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Thoughts/Experiences needed please
Hi To cut a long story short. Someone tried to break into my house yesterday. They kicked in the back gate and tried to get the locks off the patio doors using bolt cutters. Luckily I was in (work nights, was in bed. Woke up as the dog was kicking off).....they ran off. They damaged the lock, but it is still usable. I am…
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Dog Vaccine Debate
I'm interested in the debate over vaccines. I thought this was an interesting read. http://k9joy.com/dogarticles/parvo.php
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how long did it take you to get over your dogs passing?
I lost one of my dogs in July and the other in september, both had cancer and it was the best thing for them to put them to sleep. I really miss them and the walks we had, problem is i cannot find it in my heart to get another dog! I doggy sat my neighbours dog the other week and I did not enjoy it one bit - the walk made…
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High calorie cat food?
Can anyone recommend a high calorie cat food? Our older cat has shed a lot of weight and this is being investigated by the vet but in the mean time she needs feeding up. Thank you :beer:
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8 Month old Puppy in Season
Hope you would be able to give me a bit of advice our 8 month old puppy is in season (14 days so far) Yesterday evening she was a bit off her food and same again this morning. Is this something that normally happens when they are in season or should i book her in at the vets to get her checked over.
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When is the right time to get a pet?
Hi :wave: Don't know if there's already a thread regarding this topic, so please redirect me if so! I'm looking for some advice/opinions about when is regarded as the best/a suitable time to get a pet- my partner works offshore for 8weeks at a time and it would be really nice to have some furry company at home! I'd…
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Can you keep guinea pigs inside?
As the title suggests ... I've wanted guinea pigs since we moved into our current home, but have always thought of them as outside pets. But are they able to live inside? We get cats in our garden, and the piggy I had as a child was scared to death by a cat, so keeping them outside wouldn't be an option :(
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Ttouch for dogs
hi, am keen to have a go at this ith my dog. Have managed to find a book but does anyone know if there is anywhere you can get a dvd in the uk- all the ones I've found seem to be in America.
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Can I shoot my neighbour's dog?
Bet that got your attention. The problem I have is my neighbour's dog (young Jack Russell) is coming in to our property and chasing the hens. It has already killed one just before Christmas and yesterday it was back again and left one in a state of shock (will find out shortly if she is OK). Short of shooting the damned…
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Cost of cat pts
Sadly I have to take my cat to the vet for pts...he has been ill for a little while but not actually seeming to suffer. Realistically I have just been putting off the inevitable for my sake and I really should be thinking of what is best for him (difficult when of my two cats he has always been the super strong fit one so…
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Dog put to sleep
Last week I asked for advice on what to do with my elderly dog (Japanese Akita 13 years old). Today I took her to the vets and after explaining her symptoms: - Incontinence - Uncontrolled shaking - Sickness - Inability to support herself properly - Lack of breath The vet inspected her and found she had blood and high…
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Boarding Kennels - Newark area
We are looking to board our little dog for the first time, can anyone recommend a boarding kennels in the Newark, Lincoln, Sleaford, Mansfield area. Thanks
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VERY strong ammonia smelling cat pee!
Hi all My lovely boycat Bert, 4 years old and neutered, has very smelly wee. He's an indoor cat, and uses a litter box and he's never had any 'accidents' elsewere in the house. His wee is so strong smelling it will make your eyes water. He also pees like a horse! I mean GALLONS of it at a time - so he must be getting…
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Young cat left outside.
I am looking for advice regarding a cat a few months old. My neighbours had this kitten just before Christmas, they are never in and go away for days. They are obviously not feeding the thing. It was locked in their house over christmas for 4 days, no one in the house and the cat was just sitting by the window. It is now…
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Dog and imminent new baby advice
Hi all, I am 25 weeks pregnant and have a much loved rescue dog that we've had for almost 5 years, in the time we have had him he hasn't been around children; it has taken a long time to get our lovely boy to settle as he was most likely mistreated before we got him, he is well behaved in the home but is a very barky dog…
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Miniature schnauzer scotland wanted!
Hi, I live in Scotland and have been searching and searching for a breeder of miniature Schnauzers, I absolutely love the Giant Breed but need something smaller and the miniatures are equally as beautiful . I would even adopt / rescue a miniature if one were available, if anyone could help i would be eternally grateful.…
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What do you think of someone who straps a dog to a roof carrier?
It is looking like Mitt Romney might be the main contender to Obama in the Presidential race. However, as usual the media digs up the dirt. This one is almost straight out of National lampoon's vacation. Romney evidently strapped the family dog, Seamus to a carrier of a Chevy station wagon. It's not that Romney strapped…
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Be careful before burying your hamster
So i was just thinking back... I had a hamster when I was a kid. One morning I went down to see my hamster and to my surprise it was dead. I was devastated and my dad did the proper thing and went into the back garden to dig a burial hole for him. Crying, I carried out my hamster and was just about to place him in the…
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cats booster
hi I have changed vets last month and Smudge was due his booster in Novemer, the person i spoke to said he was ok to get his booster at the begining of January as it was still in the time limit, But when I booked his apiontment today the woman said I was to late and would nead to start again with the kitten jags whitch…
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Inhibated Bank Account Query
After seperating from my husband last year I asked my bank for their help with regards our joint account because I found out that my husband was taking large amounts of money from the account. This caused the account to go overdrawn, so I asked if the account could be frozen. The bank informed me that they would inhibate…
