Animals in the house... disgusting??

Jen Pigs Fly

buried wrote: »

Got to get me a bearded dragon. They sound like cat dinosaurs

If you can handle their feeding then they're great pets.
As babies they eat live pin head and small crickets 3/4 times a day. Imtroduce veg at 2/3 months with small crickets every day. When they reach 9 months most will eat veg as staple diet, I imtroduct dried and tinned crickets at this time most accepts it as they're used to pre prepared food at this point. I also feed large crickets and extra large locusts every 2/3 days.
For adults they eat veg 24/7, eat live cockroaches (dubias) and adult locusts (they're like 4"!) and frozen mice. I also leave a dish of dried crickets out 24/7 beside the veg.

Live Insects aside they're brilliant and very interactive, they know who you are and get excited when being taken out.

Tearin It Up

Its the feeding of the bearded dragons that turn me off, or they're a lot of hassle. Doesn't the crickets only live a few days, so you're buying food a few times a week.

Living in a rural area, without a car is a pain in the hole.

They're beautiful reptiles though. Some day I'll have one.

kowloon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2CTVqt2wxU

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Mark Tapley

The Backwards Man wrote: »

My dog has her own her own house. I don't think an insulated, double glazed central heated environment is the best place for her, actually it probably isn't the best environment for me either, but I lost my fur thousands of generations ago.

When a dog is looking in the window at you they aren't wanting to come in, they are wanting you to come out. Preferably with food.

I just went outside and stood in the rain. My dog stayed on the couch watching Bear Grylls- Mission survive.

My dog is in the house during the day, but he has his own bed outside, unfortunately the kennel I built is so good that some evenings I have to evict the neighbours dog first!

Jen Pigs Fly

Tearin It Up wrote: »

Its the feeding of the bearded dragons that turn me off, or they're a lot of hassle. Doesn't the crickets only live a few days, so you're buying food a few times a week.

Living in a rural area, without a car is a pain in the hole.

They're beautiful reptiles though. Some day I'll have one.

Feed crickets cucumber ... keeps them going for as long as you need them. Keep them in a warm place and they'll last. You'll be bulk buying, I live in a rural area as well, I buy 8 tubs at a time which is four weeks supply for two adults
When I had a batch of 30 baby beardies I was going through 30 tubs a week ...

Never recommend breeding it's crazy, you barely break even, I can get 40 boxes for 100 and if I can sell a baby for 50 it's a huge loss. Why I breed every 2/3 years and for colour as they sell better. Plus it's healthier on my females. I keep babies with me until 3 months old as it's hard for a beginner to get them to eat veg and to teach them to drink. (Beardies do not know how to drink from bowls!) but by the time they leave I'm at a loss!

I tend to get a list together of shops and private buyers who want one before I breed or advertise when eggs are incubating. Shops are great as they'll buy 5-10 at a time but I prefer to sell to private buyers as they aren't getting second hand information from a shop.

Shops are great for trades though traded 3 babies around 4 years ago for 150 tubs of crickets and two uvb lamps!

Baby beardies are the cutest things in the world however! If you were going to buy one go for one that's 6" or bigger so he's around 4/5 momths old and past the delicate baby stage but still young enough to become rally friendly!

Paramite Pie

Bongalongherb wrote: »

You are basically over-reacting saying that, and obviously don't like animals it seems. You seem to have over-valued yourself because of such a very minor thing.

First of all, I do actually like animals!! I had many cats when I was a kid & our neighbour had a lovely dog. And since they had no kids, that dog spent the better half of his time in our yard. Your post is over-presumptuous to assume I hate animals, so I'm not the only one over-reacting. And I'm not sure what you mean by 'over-value' but whatever.

And maybe I am exaggerating, but it is certainly a turn-off. I certainly wouldn't kiss someone who's just been licked on the lips or who kisses their own dogs. Also, if your going to move in with someone, having a pet can be a major thing. It's a responsibility not a trivial thing. And far too many people treat their pets as trivial things, perhaps even some of the people in this thread.

I'll happily take someone else's dog to the park and play but I wouldn't own one. I'm just a very independent person and also couldn't give a dog the attention it fully deserves, so I show my love for dogs by not owning one. Simples.

Bongalongherb wrote: »

Do you worry about putting your hand on a door-knob in public ? or would you clean the door-knob with a cleans-sheet before touching it ?.

