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Jenna

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I didnt see a thread like this so I thought it might be interesting to share some details on how you care for your pets
bathing, training, socializing etc
This might be good for people that are getting their first pet or are not sure what kind of pet to get.
some pets need more care and attention then others

Please discuss 😱
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TBH The pets I've had are cats. Karl wants a dog but my brother had a dog I find them to be smelly, a nuisance and too dependent it's like having another man around. :lol: Sorry guys no offense. Did have one problem a few weeks back when my two year old was trying to stuff the cat's tail up her nose. Good thing she's so docile though a real cat would have scratched him. :lol:
 
Dogs are only smelly if stupid owners don't look after them properly.

My dog is a pampered pooch and I bet his arsehole smells sweeter than some of you scroats in here.
 
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i have now 6 dogs... they get bathed once a week,their dog run is cleaned daily,they;re all neutered/spayed and they go to the vet to get thier shots and teeth cleaned... we have 5 cats.. the litter boxes are cleaned daily.. they groom themselves and sometimes each other..they are also all spayed/neutered...
the parakeet's cage is cleaned daily...water and food is changed also... the animals are the boys chores .. although i seem to be stuck cleaning the turtle tank once a week... hmmm
 
Ooooo, good idea, Jenna.

I recently got a Dalmatian and his name is Oreo. He's going to be 7 months old on the 22nd of this month and I've had him for approximately 5 months now. He is the biggest troublemaker ever, but he's slowly learning..he's just really stubborn. He still pounces on people, bites their fingers/hands, bites anything he can get his mouth on really. Meh, he's still a puppy, pretty sure when they're months old in "human years", it's the teenage years so I get it. I wasn't exactly the greatest teen on earth. 😱

I also have 2 other small ones. Brownie's a 8 year old chihuahua and Dodger is a 3 year old chihuahua mix. They behave quite well, so no complaints there.

The little ones are taken to groomers, so they come back all pampered, but I bathe Oreo myself as well and none of them smell, otherwise they'd be banned from the house. lmao. If you have an indoor dog, chances are they're going to need their nails trimmed, because outside the concrete does it for the dog naturally. Smaller dogs also need to go to the vet/groomers to get their anal sacs expressed. Anal sacs are basically these small glands near their anus region. Larger dogs tend to express them naturally, but for some reason smaller dogs are prone to getting infections if they aren't expressed regularly. They can even rupture. I think the biggest hint is when the dog is scooting its behind on the floor. It's either anal sacs or it has worms.

Food!
My vet has this list of dog foods to avoid, if possible. The one to avoid the most is Pedigree. He said it's the equivalent of eating burgers and fries everyday.

Others include: Beneful, Purina, Alpo, Bil Jac, Eukanuba, Iams, etc. If you could find the dog food at your local store like Vons, Ralphs, etc. chances are it's not the best food for your dog. These tend to be super fatty and contain byproducts (which is basically the leftover of say chicken, the stuff they do not feed to humans) and tons of potatoes/corn.

I personally feed my dogs Wellness and Blue Buffalo, although they may not be for every dog, because some get diarrhea, etc. Mine have never had a problem with it though. Other brands that are better than Pedigree and such are: Innova Evo, Blue Buffalo, Wellness, Natural Balance.

Ultimately though, it's a test. You're probably going to have to try a couple, because what may be good for one dog, may not be good for another and who knows, Pedigree might work for your dog. What you do want to look for in dog food is: barley, brown rice, millet, bananas, cranberries, carrots, etc.
 
I have 4 dogs. The three big dogs (Aussie Shephards) get bathed once a fortnight (they live outside) and our small dog (Pappion) gets bathed once a week cause she's an indoor dog.

We feed our dogs with fresh kangaroo meat and dog knobs. Not canned supermarket crap for our dogs. Belle eats a chicken mix cause she has no teeth.

I also have a cat. His bowl get cleaned whenever there is a mess in it. We feed him canned supermarket cat food.
 
Serious question for once:

I still live with my parents (yes, I am a bum) and have been trying to convince them to purchase a canine for some time now. Well it seems like my incessant blabbering has finally paid off; just the other day they told me that we might be getting a dog. Win, right?

Wrong. They want a Yorkshire Terrier. My question is this: Is a Yorkie too cutesy for a dude to walk out in public without looking too homo-effeminate?
 
