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[Jeanine] Saturday, May 30, 2009 9:27:36 PM 
Mark, what is going on with your kitty?
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[spapad] Saturday, May 30, 2009 11:30:16 AM 
You've been to too many take out shops Ron! Cat Taco? is that shredded or minced meat?
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[ron h] Saturday, May 30, 2009 9:13:21 AM 
mmmmm...with a little BBQ...mmmm
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[Deep Freeze] Saturday, May 30, 2009 9:12:06 AM 
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!!!! A cat taco??!???!?! Man! I much prefer them as shishkabob...HAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
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[ron h] Saturday, May 30, 2009 9:09:07 AM 
Damn cat...love her, but she needs to learn how to clean up after herself or she's gonna wind up in a taco!!!
[british.steel] Friday, May 29, 2009 8:17:33 PM 
jeez, poor you. but she did feed you and take u on walks didnt she?
[spapad] Friday, May 29, 2009 6:49:12 PM 
HB, my older sister used to find me an excelent pet and source of entertainment for her! She could do things and blame them on me, she could boss me around and if I did listen she told on me, and her favorite part of all was catching me doing anything I could concievably get into trouble for, I stayed grounded for almost two years, thanks to her and she enjoyed every minute of it! LOL
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[Head banger] Thursday, May 28, 2009 6:55:09 PM 
no, pets are better!!!
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[british.steel] Thursday, May 28, 2009 6:50:38 PM 
i have younger siblings, does tht count?? i feed them and everything
[~ MG_Metalgoddess~] Thursday, May 28, 2009 6:13:37 PM 

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[hellrider 31038] Thursday, May 28, 2009 6:09:26 PM 
sorry to hear MARK IN THE DARK.what ever you do DO NOT PUT HIM UNDER.look around man i am sure you will find a vet that would charge a resonable rate to fix his leg
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[Becks] Thursday, May 28, 2009 5:51:51 PM 
I'm sorry about your cat Mark! I agree with the others, that quote from your vet seems incredibly high! Mind you, like MG, I do almost anything for my pets, they're some of my best friends.
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[~ MG_Metalgoddess~] Thursday, May 28, 2009 5:45:40 PM 

Oh Mark how sad..  Iam sure if you live in the states???  maybe there is a Vet Hospital/school where they may charge a lesser fee..  But I can imagine it still may be spendy..   Yes our pets are like our children,  Will kitty be able to function/walk normal again? even after treatment....  ??  I think in terms of quality of life also. But that is just me. 
Try calling a College in your area where they have Vet courses ect.  they may even know of someone, if they cannot provide help.   Or Just call a college in your local area they may know of a place.

A few years ago my dog poked the hinge area of his jaw with a piece of raw hide bone, it was infected ( of course)and dislocated his jaw.   600.00 is what that little venture costs me..  they had to put him under to push his jaw back into place, and inject a antibiotic in the area, then he was on meds..  for 2 weeks, including pain killers,, poor little guy.
And buy him diff food because he couldnt chew properly for a month.... GAWD....
I have never given a bone/rawhide since..  just all natural doggy treats.

If I had all the money I have spent on the vet, I prob could own another house by now.  But I look back at all the joy and fun I have had with my pets, and understand that  yes, like children, they rely on us as their parents/owners to take care of them the best possible way we can. 

I hope things work out for the best for you..
Hugs MG~


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[CountessErzebethBathory9] Thursday, May 28, 2009 4:22:08 PM 
i'm sorry for ur cat broken leg..but  they're charging way to high ..i have two cats and one of them years ago broke his front leg and my vet charged 230.00$ max...maybe a school whos teaching  future vet ?