I was talking about the smell, not germophobia. In general, even a clean animal has a musk. Even clean humans, we just tend not to notice our own smell. And people who don't have pets can definitely pick up the smell. I've never worried about door knobs and I don't see the similarity.

I do wash my hands everytime after I touch an animal, which is the recommended thing to do.

Mountainsandh

Have a cat and a dog, they both sleep with me.
Although the cat is not too keen on the kicking, so he generally goes off to a kid's bed.

The cat was there before the kids. We're just one big bubble now, one big family. My kids are dirty sometimes, my pets are dirty sometimes, my house is dirty sometimes. That's OK, we all do fine, and we're happy.

I have to say the dog is non shed though, that's a massive difference to shedding dogs for the home imo. It also means he gets groomed on a regular basis, so it's not like he's got months of grime on him.
And somehow my cat doesn't shed half as many hairs as my Mum's and my sister's cats, don't know how that is, he's double coated, maybe they shed less. It's brilliant as I don't have clothes covered in hair.

Ann22

Rackstar wrote:

It's disgusting. Was in a friends the other day. Dog was licking its hole and balls, then it came over and licked me. They should be out in the shed not not using the sitting room carpet to drag their hole across.

What's the point in having a dog if it's going to be outside in a shed?

hatrickpatrick

Don't worry about it OP. I know plenty of humans whose habits would make your average dog cringe.

Littlekittylou

kowloon wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2CTVqt2wxU

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OMG so cute!

Ann22

The Backwards Man wrote:

When a dog is looking in the window at you they aren't wanting to come in, they are wanting you to come out. Preferably with food.

That's a load of cack. Dogs want to be wherever their owners are. If you were out in the garden sitting in a deckchair, guaranteed your dog would be at your feet.

buried

I got these f**king neighbours across from me, the fraudulent "respectable" Enda Kenny worshipping types, and they leave their poor dog outside all the time, day and night, rain frost and snow. When they are home the poor thing be silently whining and when they leave the dog barks like a demented psychopath. I keep asking myself why these people got the animal in the first place? To leave it locked up in the garden sitting in its own filth, alone, staring at 4 concrete walls? Poor thing is a sheepdog too. Should be out in the fields working for somebody who gives a damn but is imprisoned for life by a gang of total ar$eholes. I should report them really. What I should do is free the dog out of his $hitpile prison and find some sheep farmer who might take it. Shawshank redemption style. I just don't understand how people could be fine with that in their life, I really don't. Ignorant & heartless and the true definition of total $cumbags

Ann22

Boskowski wrote:

I really like dogs but I really hate licky dogs.

I found that statement quite sad. How can you 'really like' dogs but 'hate' licky ones? A 'licky dog' sounds so sweet!

gazzamc

kowloon wrote: »

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I want one :mad:

I think it's ok to have animals in the house if it's one or two, but if you have too many it would get disgusting fast, dogs are a lot easier to clean after as they can't reach places cats can... and cats in the kitchen is disgusting.. I would limit it from there...

You'd want to clean often as well.

Dozer Dave

I had a bunch of kerry football supporters stay two nights, never again.

gazzamc

Dozer Dave wrote: »

I had a bunch of kerry football supporters stay two nights, never again.

Can't argue with that

Galwayguy35

We always had cats and dogs in the home place growing up, the cats would come inside during the day and would go to the door to show they wanted to toilet when they needed to go outside.

God help any rat that came around the place, he ended up dead and left at the back door to show their work to us.

Dozer Dave

Galwayguy35 wrote: »

We always had cats and dogs in the home place growing up, the cats would come inside during the day and would go to the door to show they wanted to toilet when they needed to go outside.

God help any rat that came around the place, he ended up dead and left at the back door to show their work to us.

I had a rat who brought around my dead cat years ago, she met her match. A mother rat is no match for a cat.

Galwayguy35

Dozer Dave wrote: »

I had a rat who brought around my dead cat years ago, she met her match. A mother rat is no match for a cat.

Seamus Heaney has nothing on you!

Dozer Dave

Galwayguy35 wrote: »

Seamus Heaney has nothing on you!

Do you not believe my story?

gazzamc

Dozer Dave wrote: »

Do you not believe my story?

With the size of those things these days it won't be long before dogs turn up on your door.. nasty things.

Galwayguy35

Dozer Dave wrote: »

Do you not believe my story?

No.

JupiterKid

If you have a dedicated room (such as the kitchen or conservatory) for your dog to be in then it's fine but I would draw the line at dogs being in bed with their owners.

