vanya.

Posted by: Weasel at December 08, 2018 04:01 PM (MVjcR)

96 'I has a Siberian Husky with a hot spot, just would just lick that spot raw. '

I've seen that with GSDs too but this is not like that. He contorts himself to chew on his back as far up as he can go. Not so much his legs or anywhere else, just his back.

Posted by: freaked at December 08, 2018 04:01 PM (UdKB7)

97 72
I've heard the commercials and considered it. Anybody else here tried it?
Posted by: freaked at December 08, 2018 03:42 PM (UdKB7)
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It has worked absolute wonders for my SIL's doggeh, who's been taking it for a couple of years now.
OTOH, a cow-orker of mine tried it for her pooch and it didn't do much, if anything.

Personally speaking, I'd give it a try. Can't hurt.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at December 08, 2018 04:04 PM (Rxduq)

98 Do you use any of those drops for flea and tics on him?

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at December 08, 2018 04:06 PM (Rz2Nc)

99 Stunning dog pictures are really really really stunning. Wow - thanks for those incredible photos.

My heart skipped a beat when I was the little IG. It was always my wish to own an IG, a Whippett, and a Greyhound all at the same time. Italian Greyhounds are adorable, And must be dressed for winter.

Posted by: grammie winger, church pirate at December 08, 2018 04:06 PM (lwiT4)

100 All the hawkdoggehs are at a stockdog trial today. Padding their resume.

Posted by: Hawkpilot at December 08, 2018 04:07 PM (KCxuz)

101 "-I like the PSU/ND nothing on the back at all. "

New York Yankees for the win!

Posted by: Ignoramus at December 08, 2018 04:07 PM (1UZdv)

102 I've had many Goldens and while they are prone to
hot spots and I've had couple who developed other types of skin issues
that turned out to be allergies. Had to take one to a vet that
specialized in dog skin issues. Yes, they exist.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 08, 2018 03:51 PM (/tuJf)

Yes, they do, and are worth checking out.

Posted by: grammie winger, church pirate at December 08, 2018 04:08 PM (lwiT4)

103 'Do you use any of those drops for flea and tics on him?'

I have but he is currently on a 30 day pill thing and flea collar. I wondered if the drops might have been causing it so switched a few months ago.

I'll try the Dinovite I guess and report back here.

Posted by: freaked at December 08, 2018 04:09 PM (UdKB7)

104 was is supposed to be saw. I myself am not actually an Italian Greyhound.

Posted by: grammie winger, church pirate at December 08, 2018 04:09 PM (lwiT4)

105 was is supposed to be saw. I myself am not actually an Italian Greyhound.

That's too bad, I had so many questions.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - It's OK, I'm with the banned at December 08, 2018 04:11 PM (0bu2O)

106 I mentioned this to shibumi already, but Vanya died last Tuesday night
at the MSU small animal clinic. He was having a lot of trouble getting
around and couldn't use his left hind leg due to cancer. I got him in
2007 from the county shelter, and they estimated that he was about five
years old at the time.

His hobbies were passive-aggressive pouting, sunbeams, horking, and getting his face licked off by his pal Lydia.

I'm so sorry hogmartin.

Posted by: grammie winger, church pirate at December 08, 2018 04:11 PM (lwiT4)

107 When our daughter was looking at colleges in 2005, this video helped convince her that RIT was where our Texas-born-and-raised gal was supposed to be:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QTQ93k5tlXg

Apparently, the video had just won several honors the year before, and RIT was justifiably proud:

http://www.rit.edu/news/story.php?id=44507

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas at December 08, 2018 04:12 PM (uDcBt)

108 All the hawkdoggehs are at a stockdog trial today. Padding their resume.
Posted by: Hawkpilot at December 08, 2018 04:07 PM (KCxuz)

Very nice, what breed and where are the trials?

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at December 08, 2018 04:12 PM (Rz2Nc)

109 I have but he is currently on a 30 day pill thing and flea collar. I wondered if the drops might have been causing it so switched a few months ago.

I'll try the Dinovite I guess and report back here.
Posted by: freaked at December 08, 2018 04:09 PM (UdKB7)

Ok, good luck, I hope he gets better soon.

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at December 08, 2018 04:14 PM (Rz2Nc)

110 Northern Colorado, and I have three Border Collies.

Posted by: Hawkpilot at December 08, 2018 04:14 PM (KCxuz)

111 freaked, I went thru this with my dog. I took him off of all commercial dog food. He gets raw hamburger or chicken, a little brown rice and buttermilk. Problem is gone. No vet bills and no expensive tests that do nothing. He has all his hair back and is in the best shape ever.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 04:16 PM (kLRBc)

112 Wow, what a crummy INT

Posted by: logprof at December 08, 2018 04:17 PM (e7oj4)

113 Lovely pets, everyone. Kittehs are just too funny.

Posted by: TrivialPursuer at December 08, 2018 04:17 PM (fqUgw)

114 Northern Colorado, and I have three Border Collies.
Posted by: Hawkpilot at December 08, 2018 04:14 PM (KCxuz)

Nice dogs. I like to see them work.