Gaius Julius Caesar said:
Itzy bitzy dogs are so boring and irritating. You must not get a Yorkie! Convince them to get a Doberman... Big mofo'.
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Eff that. ROTTWEILER! 😀

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He is biased cos he owns a Doberman, DO NOT LISTEN. *hinthint* get a Dal! 😱

There are TONS of breeds, if your parents are set on getting a small breed. There's also medium-ish sized dogs like Jack Russel Terriers that don't get that big. You also have to think about their activity level, otherwise if you're a bum and your new dog is energetic, he'll drive you nuts.
 
Chelle said:
He is biased cos he owns a Doberman, DO NOT LISTEN. *hinthint* get a Dal! 😱

There are TONS of breeds, if your parents are set on getting a small breed. There's also medium-ish sized dogs like Jack Russel Terriers that don't get that big. You also have to think about their activity level, otherwise if you're a bum and your new dog is energetic, he'll drive you nuts.
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Chester, I'm not inactive, just a domestically lazy volcano. I'd walk that dog like a mofo. I would tire a little dog out (I realise how wrong that sounds).
 
I've just got a German Shepard puppy called Bear, because he's literally a black, walking ball of fluff. He's only 7 weeks old, imported from South Africa (I thought it was 8 weeks they could be taken off their mothers)? When we bought him a few days ago we didn't realise he was sick so we've taken him to the (african :| ) vet and they're treating him. We get to bring him home either tomorrow or the next day if he recovers (which he should). I'll post a picture when he comes home.

Anyway! This is the first time I've owned a dog so I need to know if there's any kind of foods that I should avoid giving him? I hear certain human foods aren't good..
 
You really shouldn't give him table food, especially so young. When he's older of course you can boil him chicken, but do not add salt or any spices or the likes. That intake, of course, has to be limited.

My Oreo just stopped teething not too long ago, but when he was teething, I'd give him a carrot which is totally healthy for him. So when your little Bear gets older, you might wanna try that. Hopefully he won't be a bitch like Oreo. 🙁 He bit anything and anyone lol.

As for foods to absolutely avoid: chocolate, peanuts, grapes, coffee, caffeine, onions/garlic, milk, salt, raw meats, raw eggs, raisins.

All I can think of at the moment. The effects of each differ. Think it's grapes that may cause kidney failure. Others can cause diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, hypoglycemia, etc. Might also wanna be careful when it comes to him being out because certain plants are also toxic. Oreo loves to chew on my mom's plants. :disgust: Luckily, we don't have any plants that are poisonous to dogs about.


LASTLY, I know it may seem overwhelming, but it gets easier along the way! Can't wait to see photos of him btw. 😛

+ I found the links
1. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/people-foods.aspx
2. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/17-common-poisonous-plants.aspx
3. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/
 
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I remember when my little brother fed my dog Nutella. We had to take him to the veterinarian right away to clean up his stomach.
Sometimes I feed my dog bread which isn't all too bad.​

 
Raw chicken wings are fine to feed dogs and cats. Charcoal biscuits are great to help clean teeth and it also neutralises gas.

DO NOT FEED YOU DOG OR CAT PORK OR ANYTHING FROM THE ANIMAL PIG!!!!
 
Chelle said:
You really shouldn't give him table food, especially so young. When he's older of course you can boil him chicken, but do not add salt or any spices or the likes. That intake, of course, has to be limited.

My Oreo just stopped teething not too long ago, but when he was teething, I'd give him a carrot which is totally healthy for him. So when your little Bear gets older, you might wanna try that. Hopefully he won't be a bitch like Oreo. 🙁 He bit anything and anyone lol.

As for foods to absolutely avoid: chocolate, peanuts, grapes, coffee, caffeine, onions/garlic, milk, salt, raw meats, raw eggs, raisins.

All I can think of at the moment. The effects of each differ. Think it's grapes that may cause kidney failure. Others can cause diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, hypoglycemia, etc. Might also wanna be careful when it comes to him being out because certain plants are also toxic. Oreo loves to chew on my mom's plants. :disgust: Luckily, we don't have any plants that are poisonous to dogs about.


LASTLY, I know it may seem overwhelming, but it gets easier along the way! Can't wait to see photos of him btw. 😛

+ I found the links
1. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/people-foods.aspx
2. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/17-common-poisonous-plants.aspx
3. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/
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Wonderful! I'll take a look at those.

I went to see him today and I'm pleased to say he's getting better. He's stopped vomiting and he's finally eating again. They want to keep him in for a few more days though to continue his antibiotics and to ensure he gets his rest. I just want him home but I'd rather him stay and not relapse. <3
 
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