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[TheElectricEyedRouge] Thursday, May 28, 2009 4:06:58 PM 
I have a dog (I think Finnish Spitz), that I had ever since I was 5 (10 year old girl now) named Ginger. My gramps found her on a highway and saved her from being put down in the pound (There was a cop that was gonna take her right when my gramps got to her and convinced her to give him the dog beause she's so pretty) and she's still about as hyper as a puppy too... lol... I have one happy and healthy dog. But my dad and I fight for who gets to have Ginger listen to Rory Gallagher or Judas Priest.. but I win... like always.
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[Deep Freeze] Thursday, May 28, 2009 3:47:23 PM 
$2700??!?!?!? That is outrageous! There HAS to be a clinic in your area that treats animals on a "pay as you can" basis. I have yet to live in a city that doesn't! Grab the phone book, man. They are out there!!!
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[MARK IN THE DARK] Thursday, May 28, 2009 3:06:23 PM 
my cat broke his back leg. vet wants 2,700 to fix.im fucked! why does this shit always happen to the best. this is my favorite cat i ever had .i dont want to put him under. anyone work for a vet ? or have any ideas . and be nice,i love this cat!!!!!!
[blackshadow] Tuesday, May 26, 2009 4:59:30 AM 
Awww! MG, your cats are all so gorgeous! :)
[Necroticist] Monday, May 25, 2009 7:48:16 PM 
Think am gonna re-name the cat ('Sleeping Pill') - he curls up on my lap, starts purring and i'm asleep in minutes.....lol
[Mettalian] Monday, May 25, 2009 7:44:39 PM 
a Great Pyr named Otto. he likes metal gods (he sings/whines along) lol   
[Becks] Thursday, May 21, 2009 6:00:30 PM 
Your kitties are so cute MG! I LOVE the AC/DC shirt on Mini me, LOL!
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[joedraper] Thursday, May 21, 2009 1:51:20 PM 

Now that hairdo is so gorgeous that Jethro is going to have to have the same style soon as summer hits Africa! lol

Your cats have so much attitude they rock!


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[~ MG_Metalgoddess~] Thursday, May 21, 2009 12:45:03 PM 

WAR MACHINE,,,,,,,,

[~ MG_Metalgoddess~] Thursday, May 21, 2009 12:38:05 PM 

And MR DAVID BOWIE,, AKA  BOO BOO.. A few weeks after his haircut, and spike... LOL

[~ MG_Metalgoddess~] Thursday, May 21, 2009 12:36:26 PM 
Okay here Is my little Rocker Kitty Mini me,, with his attitude pillow... 



Oh you woke me up for another damm Picture... you Suck!!!
[MARK IN THE DARK] Thursday, May 21, 2009 1:43:28 AM 
my cat bones snores really loud. its cute but it keeps me up all nite.
[joedraper] Wednesday, May 20, 2009 1:37:15 PM 
He has actually bitten Craig before! He's never ever tried that with me. He also snapped at the kids when they used to go near his food bowl but I was told by the lady at Puppy school that it was because the kids being toddlers were small and he saw them as cometition for food. She said as the kids grew older he'd feel less threatened. I can do whatever I want with him. Much like you say taking a bone away from him whilst he's chewing on it etc.
I think that being a Jack Russell male, he's very cocky and thinks he's the size of a lion! lol

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[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Tuesday, May 19, 2009 4:18:05 PM 
Hmmmm. I could be totally off base on this, but it sounds like you are the alpha - Derek respects you and does what you say. I don't think he thinks of Craig the same way. Our German Shepherd saw me as the leader of the pack. He did what my husband said most of the time, but if he was keeping Wolfgang away from me because I couldn't have a puppy underfoot, Wolfgang challenged him by growling at him. BIG time no no. Mark got right after him immediately and I came to see what what going on. I made sure to back my husband up and Wolfgang got the message. When I had my boys, we had to make sure that he understood that he was at the bottom of the pack. Don't get me wrong, we love him dearly and he is definitely a part of our family, but he knows that he answers to all of us. The boys can take anything out of his mouth, even a steak bone and he won't do anything but look up at you and hope you give it back to him. I think Craig needs to establish his dominance and all of this will be resolved. I hope the book helps you like it did me. Good luck and keep us posted!!
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[joedraper] Tuesday, May 19, 2009 3:28:08 PM 
Thanks HRMG Derek turns one next month. The hard part of all of this is that he was toilet trained AND went to and graduated from puppy school with flying colours.. I think that him and Craig need to work on their relationship but Craig is pretty sick of trying to not upset the dog all the time. The kids and I love him dearly and so far, that is his only saving grace. If it was happening to me, I think I'd feel the same way that Craig does. He's been pretty patient I just hope that we can crack this problem. He's a totally different dog when Craig isn't around and trust me, he doesn't even raise his voice to the dog so idk.. 