I have three Icelandic Sheepdogs that work almost completely opposite of Border Collies.

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at December 08, 2018 04:18 PM (Rz2Nc)

115 One of our Goldens had terrible skin. She would chew herself raw. We had to treat the acute problem - the skin infection. Then we had to treat the underlying issue. In her case, she needed anti-yeast meds, anti-biotics and topical cortisone. Then long term, non-allergen diet - which for her meant salmon and sweet potatoes. No treats, no snacks, no bits from the table.

Posted by: grammie winger, church pirate at December 08, 2018 04:20 PM (lwiT4)

116 Condolences on losing Vanya Hogmartin.

Freaked, since you have tried the basics you might try MSM and tumeric for you doggie. MSM is a great natural sulfur source for collagen, cartilage etc and may have mild anti-inflammatory effects. Tumeric is touted all over the place as cure-all from bad knees to preventing cancer but it has worked for me with some general neck and back pain, got me off taking 2 Aleve(tm) every night and with 2 older dogs with arthritis adding tumeric to devils claw and MSM they had been on kept them able to romp right up to the rainbow bridge time. I buy bulk tumeric and capsules from herbalcom dot com, and bulk MSM from feed store but natural supplement places/aisles will have the curcurmin (supposed active in tumeric) and MSM in capsules for people.

Try em for a couple of weeks, neither is an immediate effect, but if they're going to help it will be showing after 2-3 weeks.

Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at December 08, 2018 04:20 PM (pHzbJ)

117 110 Northern Colorado, and I have three Border Collies.
Posted by: Hawkpilot at December 08, 2018 04:14 PM (KCxuz)

Talk about perpetual motion.

Posted by: m at December 08, 2018 04:21 PM (bAsK/)

118 Chicken and poultry can be a big allergen in some dogs. Look at your pet food for any poultry or by-products. Consider going to fish and vegetables instead. Just a suggestion. Our girl couldn't eat beef either.

Posted by: grammie winger, church pirate at December 08, 2018 04:22 PM (lwiT4)

119 I have three Icelandic Sheepdogs that work almost completely opposite of Border Collies.

Are the tenders, like a German Shepherd?

Posted by: Hawkpilot at December 08, 2018 04:22 PM (KCxuz)

120 Go Army Beat Navy!

Posted by: blaster at December 08, 2018 04:22 PM (ZfRYq)

121 grammie, were you still using a commercially processed food?

Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 04:24 PM (kLRBc)

122 'He gets raw hamburger or chicken, a little brown rice and buttermilk. Problem is gone. '

How much do you give him? This dog is less than 20 lbs.

Posted by: freaked at December 08, 2018 04:26 PM (UdKB7)

123 grammie, were you still using a commercially processed food?

Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 04:24 PM (kLRBc)

Yes, we tried a couple of different ones, and Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance (I think I remember the name correctly), worked really well for her. More than twice the price of regular dog food. Less than half the price of a vet visit. Plus, happy dog with calm skin.

Posted by: grammie winger, church pirate at December 08, 2018 04:27 PM (lwiT4)

124 Talk about perpetual motion.

You ain't kidding. It's actually worse than it sounds, because the two bitches are littermates. They have to go in kennels at night, or they will harass each other all night.

We didn't buy littermates, that would be a terrible idea. But the breeder kept one girl for herself, to show. After a couple months, she came down with breast cancer really ugly, thought she was going to die. So, she called us up and asked us if we could take her, like cleaning up her life. Of course we said yes.

Good news was, she beat it. Cancer free for two years, she put every point on that girl, all the way to Grand Champion.

Posted by: Hawkpilot at December 08, 2018 04:28 PM (KCxuz)

125 Are the tenders, like a German Shepherd?
Posted by: Hawkpilot at December 08, 2018 04:22 PM (KCxuz)

I was thinking more of Border Collies use strong eye, crouch, and are quiet. Icelandic Sheepdogs are loose eye, upright, and they use their voice, boy do they use their voice.

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at December 08, 2018 04:29 PM (Rz2Nc)

126 This is such an exciting game! /sarc

Lotus the Maine Coone:
https://www.instagram.com/lotus_the_mainecoon/

Catstradamus:
https://www.instagram.com/catstradamus/?hl=en

Atemis and Apollo:
https://www.instagram.com/themainecoonlife/?hl=en

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at December 08, 2018 04:31 PM (kQs4Y)

127 freaked, Brody weights 85 lbs and he gets 1 lb of hamburger, 1/2 cup of rice and 1 cup of buttermilk once a day

I would just quarter that amount.

In 2 days Brody had stopped all the itching and hair pulling.

I buy the hamburger that comes in the rolls and use the high fat buttermilk.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 04:33 PM (kLRBc)

128 Icelandic Sheepdogs are loose eye, upright, and they use their voice, boy do they use their voice

Ah. Ever seen a Rottweiler herd sheep? That's entertaining. One year at a dog trial, they had the handlers try to herd the sheep with their strong eye and force of will, which was entertaining.
Then, the put the Rottie sitting on the opposite side of the arena, and had the handlers try to push the sheep towards the dog. Ha! Not happening..

