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Zapperzy · 25-12-2011, 00:29

Merry Christmas everyone!

tk123 · 30-12-2011, 14:27

Happy holidays everyone

Anybody know if vets will take back unused (and unopened of course) food? I've just found a bag of RC sensitivity under the bed of all places lol! I got it a few months ago when he had a gastro bug but never used it. Only thing is I can't remember if I got it at the vets or online - i did get one from them first.. He's due his KC vaccination in a few weeks so i'd be handy if I could get credit for the food?

lorebringer · 30-12-2011, 18:36

I have returned food to vets that I didn't need (ended up changing food to another one due to health problems) and they took it back without any problems. I rang them up before hand and asked if they would take it back and the nurse said that if it wasn't open or damaged (the bag) then it would be fine. Worth a shot!

**zuroph** · 30-12-2011, 18:42

Dexter back from a nice grooming session, all clean and fluffy....straight through the biggest puddle he could find in the garden.

muddy paws can be dried I guess

tk123 · 30-12-2011, 19:17

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Originally Posted by lorebringer

I have returned food to vets that I didn't need (ended up changing food to another one due to health problems) and they took it back without any problems. I rang them up before hand and asked if they would take it back and the nurse said that if it wasn't open or damaged (the bag) then it would be fine. Worth a shot!

Thanks! I'll give them a call and see what they say. They owe me a fav anyways - I let them keep the splint we got down in Cork lol

Zapperzy · 01-01-2012, 00:00

Happy new year!

tk123 · 01-01-2012, 00:23

Happy new year everyone! We all got excited earlier when we put up the new calendar lol - with an X for when Bailey can go off his lead in a couple of weeks - we're almost there!

**adrenalinjunkie** · 01-01-2012, 06:54

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Happy new year!

Nice timing!

**zuroph** · 01-01-2012, 20:09

GFs daughters hamster died.

never really settled in from day one, gonna replace tomorrow. trying to find a quiet warm corner in the house for it to settle in is tricky.

Zapperzy · 01-01-2012, 20:23

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Originally Posted by zuroph

GFs daughters hamster died.

never really settled in from day one, gonna replace tomorrow. trying to find a quiet warm corner in the house for it to settle in is tricky.

Sorry to hear that, such stoic little things they are that rarely show signs of illness.

**zuroph** · 01-01-2012, 20:25

had a feeling it was coming, spotted her "sleeping" in her food bowl yesterday. had stopped exercising a few days ago. The daughter has been told she's sick and might have to go to the pet shop to get better and that we'll get a new one to mind instead. poor thing, one of her goldfish went yesterday!

belongtojazz · 02-01-2012, 12:05

Well my girls are earning their keep, over the past few weeks they have caught and killed 2 huge rats

There is a ditch at the back of our garden and they come from there ... Horrible things

**adrenalinjunkie** · 02-01-2012, 12:38

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Originally Posted by zuroph

had a feeling it was coming, spotted her "sleeping" in her food bowl yesterday. had stopped exercising a few days ago. The daughter has been told she's sick and might have to go to the pet shop to get better and that we'll get a new one to mind instead. poor thing, one of her goldfish went yesterday!

How old is the child? Personally, I find the truth is always better, the death of a pet (imo) is one of the most important parts of pet ownership for kids. Its important how it is dealt with as it allows the child to develop some understanding of bereavement and sets them up for when the time comes that they loose a member of their human family. Don't make it disappear - have a funeral and give her a 'proper' send off, everyone can say their goodbyes and what a good hamster she was

**zuroph** · 02-01-2012, 14:14

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How old is the child? Personally, I find the truth is always better, the death of a pet (imo) is one of the most important parts of pet ownership for kids. Its important how it is dealt with as it allows the child to develop some understanding of bereavement and sets them up for when the time comes that they loose a member of their human family. Don't make it disappear - have a funeral and give her a 'proper' send off, everyone can say their goodbyes and what a good hamster she was

see we would have, but the hamster was there a week, we didnt want her to think it was her fault, and we had a funeral for the goldfish. So we explained that she was sick and that we needed to be very good about cleaning the cage and taking care of the new one so that she didnt get sick too. Child is 4.

TooManyDogs · 02-01-2012, 15:38

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Originally Posted by belongtojazz

Well my girls are earning their keep, over the past few weeks they have caught and killed 2 huge rats

There is a ditch at the back of our garden and they come from there ... Horrible things

Go on the jackers! I have a very good ratter here and she seems to be passing on her trade to Little Dude

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25-12-2011, 00:29	#706
Zapperzy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,694 Adverts \| Friends	Merry Christmas everyone!

30-12-2011, 14:27	#707
tk123 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TK-Topia Posts: 5,929 Adverts \| Friends	Happy holidays everyone Anybody know if vets will take back unused (and unopened of course) food? I've just found a bag of RC sensitivity under the bed of all places lol! I got it a few months ago when he had a gastro bug but never used it. Only thing is I can't remember if I got it at the vets or online - i did get one from them first.. He's due his KC vaccination in a few weeks so i'd be handy if I could get credit for the food?

30-12-2011, 18:36	#708
lorebringer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,560 Adverts \| Friends	I have returned food to vets that I didn't need (ended up changing food to another one due to health problems) and they took it back without any problems. I rang them up before hand and asked if they would take it back and the nurse said that if it wasn't open or damaged (the bag) then it would be fine. Worth a shot!

30-12-2011, 18:42	#709
zuroph mo-duh-rator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Limerick Posts: 12,229 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Magic & Illusion	Dexter back from a nice grooming session, all clean and fluffy....straight through the biggest puddle he could find in the garden. muddy paws can be dried I guess

01-01-2012, 00:00	#711
Zapperzy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,694 Adverts \| Friends	Happy new year!

01-01-2012, 00:23	#712
tk123 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TK-Topia Posts: 5,929 Adverts \| Friends	Happy new year everyone! We all got excited earlier when we put up the new calendar lol - with an X for when Bailey can go off his lead in a couple of weeks - we're almost there!

01-01-2012, 20:09	#714
zuroph mo-duh-rator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Limerick Posts: 12,229 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Magic & Illusion	GFs daughters hamster died. never really settled in from day one, gonna replace tomorrow. trying to find a quiet warm corner in the house for it to settle in is tricky.

01-01-2012, 20:25	#716
zuroph mo-duh-rator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Limerick Posts: 12,229 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Magic & Illusion	had a feeling it was coming, spotted her "sleeping" in her food bowl yesterday. had stopped exercising a few days ago. The daughter has been told she's sick and might have to go to the pet shop to get better and that we'll get a new one to mind instead. poor thing, one of her goldfish went yesterday!