Dozer Dave

gazzamc wrote: »

With the size of those things these days it won't be long before dogs turn up on your door.. nasty things.

For sure, I think the other poster is ingenuous to the reality of the rat.

Wabbit Ears

Dogs In the house, Yes. In fact I pretty much don't have time for anybody who keeps a house pet like a domestic dog in their suburban garden 24/7.

BUT.. being in the house does not mean having the run of the house. Dogs shouldn't be allowed on couches, paws up on chairs or tables, and certainly not on the bed. Seriously, that's fcuking disgusting.

Srsly. How could you put this little mutt outside? Would her teddy have to go too?

Mark Tapley

Wabbit Ears wrote: »

Dogs In the house, Yes. In fact I pretty much don't have time for anybody who keeps a house pet like a domestic dog in their suburban garden 24/7.

BUT.. being in the house does not mean having the run of the house. Dogs shouldn't be allowed on couches, paws up on chairs or tables, and certainly not on the bed. Seriously, that's fcuking disgusting.

Up yours Bugs . Dogs should have the run of the house.

Kev.OC

The animals at the parents house are free to come and go as they please during the day (although the dogs less so now as it's lambing season) but they all sleep outside at night. The dogs have an insulated little house in a shed in a field, so they can still wander around and do their business and bark at passing tractors. Best of both worlds really.

Mark Tapley

Dozer Dave wrote: »

Do you not believe my story?

I don't understand your story. Something about a reanimator rat?

pwurple

The only time I have a problem with it, is when there is cruelty or degredation involved.

Cruelty to wildlife = cats with no bell left out to maul baby birds and other native species.

Cruelty to dogs = torturing them with loneliness, leaving them alone either inside or outside a house for hours on end on their own while the owners are at work.

Cruelty to children with asthma = having animals in the house that half choke the kids with breathing difficulties.

Dressing animals up in stupid human outfits for entertainment is degradation.

Those who can be pet owners without involving cruelty are aok by me. I think I know two such people.

FURET

Think it's disgusting myself. Anecdotally, I've found that people who keep lots of pets in the house, on the bed, etc, tend to be emotionally fragile when dealing with other humans and seem to get solace from their animals. I have no problem with that, but I feel like I'm in an out-house whenever I see animals in a home and never feel clean after leaving. So I would be very wary of eating a meal prepared by someone in such a house, or even shaking their hand. The lingering smell of dog and cat is revolting.

MistyCheese

The animals in my house are disgusting. YMMV.

Mark Tapley

JupiterKid wrote: »

If you have a dedicated room (such as the kitchen or conservatory) for your dog to be in then it's fine but I would draw the line at dogs being in bed with their owners.

What about frogs?

Mark Tapley

FURET wrote: »

Think it's disgusting myself. Anecdotally, I've found that people who keep lots of pets in the house, on the bed, etc, tend to be emotionally fragile when dealing with other humans and seem to get solace from their animals. I have no problem with that, but I feel like I'm in an out-house whenever I see animals in a home and never feel clean after leaving. So I would be very wary of eating a meal prepared by someone in such a house, or even shaking their hand. The lingering smell of dog and cat is revolting.

You should tell the people you visit how disgusting they are. That should solve the problem of getting invited into their home.

FURET

Mark Tapley wrote: »

You should tell the people you visit how disgusting they are. That should solve the problem of getting invited into their home.

I don't go to such homes a second time and don't have people with these kinds of likes in my circle of friends.

Sittingpretty

Ms. Pingui wrote: »

I'm absolutely adore animals and have a heap of pets. The dogs sleep on my bed, the cat has a litter box in the house and I'm currently litter box training a rabbit, which is having the odd accident of course.
Now obviously I clean up any messes straight away but I'm actually surprised at the amount of people who think animal hair in the house, dogs sleeping on beds, potty training pets in the house, litter trays etc. are disgusting!
I have come across people who think having animals in the house is unhygienic and gross full stop.

I think it's perfectly fine as long as you keep on top of the cleaning up! What's the general view on this?

Have a hairy HAIRY bitch GSD, Hoover practically begs to move house it's so overworked but I wouldn't dream of keeping a dog outdoors!

Rubberlegs

I am not a huge fan of cats or dogs. We have a dog, and she lets herself in and out of the house. She goes between being inside and out. When she is out overnight she is in her kennel which was built onto the house, its between the house and the shed that has the boiler in it, so she is very warm. She is huge, and I wouldn't tolerate her on the sofa, and certainly not on the bed. But there again I would find it unhygienic to let any size dog do that, but each to their own in their own homes. I do find the hair floating around disgusting, and am constantly cleaning it up. I couldn't cope with the smell of animal or hairs in my bed.

