The Chillout Zone (Off-Topic Thread)

mymo · 16-07-2013 8:07pm

Just back from a walk, poor fool Oliver walked towards an off lead husky he knows and she attacked him, just grazed and a bit sore I think. Lucky Tiffi came to me when she saw her as she attacked Tiffi 3weeks ago. (But played with Oliver)
Owner was sunbathing and just said "she just takes a notion sometimes, it's probably because she's in heat" then proceeded to tell me how she's mating her again tomorrow, third time in a row, but she's yet to have any pups.
Same dog has an awful gait and I'd swear her hips are bad.
Don't even get me started on the in heat bitch off lead in a busy dog walking area!
Sometimes talking to people makes me sad and angry

honerbright · 16-07-2013 8:48pm

Cinnamon doesn't even seem to realise it's hot. She's been curling up behind the computer where it's warm, and I had the hot water tank on yesterday so she jumped up and opened the door handle and climbed inside and curled up and went asleep :rolleyes:

tk123 · 16-07-2013 10:20pm

Collected a little pink collar from Parcel Motel this evening

Pumpkinseeds · 16-07-2013 10:45pm

Felix really seems to be going backwards rather than forwards with Toby this week. Every time Toby comes into the garden Felix gets really aggressive, hissing, fur fluffed out and howling. I'm not sure if it's because Oscar, the black stray we've been feeding with a view to trapping, is around and Felix is just hacked off with strange cats being around or what.

Oscar got half way in the back gate the other morning to find Toby waiting for him. Felix and Jazzy came out then and Felix has been aggressive since. It's gotten to a point now where Toby is totally on edge when he's here and he's only staying for a few minutes for food before going off again. I fed him at 5am and he didn't come back til 10 tonight, although it might be because there's lots of noisy kids around making him nervous of crossing to the house.

I was trying to get him to play with a dangly toy and it took ages to calm him down, he was terrified of it, I don't think anyone's ever played with him before or given him any toys to play with:(

SillyMangoX · 17-07-2013 8:24am

Apparently I have been replaced! Normally Dude would spend hours kneading and drooling all over me but I'm in hospital at the mo and no matter how I try convince my mam she won't sneak him in :P. I got a text from my mum last night saying dude spend ages going around the house looking for me and when he couldn't find me he sighed and started kneading mam instead!

mymo · 17-07-2013 8:33am

Hope you feel better soon sillymangox, tell your mum to find him a harness and say he's a therapy cat

I am very popular at the moment too, my daughter is off doing a course for two weeks, I got home yesterday and they all came and sat on me!
I'm being followed and bawled or whinged at all the time.

Poor Oliver pulled away with a slight yelp when I rubbed his neck this morning, forgot he was sore, I looked under the hair and his pink skin is bruised, but the grazes look fine. Had to bribe him with a rich tea biscuit to look

Cocolola · 17-07-2013 10:53am

Ollie's been having trouble pooing since he came back from pet sitting on Monday. Bringing him to the vets now to make sure all is ok. He probably didn't go for the two days he was there as he's extremely private about it and needs to hide in a bush to do it

Cocolola · 17-07-2013 12:28pm

Right well vet reckons it's colitis. Poor thing was very sorry for himself with all the intrusions back there! He got a weeks supply of metronidazole and a shot of betamox and metacam.

On a side note, first vet visit in Galway and I went to Barna vets, they are the nicest and friendliest people ever. Delighted with them.

Pumpkinseeds · 17-07-2013 2:11pm

Cocolola wrote: »

Right well vet reckons it's colitis. Poor thing was very sorry for himself with all the intrusions back there! He got a weeks supply of metronidazole and a shot of betamox and metacam.

On a side note, first vet visit in Galway and I went to Barna vets, they are the nicest and friendliest people ever. Delighted with them.

I'd definitely get some bio yoghurt to help combat the metronidazole. I've had it myself a few times over the years and I hate it, it's very harsh to take.

Cocolola · 17-07-2013 2:20pm

Pumpkinseeds wrote: »

I'd definitely get some bio yoghurt to help combat the metronidazole. I've had it myself a few times over the years and I hate it, it's very harsh to take.