Posted by: Hawkpilot at December 08, 2018 04:33 PM (KCxuz)

129 "Somethings are just wrong. This is one of those."

I've heard of cat ladies. Would these be catamites? Emphasis on the cat.

Posted by: Anonymous White Male at December 08, 2018 04:33 PM (3sjI6)

130 It does not really matter anymore

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at December 08, 2018 04:34 PM (PUmDY)

131 hogmartin, so.sorry to hear

Posted by: votermom pimping NEW Moron-authored books! at December 08, 2018 04:34 PM (XZ3Gp)

132 127 freaked, Brody weights 85 lbs and he gets 1 lb of hamburger, 1/2 cup of rice and 1 cup of buttermilk once a day

I would just quarter that amount.

In 2 days Brody had stopped all the itching and hair pulling.

I buy the hamburger that comes in the rolls and use the high fat buttermilk.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 04:33 PM (kLRBc)
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Brody is a great pup!

Posted by: Weasel at December 08, 2018 04:34 PM (MVjcR)

133 It does not really matter anymore
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at December 08, 2018 04:34 PM (PUmDY)

What does not matter?

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 08, 2018 04:38 PM (AllCR)

134 'In 2 days Brody had stopped all the itching and hair pulling.'

Wow. And raw you say? Well I can handle that. I'm not going to try a bunch of things at once but this sounds like something I could try for a week or two starting today.

Posted by: freaked at December 08, 2018 04:38 PM (UdKB7)

135 Hi Weasel, Brody sends his Hello's also.

Are you Lord Pinebough this weekend?

Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 04:38 PM (kLRBc)

136 This is such an exciting game! /sarc

LOL !

Posted by: JT at December 08, 2018 04:38 PM (bbnDs)

137 Trump hates dogs

Posted by: Yes at December 08, 2018 04:39 PM (s5q3Z)

138 Ah. Ever seen a Rottweiler herd sheep? That's entertaining. One year at a dog trial, they had the handlers try to herd the sheep with their strong eye and force of will, which was entertaining.
Then, the put the Rottie sitting on the opposite side of the arena, and had the handlers try to push the sheep towards the dog. Ha! Not happening..
Posted by: Hawkpilot at December 08, 2018 04:33 PM (KCxuz)

No, I don't think I've ever seen anything like that, sounds entertaining.

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at December 08, 2018 04:39 PM (Rz2Nc)

139 Trump hates dogs
Posted by: Yes[/]

You seem... concerned.

Posted by: Hawkpilot at December 08, 2018 04:40 PM (KCxuz)

140 I am being a big cynic, but Clintons Comey, et al are going to get away with this.

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at December 08, 2018 04:40 PM (PUmDY)

141 135 Hi Weasel, Brody sends his Hello's also.

Are you Lord Pinebough this weekend?
Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 04:38 PM (kLRBc)
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No. They were calling for between 3 inches and 17feet of snow this weekend at the farm so I stayed home.

Posted by: Weasel at December 08, 2018 04:40 PM (MVjcR)

142

Trump hates dogs

Posted by: Yes

The noose is closing in on Trump.

Posted by: Soothsayer SLX Pro Series II Platinum Turbo at December 08, 2018 04:40 PM (pY5jh)

143 Trump hates dogs

At least he doesn't eat them.

Posted by: grammie winger, church pirate at December 08, 2018 04:40 PM (lwiT4)

144 There's a moose stalking the President? Where the hell is the Secret Service?

Posted by: Weasel at December 08, 2018 04:41 PM (MVjcR)

145 "Somethings are just wrong. This is one of those."
-----------------------
I've heard of cat ladies. Would these be catamites? Emphasis on the cat.
Posted by: Anonymous White Male at December 08, 2018 04:33 PM (3sjI6)

I love my cats, if you look at my phone you will see more pics of my cats than anything/anyone else. What you will not see is pictures of me, with my cats.

Because that's gay.

Posted by: BurtTC at December 08, 2018 04:42 PM (cY3LT)

146 Trump hates dogs? Really??

https://tinyurl.com/y7ms53yp

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 08, 2018 04:42 PM (AllCR)

147 85 I have no idea what type of cat this is, but it's adorable:
https://tinyurl.com/yc7fj3ob
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 08, 2018 03:51 PM (AllCR)

https://mainecoon.org/
how-to-tell-if-a-kitten-is-a-maine-coon/

Pointed tufts on tips of ears, tufts between the toes, generally happy, goofy attitude.

Posted by: tumbleweed at December 08, 2018 04:43 PM (bE2ic)

148 Where the hell is the Secret Service?

There are all on Melania's (de)tail.

Posted by: grammie winger, church pirate at December 08, 2018 04:43 PM (lwiT4)

149 Posted by: BurtTC at December 08, 2018 04:42 PM (cY3LT)
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Mine is all guns, WeaselDog and Cats, and my tractor.

