Allergies in dogs and their going off food.

[Sheilajeanne]

My uncle, a dairy farmer, had an ancient green Ford, with the long metal shift on the floor. The darn thing just wouldn't quit - I forget how many years he had it for! Okay, he was a licensed equipment mechanic before he decided to farm full time, so he knew how to keep it running! 

Here's what the puppy mills do when they have a defective pup:    Of course, she gave birth to several pups with the same defect, but hey, the normal ones (that still may carry the recessive gene for this) got sold to unsuspecting buyers! (The picture was taken by Humane Society staff who raided the mill, and put it out of business.)

 

[SUP]

When I see people breeding dogs and cats for specific things, it infuriates me. Let them continue to evolve the way they have through the years and stop getting exaggerated forms of anything -noses, backs, whatever. Unless it is for health, it is not right. Pure breeds bred with care and integrity are fine but all those naked cats and Persians with scrunched up noses like the Bulldogs and all that is explained so much in detail here are nightmares! I remember in 2003, having a long discussion with my Genetics professor about how such selections of specific features and characteristics  through genetic manipulation would be possible in humans by 2020. I had thought it would not happen until at least 2040 - good to be proven right about humans. - in dogs and cats, it's been happening all through, in a rough and haphazard way.. Can see it happening in humans as well - blue eyed babies, babies with big butts, babies with... you get the picture.  I suspect 'intelligence' will be the least in demand.

I, for one, always get my pets from shelters and they have always been darling; would not win prizes at shows but are our babies and perfect for us. Our current dog, Pepper,  wants to be  a cat - after seeing our now deceased cat filling soil post-poop, she does the same! Only she wisely does it some distance away, while mom or dad pick up after her!  Then sneezes all the way home. Ordered some face masks for her. Only found one seller. Let's see if she agrees to wear them.

 

Edited December 21, 2023 by SUP

[Sheilajeanne]

Dogs bred for specific things - this is amazing! (And Sup, I know you're okay with it, but some people think we should just let all the dogs become mutts.  Yeah, no more bird dogs, no more police dogs or herding dogs. )

I agree with you about those poor naked cats, and other cats that are bred for unique traits that can actuallly be harmful. Scottish fold cats, the ones with the folded ears, suffer from severe arthritis at an early age, because the defective gene that causes the folded ear also affects the cartilage in their joints. You cannot breed two Scotch Fold cats together - the kittens will die shortly after birth, as the double recessive gene is lethal: All Fold cats are affected by osteochondrodysplasia (OCD), a developmental abnormality that affects cartilage and bone development throughout the body. This condition causes the ear fold in the breed and studies point to all Fold cats being affected by it. Fold cats therefore have malformed bone structures and can develop severe painful degenerative joint diseases at an early age.^[2] Due to these health conditions, breeding Fold cats is prohibited in several countries and some major cat registries do not recognize the cat breed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Fold

Purebred Persian cats can't groom themselves properly and must be brushed daily to keep the coat from matting. They also have trouble eating due to the squished in faces. 

 

 

Edited December 22, 2023 by Sheilajeanne

[Handstitched]

18 hours ago, chuck123wapati said:

he is very healthy lol, he is what you would call a deterrent, he keeps my family safe and me from possibly having to use a firearm. I live in a penitentiary town as well as having worked there so i tend to be more careful of safety of my home. My green grass is dead for the year but it will be back lol and that is my neighbors Old Ford, those old high boys are sweet aren't they? I had one years ago.

Not sure what my dog would do if a intruder got in, ask them to play with her toy  bone and scratch her belly  I guess , but she does let us know when someone is coming on the property , all hell breaks loose , as annoying as it can be at times , its a good thing. 

I've often said that there are two seasons here in Oz, ' alive & dead' , lol

Yeh, I like the Ol Ford   

HS

[chuck123wapati]

20 hours ago, SUP said:

When I see people breeding dogs and cats for specific things, it infuriates me. Let them continue to evolve the way they have through the years and stop getting exaggerated forms of anything -noses, backs, whatever. Unless it is for health, it is not right. Pure breeds bred with care and integrity are fine but all those naked cats and Persians with scrunched up noses like the Bulldogs and all that is explained so much in detail here are nightmares! I remember in 2003, having a long discussion with my Genetics professor about how such selections of specific features and characteristics  through genetic manipulation would be possible in humans by 2020. I had thought it would not happen until at least 2040 - good to be proven right about humans. - in dogs and cats, it's been happening all through, in a rough and haphazard way.. Can see it happening in humans as well - blue eyed babies, babies with big butts, babies with... you get the picture.  I suspect 'intelligence' will be the least in demand.

I, for one, always get my pets from shelters and they have always been darling; would not win prizes at shows but are our babies and perfect for us. Our current dog, Pepper,  wants to be  a cat - after seeing our now deceased cat filling soil post-poop, she does the same! Only she wisely does it some distance away, while mom or dad pick up after her!  Then sneezes all the way home. Ordered some face masks for her. Only found one seller. Let's see if she agrees to wear them.

 

don't worry now they have started on people they will let dogs alone for awhile.https://vigilantnews.com/post/covid-vaccines-integrate-into-human-dna-study-finds/?exp=1703259852743