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post #1 of 14
10/2/07 at 12:08pm
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Does anyone here participate in the practice of purchasing these items? I'd think a couple people do, just by the nature of our group-consumeritis. I went to get my Great Dane puppy on Saturday and .. holy crap, does stuff for her add up fast. We got her 2 different types of shampoo (Harry Barker / Kiehl's), raw dog food (Honest Kitchen), pads, crates, natural treats, all that. Now we're looking at a bed for her that was inspired by the Eames brothers that's astronomical for a dog bed. She seems to be most comfortable in ours, however.

I know my girlfriend and I are insane - anyone else?

(No, she will not be getting clothed... though I did see a midnight blue tux that comes in her size that I found terribly hilarious.)
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post #2 of 14
10/2/07 at 12:27pm
The good news is that if you spoil your pets, you don't have to worry about buying them a BMW when they turn 16, or foot their college bill (Jokes about Texas A&M graduating Reveille are not welcome). Also, your pets is far less likely to develop a drug habit or get arrested, but public urination can get a bit embarrassing.

As for ours, they've all been strays, so the bar is set rather low. Iams/Purina One is what our vet recommended, so there we go. Oh, they get table scraps, or their own chicken breast and brown rice for dinner, when I'm cooking for a bunch of people.

The big thing is the regular vet checkups - we're driving cross-town to see the same vet they started with. He's an excellent vet and worth the $$$. That's their extravagance. Outside of that they're happy with old blankets.
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post #3 of 14
10/2/07 at 12:32pm
Mine has a red leather Coach leash from the outlet; she shops cheap. She has a memory foam bed from Costco for her arthritis; she is ancient. She gets raw food from the pet store because it comes pre-ground and doesn't take much chewing. She gets $5 stuffed animals from the drug store. ...and $200 worth of pills (mmm... opiates) per month... that is all. You don't need fancy shampoo if they're on the raw diet. You are insane for considering a designer bed! I do suppose you have to get everything in XXL to plan for future size -- so they actually make great dane designer furniture and clothing? Is it from a plus size dog store?
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post #4 of 14
10/2/07 at 12:33pm
I love pets as much as the next guy, especially dogs and I totally believe in getting them the highest quality food available, but when I see a dog wearing a Burberry raincoat, or Gucci booties, I want to get a 50 yard running start and kick the owner right in the nuts with some Red Wing steel toed boots. An Eames bed for your dog???? Go f*ck yourself!

(BTW fellow pet lovers, my dislike is probably more to do with the tool Kronik than it is with luxury goods for pets so please do not hold the above statements against me and continue to buy from me )
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post #5 of 14
10/2/07 at 12:36pm
We don't do the very odd pet luxury good thing, but we do make raw food at home for our dog and we feed him natural snacks.
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post #6 of 14
10/2/07 at 12:39pm
I'd go back to making my own food if I had more kitchen room here to store a grinder but my dog doesn't like the bones much any more as they're too hard on her teeth. The store bought raw food is so overpriced.
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(BTW fellow pet lovers, my dislike is probably more to do with the tool Kronik than it is with luxury goods for pets so please do not hold the above statements against me and continue to buy from me)
You really need a second account
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post #7 of 14
10/2/07 at 12:42pm
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You really need a second account

Yeah, I'm going to have to do that. Then I can tell people how I really feel
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post #8 of 14
10/2/07 at 12:46pm
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I knew he'd come in here to shit up my thread but I know it's because he loves me, so I don't begrudge him that.

That's a part of my question, I suppose; the Eames bed isn't for the dog. She doesn't really care what she sleeps on, what she eats (as long as she does), what kind of shampoo we use, etc. That stuff is all for us, the pitiful humans that dote on pets. The Eames bed came up because we're going to start leaning modern in our household furniture and if she's going to have a bed in the middle of the living room, it might as well match the aesthetic.
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post #9 of 14
10/2/07 at 12:54pm
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I knew he'd come in here to shit up my thread but I know it's because he loves me, so I don't begrudge him that.



Fine, whatever. I'm still kicking you in the nuts first chance I get, just because. Also, I'd reconsider going very high end, furniture wise, when you are going to have such a gigantic dog in the house, aside from you that is.
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post #10 of 14
10/2/07 at 12:59pm
What you imagine... What you'll get...
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post #11 of 14
10/2/07 at 1:00pm
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That's a part of my question, I suppose; the Eames bed isn't for the dog. She doesn't really care what she sleeps on, what she eats (as long as she does), what kind of shampoo we use, etc. That stuff is all for us, the pitiful humans that dote on pets. The Eames bed came up because we're going to start leaning modern in our household furniture and if she's going to have a bed in the middle of the living room, it might as well match the aesthetic.

I hope you have an XL living room, since that dog will get rather big. And, when they sleep, they don't sleep like cats - all bundled up. They splay every limb out and so a dog that might normally fit in your backpack would take up more floor space than the dining room table. Have you considered adding a wing to your place, just for the dog? Or at least his own room?
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post #12 of 14
10/2/07 at 1:06pm
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lol. ass. (directed at edwina)

I've had pit bulls before and managed to keep furniture in decent condition. She's crate trained and all so her size is somewhat negligible. Of course, keeping the pristine appearance of modern with dog and cat fur everywhere will be somewhat of a chore. I was raised with 3 Great Danes over the course about 10 years, so I'm pretty familiar with the breed. They honestly never took up too much room outside of the bed when they damned near push you off, or the couch, which she will not be allowed on uninvited.
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post #13 of 14
10/2/07 at 1:23pm
I think the best care, nutrition, and comfort items are appropriate but as mentioned before, designer items on pets are over-the-top. That said, I plan to open up a pet resort in the next few years and cater to the paris hilton lap dogs.
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post #14 of 14
10/3/07 at 3:32am
To their credit, most house dogs I have encountered usually behave better than children. All depends on good breeding and training I suppose.
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