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Carebear posted:My cat keeps knocking water glasses over that are on my boyfriend's desk. He refuses to not leave them there, and gets mad at me every single time. Look for a heavy wide based mug. We pick them up at thrift stores just for the cats.
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Mar 27, 2010 19:41
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So apparently NOT leaving glasses by his desk isn't an option because he's a stubborn rear end in a top hat. Does anyone have any ideas of some sort of container that could hold a glass and she couldn't knock over?
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I'm starting to think I'm the only one in PI who lives/grew up in a house where cats are absolutely not allowed on tables/counters. They always try once and get yelled at for it quick and they never try again. Except our current cat who has come paired with the most perfect manners imaginable and has never attempted it. I don't think I'll ever tolerate it, it's just bizarre to me. 
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Mar 27, 2010 20:17
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Carebear posted:My cat keeps knocking water glasses over that are on my boyfriend's desk. He refuses to not leave them there, and gets mad at me every single time. One of my cats loves to drink water out of the giant, plastic tumblers I use. And when he's done, he'll deliberately knock them over! He's a little retarded poo poo, but I still love him. Also, can't keep cats off my desk. It's the path to the wide window sill that is their favorite spot to lay on.
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Mar 27, 2010 21:09
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Tiamat posted:These friends live in College Station, and claim they only get rain four days or so out of the year. They may be wrong; they only moved there last summer. Bullshit. It rains plenty in Central Texas - usually between 30 and 40 inches a year. This winter and spring has been downright soggy in Austin. Average for Bryan, Texas is a hair under 40 inches.
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Mar 27, 2010 21:50
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Kerfuffle posted:I'm starting to think I'm the only one in PI who lives/grew up in a house where cats are absolutely not allowed on tables/counters. They always try once and get yelled at for it quick and they never try again. Except our current cat who has come paired with the most perfect manners imaginable and has never attempted it. I don't think I'll ever tolerate it, it's just bizarre to me. Our cats weren't allowed on the counter and we always shooed them off if we saw them up there. My boyfriend seems to think it's cute when the cats get up there but I still take issue with it and make them get down. I prepare food there dude and cats walk through the litter box.  It doesn't make me really mad though because I figure when we aren't home they get up into all the places they aren't supposed to and have a party anyway, but I don't turn a blind eye to it when I see it happen.
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Mar 28, 2010 19:44
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KilGrey posted:Our cats weren't allowed on the counter and we always shooed them off if we saw them up there. My boyfriend seems to think it's cute when the cats get up there but I still take issue with it and make them get down. I prepare food there dude and cats walk through the litter box. Our cats can use the counter as a pathway to the top of the refriderator or the kitchen window. But when they stop and decide to groom themselves on the cutting board, we take great offense. (The cutting board no longer lives on the counter)
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Mar 28, 2010 22:07
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Someone emailed me this picture they found because they thought this dog was so incredibly cute, asking me the breed of the dog. I said I don't know, it doesn't look like a breed I'm familiar with. Maybe a Labrador-poodle mix puppy. What do you guys think?  Click here for the full 1600x1200 image.
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Mar 29, 2010 00:02
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My first cat was trained to not go on the counter, but not subsequent cats. I really don't mind them being up there. When I tell them to get down they do. Sometimes they DO get in the way, though...
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Mar 29, 2010 12:36
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Costello Jello posted:Someone emailed me this picture they found because they thought this dog was so incredibly cute, asking me the breed of the dog. I said I don't know, it doesn't look like a breed I'm familiar with. Maybe a Labrador-poodle mix puppy. Probably, puppies are a little hard to tell though. Tell them to go look in shelters/petfinder, there's hundreds of them in there.
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Mar 29, 2010 15:20
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Carebear posted:My first cat was trained to not go on the counter, but not subsequent cats. I really don't mind them being up there. When I tell them to get down they do. Sometimes they DO get in the way, though... Yum! Kitty casserole!
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Mar 29, 2010 17:41
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What are some books or resources people would recommend for training older dogs (as in, not puppies, but dogs in the 2+ year old range)? Researching stuff in preparation for possibly getting a dog and while I think I have a good feel for how to generally interact and basic training ideas (nothing for free, positive re-enforcement training, etc) I feel like there are probably a lot of areas that it would help to have some specific ideas on how to deal with things. Like leash pulling, socialization with people or other animals, or even just constructive ways to discourage bad behavior when it happens.
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Mar 29, 2010 18:26
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I'm moving into a new apartment soon and plan on getting a cat and a dog. I've got a pretty good idea of what breads and temperaments would work for me. Which animal should I bring home first? Should I get the kitty first, and let him "own" he house before I get the dog, or should I get the dog first? Would bringing them both home at the same time be a bad idea?
