What is the perfect pet? - Page 6

poohbear_nc · 04-17-2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvira

cats are winning!

I adore cats...I'm trying so so very hard to not become a cat lady, but it might be inevitable at this point. I recently became allergic to them... how the hell does that work at 30 years old?

Acquired adult allergies are quite common - esp. for food or air-borne causes. Cat dander seems to be very allergenic for adults. Avoid touching your face (esp. eyes) while petting your cats.

beppe · 04-17-2010, 01:20 PM

Watch out for their paws too. Cat fever is really a pain ... My father in law became like that guy Bibendum, The Micheline character that is always smiling.

FlorenceArt · 04-17-2010, 01:51 PM

Would that be le bonhomme Michelin? Michelin is a brand of tires. Micheline is a feminine first name, or a kind of train. Neither are very much in use these days

kindlekitten · 04-17-2010, 02:56 PM

I always hear cat scratch fever referenced but have been told it actually isn't real

edit: and a quick check as I haven't thought of or heard of it in years, shows that the only thing that can be truly associated with "cat scratch fever" is something very similar to tick fever; fever, aches and swelling, along with occasional (and temporary) swelling of the lymph nodes. I think the F.I.L. was suffering from something else

beppe · 04-17-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FlorenceArt

Would that be le bonhomme Michelin? Michelin is a brand of tires. Micheline is a feminine first name, or a kind of train. Neither are very much in use these days

A Freudian slip. Micheline is the name of my ex wife, certainly not much useful to me in these days, but in excellent health from what I know, and Michelin is this guy here.
They still make the best snow tires that money can buy INMHO.

Have a big kiss tomato grower.

kindlekitten · 04-17-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by beppe

A Freudian slip. Micheline is the name of my ex wife, certainly not much useful to me in these days, but in excellent health from what I know, and Michelin is this guy here.
They still make the best snow tires that money can buy INMHO.

Have a big kiss tomato grower.

and a helluva guide book!

beppe · 04-17-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

I always hear cat scratch fever referenced but have been told it actually isn't real

edit: and a quick check as I haven't thought of or heard of it in years, shows that the only thing that can be truly associated with "cat scratch fever" is something very similar to tick fever; fever, aches and swelling, along with occasional (and temporary) swelling of the lymph nodes. I think the F.I.L. was suffering from something else

Well, - and well is the right word - because everything ended well - when the poor guy (1.90 m 120 kg) - started to worry for his arm, he went to the hospital which is just across the street from where he lives. At first they thought it was tetanus, but then in a couple of days they targeted it. It helped that this hospital is specialized in rare diseases(*). If I remember correctly they got it right from his good oxygen level in the blood. Gave him antibiotics and kept him in the hospital in excess of two weeks.
Of course it is always possible that they were wrong and the cure right. But who cares. Everything started where his cat scratched him.

(*) If you like freaky stories about rare diseases I have a very nice one to tell you, but unless you ask, I prefer to keep it for harsher times. Happy ending, as always with my stories.

Kevin2960 · 04-17-2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvira

cats are winning!

I adore cats...I'm trying so so very hard to not become a cat lady, but it might be inevitable at this point. I recently became allergic to them... how the hell does that work at 30 years old?

Elvira,

Developing Allergies even after years of exposure to something is not at all uncommon,

SNAKES are Great NON-ALLERGENIC Pets

kindlekitten · 04-17-2010, 07:47 PM

I just can't see myself getting cuddly with a snake. and I was bitten once, so it just isn't a good thing.

a friend in California sent me these... the late great kindlekitten, may she RIP Oct. 08-Jan 10

poohbear_nc · 04-17-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

I just can't see myself getting cuddly with a snake. and I was bitten once, so it just isn't a good thing.

a friend in California sent me these... the late great kindlekitten, may she RIP Oct. 08-Jan 10

Ahhh - there's something about an all black cat. My late cat Guinevere (RIP 12/5/2005) was totally black with just a tiny clump of white hair on her brisket. With shining yellow eyes - I called her my Halloween cat!

