MacKinnon and the Corncobs

Rattlesnake Gal · 03-18-2010, 01:38 PM

Thanks for all the wonderful comments and glad tidings on Mac’s health. Our pets truly become part of the family and add so much to our lives.

It’s great that you are posting your experiences and knowledge. There are many dangers that we all might not be aware of and they could one day save a Winni Pet.
I am very sorry for those of you that have sad tales to tell. Losing a pet can really cut deep. Many of us have been there. Thanks for sharing your story. I think it can be therapeutic.

Liforrelaxin is right, sometimes pets can be worse than kids. Obviously dogs & cats have very different taste buds and olfactory senses than we humans do. Rocks, bibs, towels and rope toys, bones, corks and couches don’t sound too appetizing to me! (My sister in-laws dog ate a whole couch.) Some of the things they seem to enjoy sniffing are right out there too.

Argie's Wife · 03-24-2010, 08:45 AM

What a harrowing tale! My corgi is a goat - that sounds like something he would do, if given the chance. Thanks for the info - but I'm sooooo sorry you and Mac had to go thru that... poor baby~!!!!

And what a cutie pie he is - wow! Thanks for sharing the pics!

Our fur babies are special!

jmen24 · 03-24-2010, 11:56 AM

RG, I am so happy that all you had was a vet bill and short amount of distress with this happening, you are very lucky.

My parents lost one of our GSP's three years ago to this very same issue, as it happened during the night, it was to late by morning as he had already expired, the mess in the kitchen told the tale, he was 14. Apparently he felt a change in menu was desired and decided the cobs looked better than the usual sock (which are another issue all together, but come up much easier).

It just amazes me the things that dogs will get into, the mother of the boy mentioned above was notorious for eating whatever, about 10lbs of rabbit food, a jar of vaseline, a box of crayons. One day we came home to her and the father of the boy above after a day of running through the house with chewed up acrylic paint bottles (stencil paint, that started out full), couches, walls, ceilings, beds and floors, they did not discriminate.

You would have thought that we were free range artists if you visited us for the months after that mess.

Oh, the stories our friends give us to tell!

Rattlesnake Guy · 03-24-2010, 09:37 PM

You reminded me of one of my biggest mistakes.

I was about 24 and house sitting for a couple. They had an outside dog and I was warned to not let the dog in the house. One very cold and rainy day I let the dog in the house before going to work. When I got home I could not believe how much of a mess a dog could make in 10 hours. Every sock, shoe, underwear, knickknack, plant, book and frying pan were randomly spread though out the three story house. The dog dragged a bag of flour and sugar around the house. I cleaned for about 8 hours. I know I must have put some of the underwear in the wrong place and shoes in the wrong closet. I am sure they were concerned. It was a true life lesson.

SIKSUKR · 03-25-2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Guy

You reminded me of one of my biggest mistakes.
I was about 24 and house sitting for a couple. They had an outside dog and I was warned to not let the dog in the house. One very cold and rainy day I let the dog in the house before going to work. When I got home I could not believe how much of a mess a dog could make in 10 hours. Every sock, shoe, underwear, knickknack, plant, book and frying pan were randomly spread though out the three story house. The dog dragged a bag of flour and sugar around the house. I cleaned for about 8 hours. I know I must have put some of the underwear in the wrong place and shoes in the wrong closet. I am sure they were concerned. It was a true life lesson.

Are you sure that wasn't one of your wild party nights with your friends RG that you blamed on the dog?

I know I've been called a dog before!

WinnDixie · 03-25-2010, 12:21 PM

OMG, Rattlesnake Guy! I have always liked to say that the term "outside dog" isn't in my vocabulary! But now...reading your story ,and notwithstanding that I am laughing all the way, I'm wondering a little bit! Guess I will count my blessings. We did have a poodle some time ago that would tip over the trash when she could...tracked flour all over the house once..but I see that's nothing!!

SteveA · 03-27-2010, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Guy

You reminded me of one of my biggest mistakes.

