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How long should dry cat food last?
Hi there, We've been buying Royal Canin dry cat food ever since it was recommended to us by our vet back in 2018 when we took on our rescue cat. Due to a poor diet in her previous home (we believe she used to scrounge human food when she could and was in a house full of other cats so had to fight for her food) she…
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Should cat have Operation
Our eldest cat (will be 18 soon) has just come back from the vets. She has a touch of arthritis but generally is in good health and to be honest is full of more life and enthusiasm than she was 3 years ago.The issue is that the vet has identified 2 of her back teeth as rotten and in need of possible removal. The concern…
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Repeat cat flea medication
Hi all, just wanted to know if this is other peoples experience, we get a repeat prescription for flea medication for our 2 cats from the vets, have done for years, however now they have changed the policy and saying they won’t prescribe unless they’ve seen the cats every 12 months , which they hate, on a recent visit they…
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I cannot believe what I am hearing... literally!
** This is just a bit of a rant ** I have been working from home since the start of the pandemic. It's has been lovely because I can concentrate a lot more and I feel more productive away from the office distractions. However, the yappy little dog next door will not shut up. The thing is, the owners are always at home so…
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Is a soft muzzle suitable?
We rescued a 4 month old female puppy who had been abandoned at the vets along with two litter mates. My friend has one of the other girls. Obviously we don't know how their first 4 months were and how they were socialised, if at all. She's now about 6 - 7 months old and a very sweet girl. She is a big though, we had a DNA…
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Follow up visits and pet insurance
Hi all, sorry if this seems like a silly question but I’m really unsure. My dog has recently had a mystery infection, I took him to the vets and was given a bill for £1400 for X-rays/drugs/blood tests etc. I am insured, so the surgery put a claim in for me on the insurance’s portal. However, I had to go back to check in,…
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How much to feed puppy
2nd post in a few days sorry! I've been reading how much to feed to my pup. 8 week Cocker spaniel weight around 7lb. And I'm confused how much too feed him since every site says a different amount! At the moment I'm do 60g x3 a day so total 180g Is this too much? As an example I have seen 2 search results - one says 60g…
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A good water bowl/fountain that cats want to drink from
I have 2 cats, and I rarely see them drink from their water bowl. One of my cats likes to drink from sink faucets (only in the bathrooms, as I've trained my cats not to jump up on the counters in the kitchen). Sometimes he also meows for fresh water in a bowl. I have a second water bowl upstairs that my other cat sometimes…
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Dog Custody
Hi All, I need some advice on dog custody. My partner and I have split up. We are not married but we got a puppy in July 2021. My partner walked out of me and took the dog to their partner's family. I have not seen the dog for a few weeks and I really miss him. This is the longest that I have not seen our dog and my house…
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Warning! Puppy poo pics!!
I finally picked up my lovely Cocker spaniel pup on Thursday! He's just over 8weeks old. Since we had him his poo has been quite runny, last night was worse and I spotted some blood/mucus. No food has been changed. He's not vaccinatied but has been wormed and fleas (vaccinations are booked in Wednesday!) He usually poos…
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Cat advice
I have an older cat and a younger one who has had kittens five weeks ago both adult cats don’t get on and older cat hates the kittens how can I get kittens to eat wet food. They will eat it when I feed them it but not on their own I can’t leave it down as mother cat will eat it I can’t let kittens free to roam as older cat…
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Cat flea treatment recommendations?
He's had fleas on and off since September. Between now and then I've applied four pipettes of 40 Advantage Spot On Flea Treatment which I got mail order but it has obviously had little effect... ...Unless actually it works but he keeps catching them again?..He has free access to the outdoors and may encounter other cats…
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New pet owner
Hi everyone. After lots of discussion we have decided to get a puppy. We own our house. Steady income, garden and fields across the road, one of us is always home and our son is almost 6 and is begging for one! We've decided on a Dalmatian and are viewing him next week. What do I need plan for? I'm researching about food,…
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Sharing yard with dog?
Firstly I certainly don’t dislike dogs but I’m really struggling sharing a paved yard with a dog who’s owner doesn’t clean up after properly and has little control over. He does lift dog dirt but when the dog pees this just sits on the paving, on a day like today it stinks and the flys are everywhere! I’m the winter we…
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Racing pigeon found
Last week I found a racing pigeon in my garden, which had died. It had a slight injury on the inside of its wing but looked in very good condition otherwise. It was tucked away so looks like it was seeking shelter. I had tried tracing the owner with the Royal Pigeon Racing Association but they did not recognise the number…
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Insurance and FIV Cat
Hello, I have a cat that has FIV and is 11 years old showing no signs of any symptoms and has regular check ups. I have previously tried to get insurance in case something major happens in the future. None of the companies I have tried over the years would give a quote. Are there any companies that would quote on cats with…
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Visiting some puppies tonight. Will be our first dog together , what Questions should we be asking?
So me and my husband have grown up around various pets. I had 3 dogs as a child to adult before I moved in with my husband and he's grown up around cats but is a dog person as well in fact.... he's the one who has been asking or leading the discussion in getting a dog . We've never had a pet to look after together and this…
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Nightmare taking my cat to the vet each time
Hi all I have a real tough time taking our cat to the vets each time he needs to go as he acts like a wild animal when we get there. He wont let the vet handle him, hissing and scratching when he tries to touch him. It ends in him havng to be restrianed in a towel in order to get him to have his jabs etc..luckily we only…
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vet bills
MY neutered 11yr old male cat wondered into a neighbours area and this week had a fight with her male Neutered cat. She had to take her cat to the Vet for a cut on it's back leg and got to go back again for another check up. She has messaged me saying I've got to pay for her cat's vet bills. I've been told by my Vet, you…
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Holiday care for small furries -wwyd?
We have 2 young female gerbils and hoping to go on hols at some point. Their cage is not very moveable so have got 2 options 1) Have someone come in to house each day Advantages * they don't have to be moved and unsettled Disadvantages * they won't get much interaction and * they love trying to escape when they are fed so…