Posted by: Weasel at December 08, 2018 04:43 PM (MVjcR)

150 137 Trump hates dogs
Posted by: Yes at December 08, 2018 04:39 PM (s5q3Z)

Well, that tears it. Impeach him!

Because we all know that loving dogs is the primary job requirement for President.

Posted by: rickl at December 08, 2018 04:44 PM (sdi6R)

151 More Trump with dog:

https://tinyurl.com/yb9q2x29

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 08, 2018 04:44 PM (AllCR)

152 Posted by: BurtTC at December 08, 2018 04:42 PM (cY3LT)
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Mine is all guns, WeaselDog and Cats, and my tractor.
Posted by: Weasel at December 08, 2018 04:43 PM (MVjcR)

Keep talking, I'm writing this down.

Posted by: Every Country Lyricist, Ever at December 08, 2018 04:45 PM (cY3LT)

153 Always great to see the pet pix, and other goodies in the pet post.

I never get pix submitted to the Pet Thread because excuses a, b, and c, but especially c.

So, here's a link (click my nic) to a pic of my little pal Charlie, showing his recent tail injury's recovery. He's a hard guy to get a picture of, especially with my poor camera skilz.

I think I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that he one day just had a droopy tail, that we were afraid it was broken. Feared a tailectomy. Well, he's okay and getting better.

I hear owls and raptors like to grab a cat by the tail. Whatever it was, I hope Charlie gave better than he got.

Posted by: mindful webworker - 13 Days 'til Solstice at December 08, 2018 04:46 PM (CLDGL)

154 And another Trump with dog photo

https://tinyurl.com/ybgka4m8

In which smiling Trump holding dogs do you think he hated the dogs the most?

Silly troll.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 08, 2018 04:47 PM (AllCR)

155 I love Charlie's little poof at the end!!

Posted by: grammie winger, church pirate at December 08, 2018 04:47 PM (lwiT4)

156 Charlie looks like WeaselCat v2!

Posted by: Weasel at December 08, 2018 04:48 PM (MVjcR)

157 Posted by: mindful webworker - 13 Days 'til Solstice at December 08, 2018 04:46 PM (CLDGL)

I'm glad Charlie is recovering.

Posted by: Evasiveboat42 at December 08, 2018 04:48 PM (Rz2Nc)

158 Love how the troll thinks we care about whether Trump wants a personal household pet. He is keeping the country free to choose pet or not and economically sound so we can afford our pets. That is all I care about.

Posted by: PaleRider is simply irredeemable at December 08, 2018 04:48 PM (pHzbJ)

159 Hey everybody.

MisHum, Al Gore called. He wants to buy your cat-bread machine... :-P

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 08, 2018 04:48 PM (miE9U)

160 I love my cats, if you look at my phone you will see more pics of my cats than anything/anyone else. What you will not see is pictures of me, with my cats.

Because that's gay.
Posted by: BurtTC

Uh-oh. Kevin Hart wants to meet ya.

Posted by: JT at December 08, 2018 04:48 PM (bbnDs)

161 I hear owls and raptors like to grab a cat by the tail. Whatever it was, I hope Charlie gave better than he got.
Posted by: mindful webworker - 13 Days 'til Solstice at December 08, 2018 04:46 PM (CLDGL)

The mere sound of an owl, even on teevee or a cheap toy whistle that sorta sounds like an owl, my cats scatter, and I might not see them for a while.

I think nature has taught cats to respect the owl. I am guessing cats rarely if ever win that battle.

Posted by: BurtTC at December 08, 2018 04:49 PM (cY3LT)

162 Weasel, if you get a chance, go to NRCHA videos. You will get to see what we do with the horses.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 04:50 PM (kLRBc)

163 They'll probably be on the cooking thread saying "Trump hates home cooked food"

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 08, 2018 04:50 PM (AllCR)

164 I think I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that he one day just had a droopy tail, that we were afraid it was broken. Feared a tailectomy. Well, he's okay and getting better.
Posted by: mindful webworker - 13 Days 'til Solstice at December 08, 2018 04:46 PM (CLDGL)

Was Charlie's tiny tail tuft used for defense? To distract predators? To attract mates? The debate still rages among paleontologists.

Posted by: hogmartin at December 08, 2018 04:50 PM (t+qrx)

165 Mine is all guns, WeaselDog and Cats, and my tractor.
Posted by: Weasel at December 08, 2018 04:43 PM (MVjcR)

Keep talking, I'm writing this down.
Posted by: Every Country Lyricist, Ever

Reminds me of the song "My Rifle, my Pony and Me",
sung by Dean Martin in "Rio Bravo"/

Posted by: JT at December 08, 2018 04:51 PM (bbnDs)

166 Posted by: mindful webworker - 13 Days 'til Solstice at December 08, 2018 04:46 PM (CLDGL

Glad that Charlie is doing better.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 08, 2018 04:51 PM (AllCR)

167 At least he doesn't eat them.

It was for the chirruns. Woof.