I'm going to try find that book online and that together with Guido's suggestions.. maybe we'll be succesful!

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[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Sunday, May 17, 2009 4:29:29 PM 

MMMMMMMMM....yummy ...........paper Guess he didn't want you reading THAT book and getting any ideas, huh?


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[guidogodoy] Sunday, May 17, 2009 3:34:13 PM 
Oh right you are about that "leader of the pack" mentality. Completely forgot to address that point and I completely agree with YOU there.

Funny story but when my father (Mr. dog know-it-all) gave me that book upon seeing how wild Calvin used to be - duh, he was a street dog that just walked up my drive one day - I read a bit and put it on the shelf. Among the handful of books, Calvin picks THAT one out and eats it! LOL!
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[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Sunday, May 17, 2009 3:28:10 PM 
I completely agree with Guido, crating works! I don't know if Derek is a puppy, but our breeder/trainer recommended a book: How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With. I used this book to train Wolfgang and it worked wonders. It can also help with older dogs too because you train them the same way, it may just take a lot longer to break them of their bad habit(s). I think you may be right about Derek challenging your husband for leader of the pack by peeing on his stuff. Ever watch The Dog Whisperer? He amazes me... he has helped so many dogs that may have otherwise been given away, or worse. His big thing is establishing leader of the pack through taking them for a walk on the leash. This book goes through that too. I really think it will help you.
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[guidogodoy] Sunday, May 17, 2009 2:18:49 PM 
I'm sure you found this one right away: www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/crating.html

Pretty good basic info. Calvin was not a puppy when he arrived on my doorstep whereas Nina, while a puppy, was just mis-trained. I thought I'd NEVER get her to learn but she is pretty darn good now. As the above link states, both dogs loved going to their crates but there came a time when Calvin wanted to be out and about at night. He let me know (usually at 3am). He had learned by that time and has free roam of the house with nary an issue. Nina still likes the comfort of her crate at night. Keeps the two from play-fighting first thing in the morning as well. Oh yes, I also baby-gate off all the rooms where neither dog is permitted.

Good luck and keep us posted.
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[joedraper] Sunday, May 17, 2009 2:09:25 PM 
Thanks Guido, I'll google right now. This is so out of hand that I'm willing to try anything! I personally think that Derek is upset that Craig is the Alpha Male of the house. For ages he would target Craig and go out of his way to antagonize him. E.G: He'd get up from my side of the bed, go to Craig's and pee on him whilst we were sleeping. He'd pee on anything that was Craig's. And then he comes inside, door open wide so he has no excuses and goes and dumps on Zakk's bed? He never does this to anything of mine or Zoey's. I mean, I think he's trained he just does this for some other reason that I cannot crack. Been to puppy training and getting advice from the vet and nothing has worked so far.. I really don't want to rehome him but.. Craig has a point, he's been more than patient with this dog.
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[~ MG_Metalgoddess~] Sunday, May 17, 2009 2:00:56 PM 

OH   -HR MG... hes is beautiful.... I have always loved that breed...

Give him a kissey from me.... LOL

MG~


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[guidogodoy] Sunday, May 17, 2009 1:53:15 PM 
Hi, Joe.

