Animals in the house... disgusting??

Bongalongherb · 08-03-2015 12:01AM

Rackstar wrote: »

It's disgusting. Was in a friends the other day. Dog was licking its hole and balls, then it came over and licked me. They should be out in the shed not not using the sitting room carpet to drag their hole across.

I'm sure you and most folk don't scratch their balls or arse now-and-again and also not wash your hands after leaving the bathroom

Make any sandwiches lately ?.

Actually having a dog around the house is supposed to be good for your immune system. Hairs are a problem at times but get that hoover out daily and suck them up.

Boskowski · 08-03-2015 12:05AM

I wouldn't have a problem with pets in the house. I'm thinking if you get a pet make it a family member or don't bother. Dogs especially are very social animals (pack animals). To have them sit outside rain or hail looking into the window where ye all sit in the warm cosy room day or night, I couldn't do it.
I mean a lot of people wear shoes in the house, downstairs anyway. I see very little between that and having a pet run around the house hygiene wise

But there are limits. I'd never have them anywhere near the bedroom maybe with the exception of a full-time indoor cat. No jumping up on anything like kitchen counters etc. I really like dogs but I really hate licky dogs.

Golaco · 08-03-2015 12:05AM

Bongalongherb wrote: »

I'm sure you and most folk don't scratch their balls or arse now-and-again and also not wash your hands after leaving the bathroom Make any sandwiches lately ?.

Actually having a dog around the house is supposed to be good for your immune system. Hairs are a problem at times but get that hoover out daily and suck them up.

If people don't want an animal in the house for hygiene reasons then they should probably avoid pubs, restaurants or anywhere there's people really. The amount of them who don't wash their hands after using the bathroom is crazy! A dog licking his balls is the least of your worries

Grandpa Hassan · 08-03-2015 12:08AM

rossie1977 wrote: »

celebs like their pets

Is she a celeb?

conorh91 · 08-03-2015 12:08AM

I don't think I could let a dog sleep outside.

When I was a kid I used to sneak our dog into my bedroom, and sneak her out in the morning. It was too cold for her outside. She'd be scraping the kitchen door begging to come in.

The only bitch I've ever snuck in and out of my parents' house.

Boskowski · 08-03-2015 12:08AM

Dtp1979 wrote: »

The cat will grow. Wild rabbits don't have a hope against a cat. What chance does a fluffy domesticated rabbit have?
Don't get me wrong, I hope they grow old together and are best of friends

Rabbits can be quite vicious when it comes to it.

forgodssake · 08-03-2015 12:09AM

Its your house do what you want . I regularly get the whole "yuck they should be outside" spiel. I ignore it. I love my animals and would much rather them be inside warm and safe . I tend to dislike very much people who don't treat animals as they would like to be treated themselves. BTW I only have 1 dog and 1 cat.

KungPao · 08-03-2015 12:10AM

I have a few tortoises indoors most of the year - due to our ****e climate. They are in their own enclosures but sometimes we let them ramble around the living room. They usually take a dump or whizz on the rug, but I just clean it up, no big deal. Humans are probaly worse than animals anyway...even with our so called civility, we are filthy, filthy creatures.

kowloon · 08-03-2015 12:12AM

Never let ducks roam the house free.

Boskowski · 08-03-2015 12:13AM

Yes we are 'filthy' creatures but we gotta be. The world is a very organic, 'filthy' place and if we isolated ourselves too much from it we'd lose our ability to survive in it.

Rackstar · 08-03-2015 12:15AM

Bongalongherb wrote: »

I'm sure you and most folk don't scratch their balls or arse now-and-again and also not wash your hands after leaving the bathroom Make any sandwiches lately ?.

Actually having a dog around the house is supposed to be good for your immune system. Hairs are a problem at times but get that hoover out daily and suck them up.

To be honest I do my best to be as clean and hygienic as possible. If there was someone in my house scratching their balls, rooting at their hole, and then dragging their hole across the carpet, I'd have them out on their ear and they wouldn't be welcome back.

Hooked · 08-03-2015 12:15AM

My two have the run of the house, downstairs! They're not allowed up the stairs, hence not sleeping in our bed, nor are they allowed on furniture.

I mean, in fairness - where would I sit/sleep?

