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Veterinary Fee's
I had my female dog (site blanked out clinical name for a female dog) spayed some weeks ago and was sent home with antibiotics, but the wound became infected and had to return to the vets where I was given more antibiotics at a cost. The infection has still not subsided and she has gone in today to have the wound opened up…
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Best value flea and worm treatments for kitten
Hi everyone, My kitten is now 11 weeks old. Her next flea and worm treatment will be due when she is 13 weeks and I'm trying to decide which is the best flea and worm treatment to get for her. She had her last one at the vets when she had her first vaccination. My mum has recommended Frontline for fleas but I was just…
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Metacam natural alternatives
Are there any alternative (natural ?) remedies - rather than Metacam ? Our cat is 13 years old and has been prescribed Metacam by the vet for arthritis of his back legs He has changed his personality - since the drug was started - getting exceedingly clingy to his mum and also hissing at me (his dad) - he won't settle at…
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Cat licking himself quite excessively and appetite has increased
Over the past few days I have noticed that my male cat has been licking himself a lot lately (especially around his behind)... I've also noticed that he is visiting his litter tray more than usual (when indoors) and seems to be visiting his usual toilet spots more outdoors. He doesn't seem to be constipated because he has…
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Hutch size for 2 dwarf lop rabbits
Hello. My niece is having 2 dwarf lop rabbits and I'm in charge of getting a hutch for them. She was looking at the ones with an attached/ under run where the sleeping area can be closed off at night. Can anyone recommend a good one? Hoping to spend less than £100 but not sure if my budget is realistic. Thanks in advance
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At my wits end....
Hi everyone. I am honestly at my wits end and would really welcome constructive advice. My beloved 16 year old cat just will not eat. This started about 2 months ago and of course, we immediately took him to his vet (Vets For Pets). The vet examined him and carried out bloods and other tests ( I was offered them and wanted…
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Cat needs to lose weight
We have a big black cat that weighs 7kg - He has joint problems and the vet wants him to lose around 3kg ! This is going to be extremely difficult - he has previously had health problems with his thyroid being removed (surgically). He is not willing to "run around" (he is 13 years old) - and we think that he goes to a…
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advice please
Hi, my family and I are moving to Spain in August to start a business. We have enough money to keep us going for a year, my husband has been granted a 1 year sabbatical (in case we need to come back) and we have free accommodation during that time which is great. Our children are at a good age to go (5 and 6) and I've…
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Kitekat contact details
Does anyone know how I can contact Kitekat customer services? Their UK website is down, they aren't on Twitter and their Facebook page has no updates or info on it whatsoever. Thanks.
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Grooming at home.
Hey guys one of us that we have pets know that grooming might be one of our biggest money expenditures regarding our furry friends, I have been doing some research about it what nice tips do you have to do your pet grooming at home?
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Saw a dog owner twice now, rough with the dog - right to intervene??
Hello all, I have a poorly cat at the moment. she broke one of her bones in her foot a few weeks ago and its slowing healing. In my first visit, at the charity rescue centre, I notice a guy with a young girl who seemed a bit rough with this nice dog. The dog seem to want to sit, but the guy kept insisting the dog lay down…
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Problems with Vet
Like most problems this is quite involved but to cut a long story short I shall try to explain the main facts. Our dog had a leg operation about 6 weeks ago and as part of the follow up we again saw the orthopedic surgeon last week. She said the operation had not worked and would have to be re-done. In view of our…
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If tuna is bad for cats,
Then why would cat food containing 50% tuna be OK? Tilly loves tuna but I only give it to her occasionally as I know it isn't good for cats. Tesco had Hilife Tempt Me on offer. This contains 50% tuna and is a complete pet food, rather than a treat. I'm puzzled about how this would be OK for cats to eat if 'normal' tuna…
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BBC Morning programe report - 44 cats have been posioned in Boston - why?????????????
Hello all, did anyone watch the bbc morning programe today? there was reports of 44 cats being posioned deliberately by someone over two years on two streets in Boston? The same vet has had to put the majority of the cats down. why would someone do such a thing?????
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help - lost cat!
Hi My mum is currently looking after a relatives cat (they have a few months gap between selling/completing on new one). It was 'delivered' to my mum last night and this morning has gone. It managed to find the hidden cat flap sometime during the night and squeeze its way through the stuff that was blocking it and now it…
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Help - cat won't eat!
I wonder if any of you lovely folks can help me? Sorry about the long back story! Have recently been on holiday and left our two cats at a cattery. They had stayed there before, no problems and it comes highly recommended so I don't think the problem lies there. When we collected them last Friday they had not eaten the…
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Doggy Bum Gland
My lovely king charles spaniel is 8 and a half, and is getting rather stinky in his middle age. The vet emptied his anal gland for the first time about 4 weeks ago, it made a big difference, but the smell is building up again. Planning on walking him to the vets again this week to sort the anal gland, hoping to be able to…
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Cat food
Any recommendations for wet cat food? I have been giving them bozita from zooplus, and butchers from the supermarket, as they seemed to be the best, but now both cats seem to have gone off them. I've tried raw food, but the packs are too big for my fussy wont-eat-the-same-thing-for-more-than-2-days cats. Whats the next…
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Poorly cat
my cat has just had a sudden bout of diarrhoea, but then immediately went and ate some biscuits from her dish. i keep reading that they should not have food for 12-24 hours, but she seems like she was hungry. so is it ok to feed her the usual biscuits? she seems ok now, happily stalking the moths on the outside of the…
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I Wanna See This!
I'd be Chloe the Cat.....:o The Secret Life of Pets.