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How to perk up an ill dog...cheaply!!
See above, it is all about moneysaving;) My dog has 4 infected paws, several missing nails and a missing dew claw toe (he might have quite a serious illness but that is something for the future), my concern is improving his quality of life now. Two feet are bandaged up but all are painful to walk on so he is mostly lying…
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Dog on a Diet
I went to the vet with my Lab a few weeks ago as he has a lump on his side hes almost 2 she took fluid from it and then went on to tell me how overweight he is (he was castrated in aug 08) and has put a stone on since then Hes 37.2kg in weight now ... He was on Burns food and ive gradually swapped it over to Beta Weight…
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Dog on overland trains
Quick question for all pet people.. Do you need to put your dog in a transport carrier to bring on overland trains? I have previously which was very awkward to carry with luggage.. so this time I'm hoping to just bring her on her lead.. she's only 6 months and CKCS so small type. It's a short trip of under an hour? Any…
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Cat putting head on my head!!
I have three cats - two rescues and one a hand reared ferrel - one of my rescues in a persian/bermese cross, and even if I say so is the strangest looking cat ever, she is quite fiesty, just recently, (after the death of our oldest cat (miss you Lucy loppet) she developed some of Lucys traits - abit like she had moved up…
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Cat got dandruff?
Hi all, One of my cats has quite bad "dandruff" which shows up a lot as she is all black. I flea treated her as I heard it could be a mite infection causing it and the flea treatment would sort it, but she still had the white flakes. When I took her for her booster the vet suggested putting a tea spoon of oil in her dry…
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Off to vets this morning
I'm taking one of our 3 cats to the vet this morning, I'm a bit worried about her, she is 7 and recently have noticed that when you pick her up (which isn't very often as she is very independant ) she is extremely heavy, she looks slightly fatter but not fat enough for the weight she is IYKWIM. OH says I'm worrried over…
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Dry eye in dogs
My poor Ralph on top of his other problems developed dry eye about 18 months ago. Its strange as it comes and goes and we can have no probs for 4 months or more then he is squinting and rubbing his eye. The vet put him on maxitrol and natural tears. We also tried the very expensive gel - Optimmune I think it was and that…
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Annoying Cat at my window
Hi, I have had this black and grey/white cat (no collar) big tom also constantly meowing and hanging around my house day and night. It sits on my front window (terraced) and back window, and has this horrible meow. It seems to be fed really well and I have for a year now tried to throw water at it, scare it off etc,…
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Cat constantly licking me
Hi there, Does anyone know why my young male cat constantly licks us. Love him to bits and it's not a problem but could it be psychological? He was abandoned young and had a hard start in life.
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Cheap cat litter changed often v crystals
Back to using a litter tray for Molly & Charlie. Used to use the crystal types for Ted, they don't seem to be as good as I remembered:mad: BUT on Saturday I got the Sainsburys City Cat one & it is:j :j :j :j This one is MUCH better than the other white crystal types. Do you use expensive stuff that lasts longers or value…
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tropical/goldfish food questions
Hi all, I thought I would you all on here as the searches I am getting though google is confusing. I hope you dont mind. I have had goldfish and then tropical fish for years. However I sadly lost the remainder of my tropical fish on Tuesday. I have goldfish downstairs and plan to turn my tropical tank into a coldwater tank…
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Pet Insurance - Is it worth it?
I just wondered what people thought about this. Our last dog was a pedigree dog of a fairly obscure breed and we had him from 9 months old until he died at 10 years. When we first had him he swallowed a piece of plastic and had to have a major operation that cost nearly £500 which came out of our pocket. As a result, we…
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Cat breed that won't attack rats?
Hi guys! My cat, Cat, is retiring - he's the friendliest cat in the world, but he's really not enjoyed being confined to my flat since I found out he had FIV. For the sake of his sanity (and mine, because his favourite method of communicating his distress is to cry continuously at full volume) I'm giving him back to my…
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How to integrate new cat?
Almost a couple of weeks ago we got a new cat from the RSPCA. We already have a cat and knew it wouldn't be an easy task to integrate the new cat into the house, however, I'm worried that the new cat is becoming too settled in her 'safe room' and won't ever mix properly or feel comfortable in the rest of the house. We…
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1 year old Dog goin a bit nutty
Dog as in avvy pic, is a chiuahuah/poodle x Yorkie After an incident approx 5 weeks ago where he was jumped by a bigger dog he has gone peculiar. He now has started peeing anywhere and everywhere in the house? aganst my cooker!?!? my bed?!?! my couch?!!? He has also got very vocal, if anyone dares walks past our house he…
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quick question
Hi, I have a very quick question.. what age is it best to get a female dog done? Rebe
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maine coon cat
hi thinking of getting a maine coon cat, always had siameese before,does anyone have a maine coon,are they really as laid back as i am led to believe
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Dog Carrier. Patterdale Terrier.
Hi, Im looking for a dog carrier for a Patterdale Terrier. Its for a train journey we will be making soon, and to save alot of hassle (ive read people who object to a dog being on the train can complain, and you can be removed. Even if the dog isnt doing anything). So, just incase, would rather have him in a carrier. I…
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Emergency vets just cost me 115.00
Poor perry has had the runny poop this afternoon, then decided to start throwing up, and was very clingy this eve, with the shakes. Was a bit worried so rang the vets, who said bring him straight in. Either perry has managed to eat something he shouldn't of done, or the poor boy has something wrong, so seeing as he has a…
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Growling cat - does anyone else get this?
Normally my boys get on well...better than well if I'm honest. Rarely do we have tantrums, but tonight Hex spat the dummy out and had a good long growl session at Fudge. It was a dominance thing, I'm sure - fudge had just fished some meat out of Jems finished food, and Hex nicked it. He got told to pack it in...it…