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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 19:44
has anyone thought of the option of......having a bowl of soapy water by the door with a cloth and towels. Wash the bottom of their shoes and voila..no problems...or, take an inside pair of shoes you know are clean and change into those when you arrive :)..there is always a solution. btw, I would never ask someone to remove their shoes THEN ask the to wash their feet lol...... <em>edited by SueB on 28/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 27 January 2012 - 20:54
yes simpleasabc, it is most likely one reason :)..... we played in sand cats had probably pooped in, we slept outside in carriages in the middle of winter, we rolled on the floors that people walked in their outside shoes in, we were hauled around trains, boats and planes where the hygiene was suspect but, that was life and we are healthy....now, quite a few people I know brought their kids up in a javex environment, hot houses in winter, everything wiped clean everyday, special mats on the floors blah...and those are the kids that got sick, all the time......so, if you dont expose the kids, they will never be immune. Mind you, taking off the shoes at the door is not a bad thing, give slippers, my shoes only make it into the front hall unless there is company then, I just dont worry about it :)..never did.
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Latest post on 27 January 2012 - 16:55
http://www.dairygoodness.ca/milk/all-about-chocolate-milk if you give your child fruit boxes or bottles you might want to see how much sugar is in that compared to regular chcolate milk....
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Latest post on 27 January 2012 - 13:08
along with K3's excellent reply, I might strongly suggest to the teacher, once it is explained why she did this, to apologize in front of the class to the child in question. There is nothing wrong with a teacher eating some humble pie when he/she has done something wrong. I would think that the children would have respect and learn a lesson from her apologizing. that would be not to tell someone off in public. It is something people do when they feel threatened or want to use their power to make someone feel small...unfortunately, people for the most part see this as a bullying tactic and the bully is not respected.
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Latest post on 27 January 2012 - 04:05
Good News!!! hopefully he hasnt just been out making new kittens./ Glad to hear he is getting snipped :)
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 17:13
there are bird shops on plant street in satwa. I would go down there and have a look at them..some are tucked in along with the plants. is there any pet shops around you?
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 08:25
SI...regarding the extraction. They will give your cat an anesthetci so she will not feel anything, then they will put her on a short term pain drops which lasts about 3 days I think as well as antibiotics. Her mouth will be a little sore for a day or so (think when you have ad a tooth pulled) but will subside quickly in a few days. there really is no other way to pull teeth in an animal unfortunately and if they have to also do a termination while she is under her recovery will be a bit longer. Hopefully the vet will have an answer so your cat is not in pain much longer.
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 16:50
I had one street cat where one vet removed only 3 of his teeth ....the poor fella was in agony and had such a hard time eating. Then he was still in pain and I took him to another vet wo removed 7! more of his teeth. He would not have been cured of rotten teeth with antibiotics, they had to be removed as they were also doing damage to his body :(..just like humans with bad teeth. Now your cat is pregnant which is unfortunate but antibiotics will not help her for another 10 weeks until the kittens can possibly stop feeding from her! That would be very cruel to keep her in pain for that length of time :(. You can probably take her to every vet in the city hoping they will keep suggesting antibiotics for rotten teeth because that is what you want to hear but at the end of the day, it is the cat that is suffering and not eating and the kittens are not getting any nurishment to grow inside her.......hopefully you will find a vet with a solution that makes evryone happy but....be prepared for the worst and that could be removal of the rotten teeth to the detriment of the fetuses. I guess it comes down to how long can you stand to see your cat in such pain :( because dont forget, once the babies are born she still cannot have the op as she will need to breastfeed.
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Latest post on 24 January 2012 - 10:57
also look at what you are wearing to bed. A light T and shorts or nothing at all are good under feather. Also no top sheet, just bottom sheet and duvet with light cover. You might try having a silk duvet cover made as well.
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 14:10
js, I know it is hard for you but if you can try and stand back and look at the situation with as little emotion as possible (I know, very hard) it might help you decide. One of the most important things I think is that your Fiance does not want a dog. All animal decisions must be agreed by everyone in a family if you want success and harmony. If the right family (how right will they have to be for you :))comes along, a family that will love him, walk him, understand him (there are many familes out there like that :)) then it will be easier for you to decide. We cannot give you an answer but if you can step back and look at the situation rationally, then it might be easier for you to decide. It will also free you up in order to find him the best family if that is what you decide. We would love to take in all the animals that need homes but, we cant do that or we would all be living with 100's of animals lol....if this fella finds a wonderful home, then that leaves you open to helping another animal :)...just my thoughts :) good luck.
