Remarkable, Martin, that the tortoise and turtle, seemingly similar animals, should behave such different levels of activity and hunger.

Our pet turtle, Buddy, (post #54 on this thread) is a continuously active beast always looking for food including fingers.

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Ralph, and his assistant Maebrey (asleep on the chair) always like to spend time in the loft while I am up there.

 
Keith Emerson has nothing on you!!

Quote from: port perran on February 27, 2025, 05:05:46 PMOur weekly food bill is about to go through the roof 

Our two tortoises woke up on Monday after their three month sleep and are straight into replenishing their body fat store ready for next Winter.

The two I had growing up loved tomatoes, to the extent we couldn't grow them. They would run across the garden for fresh tomatoes.

Quote from: AndyRA on February 28, 2025, 09:36:42 AM

Interesting also to see the 'Attleborough' totem as my parents retired there from the Midlands and I had an uncle & aunt who also lived there

This is Luna recuperating from surgery to remove about half a cup of 'stones' from her bladder. She had repeated UTIs so we are happy they're out, didn't have pet insurance but they don't take you on - you take them on and their care comes with the animal. Looking forward to some rekindling of her ability at the Agility course

Bless her. If dogs are anything like humans that shaved area is going to itch like the devil soon and she'll start scratching so keep an eye on the dressing

Quote from: Greygreaser on February 28, 2025, 08:01:56 PM
This is Luna recuperating from surgery to remove about half a cup of 'stones' from her bladder. She had repeated UTIs so we are happy they're out, didn't have pet insurance but they don't take you on - you take them on and their care comes with the animal. Looking forward to some rekindling of her ability at the Agility course

She looks very much like our Bella. Is she a lagotto?

Cheers,

Chris

Our little Cavachon had bladder stones removed in Jan. Dependant on the type of stone he had to go on Hills prescription diet,either c/d or u/d.

Quote from: Greygreaser on February 28, 2025, 08:01:56 PM
This is Luna recuperating from surgery to remove about half a cup of 'stones' from her bladder. She had repeated UTIs so we are happy they're out, didn't have pet insurance but they don't take you on - you take them on and their care comes with the animal. Looking forward to some rekindling of her ability at the Agility course

Bless her. Can't be much fun. Our Dalmatian is on a low purine diet as they are notorious stone formers. Touch wood we've never had a problem.

Quote from: Papyrus on March 01, 2025, 06:15:59 PM

Quote from: Greygreaser on February 28, 2025, 08:01:56 PM
This is Luna recuperating from surgery to remove about half a cup of 'stones' from her bladder. She had repeated UTIs so we are happy they're out, didn't have pet insurance but they don't take you on - you take them on and their care comes with the animal. Looking forward to some rekindling of her ability at the Agility course

She looks very much like our Bella. Is she a lagotto?

Cheers,

Chris

Luna is a first cross Cocker Spaniel and miniature? Poodle - small Cockapoo

10 days later she's trying to catch up on everything I've struggled to restrain her from doing - aren't they just incredible!

Had some worrying news about Bella, our year-old Staffie Cross. We had noticed one of her eyes looking inflamed and a bit red a couple of days after she was spayed, so took her to the vets today.

Looks like a wooden splinter has entered her eye cavity through her mouth after playing with sticks and is causing inflammation. There is a good chance this could get very expensive if we want to save her eye.

In order to soften the blow, I am reluctantly selling off some rolling stock and this will be appearing on the N'Porium Facebook group over the next few days.

The moral of the story is don't let your dog play with sticks.

Pets are part of the family ,My daughter has just got a new dog she is 16 months old ,The other day my granddaughters left a box with a chocolate Bunny on the table Lulu the dog ate all of it while everyone was in the kitchen having a mid day snack ,
The outcome a Happy little dog and a daughters Bank balance £300 
lighter after the vets bill .
Next trip to the vet will be almost as bad when Lulu gets speyed . Bob

Adam,

Bella is a fine looking dog and we all hope for the best for her.

Is there really a choice about spending the money to save her eye?

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