Pets

Pet Products Online

invalid@example.com (Ani_m) — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:37:18 +0000

Buying products for your pet such as treats, shampoo, and some medications can get a little expensive. Especially if you buy them in the vet. Have you ever tried buying some of these online? If so, which online places do you recommend? Any serious medication I would get in the vet, but maybe other things are worth buying online if you can save a little.

Should Dogs Be Vaccinated Every Year?

invalid@example.com (littlewitch66) — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:33:39 +0000

I notice that although vets will tell you that dogs need vaccinating against serious diseases every year, some people now think that every 3 years is enough as constant vaccination can destroy their own immunities. What do you think? Do you have your dog vaccinated every year?

Have You Ever Bought Clothing For Your Pet?

invalid@example.com (mbuzma) — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:30:50 +0000

Have you ever bought clothing for your pet ?
I haven't, because I find the idea ridiculous. Especially for the animals that are kept indoors. Animals don't need clothing to keep them warm since they have fur/feathers, and if you're buying it just so your pet can look stylish despite the animal probably being uncomfortable with it, then I don't know what to say. I guess it would make some sense if an animal has lost fur/feathers due to some type of disease, just so they wouldn't be cold, but...

Have You Ever Cooked Steak, Ground Beef, Or Chicken For Your Dogs/cats?

invalid@example.com (Natasha0717) — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:28:21 +0000

My dogs would never eat regular dog food. I'd be lucky if I could get my Chow-mix to eat a little dry food, and sometimes my Chihuahua would eat beef-flavored "Little Champions" dog food in those little packets.
But other than that, I just cooked for them.
Sometimes I wonder if the expense of doing it "homemade" all evened out in the end, because it was still better than trying numerous dog foods and wasting money on SO MANY of them that they refused to eat. Plus, when you cook meat for your...

Consulting The Same Vet

invalid@example.com (remnant) — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 10:07:59 +0000

Some pet owners don't realize the advantage of hiring the same vet
whenever their pets fall sick. Not only will if have the animal's
history, he is likely to provide free consultation as well as offer
realistic prices and discounts.

Letting Dogs Off Leash In Inappropriate Places

invalid@example.com (kate23) — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 00:02:31 +0000

I find it so bizarre how some people walk their dogs off leash in inappropriate places, where they could get hurt or bother other people. I have a neighbor that walks all around the neighborhood with their dogs not on leashes and lets the dogs walk way up in people's yards to go to the bathroom, and then they don't pick it up.

And then other neighbors that just let their dogs roam free when they're not even around. They could wander off and get hit by a car or get lost or attack someone's...

Did You Buy Your Pet/s Or Adopted Them?

invalid@example.com (maxen57) — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 23:18:24 +0000

I bought my dog Clio for Php6,000 or about $150 when she was still a puppy. She's almost 11 months old now and an active and happy young adult. The problem was, she has an umbilical hernia that's not really bothering her but I did in the past. considered surgery. While it is costly in the Philippines to have medical procedures on dogs, I wonder what's it like in the states. If you adopted, how much did you have to pay and did the dog already had a check up and it's medical issues taken care...

Is Your Pet A Finicky Eater?

invalid@example.com (sidney) — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 00:35:01 +0000

My cat is such a finicky eater. He doesn't want to eat pork fat now when before he does, and he gets tired easily of eating the same kind of food for more than 2 days, even if it's fish, so I find myself having to change his food often so that he can eat, which costs more. He is so finicky that he gets thin from not eating. So I'm wondering if your pet is a finicky eater? How do you deal with it if he is, and what kind is your pet?

Custom-made Dog Clothes

invalid@example.com (Alexandoy) — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 01:35:03 +0000

One dressmaker here offered to make clothes for our dogs. My wife immediately acceded because the cost is less than 50% of dog clothes in the store. Of course, it would be cheaper to have the dog clothes made because those in the store are mostly imported hence the higher cost. But even the local ones are more expensive. What’s best in having the dog clothes tailor-made is the size that would exactly fit the dog.

