fuzzygobo
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As far as your cat goes, hyperthyroidism isn’t theme of the world. With medication he can still live a long life.
It does amaze me how animals can develop human diseases, like cancer or diabetes.
I’ve had my share of cats I had to say goodbye to. But if they make it to 15, they had a good life. Anything after that is a bonus.
I know it’s hard to deal with, but I know we only have pets for a short time. They won’t live as long as us, and it breaks my heart when they have to be put down. But it’s better than watching them suffer.
The only things that will live close to a hundred years are parrots and turtles.
As far as shock collars go, I agree, there are other ways to train a dog without using these. Scent collars seem to do a better job. Unfortunately these things are not regulated, so the owners probably won’t face any consequences. Is that right or fair? No, but there doesn’t look like there’s any recourse.
It does amaze me how animals can develop human diseases, like cancer or diabetes.
I’ve had my share of cats I had to say goodbye to. But if they make it to 15, they had a good life. Anything after that is a bonus.
I know it’s hard to deal with, but I know we only have pets for a short time. They won’t live as long as us, and it breaks my heart when they have to be put down. But it’s better than watching them suffer.
The only things that will live close to a hundred years are parrots and turtles.
As far as shock collars go, I agree, there are other ways to train a dog without using these. Scent collars seem to do a better job. Unfortunately these things are not regulated, so the owners probably won’t face any consequences. Is that right or fair? No, but there doesn’t look like there’s any recourse.