Posted by: Baracky O'Cracky at December 08, 2018 04:52 PM (Tyii7)

168 hogmartin, I'm sorry for your loss.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 04:53 PM (kLRBc)

169 Glad to hear that Charlie's tail is going to be okay.
Otherwise it wouldn't be a laughing matter.
As it is, the tail looks hilarious right now!

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at December 08, 2018 04:53 PM (Rxduq)

170 162 Weasel, if you get a chance, go to NRCHA videos. You will get to see what we do with the horses.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 04:50 PM (kLRBc)
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Will do!

Posted by: Weasel at December 08, 2018 04:54 PM (MVjcR)

171 Trump hates dogs

On his plate? Probably. Puts him one up on the last guy.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - It's OK, I'm with the banned at December 08, 2018 04:54 PM (0bu2O)

172 Condolences hogmartin.

I've lost three fine canine boon companions to cancer and I hate that disease in animals and people.

Conor seems basically indestructible, but daughter H nursed her post amputation GP for three years beyond the vet's estimate and she convinced me to go with raw and he's been on Stella and Chewey's brand raw for the past few years and seems to thrive. They have several meat varieties to choose from. I think he eats better than I do.

Posted by: Comrade Hrothgar at December 08, 2018 04:55 PM (f3oO4)

173 m #10:
>>>Welcome to the almost world famous Ace of Spade Pet Thread.

MisHum, the pet thread IS world-famous. There are morons all over the world.

This used to bother me, too, until I realized "almost world" is where the pet thread is famous. It's like the sixth dimension or a parallel universe, I think.

Posted by: mindful webworker - 13 Days 'til Solstice at December 08, 2018 04:56 PM (CLDGL)

174 I'm sure this has already been shared here, but just gotta post anyway just in case...

Walmart shoplifting suspect's mugshot is a thing of nightmares (link to NY Post)

https://tinyurl.com/yafesamo

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 08, 2018 04:56 PM (miE9U)

175 I just heard that Pence will resign on Monday. On Tuesday, Trump will name Hillary as VP to spite Republicans. Trump will resign on Wednesday and Hillary will be president on Thursday Her VP pick will be Robert Mueller.

Swearsies.

Posted by: Democrat Underground at December 08, 2018 04:56 PM (ZxU8C)

176 Gorgeous pets!!!

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 08, 2018 04:57 PM (dUJdY)

177 I loved PDT's retort to Loopy Cortez about socialist countries. " We like to walk our dogs, instead of having to eat them."

Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 04:57 PM (kLRBc)

178 Weasel, if you get a chance, go to NRCHA videos. You will get to see what we do with the horses.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 04:50 PM (kLRBc)

I watched the video and it's inaccurate. It skipped the part where you sell the carcasses to Jack In The Box...

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 08, 2018 04:57 PM (miE9U)

179 My doc told me to eat more fish, so looked on amazon and I saw some fancy canned herrings, thought I would order some, so I ordered a can, it was 8 bucks, what the heck.

Turns out I ordered a case of herrings, 24 cans.

So, Dexter and I have been eating herrings every day.

Posted by: navybrat, obtuse by nature at December 08, 2018 04:57 PM (w7KSn)

180 Mine is all guns, WeaselDog and Cats, and my tractor.
Posted by: Weasel at December 08, 2018 04:43 PM (MVjcR)

Keep talking, I'm writing this down.

Posted by: Every Country Lyricist, Ever at December 08, 2018 04:45 PM (cY3LT)

You can leave out Momma, jail, and trains, but you have to have pickup trucks in there!

Posted by: Zombie Hank Williams at December 08, 2018 04:58 PM (f3oO4)

181 Mommy took Moose our chiweenie to see Santa today. Oh goodness he couldn't look any cuter if he tried. Had a little Christmas tie on him. He was shaking the whole time! Poor boo..

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 08, 2018 04:58 PM (dUJdY)

182 Walmart shoplifting suspect's mugshot is a thing of nightmares (link to NY Post)

Oh, yeah. That's a winning look.

Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at December 08, 2018 04:59 PM (ZxU8C)

183 Cats taste wonderful with paste.

Posted by: Joe Biden at December 08, 2018 04:59 PM (pw+jk)

184 Walmart shoplifting suspect's mugshot is a thing of nightmares (link to NY Post)

https://tinyurl.com/yafesamo

"During a search at the Mahoning County Jail, cops found bags of methamphetamine and a hypodermic needle"

Raise your hand if this surprises you. No, not you, s5q3Z, the fact you remember to breath surprises you.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - It's OK, I'm with the banned at December 08, 2018 04:59 PM (0bu2O)

185 I have never heard of a chiweenie.

I love this place.

Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at December 08, 2018 05:00 PM (ZxU8C)

186 Adirondack and Blanco, yup.
She's probably thinking "why can't I get a job?!?" :-P

Posted by: qdpsteve at December 08, 2018 05:00 PM (miE9U)

187 I know people who like animals and find them amusing but don't particularly want a pet of their own. There's no reason to think that someone who doesn't own a pet "hates" them!

Anyway, I'm more concerned about people who get a pet when they don't truly want one, who do it for appearances or because you're "supposed" to have one. It's not quite fair to the critters, IMHO.