Do You Neuter Your Pets?

invalid@example.com (remnant) — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 15:43:49 +0000

Some people find it expensive to maintain more dogs due to the obvious
cost implication of maintenance, things like adequately feeding them
and proper health. My uncle neuters them, that is make dogs to prevent
increase in population beyond what they can manage.

Saving At The Vet Office - Some Tips For Dogs

invalid@example.com (Jason76) — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 01:49:04 +0000

What might be some ways save given certain situations? For instance, how do you save when the pet is younger, older? How can we save on medications the vet might prescribe or recommend? Of course, I'm assuming we won't sacrifice quality - because that would be mean.

Freebies We Receive In Pet Festivals

invalid@example.com (Alexandoy) — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 01:42:22 +0000

For the pet lovers here, do you attend dog shows and pet festivals? It is our custom to attend the pet blessing every October. There is a parade that we can participate in plus the pet stores that give gifts to the participants. We always come home with a bagful of dog treats and accessories. And since I have 3 dogs, I get 3 bags of goodies. It’s a nice experience because you get to enjoy the crowd and then receive freebies.

Freebie For Americans And Canadians, Free "universal" Organic Petfood

invalid@example.com (Beast_Titan) — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 03:27:31 +0000

On the Link below, You can have a free sample of Petwants. It is a universal petfood that can be used for cats,dogs, foxes and ferrets. This pet food is made of natural materials. They also have dog specific food and cat specific food and you can also get samples of those treats also. You just need to register on their form and choose the food sample you wanted. I hope the pet owners here will enjoy these samples for their pets.

How Do You Identify Your Pet At Home?

invalid@example.com (lucykey) — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 05:23:50 +0000

Pets are the domestic animals that we live with in our compound. And have always wondered how we can identify then because we are attached to them. Will you name them so that you are able to call them by those names or by which mean will you use to identify them?

How Do You Feel About Selling Your Baby Pets?

invalid@example.com (Kieranlewix) — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 00:45:28 +0000

Be it puppies, kittens or any other young of your pets, have you thought about selling them? Personally, I think that is a great idea and I have started to do it. I have discovered that it saves on cash. There are some pets you can not handle this way e.g. the goldfish as they have a really high death rate. Actually, I think they are the most delicate pets. I have bought my kid a goldfish so many times and one way or the other, I always end up flushing the dead goldfish in the toilet....

Free Catfood

invalid@example.com (Beast_Titan) — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 08:51:04 +0000

If you have a pet cat, ferret or domesticated Fox, Catfood is usually one of the needed diets. Purina is currently giving free samples of their catfood for cat owners out there.

It is free so I am sure pet lovers here should not be wasting their time and sign up before it's gone.

How Did You Your Bring Your Pet?

invalid@example.com (Ray1) — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 17:48:08 +0000

I mean most people love their pet and they either buy them or get them as a gift from friends or relatives! Did you ever try bringing any pet from Animal Shelter? I think you can find a great animal companion at a nearby shelter that will be a great help to animals that need a home and you would find a great pet companion too.

Do You Feed Your Pets With Leftovers?

invalid@example.com (Rossy) — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 10:31:32 +0000

I would like to know how different people think about feeding pets with leftovers. Some see it as an economical way of feeding pets but others don't think it's right at all. Please share your opinions.

Where Can I Buy A Cheap Siberian Husky

invalid@example.com (crisanta) — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 13:41:31 +0000

I love dogs. I can't live life without them. It has been awhile since I thought of buying a Husky. The problem is they are far too expensive.

Besides, even if I did have the money to buy this type of dog, I'd still need a lot more so that I can keep the dog in good health.

So, I need some suggestions on how I can get a cheaper Husky. If you guys can't point me to a cheaper Husky, then can I at least get some tips on how to cut down the costs in maintaining a high breed dog?...

Curring Costs On Pets

invalid@example.com (luri) — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 13:37:12 +0000

If you have pets you must have realized that raising a pet is very expensive. Food is not only the spending on pets, you also have to pay for medical checkup and medicines, as well as on grooming. If you want to cut costs on your pet, how do you do this? I avoid buying pet food, instead I make foods for my pets in home. Home pet food saves you a lot of money.