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 21:49
adesperatehousewife, sounds like you would be better doing it yourself. Dramaqn get locks and go out. Ladies if you want a cleaner, make sure all your valuable are locked up tight before the 1st one arrives. You might be also tempted to get a nanny cam to watc her every move in case anything is stolen so yu can report her. Also, make sure her company has bonded her just in case of theft....or, follow her around the house just to duble check. honestly, I get a cleaner from a reputable company and leave or do the things I have been waffling at for a week :) while she is there....if I was worried about her stealing...then what is the point of having someone to help you out???????????????????????????????
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 10:38
maybe, they tried too hard to let the world know they loved each other and maybe, should have worked on it privately and out of the spotlight.
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 09:28
Dont most traffic lights now have the double blink before turning amber? that is ample warning so you dont have to slam on brakes, unless of course your are going way too fast and not being a defensive driver.
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 00:00
irooni, have you looked at the staff website? I do believe it tells you what you need :)
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Latest post on 20 January 2012 - 23:27
I said to my son when he was 2.5, as he lay on the couch watching tv with his hand down his pants " honey, I know it feels good to have hand on t o your pe nis and thats ok, but.....you need to do that in private rather than in the living room so, go into your bedroom and that is fine :)...also, picking your nose is good in private also lol.....anyway, it worked. I didnt make him feel bad about it but that some things are private. :) btw, dont make them feel there is something wrong with doing that becaue it is normal. Girls do it as well, is is pleasure, just not in public :)....it is the beginning of masterbation, very normal. <em>edited by SueB on 20/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 13:54
nope, in Al Badaa.
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 10:20
I didnt realize dogs could fly????? sorry, could not resist lol
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 10:19
jshepherd, what did you find out about the products the rat catchers are using.? My cat brought in 2 dead small rats this morning and dropped them in her food bowl. I guess she wanted me to clean and prepare? lol anyway.....
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 09:47
You think training will help the maid not sleep with sir? Not wear madam's clothes while she is out? On this note, did you see The National yesterday re the Jordanian man who is charged with raping his maid but his lawyer wants to bring in the accusers wife to show that she is so beautiful he couldn't have wanted the maid. oh well then, of course you have complete stupidity from the male species. Nothing new there.
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 21:23
I lost 4kg with Dukan....and gained back 6kg! :( I found the diet much harder than Atkins to be honest. I guess everyone needs to find what works for them. Atkins is easier for me. you do know why you gained back 6kg right? :)
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 21:18
*bangs head against wall*
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 08:11
Q - how many EW does it take to change a lightbulb? A- - one - why is she not asking her DH to do it - what do you mean, ask her DH, just because she's a woman she can't change a lightbulb? get into the 21st century - what has she got a maid for if she needs to ask this - who said she had a maid? - I looked up her previous posts where she said she was using a maid - that might have been her neighbour's maid not hers - doesn't she know that's illegal - why has she moved here if she can't follow the law? - and what are you? the ew law police? - that was not her maid, her maid got banned last year for smashing lightbulbs while trying to change them - how do you know so much? are you the OP with a different user name? etc etc That's excellent!!! Amen!
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 08:08
please check the staff page for information...this is it in part regarding fines etc. ' 17 January 2012: All UAE-based staff are requested to process their UAE ID cards as soon as possible. The Federal Emirates ID Authority (EIDA) has started levying Dhs20 fine per day (maximum Dhs 1,000) from 1st January 2012 onwards for government/semi-government employees who are yet to renew or process their cards. [b'>As EIDA has classified the Emirates Group as a government/semi-government organisation, the deadline of 31st May 2012 for Dubai residents published earlier by EIDA is not applicable to Emirates [/b'>Group staff and their dependents and the deadline for government/semi-government employees (and their dependants) of 1st January 2012 will now apply.' the rest of the info is on the the staff site. You WILL be fined. Update: seems that the fines have been waived for staff etc until March. Not gospel though so until it comes directly from the horses mouth, be prepared :) <em>edited by SueB on 18/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 04:35
agree with Choch01! You are going to end up with a very stressed out dog. Dogs will always pee when outside, they do the short pees to mark territory bt for the most part they can wait. I think you just need to cut back on how many times you take him out..start with 3xs then 2 and see how it goes. They poop 2twice a day and will pee quite a few times when out ....the balcony is a terrible idea in my opinion unless she was trained there in the 1st place. You do not want a neurotic dog and you are borrowing trouble.
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 07:06
I do hope her family is searching for her :(.....it just upsets me to no end that the animals get chipped but the vets dont bother to do the paper work to register :(....another nudge to everyone to make sure your chip is registered!!!!!
