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PAT dog test
Tyson has his Pets As Therapy test next week, eeeek! I know he will be fine on all the temperament aspects, its just the walking on a loose lead we are going to struggle with. Any last minute training tips?! He will walk to heel on his lead, and also off lead but he will pull if he is excited, and if he knows he is going…
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cats eyes
Our 10 year old male crossbreed cat - has eye problems Both eyes - the nictitating membrane has started to show in the inside corner of both eyes - especially when focusing on a distant object - covering up a good 1/4 of his eyes !! I have read scare stories about this - ie Cat Flu, and worse We are going to book him in to…
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cats eyes
Our 10 year old male crossbreed cat - has eye problems Both eyes - the nicitating membrane has started to show in the inside corner of both eyes - especially when focusing on a distant object - a good 1/4 of his eye disappears behind it .... I have read scare stories about this - ie Cat Flu, and worse We are going to book…
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Lennox has been destroyed. Thank you to all who tried to help
People from around the world are doing what they can to pressurise the NI Governmet to release Lennox. Victoria Stilwell has been working on his behalf and if he's released has found a new home for him in America. Please do what you can to make your voice heard so he's not needlessly destroyed.…
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Sore spot on my dogs tummy
Just a quicky, My german shepherds got a patch on her tummy by her back legs that she seems to lick ALOT, she will not let us look at it without getting in a right strop, she has been flea treated with Advocate and wormed etc etc but it seems like a little black patch when one side is really pink? Will take her to the vets…
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Old dog being PTS
Well, the inevitable is creeping up slowly but surely...old dog was taken to the vet today with breathing issues - it's looking like the final stages of heart failure...he's an (almost) 15 year old lab X golden retriever (his dad was the Golden - we also had him and he died 2 years ago). I grew up with this dog - my family…
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Tinned fish?
Maisie loves the Fish4Dogs Salmon Mouse things & they're obviously very good for her coat (which I have to say is absolutely fantastic & shiny!:D) Unfortunately, they're not cheap:eek:. I know some people feed tinned fish but have absolutely no idea what types:o (eg I wouldn't have thought tuna would be good on a regular…
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Cat - arthritis - glucosamine?
Took George to FR (kind of on the way with Zara as was taking her there anyway). Noel checked him over, he does not any op as such (had one for lucating pattela few months back, both his back legs) but he has arthritis poor thin, he is not even 2 yo yet. I was told to give him glucosamine. Can anyone recommend something…
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Kia has hurt her paw ir leg
been limping really bad, got her at vets on Wednesday morning. No idea what is wrong I have felt about the area and had a look but can't see anything and she isn't showing more signs of pain when I touch certain bits of her leg/paw.
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frightened of any loud noises
Hi We have a Staffy who has always had what i would call a nervous disposition, especially when it comes to noises. We recently moved to a new home that backs onto a field (one of the main reasons we moved as we thought he would love the open space) however there are loud bangs coming from this field througout the day…
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Where does your cat sleep?
Recently I took on a little kitten and he has taken to sleeping on my bed, sometimes shares my pillow too! Talking to a friend of mine, she always shuts her kitten away at night in the bathroom. I might be a softie cos i can't do that! I was also a little worried about when I go away whether he will get stressed at being…
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Cockapoos
Hi Does anyone own a cockapoo and have any info they can share? We have been thinking about getting a dog for some time and have finally decided we are going to go for it. We are looking at cockapoos as I grew up with cocker spaniels and loved them but adore the look of the cockapoos. From what I can see, they seem to make…
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What do you make of this?
Some of you may remember me posting about losing my beloved boy cat back in February (kidney failure). I'm still not ready to think about having another but we seem to have a little black female cat who comes to visit. BUT..... she only ever comes on a Sunday. We are retired and are in most days and pop into the back…
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grief of losing a pet 3yrs on..
Hi there, I just thought I'd post here as I've had loads of lovely kind advice before. Basically, My beloved cat Razz passed away 3yrs ago and I still get so upset by it, I went through a really distressing time at the time we had her and she was a constant source of cuddles etc as I'm sure some of you will understand. She…
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Thinking of getting a dog - your thoughts
Hi We have never owned a dog before, although my husband and I both grew up having a dog in the family. Our children are a bit older now and I no longer work so we have thought about getting a dog as a family pet. So what advice would you give us? Being MSE I would also love to know much should we budget for the cost of…
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Someone talk sense into me- no more pets!!
I have, for about 4 months now, been desperate to get another pet. We used to have 2 cats, but 1 got run over a few years ago :( , so we just have the 1 cat now. I have considered getting: A rabbit A rescue dog A bird A kitten SOMEONE STOP ME! I love my cat to death, she is just beautiful, but i actually DON'T want another…
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Rescued Tree Frog - help!
Desperately need some advice please, hope there is someone on here who knows about frogs. My son has just brought home a beautiful green tree frog in a good sized tank (vivarium?) because it was going to be dumped in the local pond :eek: (BF whose frog it was moved out, GF didn't want it - HATE people like that, what's…
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arthritis in dogs knee.
my Jack Russell,well parson russell really,has just been diagnosed with arthritis in one of his back knees. has been holding it under him when he first stands for a few days but when he gets moving its ok. took him the vets and she said to lose a bit of weight and she didnt want to give medication. anyone any tips for…
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My child just got bitten by dog! Can I ask owner to put muzzle on dog?
I was in the park with my 13yr old and 5 yr old. Eldest DD friend was with us, and then her Mum came with their new dog. Lovely wee thing, and the older girls were stroking her and she was loving it. My little one went to stroke the dog and the owner said 'Hold her collar, I don't know how she is with little ones'. My…
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Kitten food
If my kittens eat a fair amount of complete dry kitten food, is it so important they get a high quality wet food too? I've been giving them tin/tetra Bozita wet food, but was thinking of alternating between that and sainsburys own brand tins every other day, or even the basics cat food. It does say on the tin for adult…
