tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159249484626241253.post3746033543302728740..comments2019-03-03T12:14:43.385+00:00Comments on Opinionated Mum: Which pet shall we chose?Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13740110903036851166noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159249484626241253.post-78217726500358872692011-09-24T13:12:35.624+01:002011-09-24T13:12:35.624+01:00Rhonda, sorry to hear about Saskia. How is she?
Ho...Rhonda, sorry to hear about Saskia. How is she?<br />Hope she is doing well xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13740110903036851166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159249484626241253.post-16422866644134438712011-09-14T16:38:33.412+01:002011-09-14T16:38:33.412+01:00Thanks so much guys for your comments. I've be...Thanks so much guys for your comments. I've been a little sad for the past few days. I took a combination of your advice and gave Saskia some Lidl dog food. Three hours later she was foaming at the mouth - I rang Raymond the Vet but she was comatosed by the time he managed to call round. <br />Fingers crossed she'll come out of it soon.<br />Feel free to take some time out and say a prayer for little Sas... :-(<br />RhondaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159249484626241253.post-6508450497050526072011-09-08T21:22:49.693+01:002011-09-08T21:22:49.693+01:00Rhonda, I'd try buying pet food from Lidl but ...Rhonda, I'd try buying pet food from Lidl but then put it in a leftover Waitrose packet. That will surely fool your posh pussy.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />Reggie (short for Regina)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159249484626241253.post-67501839244720582702011-09-08T20:20:34.088+01:002011-09-08T20:20:34.088+01:00Rhonda, thanks for your lovely comments, I'm g...Rhonda, thanks for your lovely comments, I'm glad you're enjoying the blog. I used to have a cat that only ate dog food, so you could try that. Can you ask your handsome vet for advice?<br /><br />Stella, I suppose most animals would retaliate if provoked and little kids can be quite mean. My son wants to be a doctor, though, so will have to give it a bit of thought before we decide. I don't like the sound of a fish pedicure either, a normal one is fine for me!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13740110903036851166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159249484626241253.post-35943786438008992632011-09-08T18:15:00.019+01:002011-09-08T18:15:00.019+01:00Sarah, due to confidentiality rules I am not allow...Sarah, due to confidentiality rules I am not allowed to be too specific but let's just say that young patient x will not be a concert pianist when he grows up. Though in fairness his mum did tell me that he's provoked the guinea pig by trying to put a straw up its bum - I've no idea why!<br /><br />Judy - really?? That's crazy, I'm glad I've never gone for a fish pedicure. Did they complain to Watchdog?<br /><br />Good luck with the new pet Sarah, let us all know how you get on,<br /><br />Be safe guys,<br /><br />StellaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159249484626241253.post-66797959643556456142011-09-08T17:49:34.133+01:002011-09-08T17:49:34.133+01:00Hi Sarah,
I've just discovered your blog and I...Hi Sarah,<br />I've just discovered your blog and I LOVE it so much! GO O.M.!! (currently doing a cheerleader dance in the living room...might put it up on youtube)<br />Anyhoo, great comments about pets / children situations. I have 5 small children (don't ask) and a cat. It's funny because people say you shouldn't have a cat around babies because sometimes they sit on their faces, but oddly I found the opposite true. Quite often I'd come home from shopping and Stanley would have his chubby bottom rolled onto Saskia's head. Our vets bills are very high this year, I can tell you! Normally I wouldn't dream of having a vet on speed dial, but our local one is rather handsome and I can't say for certain that Saskia would still be alive had that not been the case...<br />Anyhoo, I currently have a bit of a vomiting problem and wondered if anyone had any advice...?<br />Saskia is going through a 'picky' phase with her food and if anything is given to her under £5 per bowl she will immediately throw it up. Unfortuantely if the children see her doing this, it sets off a kind of chain reaction, and I'll then have 6 piles of sick to clean up.<br />Any suggestions?<br /><br />Loving your work, RhondaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159249484626241253.post-52114824938112509812011-09-08T17:41:07.117+01:002011-09-08T17:41:07.117+01:00There's so much to consider when deciding whic...There's so much to consider when deciding which pet to get!<br />Stella, what guinea pig related injuries have you seen?Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13740110903036851166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159249484626241253.post-42962145153901032042011-09-04T12:17:12.571+01:002011-09-04T12:17:12.571+01:00Stella,