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 06:40
Hi Clare1976. I believe she has been vac and chipped etc. probably good with an older child like a 5yr old......best to see her :). The foster fam is away at themoment but if you want to see her let me know and i can arrange it. Could take a few days as I am a bit stuck getting back to Dubai :)
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 06:36
that would most likely be the municipality tag number. Call Dubai Municipalit vet department, give them the number and hopefully they will have the owners name. alternately, catch the cat, take him to a vet to see if he has a microchip. it willnot cost you a thing.
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 06:26
I will send her an email when I get home. Currently stuck in Canada and could be stuck here for a few days yet :).....unless of course, someone else who received her email this week will pass this thread along :) <em>edited by SueB on 11/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 10:40
actually I will not now be home untl Wednesday :( still in toronto!
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 20:46
Hi Ladies, I am still in Canada and wont be home until late tomorrow night. My friend at the other end has been trying to catch a black cat that she thinks might have an injured leg. If the cats are friendly chances are they have chips??? well, that could be too optomistic. Someone has been dumping cats in the area lately. I have been gone a month so have no idea. But....someone dumped a family and all were black exceptfor one....a neighbour took them in and rehomed so hopefully it is not one of those. Red I would be happy to help but I am not there. She needs to do the usual. Posters up at all vets...the list is on pets somewhere under Vet something, cant remember....go out at night....have her go to FF page and there is a checklist to help find. Call ff and reprt the cat missing...check dubizzle and also go to Al Wasl park....put up posters in the area etc.
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Latest post on 07 January 2012 - 20:01
I think she was in Qatar for 2 years??? so doubt she would still have the same number. I will write her and let her know you need her. Grumpy, Do you want to give me your email and I will pass it to her? Stardust, I didnt think you would need a dog whisperer for your crew...such well trained pooches :)....
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Latest post on 06 January 2012 - 18:35
Stardust, if you are looking for a dog whisperer for your lovely crew, Veritas is back in Dubai :)
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Latest post on 06 January 2012 - 02:51
At the end of the day, the OP asked for advice after explainig HER situation and feelings. She got feedback from those who had gone through it. Everyones experience is different and needs are different and so are our mothers and relationships with daughters. Only she knows her relationship with her mum and knows what will work or not. I think telling those of differing views they are selfish, ungratefull and thoughtless etc is a bit out of line. We are all entitled to our thoughts, whether you agree or disagree with them, it might be a good idea to keep your personal thoughts about posts you dont agree with on an impersonal level. the OP will eventually come to her own decision while taking bits and pieces of everyones thoughts to heart. I am assuming your comments are aimed at me. I have an opinion too, it differs from yours, however that doesn't make me suggest for you not to post your comments. To elaborate on my earlier post, I feel it is ungrateful, and that shutting out your mother and another person who is excited to love your baby is a shame. If OP would want to consider my opinion I feel she should let her mother be a grandmother and help. Things fall into place and unless the OP has a bad relationship with her mother it should work out fine as they obviously all love each other, I think what new parents seem to forget is that grandmothers have already been mothers and for the most part are actually excited about being grandparents, helping their own child through a time they probably found pretty scary and daunting for themselves and also looking forward to being able to watch their child be a parent. They also LOVE to be able to enjoy their grandchildren and hand them back to mum aka daughter and not having to wake up at night for feeds or always change the nappies, but instead give mum a rest during the day while they play with little one for a few hours etc. of just be there if needed. New parents do get a little possessive of the first child worried that mum will take over but in reality most mums are quite happy to not have the responsibility like they did for their own kids but still have the love. Obviously the OP knows her relationships best and will make a decision based on her own situation, but as much as mum needs time to get to know baby, she also may need time to rest and recoup, and having grandma around could be a great help. OP good luck to you either way, you have a new baby coming and obviously already a few people who love your little one, just enjoy it and do what works best for you and your baby, at the end of the day thats what is really important, I think your gut will tell you what is best, follow that and you will have made the right decision. PGTips, not quite sure why you think what I said in general was aimed at you but, whatever..I just said basically, stop with the name calling if you dont agree...did you name call?
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Latest post on 06 January 2012 - 01:09
At the end of the day, the OP asked for advice after explainig HER situation and feelings. She got feedback from those who had gone through it. Everyones experience is different and needs are different and so are our mothers and relationships with daughters. Only she knows her relationship with her mum and knows what will work or not. I think telling those of differing views they are selfish, ungratefull and thoughtless etc is a bit out of line. We are all entitled to our thoughts, whether you agree or disagree with them, it might be a good idea to keep your personal thoughts about posts you dont agree with on an impersonal level. the OP will eventually come to her own decision while taking bits and pieces of everyones thoughts to heart.
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 21:12
this little girl is still looking. Her circumstances are that she is alone as the 2 cats in the house are not pleased. Anyone?