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Mar 29, 2010 19:17
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Mirima posted:I'm moving into a new apartment soon and plan on getting a cat and a dog. I've got a pretty good idea of what breads and temperaments would work for me. I would definitely say cat first. Suddenly going from no pets to two pets would be a pretty big jump, and have the potential of driving you completely bananas, but going from no pets to cat wouldn't be that tough. Also, it'll give you time to plan things out, and make sure to create dog-free zones the cat can escape to if the dog gets too intense. In my experience, planning for a dog is a much longer process, although I grew up with cats, so that makes them pretty automatic for me. Out of curiosity, which kinds of critters are you looking for?
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Mar 29, 2010 20:07
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Mirima posted:Which animal should I bring home first? I agree with what ArmadilloConspiracy said about bringing home the cat first, UNLESS they knew one another in their previous home. It's becoming more and more common as the economy gets worse for people to surrender ALL their pets, so you may find that your local shelter has a cat and dog who came in together from the same home. If that's the case, you could bring home both at once, and it would be a great thing to keep two buddies together!
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Mar 29, 2010 21:04
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ArmadilloConspiracy posted:Out of curiosity, which kinds of critters are you looking for? Well, before I moved into the place I currently live, I had a cat and a dog. When I moved, my parents took them because I could not. They live on the east coast, and I live in the midwest, and they really love them, so I don't really want to move the pets all the way out here. I'm looking for older pets, ones that are a little calmer, and a small dog that will get along well with cats. alucinor, thanks for that point. I'll keep that in mind when I start searching.
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Mar 29, 2010 23:46
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Mirima posted:Well, before I moved into the place I currently live, I had a cat and a dog. When I moved, my parents took them because I could not. How come? Has this situation changed?
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KilGrey posted:How come? Has this situation changed? Sounds like he/she moved to a across the country to a place that possibly didn't allow pets, and is now moving to a place that does allow pets. But his parents are attached to the previous animals at this point
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Mar 30, 2010 01:34
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Levitate posted:Sounds like he/she moved to a across the country to a place that possibly didn't allow pets, and is now moving to a place that does allow pets. But his parents are attached to the previous animals at this point (I'm a her) Yeah, that's an accurate account. Sorry if I was unclear.
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Is it okay for me to feed my dogs before I crate them? The situation is that I walk them first thing in the morning, I feed them, I walk them again, and then I put them in their crates. However, sometimes one or both of them will not poop. I just don't want one of them to have (anymore) bowel issues.
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rawrtards posted:Is it okay for me to feed my dogs before I crate them? The situation is that I walk them first thing in the morning, I feed them, I walk them again, and then I put them in their crates. However, sometimes one or both of them will not poop. This is pretty much exactly what I do as well and it hasn't been a problem for either of my dogs. I try to make sure there is 10-15 minutes between food and the second walk though, which is usually enough time to get their bowels going. It's rare they don't both poop when let out the second time. Kara will sometimes hold it if it's raining though. So maybe increase the time between food and the second walk by a little bit if you are concerned about them not pooping in the morning.
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I generally wait about half an hour. I just didn't want them to end up with a compacted bowl or something awful. I finally just my terrier, Beans, to stop pooping liquid. So, yay, thank you.
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No where else to post this so.. I'm sorry PI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfskeur0Xbs (New Marmaduke trailer)
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Kerfuffle posted:No where else to post this so.. I'm sorry PI As a great dane owner, fancier and.. many other things, I think I can sum up all my comments into one emoticon: 
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Kerfuffle posted:No where else to post this so.. I'm sorry PI Well, at least a bunch of stupid girls can't exactly go out and buy them to put in their purses like when Beverly Hill Chihuahua came out. v v
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KilGrey posted:Well, at least a bunch of stupid girls can't exactly go out and buy them to put in their purses like when Beverly Hill Chihuahua came out. v Sure they can, once someone develops the teacup Dane!
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KilGrey posted:Well, at least a bunch of stupid girls can't exactly go out and buy them to put in their purses like when Beverly Hill Chihuahua came out. v We rented Beverly Hills Chihuahua, thinking it might be a fun flick to watch while smashed. Turns out, it's actually quite a sweet little movie with a good message. I was very surprised.
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Meow Cadet posted:We rented Beverly Hills Chihuahua, thinking it might be a fun flick to watch while smashed. Turns out, it's actually quite a sweet little movie with a good message. I was very surprised. I can confirm this, caught it on TV a while ago and was surprised how not-terrible it was.
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RazorBunny posted:Sure they can, once someone develops the teacup Dane! They already tried that somewhere. Tiny male chihuahuas held up to impregnate full sized bitch danes. The puppies had the worst internal issues ever. None of them made it past six months. So they bred the bitch again. I'll ask my breeder mentor if they have the pictures they showed me, still.
