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numbercruncher said:
Chops -

Neat ferret !


Do they scratch or bite ?
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Mine doesn't unless he is pissed off for some reason. He nibbles when he plays, but that's it. The other one when he gets moody is quite aggressive though.

He is such a woman when it comes to Trotsky, so I guess he takes it out on us. :rolleyes:

They will "dig" your feet if you play with them bare foot though. :D

But yeah, the silvermit-polecat colouring like Trotsky has there is a beautiful colouring I think. They are getting very yellow with the season now though...
 
Not really a pet, but the grey squirrels in Hyde Park in London will run straight up your leg and eat out of your hand. Here's one that I snapped; it had just run up my Mrs' leg for a titbit. Unfortunately I wasn't fast enough with the camera to get that shot. But very cute and very cheeky.
 

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Two budgies, one dog and of course two Galahs

Galahs are great they are just so out there real Aussie's

I handle both are they are part of our family, rule is if you belong to our house hold you sleep inside.

My avatar is Layla an affectionate female until she has a bad day and then chop.

Our other galah is a male George who has personality plus a complete nut I just love it when he goes off the deep end, the family is yelling shut up and George is just going off.
 
Green08 said:
I bought my mini schnauzer for a few reasons:-

I have severe allergies (death sentence asthma and exczema) to all cats, dogs, horses etc with fur or feathers.

I tried the poodle - no go. Maltese - too white for the land.

This is the first furry pet I can hold and cuddle without any reaction, it could also be a combination of her pedigree and food. - Eukanuba
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That's a terrible problem Green08. I hope you can continue to find ways to enjoy close relationships and companionship with animals.


The Jersey is a maybe for the kids. I'm Ok with cashmere goats though not in the house.

I don't find reptiles or fish overly cuddly so thus my choice.
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Are you going to 'milk' the Jersey or just a pet?

I don't know if you're aware of miniature cattle such as Dexters... they are only about waist high when fully grown. Great as pets, but are also grown for beef and milk. But Jerseys are not a lot bigger and great temprement for kids too.

Look like my pet mmmm well I never liked the beard. Since we are on land she will be clippered all over. The personality attributes of my pet - yes!
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Lol... yes, I imagined you as pretty well groomed and fairly sophisticated.

Now questions to the forum animal lovers:

WHO HAS PET INSURANCE? ANY COMPANY RECOMMENDED?

She is up to date on all vaccinations and will be desexed January. My friends have spend $$$$$KKKKK repairing their pets.

Accidents and illness - concerned with snake or spider bites
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Never had pet insurance, only considered it some time ago when my cat 'Tiger' had to have his leg amputated. I did get some info, but so far I haven't followed through with it. :eek:

Re snake bites, I've lost a few to suspected snake bites. Ocassionally found their body not far away. My neighbour had a dog bitten and saved, but they actually saw it happen and got help asap.

The problem with my cats is they are so affectionate they usually bring rats and mice inside for a game before execution, with a very proud 'look what I got', meow and dance. In the last few years they have caught four small snakes, one harmless keelback and three little blacks about .3 to .4m long and actually dropped two of them inside before I saw them.

Don't know how to train them to leave snakes alone!

Oh, lost, literally lost our Sydney Silky Terrior, he got so excited when a couple of a then neighbours female dogs on heat escaped and went walkabout. He followed them home, we got him back, but he then went walkabout to find them again, got him back... next time never saw him again. Btw the other dogs were Great Danes. Talk about a the power of hormones! :rolleyes:
 
Green08 said:
1. ... severe allergies (death sentence asthma and exczema) to all cats, dogs, horses etc with fur or feathers.

2. [mouser] ... She flies across the ground, I was pretty surprised to see the speed and lack of fear ...

3. ... will be desexed January.

4. ... Accidents and illness - concerned with snake or spider bites
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hi green ,

1. Allergies ... just reading this website - and thinking aloud .. I wonder if dog sweat is something to avoid (?) :2twocents

http://www.webmd.com/allergies/news/20081112/hypoallergenic-dogs-dog-allergies-faq
Obama Family Wants a Dog That Won't Trigger Dog Allergy in Daughter; What Are Their Options?
By Miranda Hitti

WebMD Health News
Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD Nov. 12, 2008 --
Hypoallergenic dogs have gotten a lot of buzz lately as the Obama family searches for a dog to bring with them to the White House -- without triggering dog allergies in older Obama daughter, Malia.

A quick glance at the Internet shows lots of web sites devoted to "hypoallergenic dogs" and "hypoallergenic dog breeds." But no dog may be free of potential allergens, cautions allergy and asthma expert Corinna Bowser, MD, of Havertown, Pa.

WebMD talked with Bowser about hypoallergenic dogs and dog allergies -- and what the Obamas might consider to help avoid triggering Malia's dog allergy.

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Is there such a thing as a hypoallergenic dog?
"I don't think there is such a thing as a hypoallergenic dog," Bowser tells WebMD.

She explains that the major allergen in dogs is a protein found in dog serum, and dogs excrete that allergen in sweat and shed it from their skin. "It also gets secreted into the saliva, and possibly a little bit in the urine," Bowser says.

Since all dogs have that protein, no dog is completely allergy-free, according to Bowser. etc
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2. I tell you, if I move some furniture, and if there's a mouse behind it .. then my dog will catch it (more often than not anyway ;))

3. Happy new year, dog :eek:

4. not sure spiders are a problem - but snakes sure as hell are. There must be a way to teach them "not to go there". :2twocents My dog saw a snake a month or two back, - and now she often jumps back when she sees a stick lol.
 
