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Fox mange
Hi, My friend thinks her dog has fox mange and her vet has said 'if this is what you THINK it is we can treat her!'. I thought vets were supposed to know the condition not the owner??? She has told her that skin conditions are difficult to determine...anyone else had this disease with their dog?
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Hoping to find pony to share for SD
Hiyas! I'm just starting to look into sharing a pony arrangement for my step-daughter... I'm living vicariously! I rode all my life until developing a spine condition (nowt to do with riding, mind). Anyone have ideas on realistic costs for this sort of thing? Pitfalls to avoid? Oh and one specialist says I "could" ride -…
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Thunderstorms
I am so glad I was home early today, because there was a thunderstorm. My little dog was literally shaking so much she couldn't stand up. I wrapped her in the blanket, closed the curtains and turned the telly up till it passed. One day I'll come home and find she's had a heart attack or something?.
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Very sweet stray cat- advise please
A cat came into my house yesterday morning, wondered around and ate the cat food that my two had left lying from breakfast. It was a bit timid, but very sweet. When I stroked the cat I could feel it was very thin and saw it had some nasty wounds that looked like bites. I went out and put the cat out. Late afternoon it…
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Stitches
Hi, My dog had stiches last week on his back for a skin sample the vet had to take. He has taken half the stitch out and keeps licking the area. The buster collar the vet gave me lasted about 10 seconds before he pulled it off! Has anyont got any advice on how to stop him? :mad:
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Worming Tablets For Dogs
My dogs are due their worming tablets any time now and it seems that the pedigree worming tablets that they loved and took without any trouble have been discontinued :cry: Can anyone recommend an alternative wormer or point me in the direction of a thread that can help (I did have a look round but couldn't see anything)…
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Dog in a car accident - looking for advice
Firstly let me tell you I am sick to my stomach, and so sorry this happened.. for dog, dog's owner and the car driver. I am looking after 2 dogs for a family member (they are known escape artists and have got out at home many times). I have 2 dogs of my own, so this really upsets me but I have to know if I have liability…
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Old dogs - new tricks?
Hi For years I've been buying tinned dog food plus mixer at supermarkets for our two rescued dogs, both 11 now, but I desperately need to cut down on everything because of money troubles. Are they too old to change their diet to dried complete dog food, or any other cheaper alternatives? Thanks mm
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What happens to all the pups for sale...
...when no one buys them? I was thinking of adding to our family and was searching for an adult, but there's so many pups for sale, and some of them are soooo expensive. With everyone having to tighten their belts at the moment, what'll happen in the doggie world. I've already read one rescue site where one dog was handed…
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Elderly cat and grooming
Any ideas about this one would be greatly appreciated! I have a very elderly short haired cat (he's 22). He hasn't been able to groom himself for quite some time now, probably 'cos he's not as flexible as he used to be. Anyway, he's got a lot of thick clumps of hair, just down one side which he won't let me try and groom.…
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Peanut Butter
Hi, Is it safe for dogs to have peanut butter? As I have been told they love it stuffed in KONGS and frozen!
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welping / c section type dogs.
Hi Looking for a little bit of advice. As some may be aware we are looking for a new pup. We have the breed. I have tried googling it but no luck. My q's is I know that in all breeds there can be variations in size of the breed, so taking into account that the stud and dame are the same size , in small dogs that have large…
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Staffie proof toys, anyone got any ideas?
Hi I have a gorgeous little staffie who in general never chews :eek: :rotfl: But when we go out rather than throwing her a stick, i prefer to use a toy. Anyway, are there any good toys/balls out there which are staffie proof! She has bitten through everyone I've got and I'm a bit worried incase she swallows something. xxx
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i want to buy a rear window grille for my dogs comfort
hi peps, dont know if there is such a gismo. I have looked in petsmart halfords and contacted renault directly so i am relying on you guys. I have two dogs ( one dog one female) both different breeds and both entire... The female has just come into season... whilst i will be able to keep them apart when i am in the house i…
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vet prices?
does anyone know if all vets charge the same prices?i've been quoted £145 to get my cats teeth cleaned(thats the lowest estimate, it'll be more if she needs any extractions!:eek: )i just wondered if its worth ringing round or they all charge pretty much the same.tia;)
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Help gettin rid of smell!!
Hi, I am desperate for help I have a puppy who is not yet house trained and wee's in the kitchen. Everytime the floor is cleaned, anti baced and then moped with bleach or disinfectant or both. Well I just can't get rid of the smell. I have taken up and thrown away the kickboards!! I have moved all the appliances and…
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Help with Puppy!!
I am in desperate need of help with my puppy!!! I have had her since the middle of June so almost 8 weeks. When she first came she was ok, weeing but not to bad. Well its just gone from ok to awful!!! She now wee's and poo's in my kitchen!! We're not just saying once in a while, it everyday!! Not just once a day the other…
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Second Dog Advice Please
Hello all, I have a two and a half year old GSP cross, who I have had since he was 8 weeks old. I would desperately love to have another dog, but do have some concerns. My dog is obviously used to being the only dog in our household (me and OH, no kids). How likely is he to adapt to having to share his house and owners? He…
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Why you should insure your pet...
I have a fairly healthy 3 year old cross BC/GSD... (see avatar ;) ) and although accident prone she's in good health :) OK so we've had about £800 of claims in the last 2 years (and her insurance has gone up slightly booo hiss!) but last few weeks she's been on and off lame... All in the back end... So last night we went…
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50% off whiskas
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