The Pet Thread

kscarrol · 01-08-2021, 03:41 PM

We order from Chewy and every time the shipment originates in Mississippi, arriving 1-2 days after the order was placed. I always assumed there is a DC there...

erickonphoenix · 01-08-2021, 04:05 PM

I had to wait on this a couple weeks but Apollo "the Judgey Cat" had to be put to sleep on Christmas eve. Cancer got him at 7 years too young. He was my home office laptop warmer all through the pandemic and he will be missed. I'm now completely pet-less for the first time ever.

Note: No word if sleeping on a laptop causes cat cancer but maybe scoot them off the things if you can.

Littlebear · 01-08-2021, 04:21 PM

Very sorry to hear that, Eric.
The critters never last long enough....

Murf

Maynard · 01-09-2021, 10:17 AM

Sorry for your loss. We also lost one recently, and it never gets easy. But rest assured that letting him sleep on your monitor had nothing to do with it (not defending laptops, just hate the idea you'd be feeling any responsibility for not stopping him).

Al_Exxxxx · 01-09-2021, 10:30 AM

So sorry to hear it…. losing pet it's hard, believe Apollo is in cats paradise

Dang3r · 01-09-2021, 11:01 AM

Sorry for you loss man, I feel for you.

infinitekidM2C · 01-12-2021, 01:57 PM

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hooligan_G01 · 01-13-2021, 11:59 AM

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What's you guys thoughts on all of this "grain free" food? My Breeder suggests sticking with a high quality more expensive product of course but says that grains should be included.

FWIW, we've had at least a couple of vets say that going "grain free" is just marketing BS unless your pet has a demonstrated sensitivity/allergy.

We're using Purina Pro Plan puppy food, because it was what she was eating at her foster home.

Surprisingly, Costco dog food is pretty highly rated.

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/

hooligan_G01 · 01-13-2021, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by erickonphoenix

I had to wait on this a couple weeks but Apollo "the Judgey Cat" had to be put to sleep on Christmas eve. Cancer got him at 7 years too young. He was my home office laptop warmer all through the pandemic and he will be missed. I'm now completely pet-less for the first time ever.

Note: No word if sleeping on a laptop causes cat cancer but maybe scoot them off the things if you can.

So sorry for your loss!

ShopVac · 01-15-2021, 12:10 PM

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My daughter has two of these things...just going to state that I'm glad she moved out. They whooped ass on my spare bedroom.

F30lolz · 01-17-2021, 05:34 PM

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bosstones · 01-17-2021, 06:29 PM

My younger dog is feisty and, when excited to play, will play growl while standing up on his rear legs w/ his front legs raised up & outward.

Having just finished watched Vikings, is it wrong that I am teaching him to do that when I say "valhalla!"?

GeorgeR · 01-19-2021, 11:09 AM

Darby, our Red Tri, will be 9 months old in a week and is already taller than Wallee, our 8 1/2 year old Blue Merle.

DETRoadster · 01-19-2021, 11:46 AM

Bella turned 15 yesterday!

TXSTYLE · 01-19-2021, 12:21 PM

On a related topic...
Have any of you bought or made a potty tray for inside a kennel/cage that your puppy or small dog can use? Meaning: a tray with a linner in it that is about a inch or less deep, with a rack of some sort they can walk on but the waste falls through onto the pad?

Sara · 01-19-2021, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

On a related topic...
Have any of you bought or made a potty tray for inside a kennel/cage that your puppy or small dog can use? Meaning: a tray with a linner in it that is about a inch or less deep, with a rack of some sort they can walk on but the waste falls through onto the pad?

I didn't buy it, but my mother did. It was a similar set up for my guinea pig. She would use the restroom and it would land in the tray below and my mom would pull it out and change the liner daily on it.

Very similar to this set up.

TXSTYLE · 01-19-2021, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

I didn't buy it, but my mother did. It was a similar set up for my guinea pig. She would use the restroom and it would land in the tray below and my mom would pull it out and change the liner daily on it.

Very similar to this set up.

That's what I'm looking for! Where?

RickFLM4 · 01-19-2021, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

On a related topic...
Have any of you bought or made a potty tray for inside a kennel/cage that your puppy or small dog can use? Meaning: a tray with a linner in it that is about a inch or less deep, with a rack of some sort they can walk on but the waste falls through onto the pad?

Most crates come with a plastic pull out tray at the bottom but without a rack above it. That would make it difficult for the pup to move around I think.

There will be some accidents in the crates but they aren't too bad if you just take it outside and hose if off. The trays pull out and can be cleaned separately.
The sooner they are trained to go outside the better. And the training isn't that hard - most catch on pretty quick. Taking them out often enough but not go crazy with it is a little tougher to master.

TXSTYLE · 01-19-2021, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RickFLM4

Most crates come with a plastic pull out tray at the bottom but without a rack above it. That would make it difficult for the pup to move around I think.

There will be some accidents in the crates but they aren't too bad if you just take it outside and hose if off. The trays pull out and can be cleaned separately.
The sooner they are trained to go outside the better. And the training isn't that hard - most catch on pretty quick. Taking them out often enough but not go crazy with it is a little tougher to master.

Thanks Rick. I spoke with the Breeder who has a custom setup they created using closet shelves and trays, both custom cut. After scouring Amazon, I believe I've found our solution. Stay tuned for pics...

kscarrol · 01-19-2021, 03:41 PM

Our dogs have always been crate trained so I did not want them thinking the crate was a place to relieve themselves. With all out puppies, frequent walks outside with treats to reinforce that outside is where they go. Worked like a charm every time. But it is work, taking them out every hour as 7-8 week old puppies takes dedication.

TXSTYLE · 01-19-2021, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kscarrol

Our dogs have always been crate trained so I did not want them thinking the crate was a place to relieve themselves. With all out puppies, frequent walks outside with treats to reinforce that outside is where they go. Worked like a charm every time. But it is work, taking them out every hour as 7-8 week old puppies takes dedication.

True. Not to mention, cold or wet weather doesn't help.

bosstones · 01-19-2021, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

On a related topic...
Have any of you bought or made a potty tray for inside a kennel/cage that your puppy or small dog can use? Meaning: a tray with a linner in it that is about a inch or less deep, with a rack of some sort they can walk on but the waste falls through onto the pad?

Are you crate training? If so, no, just the tray the crate came w/. If you're doing a hybrid approach, then 'it depends'.

Amazon has a bunch of different sized crates from Midwest that work well and decently priced. Kong makes a good one as well. Your local pet stores (eg PetCo) sell crates, too.

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kscarrol Brigadier General 9581 Rep 4,130 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Our dogs have always been crate trained so I did not want them thinking the crate was a place to relieve themselves. With all out puppies, frequent walks outside with treats to reinforce that outside is where they go. Worked like a charm every time. But it is work, taking them out every hour as 7-8 week old puppies takes dedication. __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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