Thanks for that Pumpkin, it would never have occurred to me at all. Is there any particular brand or make that I should get? I'm not much of a yoghurt eater

Pumpkinseeds · 17-07-2013 2:24pm

Cocolola wrote: »

Thanks for that Pumpkin, it would never have occurred to me at all. Is there any particular brand or make that I should get? I'm not much of a yoghurt eater

Our vet recommended it to me when Felix was finished antibiotics, I wouldn't have thought of it myself either. Any plain probiotic yoghurt should be fine. I've to hide it in Felix's food but Jazzy eats it off the spoon. You can get the probiotic capsules in health food shops too and just sprinkle it on the food.
Of all the antibiotics that one is particularly harsh and kills off the good bacteria as well, but it does clear up the infection.

Cocolola · 17-07-2013 2:31pm

Great I'll pick some up this evening as he's not starting the metronidazole until tomorrow morning. I'm not the biggest fan of antibiotics myself, only when absolutely necessary, so it's a pity he has to go on these but I'll be much happier about it now that I can feel I might be able to counter the effects

I did a quick Google on colitis when we got home and read that stress can cause a flare up, I would guess this is what happened to him. I'm sure the pet sitter was lovely but he's so clingy he whines if I leave the house for more than a few mins so it must have been horrible for him over the weekend. Wonder would it be worth picking up a DAP collar or some spray for him as unfortunately we have to go to a wedding in a few weeks and he'll need to go back to the sitter.

SillyMangoX · 17-07-2013 7:45pm

Dude is so happy I'm home he won't let me out of his sight!! I just discovered he has two canine teeth coming through so right now he has 6.. All the better to bite me with!!

mymo · 17-07-2013 8:05pm

Take a pic, I tried to get Mouse with monster mouth, but she was too mad to sit still. Picture me sitting with camera in hand waiting for her to yawn!
They fell out right after I spotted it.

SillyMangoX · 17-07-2013 8:07pm

I'll try my best but he usually spends most of his time trying to bite me :P

SillyMangoX · 17-07-2013 8:09pm

Got him while he was sleepy :P

mymo · 17-07-2013 8:10pm

Should be easy to make him smile then

Our posts crossed!
He looks like a tiger in that shot!
Love the teeth, scary Dude.

honerbright · 17-07-2013 8:28pm

OMG, all the sharp teeth!!

Came home earlier to Poppy barking and going insane inside, couldn't find her anywhere until we went up to the bedroom... poor dog had crawled inside the duvet cover, fallen onto the floor and couldn't get out

toadfly · 19-07-2013 12:29pm

How are the excitement levels TK??

tk123 · 19-07-2013 2:18pm

TillyGirl wrote: »

How are the excitement levels TK??

I'm more worried atm...will I get everything right over the next few weeks, are we mad, will she wee and poo everywhere, will be she be confident with the other puppies, how will I manage getting to the other daycare that's 40 mins away because I'm fed up with the current one, will Bailey love her etc etc - i'm sure that'll all go out the window when I have a puppy in my arms lol!! :pac:

EDIT - she's not coming home today! Has a temperature and is on antibiotics so staying with the breeder a few days longer. One of the other pups was the same last week and was fine the next day. Don't know if this is something I should be worried about or just one of those things?

mymo · 19-07-2013 6:56pm

Awww, no!
I just came on hoping for bailey and puppy photos!
Hope she's better soon. X

tk123 · 19-07-2013 7:13pm

Spoke to the breeder... She was fine and had her vaccination as normal earlier today and has been sleepy, didn't eat, and has a runny poop so she took her back to the vets. Said she had a temp so gave antibiotics as a precaution since the other pup was sick a few weeks ago.
I'm thinking it's just the vaccination because Bailey would be a bit sicky when he gets his booster...

SO advice really needed here guys - if she's back on form tonorrow do I take her and finish the antibiotics myself or leave her with the breeder until she's finished them?

DBB · 19-07-2013 8:36pm

If you're happy with the breeder, and I can only assume you are, I'd leave her for a few more days tk. I know you're dying to get her, but you know yourself, she's going to be stressed with the change... I'd be inclined not to ask her to do it until she's 100%

anniehoo · 19-07-2013 8:40pm

I'd ring whatever vet the breeder went to just to clarify that it was a vaccination reaction to put your mind at ease first. If it is, then I'd take her and finish the Abs myself...i'd be too impatient

Edit: yeah i suppose i agree with DBB when you put it like that.

tk123 · 19-07-2013 9:02pm

Going to hold off until she's finished the antibiotics. Funny DBB I asked our hydro guy what he thought and he said exactly the same thing - so great minds think alike

I was taking her to our own vet for a checkup anyways so I'll see what she says and also ask her if I need to declare it on the insurance when we sign her up(?) If she didn't have the vaccination today tbh I might be making a tough decision but fingers crossed she bounces back tomorrow. The breeder was really upset that it happened - it's obvious she genuinely cares about the pups so that put my mind at ease too.
So a few more nights sleep before the fun begins!