Burying Your Pets At Home

invalid@example.com (littlewitch66) — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 16:35:23 +0000

When my pets go I always take their bodies home and bury them in the garden. To date I have two dogs, one cat and two hamsters buried in a very small space because even though I know they aren't there any more I find it comforting to know they are close by. It's also much cheaper than having them cremated at the vet as they charge a terrible price.

What do you do when you lose your beloved pets?

Forgoing Cat Sand To Save Money?

invalid@example.com (moneymania) — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:11:58 +0000

My pets are all litter trained, and when I was just introducing to them the litter box, there was soil in it so that they could cover their pee and poo. But eventually, when they got used to it, they still pee and poo in the basin when I don't put soil in there anymore. I think that's the better option as well if you want to examine their pee or poo for blood, worms, consistency, etc. So I would like to ask fellow cat owners if you are willing to forgo cat soil or sand in your cat's litter...

Pet Strollers

invalid@example.com (chiofthenorns) — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 01:24:07 +0000

I noticed that more and more pet stores here in the Philippines are selling pet strollers. These are like baby strollers only that they have mesh-like covers, so the pets won't jump or fall off. I have seen pet owners with these strollers at malls, and I think that it's kind of silly actually. What is your take on pet strollers? Will you buy one for your pet?

Why Does My Dog's Urine Look So Clear?

invalid@example.com (TinVanMan) — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 23:42:23 +0000

Recently, my dog (a pit bull/lab) has been drinking a lot of water and urinating too much. I want to give him less water, but he seems very lethargic when I do. I have taken him to the vet and they were not sure what the problem was. They told me to give him the water he wanted. Has anyone else had a similar problem?

Which Of Your Pets Has Lived The Longest?

invalid@example.com (littlewitch66) — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 06:15:08 +0000

I had a cat that lived until she was 19 years but some live much longer. I'm proud to say that most of my animals have lived long lives and have been well looked after and much loved.

Which of your pets lived the longest?

Raw Carrots As A Healthy Snack For Dogs

invalid@example.com (littlewitch66) — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 06:09:39 +0000

I like to give my dogs vegetables in addition to their own food. One of my dogs loves a raw carrot (although the other just buries them!) They are cheaper than buying over the counter treats for dogs and very good for them.

Do you feed your dog raw carrots or perhaps other vegetables that are good for them?

Best grooming tool

invalid@example.com (kinser) — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 23:27:11 +0000

Spring is here and shedding is in full "bloom". Both of my dogs are shedders with heavy undercoats. The best tool I have found to help with removing a lot of the undercoat at one time is the Furminator. I seriously don't know how I have much of a dog left after a session with this thing because it takes off SO much fur. It looks like and entire dog's worth of fur once you're done, LOL. Of course, it won't stop shedding, but it does help to get as much off at one time in one place as you...

Mixing Wet And Dry Pet Food

invalid@example.com (Jason76) — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 23:16:06 +0000

Some people say it fills up animals more, hence saving money. Nonetheless, though, can we really be sure that a bag of dry and some wet is actually a bargain? I'd say it is, assuming your economically mixing the food. However, though, we have to also realize that pet food brands differ by price. For instance, Gravy Train and generic brands seem to be the cheapest dog food.

Pet Grooming Is Getting Expensive

invalid@example.com (Alexandoy) — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 23:09:54 +0000

We used to bring our dogs to the grooming salon. But we stopped going to the salon when the cost have gone up to $8 because we think it is exorbitant. My wife does the bathing and grooming at home. But last weekend, we again tried the salon just for old time’s sake. But not with our 3 dogs, it is just a trial so we had 1 dog groomed. It was okay but we were kind of surprised with the charge of $10. Gee, that’s pretty expensive for a shampoo and hair trimming. Now we are glad that we are...

German Shepherd Or Husky

invalid@example.com (Achraf) — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 23:06:42 +0000

as im thinking to have a pet dog i love huskies and the way they are and blue eyes but some people says they are a bit noisy and not good for the house , i love the german shepherd it self very smart and friendly so im a bit confused now if you were me what would you do ?

