u/Tildatoo24

I work in the pet food industry and have been reading about the Years recall today and I really feel for you all. So, I thought I’d help out and give a few alternatives for anyone who doesn’t really know where to turn. I’ve listed 4 here but honestly any high quality wet would do for the time being <3

Shelf Stable:

MARLEYBONES
•Cardboard cartons
•Grain free
•Nice variety of veg
•Contains Hemp Seed powder and Yucca

SYMPLY
•Pets Corner own brand
•Wet food trays
•Potato/Butternut squash base
•Prebiotics

Frozen:

BUTTERNUT BOX
•Human grade meat
•Specifies cut of meat
•Variety of veg (tends to have lots of legumes though)

DIFFERENT DOG
•More variety than Butternut Box
•High quality salmon oil

My partner and I have been together for three years and for the first two years our sex/intimacy has been great. We both had the same sex drives and everything happened so naturally that we never had to “think” about it. Now over the past year we’ve had some issues. Also to preface this we have talked A LOT about this and nothing is changing.

He is rarely horny now, and my sex drive hasn’t changed. He says that he can’t be turned on unless I start, but it feels so extremely unnatural for me. I feel like I’m pushing myself onto him and I prefer when the other person “initiates”. When I do have the courage to do it he is never in the mood. He’s always tired or doesn’t get the memo or in some cases can’t even get hard. Like even if he’s a little tired or a little hungry he doesn’t want to do it. I said that it would be fair if we both initiate and make it obvious when we feel like it but like I said he’s rarely turned on.

It makes me feel unwanted and frustrated, cause when we do have proper sex it’s amazing. I don’t want to initiate every time I’m horny cause it makes me feel gross and I don’t want to force it on him or be let down. I’m worried that he’s not attracted to me as I have gained bit of weight over the past year and I don’t feel overly confident in myself anyway.

Do I just suck it up and initiate every time even though it makes me uncomfortable? Is there anything more I could do to try and “spice” it up so he’s turned on?

My partner and I want to get away for a few nights somewhere at the end of September but we’ve never really had a proper holiday before! We’ve visited Cornwall multiple times as we use to live there so we’d like to do something that’s a bit different: somewhere with lots of good walks and woodlands, nice pubs, cafes and restaurants, and easily accessible with public transport as neither of us drive. Bonus points for any animal related attractions. We’re currently based in Somerset. Cheers!

Finally decided to get a millipede! I currently own isopods so I'm pretty familiar with the kind of care they'll need but I've got a few queries:

1. I love my pods but I want something that I can interact with a little more. Been thinking of getting a giant african but I don't think I can accommodate the tank size needed, so anyone got any recommendation for something a little smaller for a 10 gallon tank or less?

2. Is it recommended to get just one millipede or multiple especially if it's a larger species?

3. What's the best method or heating, heat mat or bulb?

4. Any lighting needed? The place where there tank would be is fairly dark so I would like to be able to see them but if it's really not recommended I won't bother

Hey everyone!
I currently work in a pet shop and have always had pets growing up, but I moved into a flat with my partner a year ago and I’m really missing having the company. So… I was wondering whether anyone had any recommendations for specific pets? Have a few in mind but I need some more inspiration. I’m currently trying to breed a colony of isopods but would love something a bit more interactive (even though they’re cute)

Specifications:
• Live in a small flat in England that gets really cold in the winter and very hot in the summer
• Able to make room for reasonable sized enclosure but nothing too big
• Work 5 days a week 9-5:30
• Don’t go away for long periods of time
• Have a friend who can “pet sit” if needed
• No spiders allowed (sadly)
• Nothing aquatic
• Big fan of all things creepy crawly