Whispered · 19-07-2013 11:22pm

tk123 wrote: »

how will I manage getting to the other daycare that's 40 mins away

Should I be excited about a puppy? :cool:

tk123 · 19-07-2013 11:44pm

Whispered wrote: »

Should I be excited about a puppy? :cool:

Yeah I think so

I just can't put her in a caged daycare and risk her damaging her joints! I'm hoping once she's settled there the other fella might willingly go in after her and not stress out like what's happening in the current place.

19-07-2013 11:58pm

Getting married shortly. Just ordered a cardboard cut-out of Snickers (which we are calling doggie 2.0) as the dog won't be with us on the day. Should be interesting how Snickers reacts to the cardboard cut out though.

tk123 · 20-07-2013 11:56am

Update - the puppy is fine this morning

but we'll wait until she' finished the antibiotics. Had a lovely walk at the beach with my friend at 8:00 - lovely out and the dogs had a great time! They have solar showers at Dollymount now - I may bring some doggy shampoo tomorrow to wash the sand off Bailey lol

Dodd · 20-07-2013 1:20pm

And people thought I was a bit mad for posting that I take the dog into the shower with me.
Next thing everyone will be doing it even in public.:)

anniehoo · 21-07-2013 9:19pm

My place is faaaaaar too quiet and far too clean without Beanie and Zaffy

I absolutely hate it!!! I'm not going to last too long without adopting another pet that's for sure. I was collecting a crate at a rescue place earlier today and it took all my strength not to leave with a kitten

tk123 · 21-07-2013 9:47pm

anniehoo wrote: »

My place is faaaaaar too quiet and far too clean without Beanie and Zaffy I absolutely hate it!!! I'm not going to last too long without adopting another pet that's for sure. I was collecting a crate at a rescue place earlier today and it took all my strength not to leave with a kitten

A few weeks after my cat died we went to DSPCA and picked out two kittens...then came home and realized we weren't ready for another cat

..then suddenly we had baby Bailey!

SillyMangoX · 21-07-2013 9:55pm

anniehoo wrote: »

My place is faaaaaar too quiet and far too clean without Beanie and Zaffy I absolutely hate it!!! I'm not going to last too long without adopting another pet that's for sure. I was collecting a crate at a rescue place earlier today and it took all my strength not to leave with a kitten

You can borrow dude for a day if you like, he'll get those notions out of your head :P

We have to bring peach to the vet tomorrow, her itchyness is just getting so bad. She is allergic to the summer!

angeldaisy · 21-07-2013 10:02pm

Well, 1st day of petsitting today, have 2 dogs staying for the week, making 4 in total! Thankfully they all know each other, but its interesting to watch the dynamics. Currently rusty, the eldest is outside staying out of the way, the boxer is panned out asleep but the 2 terriers are sussing each other out. My lady is currently trying to steal the others food, and the other visitor is trying to get as close to me as possible which is seriously annoying my lady.
Going to be an interesting week, thank heavens both the terriers have crates, makes it a bit easier to separate them if necessary, as I have an open plan kitchen and living room so no separating them that way!

anniehoo · 21-07-2013 10:03pm

SillyMangoX wrote: »

You can borrow dude for a day if you like, he'll get those notions out of your head :P

I would LOVE to! Ah seriously, the apartment is too quiet it's freaking me out a bit. I've been keeping busy all week until today really, so not having any furry faces around is not fun. I may look into cat fostering now

mymo · 21-07-2013 11:08pm

I know of lots of kittens at the moment....
Just saying

SillyMangoX · 22-07-2013 10:04am

Oooh Dude made his first catch this morning! He is so proud of himself. Well when I say catch, he found a fledgling that had fallen and was already dead, but we won't tell him that :P

Pumpkinseeds · 22-07-2013 3:17pm

Toby started playing with toys this morning, it might not sound like much but a few days ago he was terrified of any toy except his catnip fish. He found a crinkle ball and started throwing it around, so I gave him a tinfoil ball and he was in his element throwing it up and down the hall while Felix and Jazzy watched from the back door step. That was 6.30am, who needs sleep:D

