Don’t get a dog

I see, you're only in it for the thanks.
I should have know really, just another person looking for narcissistic supply on t'internet.

I would address your post but I really can't understand how you've reached the conclusions you have. Your post makes no sense at all. You clearly lack basic comprehension. Hence the need to use so many emoticons and CAPS. Not forgetting the old !

But thanks for the guidance, I'll try not to be so "totes hilaire" in the future.

@BIossomtoes · Today 20:02

You can see if posters hit the thanks button. There’s no sign of it on this thread.

Yes you ARE 100% wrong. No-one can see the THANKS except the person who has been thanked! Why are you so insistent that you're correct? You are soooo wrong. 😆 I'm cringing for you! 😬

I’ve seen a car being walked and it was one of the most ridiculous things. I think it’s awful and selfish to keep a cat as a house cat. It would literally be like cooping up a human. If you want a cat move away from the main road then get one

As an aside I might make HighMaintenanceCat my username

I mean this is all fairly obvious.

Id rather pull an eyeball out than get a dog. I see no benefit whatsoever to having a dog, and I’m always surprised how many people get them (sadly I’m no longer surprised how few actually bother their arses to train them)

Exactly this. That poster is getting all salty and narked because she is fed up of her super high maintenance cat, that is clearly just desperate to be let outside instead of cooped up in the house. Of course cats are much easier to look after (overall) than dogs. I can't believe anyone would actually try to say any different. I am embarrassed for @Oscarbravoromeo 😬

Oh sorry, I was responding to what you SAID, not what you MEANT! 🙄

Don't spout ridiculous hyperbole and daft exaggerations to try and look all totes hilaire and clever, and then get all salty when someone calls you out on it eh?

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/site_stuff/4887490-update-from-mnhq-new-hidden-gratitude-feature#:~:text=All%20you%20need%20to%20do,That's%20it!

I await my apology.

I’m not.

Yes I have. Want to reflect on how illogical that comment is if you’re right?

No, that's actually correct. Only the person who has been thanked can see it. Have you never been thanked? 😆

You’re wrong.

Only the person who is thanked can see the thanks.

You can see if posters hit the thanks button. There’s no sign of it on this thread.

Oh FGS. You happen to have a high maintenance cat. In general, cats are much less work than dogs - I don't know why that is so hard to wrap your head round. It's like someone saying, 'Oh Springer Spaniels don't need a lot of exercise because my Springer is very lazy and hates going out,' when that is not the norm. And by the way PP said they can be left overnight, not left out, and I've never once, in my 50 odd years, seen a cat being walked. I know people do it, but it is rare.

And you might get a better reaction if you didn't, ahem, misrepresent the truth.

As for my earlier comment on about medicating dogs every two minutes, if you've taken that comment literally then, well, there's probably nothing more to say.

The poster clearly said overall cats are easier. Your cat is an extreme example. Why can't it go outside?

Who on earth medicates their dogs every 2 minutes?! 😆

You may get a better reaction to your points/your posts, if you didn't post such hilariously exaggerated hyperbole!

@Manyandyoucanwalkover I actually can't believe you've got the nerve to call me patronising considering your initial post. But if the cap fits:

Dogs are really hard work - they can be but I'd say they are more of a commitment than hard work.
They don’t come house trained - some do, some don't.
So expect to have wee and poo all over your floors - this should tell you that you are doing something wrong or that something is wrong with the dog.
They will eat stuff they shouldn’t and then they vomit - management is key here.
They can be very noisy, they bark and they whine - good, they are letting me know that something is wrong.
Some keep you awake half the night - only in exceptional circumstances.
The vet’s bills are horrendous - Agreed.
They need regular medication for worms, ticks and fleas - many people would disagree with you on this.
Many dogs need trips to the dog groomer - and many don't.
Then they break your heart - Agreed

As for accusing me of being a self-appointed expert, I'm only asking people to think. It's you who have come on to the internet to shout out a whole lot of ill-informed absolutes. Again, you've quite some nerve.

I won't go into details as I can feel the tears welling up but I used to believe in what I now believe is OTT medicalisation of dogs. Mine had a reaction. I don't know if it shortened her life but I suspect it did.

Seeing as you have come onto MN to tell others what to do, perhaps you'll listen to a suggestion from me: Don't start threads when you clearly have very little knowledge and experience of the subject matter.

42 dogs? That would be a bit too many even for me! I'm up to 4 just now (kept 2 puppies from a litter we bred) and wouldn't have it any other way. It's definitely a lifestyle choice though! 🤣

My dog came housetrained (was a rescue), is only peeing etc indoors because she is a very old girl now.
She has has barked about 10 times in her whole 13 years, and has never gone to a groomers... she has little to groom.
Vet consult is £50 here, and I use my own logic when it comes to my dog. Would I go to A&E if I had a cut? No. Some people go to the vet for every tiny thing. I use common sense.
No flea treatment as she does not have them and never has. I don't worm her either, and she has been all clear when tested.