Breeding Mice To Feed Cats?

invalid@example.com (Denis Hard) — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 23:28:00 +0000

I know most people won't like this but there's a growing interest in feeding cats the "natural" way. And they [the enthusiasts] recommend keeping mice which will be fed to your. Mice are relatively inexpensive because you can feed them only left-overs and they multiply fast which means your cat will have a fresh supply of prey all the time and you'd save a lot of money on cat food.

Question: would any of you cat owners do this?

Pet Fish

invalid@example.com (Jason76) — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 00:15:43 +0000

Does anyone own pet fish? Has anyone owned them in the past? Do you have any comments regarding the best aquariums to buy and best food? Is there a way to keep them from dying so soon? It seems like many of them never last a week or two.

Do You Neuter Your Pets?

invalid@example.com (remnant) — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 21:53:57 +0000

In most cases, pets breed prolifically putting a strain on the resources of the pet owners. A good example is dogs. Its a tradition introduced by one of my uncles to neuter male dogs to reduce the cost of maintaining a large pack due to inbreeding. Nettering also reduces straying.This of course doesn't apply to farm animals.

Solution For Dog Shedding.

invalid@example.com (iamawriter) — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 00:15:07 +0000

Our pet dog Preiti is shedding. I have tried every possible thing to improve the situation but it has not yielded any results. Are there any supplements or natural foods that can solve the problem? In all other respects she is healthy.

Expensive Dog Trainer Is Worth It

invalid@example.com (Alexandoy) — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 00:12:55 +0000

I think I have posted in another thread that we had our dogs trained. This is an advice about the dog trainer. We hired a dog trainer whose fee is very cheap and affordable. But his way of training is not really effective. We had our 2 dogs trained, both 1 year old. They say that the age of our dogs is ideal for training. Both dogs would obey our commnds to sit but other than that, they wouldn’t budge to any other command. When the trainer is here, our dogs behave well. Maybe the trainer is...

Dog Food

invalid@example.com (Flaming_Dorito) — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 00:11:41 +0000

Is it worth buying expensive dog food for my dog. I read an article that says all dog food is the same. Have you noticed and improvements in your dog from feeding it more expensive food?

Washing Your Own Dog

invalid@example.com (Verity Darkwaters) — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 00:35:54 +0000

So, I'm going to say this as a warning I guess. I want to say I am sure not all places are like this. But I temporarily worked at a grooming place for dogs. It was nice enough and it is great for if you're dog is mean when it comes to baths and nail clippings. I would know I got bit. That is beyond the point. If your dog isn't though, I would suggest to save money, IF you can, to groom your dogs at home. I know some people think of it as a spa day for the animals, but it's really not. They...

How to care for a pet in a concrete yard?

invalid@example.com (H.C. Heartland) — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 11:35:15 +0000

On our property there is a night watchman. He has recently requested to get a puppy. I'm so excited because I love puppies! However, I'm a little worried that it will be cruel to have a dog in our yard because we have no grass. Do you have any tips for how to property set up an area for a dog when there is only concrete? We have a lot of long concrete flower boxes. And he can take him for walks in areas where there is grass. He will have free roam to walk and move during the day but I'm...

Expensive surgery or euthanasia

invalid@example.com (Jennifer) — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 23:37:48 +0000

If your pet was to fall ill and the vet advised you that your beloved pet would need quite an expensive operation but that there was only a 50/50 percent chance that it would be successful. Would you give the go ahead for the operation to be done (knowing that you could barely afford it) or would you feel that it would be in your pet's best interest (and your pocket) to have him/her euthanased?

Doggie Treats.

invalid@example.com (janemariesayed) — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 23:46:00 +0000

Mostly I get the treats for my dogs at Wilko as they are the cheapest and most value for money. I normally get the rawhide chews as well as the bonios. It is only Wilko as well, that does the little biscuits that have glucosamine and chondroitin added which is great for my aging Loopyloo. I'm wondering if there are any other stores that do some really great treats.

Health wise I like to give my dogs carrots and apples which they absolutely love. Where do you get your doggie treats from, do...

Inexpensive Way To Care For A Monitor Lizard

invalid@example.com (NinetyEighty1) — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 04:39:31 +0000

I was always interested in monitor lizards for quite a while and might purchase on in the near future. So, I would like a few money saving tips on caring for one and make sure it is happy with its environment. What I should feed it, home much space it might need and so on.