2020hindsight said:
ditto m8 ;) But she's a bitch. So was her mum lol.
But equal best with a dog I had a few back.
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It's amazing how many people say that the best dogs they have had have been from the pound.

It's almost like they realise they have been on death row and you saved them.
 
Aussie silky iam on my third and they have all been the best mates in the world:) .......The only bad thing about Silkys is the day you loose one the void they leave can only be filled by another one ,thus #3 and I'm sure i will have a 4,5 etc i just cant imagine coming home to a home without a silky freaking out to see you every time .....sure puts a different outlook on life when you have something around you that is 25/8 crazy happy to see you all the time :D
 
Whiskers said:
The problem with my cats is they are so affectionate they usually bring rats and mice inside for a game before execution, with a very proud 'look what I got', meow and dance. In the last few years they have caught four small snakes, one harmless keelback and three little blacks about .3 to .4m long and actually dropped two of them inside before I saw them.

Don't know how to train them to leave snakes alone!
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Snakes are what I'm worried about too. It was bad enough waking up with a rat climbing over my face (literally) and then finding another 2 in the house as well but at least they don't poison anything. I sure don't want to have that experience with a snake.
 
Real1ty said:
It's amazing how many people say that the best dogs they have had have been from the pound.

It's almost like they realise they have been on death row and you saved them.
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Yep - I really feel sorry for the ones who have had heartworm damage. I would always take a healthy puppy in preference. I just appease my emotions by arguing that "Maybe oldies who want a less active companion dog would snap them up". God I'd hate to work at the RSPCA. :eek:

I once had a puppy from Animal Welfare - one of the same litter had cigarette burns. :eek: He was never happy unless he was hiding under a sideboard. - only made it to 4 years. I was about to take two of the litter originally (in fact the one with the burns). In the end I was happy I didn't. Still, the one we took got on great with the kids. :2twocents

How does that quote go... "Eats anything .. fond of children". :eek:
 
Yes thought of Obama's little girl when I realised I was not reacting. Will send email although he has probably had 'professional' advise.

As for hypoallergenic -it is a case of Hair - poodle, schaunzer or maltese
as you have to cut the hair constantly.

The rest are lovely but have fur, and dust mite. When we had blue heelers I went out in a googles, mask and rubber gloves to pat them!! If I walk into someones home, can be as clean as a bell and begin sneezing about 2 mins later, I ask the owner if she has evey had a cat or dog in the house. Always a yes.

I think the RSPCA is a great organization. I choose a Pedigree as I wanted the dog to be as pure as I could get so no reactions.

Glad to see many loving and concerned owners here!:):)

What about Pet Insurance. If you haven't had it how much has a pet cost you?
 
Smurf1976 said:
Snakes are what I'm worried about too. It was bad enough waking up with a rat climbing over my face (literally) and then finding another 2 in the house as well but at least they don't poison anything. I sure don't want to have that experience with a snake.
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That would be trouble.

It's bad enough when 'the cat' is crawling over yer head in bed (especially in winter) trying to snuggle up to keep warm.

This is the mother of my cats with a previous litter... coaching them from an early age. Geez, those kittens thought it was Xmas that day.

Green08 said:
What about Pet Insurance. If you haven't had it how much has a pet cost you?
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Still thinking about Insurance. The leg amputation cost about $900.00, desex female's about $120 and males $80.

My four cats cost about $1.90 per day for tin food and $0.30/40 per day for dry food. I'm a bit of a scrouge, learnt from my mum... always on the lookout for specials to stock up :eek: ...

Plus extra house clean up an odd bit of stolen food if I'm not watching, and odd item knocked over when they're fooling around...

Less the value of rodent damage, bait etc, plenty of fun, laughter and company... and I reckon I'm way out in front. :)
 

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Great photo, Whiskers. But it leaves the viewer wondering about what happened next. What did happen?
 
Julia said:
Great photo, Whiskers. But it leaves the viewer wondering about what happened next. What did happen?
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I couldn't bring myself to deprive the kittens of their fun, err education, so I just left them to it. :eek:

The rat never got out of that corner alive.

Sorry to all those with pet rats. ;)
 
Whiskers said:
Still thinking about Insurance. The leg amputation cost about $900.00, desex female's about $120 and males $80.
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Pet Insurance. As I only have one it maybe more viable.

Also considering as a family we have top health cover - rarely used but usually claim the year's payment back.

First, as always there is alot of very very small fine print!! Various different levels of cover.

This is not a ramp it is to assist others to look around - The ones I would not suggest I won't mention.

vetsown.com.au 1300 668 890

Though my choice may change according to her health and my finance.

Lifelong Accident and Illness and good Health Rewards with Dental cover:eek::eek:

The dental insurance must come with a Vet's letter that deems the animal's teeth healthy from the time you take on insurance. She is now 11 weeks and going for the 3 month vaccination thus I will being next week. Their pretty sharp I already have battle scars.

My friend said his dog was vetipalitised (?) for tick paralysis cost $600!! That would be the annunaly insurance for my pup.

I would appreciate any helpful comments on this before I sign off.
 
i breed tadpoles in our swimming pool. its interesting to watch the metamorphosis from egg to fully grown frog.

they cost nothing to keep, no maintenance required at all.

of course the pool looks a mess, but i wouldln't part with my little taddies:)
 
Did anyone spoil their beloved pet yesterday or today.

Our Kimba loves bath time! Yesterday my daugther said she would give her a bath. Then I heard all the giggles, splashing, barking and more laughter.

I went into the bathroom and she was in the bath (in shorts and a T) about 15cms deep with Kimba. Both drenched and both happy, Kimba was wagging her tail madly and had no intention of getting out!

They were both rather clean on reappearance.
 
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