The other morning we'd the back door open for Toby to come back in and Felix was in bed with us using my knee as a pillow:rolleyes:, Felix jumped off the bed and went to the bedroom door all alert, when I looked Oscar, the black cat we're supposed to be taming or tnr'ing was peeking around the top of the stairs at me. Felix let out a hiss at him and he ran out the door. I didn't see that side of his face but Mr P saw it the day before and says his ear and the area behind it look very raw and sore. Been like that for months now and we can't get hold of him, at least he's getting food:(

SillyMangoX · 22-07-2013 3:51pm

Try giving him a bell off of a cat collar, they are the one toy Cream will go bananas for!! He's an expert footballer

I had Dude in bed with me this morning, and he was kneading along my jaw and since then my wisdom tooth has been aching like mad, little fecker made it start growing again! :P

tk123 · 22-07-2013 5:00pm

So the puppy is fine but will be on the antibiotics until Friday to be safe - the waiting is killing me!

22-07-2013 6:08pm

SillyMangoX wrote: »

Oooh Dude made his first catch this morning! He is so proud of himself. Well when I say catch, he found a fledgling that had fallen and was already dead, but we won't tell him that :P

Just a word on this, I like reading this thread for all the kind of updates on various animals and I'm not trying to stir the pot or offend anyone but I don't think people should be encouraging cats to catch birds, I know they have a high prey drive and are basically built for hunting but I don't agree with it, songbird population in my area is destroyed thanks to the neighborhood cats.
Apologies if I'm off the mark here.

SillyMangoX · 22-07-2013 6:12pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Just a word on this, I like reading this thread for all the kind of updates on various animals and I'm not trying to stir the pot or offend anyone but I don't think people should be encouraging cats to catch birds, I know they have a high prey drive and are basically built for hunting but I don't agree with it, songbird population in my area is destroyed thanks to the neighborhood cats.
Apologies if I'm off the mark here.

Just on this, my cats have bells on and they never catch birds, this one was already dead I saw it yesterday. They only really catch mice on a semi regular basis!

Pumpkinseeds · 22-07-2013 8:17pm

Yey, Toby jumped up on my lap and had a snooze for about half an hour this evening. The Zyklene pills have calmed Felix down a lot, not entirely, but enough to make Toby feel more at ease. Toby came back this afternoon and has been here since. He was here for an hour after breakfast. He's starting to see here as home again and is standing his ground with Felix's murderous glares. He had some tuna in spring water too and he loves his tuna.

I'm delighted to see him so relaxed on a kitchen chair, he prefers one at the table now, so he can sprawl out, he's very lanky:D

23-07-2013 1:44pm

We have a home check this weekend from the nice charity people to find a doggy friend

tk123 · 23-07-2013 2:35pm

toadfly · 23-07-2013 2:38pm

She's gorgeous TK, when are you getting her?

tk123 · 23-07-2013 3:01pm

TillyGirl wrote: »

She's gorgeous TK, when are you getting her?

Collected her at lunchtime

figured since she was fine since 11:00pm on Friday we should take her and start training while I was off work instead of waiting until the end of the week. I mistook the breeder on Fri - the other pup who was sick had the runs and was getting sick a few weeks ago - our baby just had a temperature! We're headed to our vets in half and hour for a check-up so we'll see what she thinks.

SillyMangoX · 23-07-2013 3:09pm

Oh how exciting TK! I hope herself and bailey become the best of friends

anniehoo · 23-07-2013 3:26pm

Ohhh she's a beaut TK, get a little video clip of her with Bailey later to show us the cuteness in full effect

Pumpkinseeds · 23-07-2013 4:59pm

Toby's been on the armchair in the kitchen since about 7am, only leaves the house to get a drink of water in the garden and then goes back to his armchair. I think it's safe to say he's moved in permanently.:) The only thing that's concerning me is that his eyes are a little watery. One slightly more than the other. He's sleeping most of the time, although I'm not sure if thats lethargy or if he's just enjoying the novelty of not having to wander the steets 24 hours a day, like he has done for the past 2 years.

I'll keep an eye on him and make sure there's nothing sinister going on. I don't really want to stress him out with a vet trip so soon.

The Chillout Zone (Off-Topic Thread)

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