Frontline Plus for Dogs Review

invalid@example.com (satsumaac) — Sat, 01 Jul 2017 08:43:42 +0000

I stand firmly behind Frontline as being one of the best flea killers and flea prevention products on the market. It is nice because you don't need a veterinarian appointment to get it. If you have a significant flea problem, using Frontline for two or more consecutive months will help eradicate your flea problem. Just be sure to treat all animals as well as your floors and furniture if needed. A little pricier than its competitors but definitely worth it if you want a flea-free home and...

Pet Friendly Holiday Accommodation

invalid@example.com (littlewitch66) — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 09:44:31 +0000

I love my dogs but it has to be said they can be a tie when you want to go away. For that reason I always choose holidays in my own country and seek out places that accept pets.

What do you do with your pets when you go away? Do you get someone to look after them or take them with you?

Prescription Pet Food

invalid@example.com (Ke Gordon) — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 19:51:06 +0000

Does anyone have any ideas what OTC petfoods to use for cat that develops UTI's? My cat has been on this prescription food for about a year..the only problem is that it is very expensive. A 7.7 pound bag runs about 30.00 a month. I tried to ask the vets office and they weren't much help. I read some discussions online about it, and they recommended a few different brands that cost even more than the Royal Canin I am using. I guess a good quality wet food grain free would be good. Can anybody...

Dogs And Cats - Too Much Eating

invalid@example.com (Jason76) — Sun, 21 May 2017 02:09:18 +0000

If you wanting to save money on pet food, then you want to make sure they don't have worms, cause they will eat too much. Anyhow, though, there constant craving for food might not be because of worms, though. For instance, there might be a situation where you fed the cat adequately, but it just constantly is looking at you. What's wrong with the cat?

Ovo-vegetarian Diet For Dogs

invalid@example.com (Beast_Titan) — Sat, 20 May 2017 05:57:54 +0000

I know dogs are carnivores in the wild but domesticated dogs had been omnivores for centuries. Most of my dogs die in 10 years. From what I know dogs have the average lifespan of 13. Recently I had seen videos about dogs who are like 25 years old. There is even a 30 year old dog. I heard that dogs with ovo-vegetarian diets lives longer. For sure giving a dog a vegan diet will make them malnourished from having protein, fats and other nourishment you can get from meat but eggs can actually...

Generic Cat And Dog Food

invalid@example.com (Jason76) — Tue, 09 May 2017 09:12:37 +0000

It's often just as good as the name-brand. In other words, they really enjoy eating it. Do any of you buy it, or do you insist on name-brand stuff? Anyhow, though, one particular deal is the 3 for a dollar generic cat food from Dollar General. My cat likes it as much as 9 Lives or Frisky.

Pet Freebies.

invalid@example.com (janemariesayed) — Tue, 09 May 2017 08:05:01 +0000

No this isn't free pets! But a few freebies for pets that I found while surfing.

The above link will get you a free sachet of luxury pet shampoo with two to choose from.

This link is for a 30 day pack of Yumove Dog. A supplement to help them get and stay supple!

This is a good one with you being able to choose a free sample for each pet that you have -up...

Meat Sawdust for Pets?

invalid@example.com (chiofthenorns) — Fri, 05 May 2017 01:28:32 +0000

I read an article the other day about meat sawdust as alternative food for pets. Sawdust is basically the tiny pieces of meat that gets stuck on the slicer. They are clean, but they won't be sold to humans anymore for their consumption. I tried buying at the grocery store yesterday, and it was $1 per kilo. I boiled it, and my cats tolerated it. They didn't finish everything though. On the other hand, our dogs loved it.

Have you tried this before?

Lung Worm Prevention

invalid@example.com (littlewitch66) — Thu, 04 May 2017 14:29:51 +0000

I have two dogs who I love dearly and one of the issues that really strikes fear in me is the possibility they could get lung worm as it can be fatal. For this reason I buy them a flea and tick preparation from the vet which also prevents lung worm. I'm in the UK so I don't know if it is sold in other countries but it is called Advocate.

For all you dog lovers out there do you know about lung worm and do you protect your dogs against it?