Olly Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Ali, I feel your pain. I'm not a great housewife either but cat sick is always left in the most obscure places and it often seems to blend in with surroundings, until you tread in it Claudette has had IBS - now mostly under control thanks to helpful advice from this forum - and then she had cystitis twice around Christmas. I don't think the carpet will ever recover. This is the point when my non-pet owning friends look completely baffled and say 'why ...? '. But we all know why - nothing beats a furry friend when you're feeling low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I have laminate so very easily camouflaged. I read your fox thread and felt for you. Anyway onwards and upwards friendly felines are lovely but without the vomit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 My dad and brother are major coffee drinkers, I usually only drink it while I'm studying as I work best at night when it's quiet (and cooler in the summer). Do some reading about cat behaviour Ali as that may help problem poos. The general advice for litter trays is number of cats plus one (Gary has one downstairs and one on the top floor). Water should be in ceramic not plastic bowls, away from food bowl (don't drink by carcass) and a foot away from the wall so they can drink facing the room (and not be attacked by predator). Small changes can make a really bit difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Oh goodness our local rescue centre has an adorable litter of golden retrievers all visually impaired. They are looking for experienced dog owners with one dog to take them. But sadly have stipulated no children under 12. I would agree no small children but perhaps older than 7, I would def apply. They are so cute am sure they will be snapped up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Do some reading about cat behaviour Ali as that may help problem poos. The general advice for litter trays is number of cats plus one (Gary has one downstairs and one on the top floor). Water should be in ceramic not plastic bowls, away from food bowl (don't drink by carcass) and a foot away from the wall so they can drink facing the room (and not be attacked by predator). Small changes can make a really bit difference Also trying other types of litter, top on/off and temporarily placing a litter box on the doormat might help. My cat has her issues too. You can only do one wee and poo in the box. Two wee's is fine, even three... but then there is no room for poo... so doormat it is... or bed if I'm really lucky. So I scoop at least twice a day, which does help her. I use the clump forming litter, but she doesn't like all types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alis girls Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Lovely eggs. Need to be admired not eaten. I have read that before about litter trays and litter. We are using a new litter. Changed almost daily but she's the only one who uses regularly. The boys tend to perform outside. She's always had issues even with a clean tray. If she could c--p on the floor she would. She's a lovely little thing but half the ticket. I asked dad if he'd like her but he was not to be tricked. Drat poos on the bed. Catstails - that would a poo too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 So many eggs mullethunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Lovely eggs. Need to be admired not eaten.I have read that before about litter trays and litter. We are using a new litter. Changed almost daily but she's the only one who uses regularly. The boys tend to perform outside. She's always had issues even with a clean tray. If she could c--p on the floor she would. She's a lovely little thing but half the ticket. I asked dad if he'd like her but he was not to be tricked. Drat poos on the bed. Catstails - that would a poo too far. Mine is far from brilliant. Even the vet said she must be somewhat mentally challenged as het head is rather small. But she is the sweetest thing ever. Sleeps under the covers with me every night with her head on the pillow next to mine. She has never ever scratched or bitten me. She rather cleans my forehead in my sleep... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Wow, eggs! I remember those, used to find them in the nest box all the time, but it's been a while now ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Wow, eggs! I remember those, used to find them in the nest box all the time, but it's been a while now ... You might have more luck with the chocolate variety Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Cats tails - our cat has a small head. She used to be rotund but has slimmed down as shes got older(vet has ruled out any health issue - sadly cant say same for me I have fattened up with age ) OH when told Honey cat was overweight replied "shes got a small head" Vet harumphed and looked unimpressed. Suspect Lewis (if hes on forum) has heard all these excuses before from pet owners. I have to say 4 litter trays in our small house would be a nightmare - we'd have to move house - i might try an extra one. Honey also licks my hair and grooms me - I suspect she thinks I am an unruly large kitten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Cats tails - our cat has a small head. She used to be rotund but has slimmed down as shes got older(vet has ruled out any health issue - sadly cant say same for me I have fattened up with age ) OH when told Honey cat was overweight replied "shes got a small head" Vet harumphed and looked unimpressed. Suspect Lewis (if hes on forum) has heard all these excuses before from pet owners. I have to say 4 litter trays in our small house would