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ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 4:55 pm

oh ive done it brb.

more than three or four times.

once a week prolly.

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:06 pm

breaksRbest wrote:

I've been cooking for him lately. I get the kangaroo mince from the pet shop on Sidders and mix it up with rice, peas & corn & some gravy. He's farking LOVING it.

He wouldn't touch the My Dog I was giving him, which used to be his favourite before he got sick

OOOh yummy dins for Junior!

I wonder if it is that he is more sensitive in teh belly now, so real homemade is what the bod requires....

flippo · Post by **flippo** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:08 pm

personally, I recon rather than hitting the dog on the nose, you are better of restraining them physically if possible. If it;s a massive dog that's bigger than you that might be difficult, but usually if you can get hold of a dog, and just hold him/her still, pinned to the ground (in a non-agressive or harmful way) or even just holding them by the head, around the neck, around the torso etc, they kinda submit to you and recognise you as boss. I think it goes back to pack playfights, where the dog who was strongest and could restrain the others in a non-violent fight would be the recognised leader. If your dog is too big for you to physically dominate, you can try just putting them outside or in a laundry instead. Or even just on a leash.

Also if you give them heaps and heaps snacks in the early puppy training phase. Use somethingh with garlic in it like cabana so they can smell it on you all the time, they will just become conditioned/obsessed to wanting to do whatever you say.

Post by **breaksRbest** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:10 pm

yeah, it also has to do with the fact he can't pass anything bigger than a Pea. That, and it's loaded with laxatives, so we have to disguide the taste with gravy etc

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:42 pm

aww glen, thats great you are cooking for the liddle man...

and i hear you flippo...
i do grab his schnoz when he is biting me and just hold him, look him right in the eyes and say NO, NO BITING.

also when he is too rambunctious and not listening, body slam him and keep him on the floor till he is quiet.

he knows. i know he knows.

witty_pseudonym · Post by **witty_pseudonym** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:02 pm

i'm surprised at yoshi's inability to cope with being by himself! the scratching and crying at the back door went on for hours the other day. i felt like a meanie for not letting him in, but didn't think i should be giving in to the pooch.

as for the chewing everything, i think it's something he'll grow out of, but it is a bit of a nightmare. just need be firm with the little fella...not that he listens to me anyway.

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:12 pm

he barely listens to me, and i yell at him and hold the food keys etc.

i guess its jsut that me and stu let him in as soon as we get home, and often as soon as i put him outside, he gets in his kennel like 'oh may as well go to sleep"

now, i want to know > where is my brand new black skate shoe?

ive lost one!!!!

YOSHI????!!!!!

mixtress · Post by **mixtress** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:18 pm

Witty, it's difficult to dish out tough love but it's for the best...doing a good thing.

Sub is 5.5 years old and only yesterday I noticed a moisturiser tube that he'd nibbled on. It's not over til it's over lol

Had a scare yesterday during Clean Up day at Mal's. One of the housemates had taken him for a walk but hadn't mentioned it to anyone, so when I saw the front door wide open and no dog we all went fucking nuts. Footscray Road is only next door...big trucks and fast cars. Searched for an hour before a sheepish housemate walked in the door with a much-missed pooch.

Don't do that again!!! *wigglefinger*

I'm never having children

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:25 pm

okay we have an epidemic with the yoshster.

he has been SNEEZING for HOURS on end.
he had this last year sometime, thoight he might have hayfever, but then he was cool.

last night he was jsut sniffin the grass (hound) and he did not stop sneezin for TWO HOURS.

his little eyes were watering, he kept hitting his velvety head on the concrete, and we looked in his nose and made him snort water and could not see anything up there.

he was still sneezin down the road on our walk this mornin.

he is breathing fine, but this is gettin ridiculous and a bit scary.
anyone got any tips or is to the vet again?

on another note > he is a beagle, notorious for runnig off following the nose, but he is now walking everywhere with no leash with me, even in the busy streets! he thinks about it, but does not chase the others doggies! he is a good doggie. i love him.

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:30 pm

needs doggie telfast kitty

i'm sure they have antihistamines or the like for animals

i'll ask my sis

witty_pseudonym · Post by **witty_pseudonym** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:32 pm

poor little fella. he was all cuddly afterwards.

sneezy needy beagie

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:34 pm

yeah i thought there might be...

but it was FULL on last night, seemed as if he had a grass seed up there, just did not stop.

but then to be kind of okay (as in, i thought whatever it was had dislodged) but the still sneezin this mornin has got me worried.

all the puppy books i have are shite!
nothing listed under sneezin, nothing listed under rash (hes got kinda rashy piglet belly)

could they be related?

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:47 pm

if any chance has grass seed must go to vet pronto

they migrate quickly and if went up nose might end up in brain lady

not to alarm you but grass seeds are nasty

they'd have to have a proppa look up his nose i guess, with a scope, which would mean sedation..

got good vet?