But enough about the Clintons.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at December 08, 2018 05:00 PM (Rxduq)

188 Hogmartin, perhaps GOD has another companion lined up for you already.

Posted by: Eromero at December 08, 2018 05:01 PM (zLDYs)

189 So, Dexter and I have been eating herrings every day.

Posted by: navybrat, obtuse by nature at December 08, 2018 04:57 PM (w7KSn)

Pickled? I had pickled herring for lunch. That stuff's addictive.

Posted by: grammie winger, church pirate at December 08, 2018 05:01 PM (lwiT4)

190 174 I'm sure this has already been shared here, but just gotta post anyway just in case...

Walmart shoplifting suspect's mugshot is a thing of nightmares (link to NY Post)

https://tinyurl.com/yafesamo
Posted by: qdpsteve at December 08, 2018 04:56 PM (miE9U)

She seems nice.

Posted by: rickl at December 08, 2018 05:02 PM (sdi6R)

191 She's probably thinking "why can't I get a job?!?" :-P

You're assuming she's thinking. Seems a bit of a stretch.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - It's OK, I'm with the banned at December 08, 2018 05:02 PM (0bu2O)

192 187
Anyway, I'm more concerned about people who get a pet when they don't truly want one, who do it for appearances or because you're "supposed" to have one. It's not quite fair to the critters, IMHO.

But enough about the Clintons.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at December 08, 2018 05:00 PM (Rxduq)

And the Obamas.

Posted by: rickl at December 08, 2018 05:02 PM (sdi6R)

193 Glad that Charlie is doing better.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 08, 2018 04:51 PM

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We have a neighborhood cat named Charlie. We have a six foot chain link fence around our back property that Charlie likes to stroll past to mess with the dogs because he knows they can't get him.

When he is doing that and the dogs are barking at him I shout......"Charlie's in the wire".

The neighbors on the other side of our house are the Tran's...they are Vietnamese..

It took me awhile to figure out why they wouldn't talk to us.

Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at December 08, 2018 05:02 PM (JUOKG)

194 Eromero, Rained at your house lately?

Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 05:03 PM (kLRBc)

195 Who knew Amazon carried lingonberries? Now I don't have to drive to Woodmans. Yay.

Posted by: grammie winger, church pirate at December 08, 2018 05:03 PM (lwiT4)

196 I'm sure this has already been shared here, but just gotta post anyway just in case...

Walmart shoplifting suspect's mugshot is a thing of nightmares (link to NY Post)

https://tinyurl.com/yafesamo
Posted by: qdpsteve at December 08, 2018 04:56 PM (miE9U)

Not my nightmare. The world is full of people I don't have to come in contact with, unless I'm getting paid to. In which case, bring it on.

Posted by: BurtTC at December 08, 2018 05:04 PM (cY3LT)

197 Madison cat had her first raw catfish and shrimp as it was being cut up for the gumbo. She liked it, and is thus a true Eromero.

Posted by: Eromero at December 08, 2018 05:04 PM (zLDYs)

198 Not pickled, just "in natural juices".
My wife makes us eat them outside.

Posted by: navybrat, obtuse by nature at December 08, 2018 05:04 PM (w7KSn)

199 Holy crap Ben Had! That's amazing!

Have I mentioned I trained WD to catch peanuts?

Posted by: Weasel at December 08, 2018 05:04 PM (MVjcR)

200 186 Adirondack and Blanco, yup.
She's probably thinking "why can't I get a job?!?" :-P
_____________________________________________

Cuz Trump.

And I'll bet she can't figure out why store security focused in on her.

It's a riddle, Holmes.

Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at December 08, 2018 05:05 PM (ZxU8C)

201 And the Obamas.

Posted by: rickl at December 08, 2018 05:02 PM (sdi6R)

Yeah, whatever happened to them? They had two of them - Water Spaniels, I think. Water Spaniel. Perfect pet for the White House, if the WH is on a farm with a pond.

Posted by: grammie winger, church pirate at December 08, 2018 05:05 PM (lwiT4)

202 Posted by: Northernlurker, but call me Teem at December 08, 2018 03:08 PM (MkcN1)

Congratulations on your new canine companion. The pup will return far more to you than you think!

Posted by: Comrade Hrothgar at December 08, 2018 05:05 PM (f3oO4)

203 BenHad and PaleRider and anyone else who loves horses might appreciate this short video of a therapy horse in a hospital, if they haven't already seen the video. I don't have a horse, but I thought it was a very sweet video:

https://tinyurl.com/y7a2cvo5

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 08, 2018 05:06 PM (AllCR)

204 I have never heard of a chiweenie.

Half chihuahua and half dachshund but he's mostly dachshund. His little head is the only thing that looks chihuahua. He's my baby.

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 08, 2018 05:06 PM (dUJdY)

205
@174
I honestly want to cry when I see things like that. That poor girl is steeped in self-hatred. And I bet her parents taught her that.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at December 08, 2018 05:06 PM (13CQC)

206 I have pickled herring.

From too many years listening to Megameth.