Sittingpretty

FURET wrote: »

I don't go to such homes a second time and don't have people with these kinds of likes in my circle of friends.

"These kinds of likes"?

We are talking animals and not child porn right?

I'd say you're great fun at a party

Sittingpretty

73Cat wrote: »

I am not a huge fan of cats or dogs. We have a dog, and she lets herself in and out of the house. She goes between being inside and out. When she is out overnight she is in her kennel which was built onto the house, its between the house and the shed that has the boiler in it, so she is very warm. She is huge, and I wouldn't tolerate her on the sofa, and certainly not on the bed. But there again I would find it unhygienic to let any size dog do that, but each to their own in their own homes. I do find the hair floating around disgusting, and am constantly cleaning it up. I couldn't cope with the smell of animal or hairs in my bed.

This isn't a judgemental question but out of interest, why do you have a dog if you're not a fan much of cats/dogs?

Mark Tapley

FURET wrote: »

I don't go to such homes a second time and don't have people with these kinds of likes in my circle of friends.

You're proving my unsubstantiated theory about people who don't like pets. " people with these kind of likes" Is that Esperanto?

The Backwards Man

Mark Tapley wrote: »

I just went outside and stood in the rain. My dog stayed on the couch watching Bear Grylls- Mission survive.

Yeah, most dogs have sense enough not to stand in the rain without a reason.

Rubberlegs

Sittingpretty wrote: »

This isn't a judgemental question but out of interest, why do you have a dog if you're not a fan much of cats/dogs?

I wouldn't deny the kids a pet, we have always had a dog, and cats too years ago. My partner is animal mad, and always had dogs and cats growing up, sleeping on his bed. I just suck it up to be honest, and look after the animals. I think I'd be a thundering bitch if I wouldn't let the kids have pets just because I'm not keen on them.

Sittingpretty

73Cat wrote: »

I think I'd be a thundering bitch if I wouldn't let the kids have pets just because I'm not keen on them.

For what it's worth it is fantastic for children to grow up with a pet and learn to look after and care about something/body other than themselves

Nucular Arms

FURET94592446 wrote:

Think it's disgusting myself. Anecdotally, I've found that people who keep lots of pets in the house, on the bed, etc, tend to be emotionally fragile when dealing with other humans and seem to get solace from their animals. I have no problem with that, but I feel like I'm in an out-house whenever I see animals in a home and never feel clean after leaving. So I would be very wary of eating a meal prepared by someone in such a house, or even shaking their hand. The lingering smell of dog and cat is revolting.

I have always found that myself.

I like animals but wouldn't have any without having a proper house with space for them and so on.

The amount of people you'll meet though who live in apartment sized places and still have numerous pets. I've often thought it's pretty bad considering you're locking them up 9 or 10 hours a day in a small apartment or whatever with no choice but to **** all over the place. It's pretty mank and also can't be great for the animals.

I mean pets are cool and anything but they have their place in my opinion. I.e they are animals and shouldn't be up on furniture / in my bed etc.

Drexel

Seems to be a serious amount of incontinent cats and dogs around Ireland with all the pissing and shîtting they are doing in their owners houses according to some posters on here.

You do know that animals can be house trained??

madcabbage

We have a pet hoover which is used daily to keep the gaff clean and the dog is bathed twice a week as he needs it after long walks, keeps the hairs to a minimum. Can understand why people are disgusted by cats and dogs in a house but that's down to poor hygiene and laziness.

madcabbage

madcabbage wrote: »

We have a pet hoover

Aw, does it like going for walks and having treats?

Calibos

FURET wrote: »

Think it's disgusting myself. Anecdotally, I've found that people who keep lots of pets in the house, on the bed, etc, tend to be emotionally fragile when dealing with other humans and seem to get solace from their animals. I have no problem with that, but I feel like I'm in an out-house whenever I see animals in a home and never feel clean after leaving. So I would be very wary of eating a meal prepared by someone in such a house, or even shaking their hand. The lingering smell of dog and cat is revolting.

I think you have it backwards concerning who has the 'issues' here.

Mark Tapley

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Yeah, most dogs have sense enough not to stand in the rain without a reason.

You should give it a go , leave your dog inside and look in the window .Then think where you would rather be.