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Has anyone got any tips on where to buy bird food for wild visiting garden birds?
I'm just about to buy a bird feeding station with good reviews on amazon it has 4 feeders and a couple of bowls,I haven't bought any food yet and so don't know what to buy or where to buy,so if any of you good people have found something that the birds love and you know where to buy it online(and at a good price),that…
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Intruder feline / smelly cat
We have two cats - aged 16 and 17 - the older has started smelling (like cat poo) - every time that he comes in from outside - we have had a look at his rear end - and its clean - it seems to permeate his whole body.Also - we have had a feline intruder problem for a couple of weeks - it started to come in and noisily eat…
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Flea treatments, dog
I have tried various flea treatments, some I see a slight improvement, but over the last few months my dog has been itching.She is due at the vets on Monday, but I find it difficult to believe that different brands of flea treatment, bought via ebay or the supermarket, do not work; whilst a vet bought treatment does work.I…
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Petlog issue
Hi guys, I am after some advice if you could help at all. In May of this year I bought a dog who has his microchip registered with Petlog. Since purchasing, the seller has moved address and does not respond to any of my calls or messages (they assured they would send the paperwork in the week following purchase but this…
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Generation Pup research
Owners of puppies- 16 weeks old and under- all breeds, mongrels etc are still being asked to sign up to this research study. It is being funded by Dogs Trust and looks like it is run by University of Bristol Details here: www.https://generationpup.ac.uk/
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First visit to new vet
Our dog has allergy problems and we need to take her to the vet to get some more medicated shampoo which is prescription only. However we have recently registered with this new vet so she hasn't visited before and when making the appointment, they have said that we won't be able to go in with her. She is quite a nervous…
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Cataract Surgery for Dogs
Hi My 11 YO lab went blind last month due to cataracts (vet has confirmed this). The cataracts have probably developed quickly due to her diabetes, which is very close to being regulated, next tests are in a week and I'm hoping at that stage we can do the final tweak to her insulin dose. Her vet thinks she would be a good…
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Cataract removal for my dog. Any experience ?
Hello I didn't want to put my dog under again if I could help it but her eyesight is getting much worse. She is a Staffie and we think she is about eleven years old. We have had her for 10 years. My other Staffie lived to almost 16. Has anyone had cataracts removed from their dogs eyes and would you recommend it ? I have a…
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Kinder to cat flea treatment
I have always used Advantage for our cats. Currently we have just one 6 yr old house cat. I understand she may still be prone to fleas so diligently treat her monthly. I know she feels under the weather for 24hrs post treatment and I understand why. She also gets very distressed going to the vets. So my question is, does…
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Trying to adopt a dog - any advice?
Hi everyone. Me and my partner are looking to adopt a dog. We prefer to adopt than buy from a breeder since, aside form the cost, we don't really agree with the principle of buying dogs when there are many homeless dogs in shelters. We have put in a few applications to adopt some of the dogs at our local rescue centre but…
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Breeder to refund sale price?
Hi there, I'm looking for peoples thoughts please on the following, I bought a pedigree dog who was advertised and fit and healthy along with photos of said dog. When the transaction took place, dog had lovely personality and the seller.said he had no health problems and nothing that I needed to know about. However upon…
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Weaning Kittens?
We have a cat who moved herself in with us, turns out she was pregnant and gave birth to 7 beautiful kittens. The kittens are now 4 weeks old and never having been in this position before I'm looking for help in how best to wean the kittens. Reading online it says they can wean from 4-5 weeks, the fella I spoke to in Pets…
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I feel that I was taken advantage of by my vet
Hi all. sunday evening 9.30 my dog was hit by a car. Obviously I was very upset and just new I had to get her to a vet as soon and as quickly as possible.. we got her to the vet and stayed until she was sedated. i don't have pet insurance as Iv always been in the mind set of I would put a dog down if it needs big vet care…
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Guinea Pig
My daughter has collected various pets over the years; some have passed away and I've inherited others. Her latest is a guinea pig which I said I'd have nothing to do with. She's working away from home for 3 days and the little blighter is lonely so I've brought him downstairs. She lets him roam in her bedroom; the room's…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should my housemate repay me for looking after her cat?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... My housemate adopted an older cat. I didn't agree as we're both busy people, and told her I wouldn't be responsible for its care. But I ended up looking after it while she was away, and began buying it food, toys etc. I bonded with the cat and, now my housemate's moving out,…
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White Vomit and constipated cat
hello everyone My wee Lily was very sick yesterday. Had her 10 years and she has never done what happened yesterday. She threw up WHITE. Not like foamy saliva but proper white.... has anyone ever seen this? Any searches suggest gastritis......she was sick a few other times yesterday but is more settled and sleepy today.…
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Diabetic dog food recommendations
My 12 year old dog has just been diagnosed today and is starting on insulin. The vet recommended the Royal Canin diabetic food but it is very expensive and the treatment is not going to be cheap! Just wondered if anybody with a diabetic dog uses a different high protein food that is not so pricey? Raw isn't an option.
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House cats escaping out front door - tips?
How do you prevent house cats from slipping past you at the front door? We are moving from a house with a porch to a house without. They often linger and greet us near the door as we walk in, so I'm a little anxious they may escape as we will not have the secondary door as a precaution. I can imagine coming in and out the…
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Male Labrador licking, nibbling around genital area.
The vet thinks it might be Atopic dermatitis, an allergy to something in the environment. In his case I suspect it is when nettles or ivy brush against his underside but no-one is sure. He's on a good diet and treated for parasites and the vet seems to think he's in good condition. However, he has a few bald patches…
