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Cat with fractured pelvis?
One of my cats has two fractures in her pelvis since Thursday and is now on cage rest for the next 6-8 weeks. The vet says she should be fine, and based on the internal exam, should have no problems with passing urine or moving her bowels. She's on laxatives and anti-inflammatories for a week and seems quite comfortable.…
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Help Animal Friends pet insurance declined claim
Can any one advise me on what to do next. My miniature schnauzer is 5. I have never claimed on pet insurance. Few weeks ago went to vets with a sore ear, got drops and also had his annual booster. The next day he had terrible diarrehea, not sure if it was the booster or something he ate. Got more meds. Next day still very…
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Dog has gooey eyes
My 5 year old !!!!! cavalier King Charles spaniel has had really gooey eyes the last couple of weeks, usually in the mornings after she wakes. Can't really describe it other than a dirty white/light grey colour and, like a gooey bogey type texture (sorry can't think of anything else). We wipe it clean with warm water to…
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Would you do anything more?
Hi all Was on FB last night and saw that a cat had been shot close to me today I read on the website that it actually happened in the road that is just at the bottom of mine and one that my cats like to stroll down as it's a cul de sack and a sun trap I expressed my sympathy to the owners last night on the FB group and…
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The best flea control - Cat
hi there - can anyone recommend the best flea control for cats, the vet used frontline I have been using Johnson (apparently vet) hasn't heard of this? Looking to find the best one thats not as expensive and then reading that fronline isnt the best anyway?
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Feeding neighbour's cat and she's got fleas!
A desperate hello! I've looked after my elderly neighbour's cat in the past and had an issue with her having fleas. Now the neighbour has gone into hospital and I've been asked to keep an eye on the cat for the next week or two until she gets out of hospital. The difference is that now I've a kitten of my own (flea…
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Small sized dog wormer.
Wondering if anyone knows of any dog wormers that are small in size? My dog is 27kg so needs a wormer suitable for a large dog, but no matter what I can't get the damn thing into him. I usually get the drontal from vetuk. I've tried hiding it in food. He eats around it. Cutting it smaller, he picks it out and dumps it next…
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What flea and worming treatments should I use for my cat?!
Sooo, I got my kitten Puchi from Battersea on the 11th of April. He was born on around the 1st of February. He's had a random mix of flea and worming treatments - and everyone I've spoken to is recommending different things and pretty much contradicting each other. He's had: 15/02/15 & 09/03/15 - Panacur Wormer 09/04/15 -…
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pet insurance for 3 cats
the PDSA I use has moved 25 miles away , which is too far to go in an emergency, I want to get cat insurance for my 3 cats but I could do with some advice as I've never taken out a policy before.. My 3 are 6 years old, one has a heart murmur and the other has just had an accident anf has dislocated his knee. what companies…
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In a quandary after dog attack
In a quandary after dog attack. Yesterday evening (around 8) I went for a walk in a designated walkers path approximately 15 minutes walk from my house. I went through the 10 minute walk piece of woodland that leads into a field at the back (football pitch size.) Still on the public walkway, I emerged from the bit of…
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Blood in Urine - Cat
I have a female cat who is roughly 2 years old. I noticed this evening that she seemed to be going to the bathroom a lot and on closer inspection, wasn't urinating much when she was trying. As a result I have been monitoring her all night, following her to the bathroom (which is where her toilet is) to see if it was a one…
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turmeric paste dosage for dogs
Anyone giving a turmeric paste to their dogs and can point me to how much should be given per 1kg of body mass of a dog pls? Zara is still at Ewa's place and Ewa gives her dogs turmeric as a powder just with their food - I also bought her coconut oil to give them so she adds that to their food too. but recently seen the FB…
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Cats + lawn weedkiller
I am concerned about using lawn weedkiller (http://www.diy.com/departments/westland-aftercut-all-in-one-lawn-feed-weed-moss-killer-21kg/541758_BQ.prd_ in light of what the instructions say about pets...... what if our cats eat grass ? Keep out of reach of children and pets Any advice ?
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Quality of life?
My dog Lucy is 12 and my vet has recommended she should be put to sleep. The vet says she has end stage osteoarthritis and she does struggle to walk at times. But her tail is still wagging and her appetite is good. She has our company all day and she still plays with her toys and our other younger dog. She is on Metacam,…
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Cats Really Are Strange Creatures !
I broke my toe this morning, my own stupid fault and absolutely nothing to do with the cat. A 6hr process of waiting in casualty whilst making 100's of phone calls results in a transfer to a BUPA establishment and aaahh! The smell of a proper hospital. So, I'm now practically bedridden with my cat licking my poor,…
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cats, fleas and vets
I took my cat to the vets today for her jabs and we chatted about fleas and whats good to get rid of them, i said my cat had had an allegic reaction to frontline, and thier other one, stronghold wasn't killing any fleas, so she offered me another one that lasts 3 months with one treatment. Great i said, so she put it on my…
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Tom cat woes!
My Ginger Tom comes home with bits of other cats stuck in his claws, I understand that as he's territorial he will defend his 'patch', but I'm concerned that a growing amount of disgruntled cat owners might discover where he lives and burn my flat to the ground in retaliation. Any advice would be welcome.
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Puppy article recommendations?
Hi there, In about six weeks my fiance and I will be picking up a miniature schnauzer boy called Digby. It will be our first dog as a married couple (we get married in a few weeks!) - we both grew up with dogs and in the last few years have occasionally looked after our parents' dogs when they have been ill or on holiday.…
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What natural dog chews do you recommend for power chewers?
I own a power chewer with pancreatitis and what my father used to describe as "hollow legs syndrome". She will eat anything, but we have to keep it as unprocessed as possible because of the pancreatitis. Thankfully, the days of chewing furniture and shoes are behind us, so I need inspiration for new snacks she can chew for…
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cat dandruff problem
One of my cats, black and white Phoebe has a terrible dandruff problem. And I mean terrible. She is the only cat at mine who I never see to groom herself (she is isn't fat, she is totally round - sighhhh). Vet's only suggestion was to brush her with wet hand against the fur to force her to groom herself but it is not…