Posted by: BurtTC at December 08, 2018 05:06 PM (cY3LT)

207 Weasel, everyone has a specialty!

Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 05:06 PM (kLRBc)

208 192----And the Obamas.
Posted by: rickl at December 08, 2018 05:02 PM (sdi6R)
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Oh, yeah.
I wonder what happened to those cute photo-ops.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at December 08, 2018 05:06 PM (Rxduq)

209 Half chihuahua and half dachshund but he's mostly dachshund. His little head is the only thing that looks chihuahua. He's my baby.
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I just binged it. What a great-looking breed.

Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at December 08, 2018 05:07 PM (ZxU8C)

210 I honestly want to cry when I see things like that. That poor girl is steeped in self-hatred. And I bet her parents taught her that.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at December 08, 2018 05:06 PM (13CQC)

Parents? Mom is an addict, dad's either non-existent or in prison, and don't even talk about the "stepdads" she's "known" over the years.

Posted by: BurtTC at December 08, 2018 05:08 PM (cY3LT)

211 osted by: The Great White Scotsman at December 08, 2018 05:02 PM (JUOKG)

That is a funny story.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 08, 2018 05:08 PM (AllCR)

212
You can leave out Momma, jail, and trains, but you have to have pickup trucks in there!
Posted by: Zombie Hank Williams at December 08, 2018 04:58 PM (f3oO4)
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Now that you mention it, there are some of my truck, too. Just put a winch and brush guard on the front.

Posted by: Weasel at December 08, 2018 05:08 PM (MVjcR)

213 Does your chiweenie say: "Yo quiero. . . bier!"?

Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at December 08, 2018 05:09 PM (ZxU8C)

214 Ben Had @ 194- Lately? Yes, all day. Was going to the gubshow but decided not. Hunting tomorrow through Tuesday morning. Back to j.o.b. on Friday.

Posted by: Eromero at December 08, 2018 05:10 PM (zLDYs)

215 chess

Posted by: weirdflunky at December 08, 2018 05:10 PM (oMc1W)

216 Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 04:50 PM (kLRBc)

So is this your specialty? Fantastic looking horses!

Posted by: Comrade Hrothgar at December 08, 2018 05:12 PM (f3oO4)

217 Erormero, the last two days here. There is a 14 point buck running around in the bottom on the other side of the road.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 05:12 PM (kLRBc)

218
I know people who like animals and find them amusing but don't particularly want a pet of their own. There's no reason to think that someone who doesn't own a pet "hates" them!

That description fits me. I like most cats and dogs but have never had one of my own. I certainly don't hate them (except for those two biting dogs).

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 08, 2018 05:13 PM (aKsyK)

219 I just binged it. What a great-looking breed.

This little guy has traits from both breeds. A little chicken around strangers and hates loud noises and ornery like a dachshund. He's just best little snuggle buddy though.

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 08, 2018 05:13 PM (dUJdY)

220 Hrothgar, Yes it is.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 05:13 PM (kLRBc)

221 Does your chiweenie say: "Yo quiero. . . bier!"?

We can't even teach him to fetch. He's kind of dumb. lol!

Posted by: Jewells45 at December 08, 2018 05:14 PM (dUJdY)

222 220 Hrothgar, Yes it is.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 05:13 PM (kLRBc)
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I forwarded to WeaselWoman - she's watching now and is impressed too!

Posted by: Weasel at December 08, 2018 05:16 PM (MVjcR)

223 Ben Had @ 217- I believe a low crawl to the muddy ditch, recon both ways, quick hands and knees across the road, then one shot from the prone should do it. Want a spotter?

Posted by: Eromero at December 08, 2018 05:17 PM (zLDYs)

224 Hrothgar, Yes it is.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 05:13 PM (kLRBc)

Very impressive. I think I need to see some horses next year!

Posted by: Comrade Hrothgar at December 08, 2018 05:18 PM (f3oO4)

225 Freaked,
If you can do it, raw is the way to go. You might go to a pet store and buy a commercially available one to start. They sell them in frozen nuggets and list portion sizes on the bag. Stick to a single source of protein and NO grains. This will give you a good base line to start preparing your own. I give my cat a combo of canned food and raw food. My dog gets a grain free salmon and sweet potato kibble and a bit of raw on top.
Also, make sure you are diligent with the flea treatments because some dogs are so allergic that a single bite can cause major issues.

Posted by: lin-duh at December 08, 2018 05:18 PM (kufk0)

226 I forwarded to WeaselWoman - she's watching now and is impressed too!

Posted by: Weasel at December 08, 2018 05:16 PM (MVjcR)

I'm passing this to Daughter H as well.

Posted by: Comrade Hrothgar at December 08, 2018 05:19 PM (f3oO4)

227 grammie winger #155:
I love Charlie's little poof at the end!!
also Hogmartin, BurtTC, Margarita, FenelonSpoke

When it was first shaved, the tuft was even more pronounced. He was identifying as a lion. Which was funny because usually he's a tiger.