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:55 pm

yup northcote vets is great.

so if he only sneezin now and then, but stil sneezin, then to vet?

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:58 pm

you can call em and ask but they'll just say they have to see him to know for sure anyway

my sis said the pulled a grass seed out of neck near carotid artery of dog- had migrated from paw pad!

witty_pseudonym · Post by **witty_pseudonym** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:58 pm

i reckon i'd take him to the vet, just to be safe kitty. if not for the rash as well.

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 3:03 pm

gnat wrote:you can call em and ask but they'll just say they have to see him to know for sure anyway

my sis said the pulled a grass seed out of neck near carotid artery of dog- had migrated from paw pad!

fucking hell!

and yes, thats what all the vets say.

i still havetn paid for pet insurance. should do. hrm.

ulyssian · Post by **ulyssian** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:02 pm

We got 3 cute little playful kittens (4 really but one is black and emo and bites and scratches - one in every family)..

I have pre named them:
Commando: grey and white - semi long hair... playful as sin, loves to climb legs and chase foil balls and get into general mischief... boy.

Garfield: boy also, ginger with cute little tiger stripes through his fur - short hair, blue eyes, very affectionate, also playful, is the boss when it comes to one on one kitty wrestling.

and Fluff: (lame name shut up), long hair, pinkish white, also a boy, curious kitty, bit shy but can Blend it up with the rest of them.

Emo: black psycho kitten which I cannot tame... if anyone can tame, feel free to give it a go... sits in corner and watches other cats play.. sometimes joins in but tends to look at surroundings with contempt!

PM for further info.:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=3 ... =612806753

PahMaLa · Post by **PahMaLa** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:08 pm

I'm in love with the Grey & White one AKA Commando!

(Missed out the last lot of kitties that my workmate had, because well of unforseen circumstances)

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:12 pm

OMG uly > sooo cute!!!! i want the bottom cream one! but cant.

yoshi is enuf responsibility!

speaking of, he went for his first swim ever on the wekeend, after loads of coaxing, eventually we jsut went out in the water and he was so desperate to be close to us he jumped in and swam back! twice!

proud mummy.

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:23 pm

oh dear my sis might take the ginga- she's been looking too

i'll forward her the pic and let you know

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:57 pm

i want Emo kittty for sure!!! Black cats rule all!

Post by **JAMESSSS** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:21 pm

Just drop Emo off at Flinders.

ulyssian · Post by **ulyssian** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:32 pm

jbs wrote:Just drop Emo off at Flinders.

LoL...... no.

D... talk to the man and think about it... Commando is my favorite.... he has learned to climb legs... I'm so proud.

G-Kitty.... yeah for Yoshi!!!!! - Innit exciting!

Lil MiSbreaks · Post by **Lil MiSbreaks** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:41 pm

Have to add another one.

People who hang on the phone in silence when ive answered your question. Just cos you dont like my answer, staying on the line saying nothing will not change my answer. dick head.

Post by **JAMESSSS** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:42 pm

Lil MiSbreaks wrote:Have to add another one.

People who hang on the phone in silence when ive answered your question. Just cos you dont like my answer, staying on the line saying nothing will not change my answer. dick head.

AWWW!!

What a cute picture of a kitty!

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:47 pm

jbs wrote:
Lil MiSbreaks wrote:Have to add another one.

People who hang on the phone in silence when ive answered your question. Just cos you dont like my answer, staying on the line saying nothing will not change my answer. dick head.
AWWW!!

What a cute picture of a kitty!

ulyssian · Post by **ulyssian** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:52 pm

thanks for the interest guys/gals.... looks like a couple might head home in the same family.... cute

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:54 pm

ADD_Boy · Post by **ADD_Boy** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:08 pm

gorgeous cats Uly!

LOL @ jbs

mecka · Post by **mecka** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:44 pm

dad accidentally rubbed shampoo (the wrong kind) into their new pups eyes the other week. the poor lil bastard has to have medicated drop for a few weeks. saw him last night and he couldnt open his eyes for a few hours. hes still cute though. too big now.

ulyssian · Post by **ulyssian** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:18 am

congratulations gnat and Harzee on becoming the proud new parents of 3 of the kitties! They will have a good time by the look of tings....

Post by **Friday** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 2:37 pm

ooooh! cool!

which ones did they get? who took two?

they've very very very cute.

ulyssian · Post by **ulyssian** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:45 pm

gnat got the ginger one and the grey one... I miss them,

Harz's misses got the fluffy one... which now has a full on bedroom of it's own under their stairs... was the cutest thing I have seen.

Post by **Friday** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:53 pm

yeah it must be weird having them gone!

at least they've gone to people you know and can get updates etc on how they're doing...

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:49 pm

YAY for kittens in the extended MB family!!

gnat, how is the bunnies and kitties getting on??

