Question: Vet techs recommended declawing?
I took my kitten to the vet today for her last round of boosters and her rabies shot.
When I came out of the exam room, one of the vet techs mentioned the price of declawing to someone. My boyfriend looked at me & I told him that I’m not having her declawed! Both of the technicians recommended it. Their reasoning was “otherwise she’ll be tearing up your furniture”.
I have always been strongly against declawing. I believe it’s unnecessary mutilation for convenience. I have seen firsthand how declawing can make a cat aggressive. My boyfriend thinks it’s perfectly fine and insists we have it done. I am not going to allow anyone to mutilate MY cat for ANY reason!!
Am I wrong? I was kind of shocked and embarrassed when both vet techs suggested it. I am firm in my beliefs but am starting to wonder if my argument is valid…
Opinions?
Answer:
Answer by Elaine M
MY vet refuses to do it, claiming it’s mutilation. The only exceptions is if the paw is crushed or tumors are present on the bones.
Don’t use the vet if you have qualms about them recommending unnecessary proceedures.
Keeping a pet is a rewarding experience which many of us enjoy, but it can also be expensive. As well as all the routine costs such as food and grooming, you can also come up against unplanned expenses such as veterinary bills through sickness or accident. These bills can unfortunately be very high, so to ensure that their pets can get the treatment they need many people decide that taking out pet insurance is a sensible way of helping to cushion these costs. But what should you be looking for in a pet insurance policy?
The first thing to consider is what kind of pet you have. The cheapest kind of pet insurance is that for the most common pets – cats and dogs. Prices for these policies can be very reasonable indeed, amounting to only the cost of a few tins of pet food a month. If, however, you keep a more unusual kind of animal as a pet, then the price you pay may well be higher. Make sure that any policy you take out specifically includes your kind of pet, as many will exclude more ‘exotic’ kinds of animal.
The main reason for considering pet insurance is cover for medical treatment, but there are some exclusions that you need to be aware of. Firstly, your policy will almost certainly not cover routine treatments such as vaccinations, flea control, or worming. Secondly, you won’t be covered for any pre-existing conditions that were already known about when you took out the policy (you should also declare any existing conditions when you take out the policy, or you risk it being declared invalid when you come to make a claim).
You also need to check your policy for claim limits: there may be a time limit of cover, so for example a long-term condition such as arthritis may only be covered for a period of 12 months, after which you will be responsible for meeting the bills. There is also usually a limit to the total cost of medical bill claims you make in any one year, but this is usually high enough to cover almost any conceivable situation.
Another major reason for taking out insurance is to help you cover the costs of getting your pet back if it goes missing. Be sure to get a policy you can print out at home on your printer. You can save on ink by using a 4inkjets coupon code as well. Most policies will contribute towards advertising in local newspapers etcetera, and also to providing reward money for the safe return of your pet.
Another very important part of your insurance cover is public liability, especially for dog owners. Even the calmest and most well behaved of pets could possibly cause damage to someone’s property, or even cause an injury to a person. In this thankfully rare event, you could be open to huge legal bills and compensation claims – make sure that your policy includes a substantial amount of third party liability cover as standard.
Finally, check whether the policy you’re considering places a limit on the age of your pet. Many policies are only available to, for example, cats up until the age of eight years. As it is in later years that your pet is most likely to need treatment, it obviously makes sense to ensure your policy will cover this, especially if your pet has a few years under their belt!
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To keep your cat healthy a majority of time, all you really need to do is give him good shelter, food, and plenty of water. Like other living things however, cats can get sick from time to time no matter what you do.
As a cat owner, you’ll want to ensure that you feed your cat only the best. Premium cat food is the ideal for cats, as the food is designed to keep your pet happy and healthy. You’ll also need to pay attention to his behavior, so you’ll know when he’s sick and when to take him to the vet. Most of the more common ailments and sicknesses are minor, although there are some cases where a vet can be the determining factor between life and death for your cat.
Your cat’s behavior will be one of the most critical factors when you are trying to determine whether or not he is under the weather. Acting sluggish, laying around all the time, lack of energy and not eating are all signs that you need to take him to the vet immediately. His coat is also a good thing to watch as well. If you notice his coat dull and patchy or notice him shedding abnormally, you should contact your vet as soon as you possibly can.
Diarrhea and vomiting are sometimes common, even with basic sickness. On the other hand, if your cat seems to be doing either one of the two for more than a day, you should contact your veterinarian. Coughing is common as well, simply because coughing will cats dislodge hairballs. If your cat seems to be coughing for another reason, you should have him checked out as soon as possible.
To ensure that your cat isn’t subjected to various diseases, you should always make sure that he stays up do date with his vaccinations. There are several diseases out there that require vaccinations, including rabies and feline distemper. Feline distemper is one of most devastating diseases a cat can get, yet it is also one of the easiest to prevent as well. The disease strikes cats very fast, and leaves you as an own very little time to seek treatment.
