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Horse Ownership - Where do we stand?
Hi. Right, really need some advice. Sorry for the essay! 5 years ago, my wife started looking after a horse at a local horse yard. It was her sister that introduced her to the yard. She was looking after the horse for about 9 months, grooming her, feeding her, exercising etc. It came to light that the horse had been…
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Dog sitting cost?
Does anyone know what the 'going rate' is for home boarding a small dog in the Berkshire area? My friend is going to look after another friends dog for me and she wants to pay her properly, but none of us know what that would be. Thanks,
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Seagull question
Is there any law that protects seagull nests/eggs from being disturbed or does that only apply to certain birds?
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Cat question
We've spent a lot of time sorting the gardens, we've also spent a lot of money on various pots and plants. The cats have been using the pots as their toilet and there is always spilt earth on the ground, I'm assuming from where they try to cover over their mess. They have also dug up my bulbs in the process. They are a…
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My fat wee oik's gone to rainbow bridge
Abby who had kidney failure left me today, she tried hard to stay but the last couple of days were just to much for her, she'd stopped eating and this morning she was refusing to drink. I took her to her vet who agreed that no more could be done and that it was her time, it was very peaceful and very quick.We held her and…
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BioFlow Dog Collar
I was wondering if anybody had any experience with the BioFlow collars that you can get for dogs? My vet suggested it as a cheaper and more natural alternative to Cartrophen steroid injections so I would be pleased to hear whether the collars actually provide any benefit before I purchase one. Thanks.
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They put me to sleep today
To my Breeder They put me to sleep today, Because I was bred without regard They put me to sleep today, Because I was bred just to look “hard.” They put me to sleep today, Because I was sold to make a penny They put me to sleep today, Because there already were too many. They put me to sleep today, Because you didn’t treat…
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Sausage dog sitter needed in great ayton (north yorkshire / cleveland area)
I'm looking for someone to look after my shorthaired dachshund for the occasional weekend and holiday I take away. Does anyone know of a pet sitter around the Great Ayton area (Stokesley, Middlesbrough, Guisborough etc) or a site where I can find a dog sitter? I can either look after the person's own pets when they are…
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help with flying ants!
i know ants aren't pets HA HA! but didn't have a clue where to post! i have a problem with flying ants that return to a corner of my garage window , they are there every year without fail no matter how much antspray i squirt into every possible crevice!! :D any ideas appreciated feel free to advise to somewhere more…
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Pet Awards.
Bringing this here mostly for those wanting to open a dog boarding facilty, as they may wish to note the best dog resort. I did laugh at them at around the pool. Interesting to see Orijen is chosen as the best pet food for the third year running. Mine was on James Wellbeloved and getting a bit tubby. I changed to to JW…
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Some advice for my friend please
We have all the advice we need so I am just amending my thread, thank you for all of your help.
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guinea pig mother & should I seperate from other pigs?
Hi I got two female guinea pigs about 6 weeks ago, a few days ago I thought one looked quite fat and today I have found a very cute baby pig in the hutch. Should I seperate the mother and baby from the other pig or leave them all together? I rember from when I was little that you seperate them from males but I am sure this…
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Storage containers
Anyone know where I can get some good storage containers similar to this? http://www.petsathome.com/shop/cat-food-storage-container-%28holds-4kg%29-by-contico-25856 Just bought 2 x 4kg bags for my cats (different types) as much cheaper than the 2kg ones I usually buy (and had a £10 off voucher with them) but they won't fit…
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new born kitties.
hi all. my tabby has had newborn kitties, knew she was pregger and knew roughly when due, anyway she had them in secret in my daughters room, just three little ones, wich i think were delivered day/night before thursday, they were in a awkard place so i relocated mum and kits as so they would be out of harms way, (she had…
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Confused with all the choices.
I have a 11 year old shorthair cross called Barney who I need to insure. I got him about a month ago from Battersea,and the price I paid for him included insurance(Petplan)which expired yesterday. Petplan have quoted me 14 odd pounds per month(think it's for a 12 month policy rather than lifetime), but just so confused…
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Please, can anyone help save these dogs
As some of you know I am involved in a dog rescue in Rochdale which places "death row" pound dogs. At the mo all our emergency boarding places (which we pay for personally) are full and we are unable to find enough rescues in the country to take some dogs on their last few days. Please go to Rochdale Dog rescue, join the…
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Vet wants a consultation before issuing Advantage Flea Treatment for Cats
I have used Frontline for years from an online pet supplies, however this year I'm finding one of my cats still has a few fleas even after she has been Frontlined. I telephoned the vets to ask if I could have advantage on prescription for the two cats and the rabbit, the nurse told me I would have to bring all the animals…
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veterinary surgeries
our nearest one where our cat is registered, chosen because its within walking distance and my partner used the same vet for his previous cat so knows hes good, is only open two hours a day one hour in the morning and one hour in the evening which kind of limits, well alot, when you can actually take your cat to get things…
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pet bed
What do you think to this bed in terms of quality and price for a springer spaniel? Its in argos item number 870 / 5565. Sorry I can not add a link as I'm new to the web site.
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Kitten hasn't pooped, update panic over she has now
Got kitten on Thursday night. She (we think she is a she) is lively, knows the litter tray is for a wee but i am concerned she hasn't pooped. so have googled.. and it says to stimilate her bottom with a warm cloth, before i do this, is this correct, i can understand the concept of it being like mum doing this.. I don't…