CRATE him is what I would highly recommend. Easiest and fastest way to house train a dog if done properly. Look up to see how it is done, buy an appropriate size cage and stick to a regimen. If I could teach Calvin and Nina (EXTREMELY hard), there is hope for any dog.
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[joedraper] Sunday, May 17, 2009 1:33:25 PM 
Unfortunatly, Derek is winning no fans in this household. I managed to convince Craig into giving him one more chance and so far he's come into the house.. Pee'd all over the kitchen and band room and yesterday he came inside and Shat on my son's bed.. Not sure how much longer I can put up with this..
[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Sunday, May 17, 2009 11:58:44 AM 
Thank you Ellieke and Lady B! He is the sweetest boy too. He intimidates a lot of people but he LOVES everyone (unless he thinks they are going to do something to someone in his family!)
[CountessErzebethBathory9] Sunday, May 17, 2009 8:50:06 AM 
Wolfgang is a Beauty!!!

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[Ellieke] Sunday, May 17, 2009 3:38:54 AM 
I'm not realy a pet-person but I must say , you have a very beautiful dog !
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[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Sunday, May 17, 2009 1:12:32 AM 
This is our German Shepherd,  Wolfgang. He will be 13 next week. He loves to lay next to the subwoofer when I crank up the Priest

 
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[Jeanine] Saturday, May 16, 2009 11:15:43 PM 
MG, I hope Koda will be up and running around in no time. He is gorgeous!
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[Jeanine] Saturday, May 16, 2009 11:14:47 PM 
Hello Hellrider, I got him from an excellent breeder in the dog show world. My old guy is now 12 so it has been a while since we had a Golden puppy. He is keeping me busy for sure. 
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[spapad] Saturday, May 16, 2009 9:06:35 AM 
I had a Husky once who would kill and eat anything. Turtles, small groundhogs, rabbits, fish, cats, she wrestled with a skunk and lost (and stank for months)  she even came home with a pair of dear legs one time the hunters up at a nearby  cabin had either given her, or she stole, who knows! The only bad side effect of this was she kept a tapeworm, and the medicine to rid her of that can be very explosive! In a digusting poopy way! LOL
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[~ MG_Metalgoddess~] Saturday, May 16, 2009 6:53:41 AM 

LOL  Hellrider,, he hates the Vet...

Thank you everyone for your Kind words...  

He is doing well....  He has what is considered food poisoning,  They said he must have ate something, that was rotten...  So He is on anti-biotics for a week, and a strict rice diet, with a small amount of moist food for flavor added to it...  He hasnt had the diarrhea since 12:30 yesturday afternoon.   and is in good spirits.   So I think he is going to be allright!!!!  YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

We have searched the entire many times since Monday to see if there was anything he got into... I didnt see anything.,
But he also could have drank some of  water in a puddle or something, that contained the bacteria.. So who knows.

This dog Unfor, gets into everything.. he would eat shit on a stick if he could...LMAO

Hugs ~MG~


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[hellrider 31038] Friday, May 15, 2009 10:46:38 PM 
maybe he found and ate a mouse or frog.last summer are dog found all these huge frogs in our backyard and ate 1 of them i saved the other 2 and took them across the street to the creek.lol.then he had a mouse one time.i.tried to get it but the dog has lock jaw very difficult to get anything out once its in there.lol.ended up swallowing it
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[spapad] Friday, May 15, 2009 6:08:34 PM 
Most dogs instictively know, not to eat mushrooms. They may tear them up but normally don't ingest them. He could have found something rotten and dead in the yard and ate that. Be sure he keeps drinking lots of water. Poor thing, hope he feels better soon.
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[hellrider 31038] Friday, May 15, 2009 4:37:19 PM 
hello there Jax.where did you get him or her Jeanine
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[hellrider 31038] Friday, May 15, 2009 4:34:42 PM 
HEY KODA..looks depressed about going to the vet.lol
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[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Friday, May 15, 2009 12:35:14 PM 
I gotta run.... good luck at the vets. Oh, and AWESOME picture of you too!!
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