Feline leukemia is another disease that is very deadly, yet can be prevented early on with the proper vaccinations. Although the disease isn’t possible for humans to contract, it can be spread quickly among cats. There are vaccinations that can treat the disease these days, although you’ll still want to be careful and not expose other cats around a cat you know has feline leukemia.
Another problem, which is very common with cats that stay outdoors, is worms. Cats that have worms will normally have a lackluster coat and little to no appetite. There are several different types of worms, including ringworm and hookworm. Worms can come from fleas, lice, or even the organs of dead rodents that cats consume. Normally, the cat will digest the eggs which will later mature and attach themselves to the walls of the intestines. If you feed your cat garlic frequently during feedings, it can help to protect him against worms.
Also, do not forget to keep yourself healthy. If you are not around, who will care for your cat? Keep your weight healthy and use a medifast coupon code to buy medifast products and keep your weight under control.
If you take care of your cat, chances are you’ll keep him healthy for years to come. You should always make sure he has quality food, and doesn’t miss any of his scheduled checkups with the vet. If he gets the proper vaccinations when he is required to get them, he should be safe against numerous pests and diseases. Taking the proper steps with your cat now will prevent anything from happening in the future.
Question: how much is barbie?
A man was driving home one evening and realized that it was his daughter’s birthday and he hadn’t bought her a present. He drove to the mall and ran to the toy store and he asked the store manager “How much is that new Barbie in the window?”
The Manager replied, “Which one? We have,
‘Barbie goes to the gym’for $ 19.95 …
‘Barbie goes to the Ball’ for $ 19.95 …
‘Barbie goes shopping for $ 19.95 …
‘Barbie goes to the beach’ for $ 19.95…
‘Barbie goes to the Nightclub’ for $ 19.95 …
and ‘Divorced Barbie’ for $ 375.00.”
“Why is the Divorced Barbie $ 375.00, when all the others are $ 19.95?” Dad asked surprised.
“Divorced Barbie comes with Ken’s car, Ken’s House, Ken’s boat, Ken’s dog, Ken’s cat and Ken’s furniture.”
Answer:
Answer by darfuractionnow
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Question: Are Barbie dolls getting too real?
A man was driving home one evening and realized that it was his daughter’s birthday and he hadn’t bought her a present. He drove to the mall and ran to the toy store and he asked the store manager “How much is that new Barbie in the window?”
The Manager replied, “Which one? We have, ‘Barbie goes to the gym’for $ 19.95 …
‘Barbie goes to the Ball’ for $ 19.95 …
‘Barbie goes shopping for $ 19.95 …
‘Barbie goes to the beach’ for $ 19.95…
‘Barbie goes to the Nightclub’ for $ 19.95 …
and ‘Divorced Barbie’ for $ 375.00.”
“Why is the Divorced Barbie $ 375.00, when all the others are $ 19.95?” Dad asked surprised.
“Divorced Barbie comes with Ken’s car, Ken’s House, Ken’s boat, Ken’s dog, Ken’s cat and Ken’s furniture.”
This is a joke! Not a question to be answered. I thought that was clear but to one it is not.
Answer:
Answer by Rachid Z
because the body of the dolls is like the body of woman
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Question: joke~~!!!!!?
A man was driving home one evening and realized that it was his daughter’s birthday and he hadn’t bought her a present. He drove to the mall and ran to the toy store and he asked the store manager “How much is that new Barbie in the window?”
The Manager replied, “Which one? We have, ‘Barbie goes to the gym’for $ 19.95 …
‘Barbie goes to the Ball’ for $ 19.95 …
‘Barbie goes shopping for $ 19.95 …
‘Barbie goes to the beach’ for $ 19.95…
‘Barbie goes to the Nightclub’ for $ 19.95 …
and ‘Divorced Barbie’ for $ 375.00.”
“Why is the Divorced Barbie $ 375.00, when all the others are $ 19.95?” Dad asked surprised.
“Divorced Barbie comes with Ken’s car, Ken’s House, Ken’s boat, Ken’s dog, Ken’s cat and Ken’s furniture.”
The perfect woman~~~!!!!!!!!
A young man finds the woman of his dreams and asks her to marry him. He tells his mother he wants her to meet his fiance, but he wants to make a bit of a game out of it. He says he’ll bring the girl over with two other women and see if his mother can guess which is the one he wants to marry. His mother agrees to the game.
That night, he shows up at his mother’s house with three beautiful young ladies. They all sit down on the couch, and everyone has a wonderful evening talking and getting to know each other.
At the end of the evening, the young man asks his mother, ‘OK, Mom, which one is the woman I want to marry?’
Without any hesitation at all, his mother replies, ‘The one in the middle.’
The young man is astounded. ‘How in the world did you figure it out?’
‘Easy,’ she says. ‘I don’t like her.’
@Emily
if they are together then Barbie is not for sale coz they have a family to take care~~!!!! lolzzz
Answer:
Answer by Tweenie[:
Hahaa.
the cubes and crinkle cave can connect to each other and form a bigger play unit!