I was about 24 and house sitting for a couple. They had an outside dog and I was warned to not let the dog in the house. One very cold and rainy day I let the dog in the house before going to work. When I got home I could not believe how much of a mess a dog could make in 10 hours. Every sock, shoe, underwear, knickknack, plant, book and frying pan were randomly spread though out the three story house. The dog dragged a bag of flour and sugar around the house. I cleaned for about 8 hours. I know I must have put some of the underwear in the wrong place and shoes in the wrong closet. I am sure they were concerned. It was a true life lesson.

From one of the funniest movies ever. (At least the dog parts)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIYB7Bj2npk

03-18-2010, 01:38 PM	#1
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,253 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,455 Thanked 1,357 Times in 476 Posts	Great Knowledge Here on the Forum Thanks for all the wonderful comments and glad tidings on Mac’s health. Our pets truly become part of the family and add so much to our lives. It’s great that you are posting your experiences and knowledge. There are many dangers that we all might not be aware of and they could one day save a Winni Pet. I am very sorry for those of you that have sad tales to tell. Losing a pet can really cut deep. Many of us have been there. Thanks for sharing your story. I think it can be therapeutic. Liforrelaxin is right, sometimes pets can be worse than kids. Obviously dogs & cats have very different taste buds and olfactory senses than we humans do. Rocks, bibs, towels and rope toys, bones, corks and couches don’t sound too appetizing to me! (My sister in-laws dog ate a whole couch.) Some of the things they seem to enjoy sniffing are right out there too.

03-25-2010, 12:21 PM	#6
WinnDixie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 239 Thanks: 44 Thanked 75 Times in 17 Posts	Eating my words??? OMG, Rattlesnake Guy! I have always liked to say that the term "outside dog" isn't in my vocabulary! But now...reading your story ,and notwithstanding that I am laughing all the way, I'm wondering a little bit! Guess I will count my blessings. We did have a poodle some time ago that would tip over the trash when she could...tracked flour all over the house once..but I see that's nothing!!

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03-24-2010, 08:45 AM	#2
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	What a harrowing tale! My corgi is a goat - that sounds like something he would do, if given the chance. Thanks for the info - but I'm sooooo sorry you and Mac had to go thru that... poor baby~!!!! And what a cutie pie he is - wow! Thanks for sharing the pics! Our fur babies are special!

03-24-2010, 11:56 AM	#3
jmen24 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,139 Thanks: 223 Thanked 319 Times in 181 Posts	RG, I am so happy that all you had was a vet bill and short amount of distress with this happening, you are very lucky. My parents lost one of our GSP's three years ago to this very same issue, as it happened during the night, it was to late by morning as he had already expired, the mess in the kitchen told the tale, he was 14. Apparently he felt a change in menu was desired and decided the cobs looked better than the usual sock (which are another issue all together, but come up much easier). It just amazes me the things that dogs will get into, the mother of the boy mentioned above was notorious for eating whatever, about 10lbs of rabbit food, a jar of vaseline, a box of crayons. One day we came home to her and the father of the boy above after a day of running through the house with chewed up acrylic paint bottles (stencil paint, that started out full), couches, walls, ceilings, beds and floors, they did not discriminate. You would have thought that we were free range artists if you visited us for the months after that mess. Oh, the stories our friends give us to tell!

03-24-2010, 09:37 PM	#4
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	You reminded me of one of my biggest mistakes. I was about 24 and house sitting for a couple. They had an outside dog and I was warned to not let the dog in the house. One very cold and rainy day I let the dog in the house before going to work. When I got home I could not believe how much of a mess a dog could make in 10 hours. Every sock, shoe, underwear, knickknack, plant, book and frying pan were randomly spread though out the three story house. The dog dragged a bag of flour and sugar around the house. I cleaned for about 8 hours. I know I must have put some of the underwear in the wrong place and shoes in the wrong closet. I am sure they were concerned. It was a true life lesson.