fish? Are you crazy? I knew this one girl...Stella,<br /><br />fish? Are you crazy? I knew this one girl who went for one of those fish pedicures and they ate her little toe off!! They are just pure evil!! Best just to encourage your children to have imaginary friends.<br /><br />Judy SwallowsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159249484626241253.post-14370125546860499352011-08-31T07:23:23.420+01:002011-08-31T07:23:23.420+01:00Hi Sarah, it depends on the type of dog, a big one...Hi Sarah, it depends on the type of dog, a big one needs let out to do its sherbet mushrooms more often than a little one. Our wee one can go happily for a work day if given the freedom of the house and we've never come home to find a chocolate selection box or lemonade shandy anywhere. The occasional mint accordion but thats par for the course. AlisonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159249484626241253.post-49678708621270218042011-08-28T22:41:10.135+01:002011-08-28T22:41:10.135+01:00I am a paramedic and have seen what guinea pigs ar...I am a paramedic and have seen what guinea pigs are capable of if provoked. Two words...exercise caution! I'd recommend fish, I've never yet seen a fish related injury. <br /><br />Love the blog,<br /><br />StellaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159249484626241253.post-24100936199393094362011-08-25T09:55:36.315+01:002011-08-25T09:55:36.315+01:00Thanks for your comments. Definitely agree that it...Thanks for your comments. Definitely agree that it's good for children to grow up with a pet. <br />Alison, just wondered how long you would leave your dog alone at home? I'm going back to work soon so that would be an issue for me.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13740110903036851166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159249484626241253.post-22479515379931329292011-08-24T14:07:52.596+01:002011-08-24T14:07:52.596+01:00Whatever you do, don't get a cat - they're...Whatever you do, don't get a cat - they're into saucery.<br /><br />NinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159249484626241253.post-4953087558191120042011-08-24T11:29:18.499+01:002011-08-24T11:29:18.499+01:00Hi Rhania, I actually judge my social work familie...Hi Rhania, I actually judge my social work families without animals quite negatively. I'd far rather see a child taken into care where there is no dog left behind than one with a dog. The dog can often take the part of the parent by guarding the child and keeping it safe, I allow some quite atrocious parenting where I know the dog will keep the child safe. Equally if the parents can't extend their love to an animal how can they love a child? AlisonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159249484626241253.post-74957573249386101072011-08-21T23:30:21.306+01:002011-08-21T23:30:21.306+01:00Hi Alison, that is fasinating reading! We have 3 d...Hi Alison, that is fasinating reading! We have 3 dogs called Tim and Roger, my daughter Shania loves them and I've caught her crawling over to their bowl and drinking their water frequently! Her imunne system is actually pretty impressive! I agree, if you cant love an animal you cant love a child. RhaniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159249484626241253.post-27243069668859901292011-08-20T02:58:47.743+01:002011-08-20T02:58:47.743+01:00Hiya, we have 2 dogs Reuben and Charley and two sm...Hiya, we have 2 dogs Reuben and Charley and two small children also. I'm a social worker and let me please enlighten you on a few things, facts to me. Children who grow up around pets have a proveably lower risk of asthma and a heightened immune system. Equally its a fact that many violent criminals, murderers etc show evidence of harming animals in their past. Google it. Its fact. Kismet and Star are the most well adjusted kids in their class according to their teacher and I put that down as much to having pets as a good family. Get a small dog, so easy to take care of or pop in the car, they will teach your children everything. AlisonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159249484626241253.post-21756267285523919482011-08-17T15:37:08.562+01:002011-08-17T15:37:08.562+01:00Thanks, we haven't got one yet but think we de...Thanks, we haven't got one yet but think we definitely will. I would love a dog but you have stated the main reasons why a dog is not for us at the minute.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13740110903036851166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159249484626241253.post-55262244376757307392011-08-17T11:08:38.330+01:002011-08-17T11:08:38.330+01:00Awww, so cute! I've never had a guinea pig an...Awww, so cute! I've never had a guinea pig and don't know much about them. But I commend you on your decision not to get a dog. They are tying and very demanding and should most definitely not be left in a house while people go out to work. Though of course, this does happen often. <br /><br />Hope you have many happy years with your guinea pig.<br /><br />CJ xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com