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:06 pm

Our cats are starting to settle in the new house...

not before one too a massive shit and piss on our bed tho... at least was on the boys side......

trying to teach them all about cat flaps now

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:44 am

ulyssian - anyone take emo kitty?

the neighbours cat came to visit last night, it was SO cute! i really miss having a cat around

Post by **breaksRbest** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:54 am

our neighbours cat has taken a liking to hanging out in our yard

Junior has cottoned on to this and if the cat doesn't be careful it'll be Jr's brekky one morning

Post by **Friday** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:11 am

Lizkins wrote: i really miss having a cat around

Lizkins wrote:anyone take emo kitty? (

gwarn!!!!

Fents · Post by **Fents** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:17 am

breaksRbest wrote:our neighbours cat has taken a liking to hanging out in our yard

Junior has cottoned on to this and if the cat doesn't be careful it'll be Jr's brekky one morning

funny cause our cat has taken a liking to hanging in our next door neighbours yard teasing their beagle. almighty cat yelp last sat night and sure enough it was off to the vets with her sunday morning with broken claws (scaling fence i assume) and a nip on the ear. $140 for me and she learnt her lesson tho the silly thing.

Post by **Friday** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:23 am

Fents wrote: broken claws

owwww. damn that would hurt!

hope she's ok.

Fents · Post by **Fents** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:46 am

yea she was a bit sooky. bent one right back up like we bend our fingernails off, quick chop at the vets tho and she was all good, they grow back just like ours.

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:26 pm

Friday wrote:
Lizkins wrote: i really miss having a cat around

Lizkins wrote:anyone take emo kitty? (
gwarn!!!!

i know! so dang tempted but the boy said no more cats

ulyssian · Post by **ulyssian** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:57 pm

Nah... emo is still with me... teaching her to not hiss and bite at the moment.. she has taken a liking to a feather boa and shoes! - got some friends who may take her after their hols - will know by weekend.. if not Liz.. she is all yours

he he

Fents.... the cat will not learn from this and do it all again.... my girl dislocated her 'finger-toe' from a fly screen door... god bless their little silly souls.

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:05 pm

tempting even moreso. will work on the boy, don't think i will have much luck though cos i said no to a dog lol

Post by **Friday** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:16 pm

do it liz!!

just take it home for a 3 day 'trial'. there is no way after 3 days he won't be totally attached to it!

Post by **Friday** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:21 pm

ulyssian wrote:Nah... emo is still with me... teaching her to not hiss and bite at the moment.. she has taken a liking to a feather boa and shoes! - got some friends who may take her after their hols - will know by weekend.. if not Liz.. she is all yours he he

Fents.... the cat will not learn from this and do it all again.... my girl dislocated her 'finger-toe' from a fly screen door... god bless their little silly souls.

crap!! my boys have both been mildly injuring themselves since we've moved and i've hoped that they'll give themselves enough of a shock to cut it out - doesn't seem to be happening.

we have ridiculously high cathedral ceiling and they've managed to get up via the bench, then fridge, up to the rafters. they have no idea how to get down though and have been landing with huge thuds and limping for an hour afterwards

also we have these holes in the upstairs floor around the staircase (totally not building reg safe these days but as it's heritage listed it's ok), and they've been jumping / falling from there onto the polished concrete floor below. one landed literally face first the other day and hid under the bed for an hour, but seemed ok when he eventually came out. then went straight up to give it another go

SIGH

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:31 pm

Friday wrote:
ulyssian wrote:Nah... emo is still with me... teaching her to not hiss and bite at the moment.. she has taken a liking to a feather boa and shoes! - got some friends who may take her after their hols - will know by weekend.. if not Liz.. she is all yours he he

Fents.... the cat will not learn from this and do it all again.... my girl dislocated her 'finger-toe' from a fly screen door... god bless their little silly souls.
crap!! my boys have both been mildly injuring themselves since we've moved and i've hoped that they'll give themselves enough of a shock to cut it out - doesn't seem to be happening.

we have ridiculously high cathedral ceiling and they've managed to get up via the bench, then fridge, up to the rafters. they have no idea how to get down though and have been landing with huge thuds and limping for an hour afterwards

also we have these holes in the upstairs floor around the staircase (totally not building reg safe these days but as it's heritage listed it's ok), and they've been jumping / falling from there onto the polished concrete floor below. one landed literally face first the other day and hid under the bed for an hour, but seemed ok when he eventually came out. then went straight up to give it another go

SIGH

For really clever animals they can be so darn stoopid! I am a total panik merchant with my two, i worry worry worry, I am really nervous about letting them out at the new place as there are dogs all over here, and they have not been close to a yard with dogs......

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:33 pm

Friday wrote:do it liz!!

just take it home for a 3 day 'trial'. there is no way after 3 days he won't be totally attached to it!

he tried that with the dog....his sister is now looking after it.

i had a terrible habbit of screaming when it came near me. Dang thing slobbered and jumped on me and it freaked me out. Clearly i am a cat person.