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KingTonyegl22
KingTonyegl22 Posts: 3 Newbie
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Hi I just recently took in a dog the problem is that this is the first time I had pet and that I'm living in a farflung town so there are no vets around so I can't have her checked out and what breed he is. I'm currently feeding him some of my food and for his exercise I have a small backyard for him to run in.

What do you think I should do?
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  • GwylimT
    GwylimT Posts: 6,530 Forumite
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    Where do you live? Members may be able to advise of some good local vets.

    Get him insured asap.

    Dog or !!!!!?

    Back yard, why aren't you taking the dog on walks and why aren't you feeding dog food!
  • KingTonyegl22
    KingTonyegl22 Posts: 3 Newbie
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    Right now I'm currently in Asia I don't where this is, I'm assuming somewhere in countryside China since there is no big building, since I'm with my friends. The reason I'm not feeding him dog food is because there is no pet shops accessible. And it is a dog looks like a stray/street dog.
  • pencakes13
    pencakes13 Posts: 6 Forumite
    edited 23 June 2017 at 7:33AM
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    You should really look for a nearby vet.

    Get him the shots that he needs, make sure he eats right, get a dog tracker if you're afraid of losing him.

    But main priority is obviously getting him checked up.
  • KingTonyegl22
    KingTonyegl22 Posts: 3 Newbie
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    Okay thank you very much, I can't tell you how much this helps.
  • Mupette
    Mupette Posts: 4,599 Forumite
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    I'm not sure what help we can give.

    This is a UK forum, so unless we have anyone in Asia...
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  • Red-Squirrel_2
    Red-Squirrel_2 Posts: 4,341 Forumite
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    Your first step should probably be finding out where you are.
  • fairy_lights
    fairy_lights Posts: 9,220 Forumite
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    KingTonyegl22 wrote: »
    Right now I'm currently in Asia I don't where this is, I'm assuming somewhere in countryside China since there is no big building,
    Wait, what? You're not even sure what country you're in?
    This is probably not the right time in your life to commit to a pet, my friend.
  • bmthmark
    bmthmark Posts: 297 Forumite
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    KingTonyegl22 wrote: »
    Right now I'm currently in Asia I don't where this is, I'm assuming somewhere in countryside China since there is no big building, since I'm with my friends. The reason I'm not feeding him dog food is because there is no pet shops accessible. And it is a dog looks like a stray/street dog.

    How do you not know where you live? but you have internet access? very strange post
  • sheramber
    sheramber Posts: 19,109 Forumite
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    Are the schools on holiday yet?

    Do your friends not know where they live?

    Are you there permanently or for a short time. If not permanently what will happen to the dog when you leave?

    What do you do for money and where do you buy your food if there are no shops?
  • doglover86
    doglover86 Posts: 56 Forumite
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    Would you be able to order proper dog food online? That seems like it might be important, and the dog will be happier if it's getting plenty of walks.
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