They are crate trained and sleep in their crates at night. I just don't understand why you'd get a dog, knowing its gonna be around 12-15 years - and confine it to a yard.

whatdoicare · 08-03-2015 12:17AM

My friend has a white cat and black tiles on the floor, you can clearly see the car hair everywhere and I mean EVERYWHERE, I'd consider my friend a tidy clean person but my god I hate going into her house and coming away covered in cat hair! It's pretty nasty. Worst part is watching her toddler rolling around in it and sticking her cat hair covered hands into her mouth! yuuuuck!

I'm a firm believer that animals belong outside or in their own little shelter or whatever, I'm not talking out in the cold but comfortable in an appropriate setting with heat and soft place to sleep etc, especially if you have kids.

Bongalongherb · 08-03-2015 12:17AM

Boskowski wrote: »

I wouldn't have a problem with pets in the house. I'm thinking if you get a pet make it a family member or don't bother. Dogs especially are very social animals (pack animals). To have them sit outside rain or hail looking into the window where ye all sit in the warm cosy room day or night, I couldn't do it.
I mean a lot of people wear shoes in the house, downstairs anyway. I see very little between that and having a pet run around the house hygiene wise

But there are limits. I'd never have them anywhere near the bedroom maybe with the exception of a full-time indoor cat. No jumping up on anything like kitchen counters etc. I really like dogs but I really hate licky dogs.

I let the dog have full access to the house, it's not barred from anywhere and he's a rescue dog with many months of personal training and he sure learned well. He's a collie though so they are very easy to train regarding their intelligence. Stick the feller into the bath for a shower when needed and hygiene is excellent.

If you find a hair in your sandwich... make sure its not yours before you give out to the modra.

djflawless · 08-03-2015 12:20AM

whatdoicare wrote: »

My friend has a white cat and black tiles on the floor, you can clearly see the car hair everywhere and I mean EVERYWHERE, I'd consider my friend a tidy clean person but my god I hate going into her house and coming away covered in cat hair! It's pretty nasty. Worst part is watching her toddler rolling around in it and sticking her cat hair covered hands into her mouth! yuuuuck!

I'm a firm believer that animals belong outside or in their own little shelter or whatever, I'm not talking out in the cold but comfortable in an appropriate setting with heat and soft place to sleep etc, especially if you have kids.

You know its there and you don't like it, don't call to your friends gaf....
Simples

Bongalongherb · 08-03-2015 12:21AM

whatdoicare wrote: »

My friend has a white cat and black tiles on the floor, you can clearly see the car hair everywhere and I mean EVERYWHERE, I'd consider my friend a tidy clean person but my god I hate going into her house and coming away covered in cat hair! It's pretty nasty. Worst part is watching her toddler rolling around in it and sticking her cat hair covered hands into her mouth! yuuuuck!

I'm a firm believer that animals belong outside or in their own little shelter or whatever, I'm not talking out in the cold but comfortable in an appropriate setting with heat and soft place to sleep etc, especially if you have kids.

Human beings are basically animals as well. As soon as you touch a door-handle you are contaminated and passing it on and also rubbing your mouth and possibly making dinner to spread it forward to all others. We are made of it all but some folk are very parro about cleanlinesses, too much I find.

forgodssake · 08-03-2015 12:21AM

People are such clean freaks nowadays it amazes me how they survive at all. My cat and dog can sit where they like in the house obviously excluding countertops ,food prep areas etc. I have no problem with them curling up beside me on the couch. Way I see it furniture can be replaced , the love, gratitude and loyalty can't .

goz83 · 08-03-2015 12:22AM

Rackstar wrote: »

To be honest I do my best to be as clean and hygienic as possible. If there was someone in my house scratching their balls, rooting at their hole, and then dragging their hole across the carpet, I'd have them out on their ear and they wouldn't be welcome back.

I bet that dog had a serious case of the worms if it was dragging its hole across the carpet. And then it licked you? Itchy hole lately?

conorh91 · 08-03-2015 12:25AM

goz83 wrote: »

I bet that dog had a serious case of the worms if it was dragging its hole across the carpet.

I think that's a sign of impacted anal sacs, not worms. Far more disgusting than worms. My vet asked me to leave the room while he was clearing my dog's anal sacs and stupidly I didnt. I was still wretching when I reached my car. Vile smell.

