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Need help: think we're stealing the neighbours cat
Really don't know our next steps here. Moved into our house over a year ago. We're in a row of 4 terraced. Back in March started seeing a cat in our backyard. Our neighbors said she has been in the neighborhood for a year or so as a stray, and the neighbours + 1 had adopted her in the past couple months. Said she used to…
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Donut bed
Looking to buy a cosy donut bed for my dog. There seems to be lots of cheap imitations out there. What is the make to go for? And what size for a border terrier? Any help welcome.
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Poultry indoors by 14th- Law
I keep 4 hens. UK has mandated all birds outside MUST be indoors to prevent Avian Flu. Great! So I have bought plastic sheeting to line a cupboard in the house for straw to go in- fixed in a light. Seems the Chief Veterinary Officers of the UK have not taken this lighlty as we are locking the birds up- thankfully I only…
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Any recommendations for quality cat food that can be bought in bulk to replace Mac's?
Hi all,Following a recommendation on this forum, our cats have been fed on Mac's wet cat food for most of their lives, which I ordered in 800g cans from Germany. Unfortunately, the company I order them from has whacked up their shipping costs to the UK due to Brexit, so I'm looking for an alternative I can order here along…
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Jack Russell Skin Problems
Hello everyone, I have a Jack Russell Terrier and he’s 4 years old. Recently he’s been suffering with possible skin allergies. I say possible as I’m not entirely sure that’s the issue. I took him to the vet in early October and was prescribed antibiotics (noroclav), apoquel and a medicated wash but nothing seems to be…
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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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