SneakySnake · 04-17-2010, 10:01 PM

Snakes are not pets I tell you!

kindlekitten · 04-17-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Ahhh - there's something about an all black cat. My late cat Guinevere (RIP 12/5/2005) was totally black with just a tiny clump of white hair on her brisket. With shining yellow eyes - I called her my Halloween cat!

you'd like Strider the Savannah cat, he's all black also!

poohbear_nc · 04-18-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SneakySnake

Snakes are not pets I tell you!

I used to take "Fuzzy Jake" for walks - she was an 17-18 foot long Burmese python with a very sweet disposition, that belonged to a friend of mine. When he had his first child, his wife made him move it out of the house so I got to "snake-sit" quite a bit. Eventually he convinced his wife that Fuzzy was not going to eat the baby.

FlorenceArt · 04-18-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

I used to take "Fuzzy Jake" for walks - she was an 17-18 foot long Burmese python with a very sweet disposition, that belonged to a friend of mine. When he had his first child, his wife made him move it out of the house so I got to "snake-sit" quite a bit. Eventually he convinced his wife that Fuzzy was not going to eat the baby.

Did you have her on a leash?

Delta Tango · 04-18-2010, 02:47 PM

Something fluffy and cute, but with temper and evil masterplan.

Must be small enough to fit on a palm, and never grow up.

Must ambush annoying neighbors and relatives.

Self-cleaning, self-feeding (eating from oversize food container without making itself sick is acceptable, but hunting for food is preferable), self-potty trained.

Do I ask for too much?

View Poll Results: What is the perfect pet?
Cat	39	45.88%
Dog	24	28.24%
Fish	1	1.18%
Ferret	1	1.18%
Snake	1	1.18%
Llama	1	1.18%
Otter	3	3.53%
PENGUIN!	3	3.53%
mouse	0	0%
nice big hairy spider	2	2.35%
dolphin	1	1.18%
hippo (including its rear end)	0	0%
other* (must explain!!) *to include answers such as "blue one next to the fish" and PORTUGAL!	9	10.59%
Voters: 85. You may not vote on this poll

04-17-2010, 02:56 PM	#79
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	I always hear cat scratch fever referenced but have been told it actually isn't real edit: and a quick check as I haven't thought of or heard of it in years, shows that the only thing that can be truly associated with "cat scratch fever" is something very similar to tick fever; fever, aches and swelling, along with occasional (and temporary) swelling of the lymph nodes. I think the F.I.L. was suffering from something else Last edited by kindlekitten; 04-17-2010 at 03:06 PM.

04-17-2010, 07:47 PM	#84
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	I just can't see myself getting cuddly with a snake. and I was bitten once, so it just isn't a good thing. a friend in California sent me these... the late great kindlekitten, may she RIP Oct. 08-Jan 10 Attached Thumbnails

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04-17-2010, 01:20 PM	#77
beppe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,161 Karma: 81026524 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Italy Device: Kindle3, Ipod4, IPad2	Watch out for their paws too. Cat fever is really a pain ... My father in law became like that guy Bibendum, The Micheline character that is always smiling.

04-17-2010, 01:51 PM	#78
FlorenceArt High Priestess Posts: 5,761 Karma: 5042529 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Montreuil sous bois, France Device: iPad Pro 9.7, iPhone 6 Plus	Would that be le bonhomme Michelin? Michelin is a brand of tires. Micheline is a feminine first name, or a kind of train. Neither are very much in use these days

04-17-2010, 10:01 PM	#86
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	Snakes are not pets I tell you!

04-18-2010, 02:47 PM	#90
Delta Tango Groupie Posts: 161 Karma: 20000 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Device: Onyx Boox	Something fluffy and cute, but with temper and evil masterplan. Must be small enough to fit on a palm, and never grow up. Must ambush annoying neighbors and relatives. Self-cleaning, self-feeding (eating from oversize food container without making itself sick is acceptable, but hunting for food is preferable), self-potty trained. Do I ask for too much?