Hope nobody's eating...

forgodssake · 08-03-2015 12:27AM

conorh91 is that when the anal glands have to be squeezed?

Bongalongherb · 08-03-2015 12:29AM

conorh91 wrote: »

I think that's a sign of impacted anal sacs, not worms. Far more disgusting than worms. My vet asked me to leave the room while he was clearing my dog's anal sacs and stupidly I didnt. I was still wretching when I reached my car. Vile smell.

Hope nobody's eating...

Actually I am, vegetable curry and fried rice at the moment , all good to me.

Mind over Matter.

galljga1 · 08-03-2015 12:31AM

Dozen Wicked Words wrote: »

If you're happy op I wouldn't worry what anyone else thinks.

Personally, I have a dog and she sleeps where she wants.

Duurrty!!!!

conorh91 · 08-03-2015 12:32AM

forgodssake wrote: »

conorh91 is that when the anal glands have to be squeezed?

Yep, an explosion of smelly pus

Lucyfur · 08-03-2015 12:32AM

Right now, my dog and one of my cats are curled up together in front of the fire. The other cat is asleep on her princess cushion on the couch. At bed time, my dog will come and sleep in our room, on his memory foam bed. The cats have their own bedroom with a single bed that they share, with pillows and their own duvet and covers. The cats have a covered litter tray to use, with privacy, should they need it. The dog is fully house trained.

The dog has a lovely place mat on which his feeding bowls go. The cats dine from princess bowls complete with crowns. One cat will only drink water from a running tap. She can't be arsed with stagnant water in a bowl

/crazy animal lady

Tea-a-Maria · 08-03-2015 12:35AM

whatdoicare wrote: »

My friend has a white cat and black tiles on the floor, you can clearly see the car hair everywhere and I mean EVERYWHERE, I'd consider my friend a tidy clean person but my god I hate going into her house and coming away covered in cat hair! It's pretty nasty. Worst part is watching her toddler rolling around in it and sticking her cat hair covered hands into her mouth! yuuuuck!

I'm a firm believer that animals belong outside or in their own little shelter or whatever, I'm not talking out in the cold but comfortable in an appropriate setting with heat and soft place to sleep etc, especially if you have kids.

Having pets in the house is a great way for kids to build up an immunity to allergens and helps prevent asthma. Plus they make fantastic companions for kids.Obviously young children and animals should always be supervised though.

My childhood was a lot richer for having had pet doggies in it.

forgodssake · 08-03-2015 12:36AM

o god my dads dogs keep having to get that done . sounds totally gross . o well d joys !!

KatW4 · 08-03-2015 12:36AM

I always thought having animals inside was disgusting until last week! I got a kitten and its dad. They can go into the hall, kitchen (but not the back kitchen where we cook), sitting room and our bedroom. I couldn't imagine putting them outside!

Although we are considering turning one of the sheds into the daddy cat's home as he keeps peeing on our clothes and bed! He's quite vicious and clearly doesn't like being inside. I feel guilty at the thought of him outside all by himself though!

Bongalongherb · 08-03-2015 12:37AM

Lucyfur wrote: »

Right now, my dog and one of my cats are curled up together in front of the fire. The other cat is asleep on her princess cushion on the couch. At bed time, my dog will come and sleep in our room, on his memory foam bed. The cats have their own bedroom with a single bed that they share, with pillows and their own duvet and covers. The cats have a covered litter tray to use, with privacy, should they need it. The dog is fully house trained.

The dog has a lovely place mat on which his feeding bowls go. The cats dine from princess bowls complete with crowns. One cat will only drink water from a running tap. She can't be arsed with stagnant water in a bowl

/crazy animal lady

Is there any chance you can adopt me ? I'm well house-trained as well.

I think I have hit the jackpot

forgodssake · 08-03-2015 12:37AM

lucyfur are you serious ?

Lucyfur · 08-03-2015 12:41AM

Bongalongherb wrote: »

Is there any chance you can adopt me ? I'm well house-trained as well.

I think I have hit the jackpot

No more room at the Inn! Unless....are you a rabbit?? Or a pig?? Or a goat?

Cos I want them but my husband says no no:(

forgodssake wrote: »

lucyfur are you serious ?

Uh huh!

I love my furries

Animals in the house... disgusting??

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