Nice people thread part 7 - a thread in its prime

Pimperne1

Does anyone remember The Alfred Hitchcock Hour back in the 60s. Especially does anyone remember an episode called "The Unlocked Window". This was one of the scariest things I have ever seen. If you have seen it don't mention "that bit" in case anyone wants to spend 48 minutes watching it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7P-Psa8r8U

May be heading for a ban but I think some people will enjoy this (don't let children watch though).

If you remember it what did you think to it?!

morag1202

lostinrates wrote: »

I think I need a DVD of that show. They loved it. Big dog has nev shown interest before in the tv, though dog dog is a regular tv watcher.

I've got a cat that loves [STRIKE]watching [/STRIKE] chasing vultures but generally our dogs and cats have never bothered.

fc123 wrote: »

In other animal news Ginger survived a trip to the vets today as he has a bad ear. Claw from fighting lodged in it.

Oh did the honours this morning and we have been told he also needs his teeth cleaning @ £210. Having owned moggies for many years never heard this one before. What's the verdict here NP's.....does he really need his teeth cleaning or is a new way to squeeze a few ££££ out of us?

:eek: I've had dentistry done on dogs but never cats and certainly never paid that much :eek:


LIR, is your cute little curlydog a Bedlington? I used to dog walk with a couple who had a "flock" of 6 or 7 of them years ago but I've not seen one since.

PasturesNew

fc123 wrote: »

#What's the verdict here NP's.....does he really need his teeth cleaning or is a new way to squeeze a few ££££ out of us?

I figure it's a way to extract more £££s. If you're THAT bothered you'll have already been using some "magical teeth cleaning chews" that are probably on the market (I've seen them for dogs).

I'd not do it.

PasturesNew

Doozergirl wrote: »

If they look like this afterwards, it's well worth it

That's just .... wrong .... and .... disturbing!

PasturesNew

kabayiri wrote: »

I seem to recall reading that dogs can't see television pictures; which doesn't make sense - there is too much anecdotal evidence of dogs responding to things which are on.

It's cats - their brains work faster than ours so all they see are the dots that make up the image. We're not seeing a picture, we're just seeing dots that move faster than the human eye/brain can separate them; it's an illusion. But cats' eyes/brains work faster, so they're not fooled.

PasturesNew

Wheezy wrote: »

He also likes Shaun the Sheep.

Westie Xmas Pressie http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MINIATURE-WIND-UP-WALKING-SHAUN-THE-SHEEP-RARE-/190739132481?pt=UK_Toys_Creative_Educational_RL&hash=item2c68f03041

You can get larger (walking) ones too, about 15-18" high

PasturesNew

Back home later tonight, got stuck in traffic ..... almost lost the will to live; if there'd been a layby I'd have pulled over, crawled under a bush and had a snooze until they'd all gone

lostinrates

PasturesNew wrote: »

It's cats - their brains work faster than ours so all they see are the dots that make up the image. We're not seeing a picture, we're just seeing dots that move faster than the human eye/brain can separate them; it's an illusion. But cats' eyes/brains work faster, so they're not fooled.

My cats love eastenders, I think it's because of all the shouting and rows, they see little of that at home.

They also like cat.tv Internet site,

silvercar

PasturesNew wrote: »

Back home later tonight, got stuck in traffic ..... almost lost the will to live; if there'd been a layby I'd have pulled over, crawled under a bush and had a snooze until they'd all gone

OH works late to avoid driving home in traffic. An extra hour in the office when most people have gone is productive and his journey home is 30-40 minutes rather than 50-80.

Spirit_2

fc123 wrote: »

teeth cleaning @ £210. Having owned moggies for many years never heard this one before. What's the verdict here NP's.....does he really need his teeth cleaning or is a new way to squeeze a few ££££ out of us?

Almost 4 years ago a stray moved in with us. He had gingivitis and needed several teeth removing. Another bout of gingivitis a couple more of his teeth removed. Then he was hit by a car and had to have all but two of the remaining teeth extrtacted.

Last week he was dribbling again and DD took him to the vet - gingivitis again. Never once has anyone suggested cleaning his teggies - if £210 had been the answer it would have been a bargain.

Our 13 year old cat has never had any dentistry...and she would not take any prisoners if we were to try

I would as you vet for the clinical case for cleaning your cats teeth - what is it rying to cure or prevent?