be a nightmare - we'd have to move house - i might try an extra one. Honey also licks my hair and grooms me - I suspect she thinks I am an unruly large kitten. The cat pension actually thought she was a kitten the first time around. That's how small she is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Those are incredibly helpful cat tips, Lewis, thank you Sadly we have been feline free for a couple of years now, and the house is much much cleaner without all that fur, but boy do I miss them at some unspecified point in the future, which will probably have to wait till we leave Portugal as it is so darn hot for furry friends, I will be scooping up all the rescue cats I can persuade OH to tolerate. In an ideal world we would have 3 mogs, although he is not over keen on so many! At the mo, there is a cat going spare over the road from where we live in the UK, but I don't think I can whisk her off to Portugal, it's too disruptive. She is a beauty tho, the ideal cat, all fur and purr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Luckily, Biscuit does all his ablutions outside, although he has occasionally been sick indoors... luckily the dogs eat it up. Had puppy cuddles this morning; i was working at home as the chimney sweep was due, he bought his teeny westie pup. She sat on my lap while i worked. Sweeeet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Daphne send your address. Pretty tabby here who speaks fluent Portugese . Claire - Biscuit sounds my sort of cat, i could have done with a lurcher yesterday to clean under my bed. Don't they sick up the sick though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 First 4 egg day of the year Potential for 6 this year although unlikely as Amy laid her first of the year about 3 weeks ago and hasn't bothered to do another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 7 eggs yesterday. .... little madams are getting in the swing of things again ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 A mini rant about birthday cards. I've just been shopping and thought I'd buy a couple of cards for imminent birthdays and also refill my stock of 'everyday' cards. Why are so many of the adult cards on a theme of drinking, getting drunk or getting a hangover? It seemed as if every card I picked up was about wine, G&T or champagne. I like a drink but I'm past the age where I think getting drunk is either fun or funny, and I have a couple of friends for whom this is really inappropriate. Most of the other 'female' cards seemed to be about cake or dieting, again not suitable for one of my friends who's really struggling at the moment. And don't get me started on the price ... I managed to find some inoffensive and cheap, I mean good value, ones in a well-known 'factory' shop in the end. I don't go shopping very often these days, thankfully. Rant over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I had fun looking at English cards when in London! Found some funny ones. But indeed the prices.... they are around the same price here, but I pay euros! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Cards are very expensive and I tend to buy them in the card factory or make them. I agree about the themes, not all women live lives revolving around wine hand bags and shoes and not all men live their lives around beer, cars or gardening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I get fed up trawling the shops for cards that cost a fortune and are not really suitable for the intended recipient - I found a company called Whistlefish http://www.whistlefish.com who do some lovely cards and you can easily get ten cards for £10 (often less when they have promotions on, but you do need to buy at least ten to get them at a good price). I stock up on these from time to time - they're not suitable for everyone but the choice is huge and I like to maintain a stock of cards for various occasions as it's not always that easy for me to get to the shops at short notice. Might be worth a look for other Omleteers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Thanks for that, Bramble - that looks like good value. I like to keep a stock of cards in because usually when I realise there's an impending birthday it's when I haven't got time to go shopping. Then I end up paying extortionate prices because I have no choice! One of my friends makes beautiful individual cards and I don't mind paying for those (although they're still cheaper than some of the mass-produced tat). I'd love to make my own but I'm trying not to introduce any more new hobbies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I was in Whistlefish in Devon at the weekend, it's an incredibly good value shop with loads of gorgeous things My friend bought 2 enormous framed prints for £20 each in a sale and the cards are really nice and excellent value Yesterday I found a lizard basking in our wall and today I found a slow worm in the compost. Spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I always resort to ordering FunkyPigeon cards online as trying to find English cards here would be difficult and then going to the post office is a faff. They are so expensive though, ordered one this week and it was £3.59! We've been on two farm trips this week collecting blood samples, vaccinating, mastitis testing, TB testing and hoof trimming first in cattle and today sheep and goats. We're there so often that we're almost pro's now Nice to be outside in the fresh air and always good to be doing practical work! Feeling sorry for myself tonight 'cos everyone is out for St Patrick's day but I have an exam on Monday so I'm staying in to study ...have ordered sushi so can't complain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