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Wow, that is one of the stupidest things I think I've ever heard of a breeder doing.
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RazorBunny posted:Wow, that is one of the stupidest things I think I've ever heard of a backyard breeder doing. Because let's be honest with ourselves about who would even try something like that.
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I just meant breeder as in "someone who breeds dogs."
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I know this has been discussed before, but I can't remember where, so sorry to ask again. What recommendations do you guys have for cat harnesses? I was thinking that one of those harness jacket things might be best, but is there a specific brand or style that people are happy with?
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RazorBunny posted:I just meant breeder as in "someone who breeds dogs." Oh, I know that. It's just annoying that anyone who throws two opposite sex animals together and lets them have a litter can be considered a breeder. It's like calling someone who does a bit of stirring to make a pot of box kit mac'n'cheez a chef. look how pretentious pi has made me 
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I'm going to be moving my two cats from Arizona to Illinois this summer. Any recommendations on how to keep the cats sane and happy? My male cat pissed all over himself when I brought him near my car this week, I don't know how he'll do on an extended trip. Last time I moved he hid behind a toilet for a solid week. Someone recommended getting kitty downers from the vet before leaving. Does that sound like a good idea? What size carrier should I buy them? Do they need separate carriers or can they share one? How does the litterbox thing work- do I need to get a huge carrier that can contain a whole box?
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dopaMEAN posted:I'm going to be moving my two cats from Arizona to Illinois this summer. Any recommendations on how to keep the cats sane and happy? My male cat pissed all over himself when I brought him near my car this week, I don't know how he'll do on an extended trip. Last time I moved he hid behind a toilet for a solid week. With that length to travel I'm assuming you're going to stop for the night? The cat drugs might be a good backup if they don't settle for you pretty readily within the first hour in the car. I wouldn't bother with a big carrier with a litterbox, they'll probably be too freaked out to move around much or use it. Line the carriers with an absorbent towel or a small fleece blanket over a pee pad, and have clean spares and plastic bags available in case they end up peeing. If they're used to using a harness or walking jacket, you can take them out of the car at intervals for breaks. Offer water every 4 hours or so, though they may not take you up on it. Expect some more freakouts at night when you try and settle in a hotel room, but they should calm enough to use the litterbox and eat, then you start again the next morning. As for one carrier or two, I'd go with two but my sister carts hers around in a single and they calm each other down. Just make sure it's big enough for both of them to comfortably lie down.
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Kerfuffle posted:I'm starting to think I'm the only one in PI who lives/grew up in a house where cats are absolutely not allowed on tables/counters. They always try once and get yelled at for it quick and they never try again. Except our current cat who has come paired with the most perfect manners imaginable and has never attempted it. I don't think I'll ever tolerate it, it's just bizarre to me. No, you aren't. My cats aren't/never will be allowed on the counters or table tops. I don't mind the computer desk so much, but not when there's food/drinks up there.
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hhgtrillian posted:I know this has been discussed before, but I can't remember where, so sorry to ask again. What recommendations do you guys have for cat harnesses? I was thinking that one of those harness jacket things might be best, but is there a specific brand or style that people are happy with? This is the brand & style that always gets recommended: http://metpet.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/walkingjacket.html
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Serella posted:Oh, I know that. It's just annoying that anyone who throws two opposite sex animals together and lets them have a litter can be considered a breeder. It's like calling someone who does a bit of stirring to make a pot of box kit mac'n'cheez a chef. It's also a term I sometimes use in angry mutterings after one of my friends with kids makes a comment about how I'll "change my mind" about being childless, so hey!
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Fluffy Bunnies posted:No, you aren't. My cats aren't/never will be allowed on the counters or table tops. I don't mind the computer desk so much, but not when there's food/drinks up there. My sister's cat is staying with us during her study aboard in Belgium and is the only cat we've EVER had this problem with. She's just constantly up on the table and counters , and if you turn your back on her, WHOOP back she goes. We've tried training it out of her but NOTHING we've tried has been a long-term deterrent. We can just the  on her face when we come home, knowing she's been enjoying long lounges on the table without us there to do anything about it.  Neither of our other two cats ever even attempt to get up on the counters, so we've never had to deal with it.
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redjenova posted:My sister's cat is staying with us during her study aboard in Belgium and is the only cat we've EVER had this problem with. She's just constantly up on the table and counters Look into Ssscat.http://www.ssscat.com/en/ You might have to buy 2 or 3 and put them up on her favorite spots, but hopefully it will help for both you are and aren't around.  Also it's really funny.
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