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 21:10
You want your 1st few weeks alone with your baby, to learn about her, to experience the joy, tiredness and terror lol....If your mother stresses you so much you will not have a good experience annd if you are breastfeedig, that could end up being a disaster for you and the baby! So, you could possibly ask your mother how her mother worked herself in in the 1st few weeks after your husband was born....did she meddle, tell your mother what to do, interfer etc....either way, you must let her know that you love her but the baby is yours and your husbands and you need to learn by doing. The 1st few weeks are so precious and scary but we all get through them. If you honestly donot want your mum there in the beginning, ask her to come 2weeks later when you all have bonded as a family. Not to worry about the baby bonding with her,babies will bond with who loves them. And btw, you are NOT selfish in not wanting your mother there right away. After all, it is your family and you must set the ground rules. All mothers are different, some guide, some are bossy and some are there to help without alot of opinions unless asked :)
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 14:20
It is early days yet and your husband will probably just need you to be there to listen to him talk. You can't fix it unfortunately and should not try :(.....He will need to grieve and neither of you know right now what form that will take. Can I suggest you read Elizebeth Kubler Ross http://www.growthhouse.org/books/kubler1.htm . It is on death and dying, the stages you can expect and things to look for ie depression. I often think that just understandng what is happening is half the battle in helping someone grieve and if you feel that he has pulled away from you for a time, it will help you bring him back. It sounds as if his guilt is tremendous and that is normal, let him talk and just love him and dont take it personally when or if he withdraws.....try to keep him talking and give him space when yo sense he needs it.
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 00:16
http://www.wayofcats.com/blog/abandonment-issues/4644 there is also more info where this gal directs you to a forum :)..good luck...btw...I googled 'kittens with abandonment issues' and quite a few sites came up :)
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Latest post on 31 December 2011 - 18:11
I am going to make a huge effort to make my personal surroundings Dark Sky Compliant so we can eventually see the stars in their glory in the cities :) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark-sky_movement
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Latest post on 31 December 2011 - 18:10
I am going to make a huge effort to make my personal surroundings Dark Sky Compliant so we can eventually see the stars in their glory in the cities :) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark-sky_movement
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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 20:20
I have yet to hear of any Consulate or Embassy being sent the passports from the UAE Govt. You misread :)...I said the form, not the passports :). That is what the OP said, I am just repeating :)
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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 19:35
I have no idea not being Australian myself :)...but, in all cases, I personally would strongly suggest that the person with the uestions trot down to the embassy and get the direct answers to questions from the people who supposedly actually know the law ;). From what I read on the site, it will be granted if they have another citizenship and UAE is not an unstable country Idont believe. Also, the UAE will send the form to the embassy someone said so the proof will be there. But, I am no expert. :)
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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 19:13
being a curious person, I went to the actual website of of Australia and you have to formally renounce your citizenship by making application. You must have proof that you will be a citizen of another country before they will accept your application as they are part of the United Nations against Statelessness. Once renounced you do not have any privleges of an australian citizen. You can apply to resume your citizenship once you prove you no longer will be a resident of another country and you have to be approved by the Aus Government. This is the website. btw, taking up dual nationality is a different thing but if the country you are going to be a new citizen of requires you to renounce your citizen ship, they will require you to fill out the application revoking your right as a citizen of your birth country. You will not have the privleges of your birth country as you will not longer be a citzen. I didnt write it, only read the official site :) http://www.citizenship.gov.au/current/give_up/
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Latest post on 26 December 2011 - 18:52
The only way you will ever know if it is too cold is to go there yourselves, try it out. Most of these parks have heated facilities and if you are in the sun you probably will be fine. I sure would not have the heat on in Dubai lol....up to the knees in snow at the moment and our heat is at a balmy 19. Our outside temp this morning is 1 degree C :) <em>edited by SueB on 26/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 17 December 2011 - 03:54
this might help. http://www.catsofaustralia.com/aggressive-kitten.htm
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Latest post on 16 December 2011 - 03:35
you are fine putting the question on the regular forum busyjo. Your querie on the pets forum had 51 looks and no replies, much more traffic here so dont feel uncomfortable. and on here? 471 views...so, who gets the most traffic????? <em>edited by SueB on 16/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 11 December 2011 - 15:03
nope unfortunately. Not sure why. Mods??
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Latest post on 11 December 2011 - 13:09
here is an updated vet list with emails so you can send your posters for them to print and display. Good luck. Cats usually stay in the area for the most part. http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=164843
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Latest post on 09 December 2011 - 03:22
4sidekicks, how did it all work out?
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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 16:44
absolutely. I am leaving for Canada tomorrow but the gentleman who is fostering them would be happy to see you. If you could make it tonight it would be perfect but if not.....my email is [email protected] write and we can arrange.