We have all kinds of kitty-killers around here, four-footed, feathered. Just glad Charlie survived whatever it was, because he is especially dear to me.

And it was only months ago that Spark went out one night and never came back, after 16 years living here, smart cat, always close to the house. Still spooked by that.

Posted by: mindful webworker - 13 Days 'til Solstice at December 08, 2018 05:20 PM (CLDGL)

228 "...Spark went out one night and never came back, "

Coyotes eat cats like crazy around here.
I live in the city.
Lots of cats go missing.
Mine stays in with me.
Yes, he complains about it, but at least he is still alive to complain.

Posted by: navybrat, obtuse by nature at December 08, 2018 05:22 PM (w7KSn)

229 Hrothgar, we are going to have a change of venue for the MoMe next year and we can show everybody the horses and also there is a real, bona fide shooting range as well.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 05:23 PM (kLRBc)

230 Navy's head coach will be unemployed within the next few days...

Posted by: Vendette at December 08, 2018 05:23 PM (tT986)

231 I mentioned last week that I don't have a dog because I'm away from home for several hours a day and couldn't properly care for it. Whereas my cat would spend most of his time sleeping whether I'm home or not.

In my experience, it does seem like there are more dog people who hate cats than cat people who hate dogs. I don't know why that is.

Posted by: rickl at December 08, 2018 05:23 PM (sdi6R)

232 In my experience, it does seem like there are more dog people who hate
cats than cat people who hate dogs. I don't know why that is.

Jealousy.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - It's OK, I'm with the banned at December 08, 2018 05:25 PM (0bu2O)

233 Ben Had,
So the venue change is official?

Posted by: lin-duh at December 08, 2018 05:25 PM (kufk0)

234 freaked try heating coconut oil (1 tablespoon each day )in your dog's food. We did it for Lily when we got her. She scratched and chewed all day everyday. Not anymore!

Posted by: Carol in nevada at December 08, 2018 05:25 PM (QO0lE)

235 I'm sorry about Spark, mindful.

Posted by: rickl at December 08, 2018 05:25 PM (sdi6R)

236 lin-duh, Yes. Bob and Jennifer want to do it at their ranch. It is a beautiful place and there is a for real shooting range for everybody. It's still in Corsicana, just on the other side of town.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 05:28 PM (kLRBc)

237 Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 05:23 PM (kLRBc)

I had seen previously that you mentioned a new location. This sounds like an even finer venue (but let's hope attendees don't need to bring SCUBA gear).

Posted by: Comrade Hrothgar at December 08, 2018 05:28 PM (f3oO4)

238 I blame the Air Force for this.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 08, 2018 05:28 PM (/tuJf)

239 Hrothgar, I'm putting in my order for good weather now.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 05:31 PM (kLRBc)

240 Hrothgar, I'm putting in my order for good weather now.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 08, 2018 05:31 PM (kLRBc)

Good idea, with all the global ~~warming~~ climate ~~change~~ variability, we might just be snowed in next year!

Posted by: Comrade Hrothgar at December 08, 2018 05:38 PM (f3oO4)

241 Ben Had,
That's is super nice of Bob and Jennifer!! Sounds like a great place.

Posted by: lin-duh at December 08, 2018 05:49 PM (kufk0)

242
Whereas my cat would spend most of his time sleeping whether I'm home or not.
Posted by: rickl

How do you know ?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 08, 2018 05:57 PM (aKsyK)

243 Love the pet thread. I look forward to it.

Posted by: Thomas LaBelle at December 08, 2018 06:15 PM (XHdLb)

244 Heh. That's our cat every time my daughter takes a bath. One of these days, that kitty's gonna slip...

Posted by: Rusty Nail at December 08, 2018 06:49 PM (ju9gW)

245 There was another minor celebrity who was tatted up like that shoplifter, I forget if it was a man or woman. Anyhow despite this minor fame they ended up killing themselves recently and there was a flurry of news in the left press wondering why.

Jeez if you mark yourself up to look like a corpse, I figure you either want to be one or make them in large numbers.

Posted by: Oldcat at December 08, 2018 07:07 PM (lyfYv)

246 Thanks for all the suggestions. Scout has determined that his new diet as recommended by Ben Had is suitable and he is going to give it a try. If that doesn't help after a couple of weeks we will try something else.

Posted by: freaked at December 08, 2018 07:10 PM (UdKB7)

247 179 My doc told me to eat more fish, so looked on amazon and I saw some fancy canned herrings, thought I would order some, so I ordered a can, it was 8 bucks, what the heck.

Turns out I ordered a case of herrings, 24 cans.

So, Dexter and I have been eating herrings every day.
Posted by: navybrat, obtuse by nature at December 08, 2018 04:57 PM (w7KSn)

Omigosh, that's hilarious. I wish I still had my cat, and we could do that. That'd be cat heaven.

Posted by: m at December 09, 2018 02:49 AM (GkIz4)

248 They have the Beach Cliff fish steaks that my grocery store no longer carries. Just bought some with jalape�os.

Posted by: gingeroni at December 09, 2018 05:46 PM (/XPvv)

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