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Deposit issues
Hi I'm new to this, and wondering if i can get some advice. I was looking for pup for my daughter and her friend sent a link from someone selling pups. We couldn't travel due to covid19 restrictions, so videos, pictures and many question's though chats were done . We agreed to pay deposit of £100 via bank transfer after a…
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How to help a chronically nervous cat
My mum has two cats, a brother and sister. She got them as kittens 10 years ago. They were raised together but couldn’t be more different - Louis is large and confident, but Poppy is small and always nervous. She doesn’t like men it seems, so I (currently living with mum) can’t go near her without her running away. She’s…
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Do animals say thank you?
My feline, Bob an 8 yo rescue, cam home a week ago carrying a poorly paw/leg. Nothing obvious so a bit of Matacalm and lots of TLC. He's outing more weight on it now. He's become super affectionate - lap sitting (a rarity for him) , sleeping on the bed, purring. Is he saying thank-you ?
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Neighbours loud Parrot
Not sure where I stand with this but one of the neighbours up behind us, not even sure which house it is as the noize is so loud and sounds like from a back garden or something, but all times of the day their parrot makes these loud squawking noises. Sounds like the thing is being killed. This is particularly annoying when…
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Help with howling cat - UPDATE
I bought a Burmese on Saturday. Hes 7 months old, the breeder when into lockdown & ended up keeping them in her Cattery until now. He lived with his two brothers. Hes not been neutered, he’s booked in for 2 weeks (vet is backlogged). He’s howling day & night.Is it likely to be because he still has his bits? If so, that…
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Keeping White cat clean
I have just acquired a White cat after taking him in when an elderly relative died ,hes very nervous and dosent like being handled much his coat is looking grubby and i dont know how to keep him clean any ideas appreciated.
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Old dog won't eat
I have a 12 and a half year old cocker spaniel. He had his teeth seen to in February- clean and extraction of a couple of dodgy teeth. He has been eating fine till about 5/6 weeks ago but has got to the stage of being picky/ hardly eating at all . First he would only eat chicken flavoured dry dog food, then he refused…
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PET INSURANCE ADVICE NEEDED
Hi guys! I'm looking for some advice and I'm really hoping you lot may be able to guide me... I have 7 cats who as you can imagine become very costly on vet trips, I decided to finally get them insured now that there's a stray cat that keeps coming into my back garden and attacking them (we chase the cat away every time he…
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Kennel cough vaccine
My dog was given a kennel cough vaccine Canigen KC.Can you tell me how long I have to wait until she can go into kennels. thank you
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Rescue French bulldog
I took on a French Bulldog from a certain rescue on fb she has alot of health problems one being she has had to have her ear canal removal in one ear before I took her on this so called rescue told me to get the dog insured when I said I will have to inform them about previous health issues they said don't say anything but…
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Constant barking
Hi, a friend has a 3 year old Cavachon. Lovely character and nature but has started barking at the slightest noise, inside and out. He can also be quite aggressive to some, but not all, dogs he meets on a walk (mostly big black ones!!). She has tried a collar and water pistol with limited success. Does anyone have any…
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Playfulness or dominant aggression?
Hi, We have a 9 month puppy, lab/german shepard cross. She's always been very confident around other dogs from day 1, but lately it appears worse out and about, and her training has regressed- adolescent stage perhaps? At home she is great - not allowed upstairs or on furniture, has to wait for her food, respects the cat,…
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Pet Window Stickers for Emergencies
Hi all! I've been thinking about getting a window sticker for our front door indicating that we have a cat. Does anyone have any experience with them? Something akin to this, but probably in a reflective vinyl so it can be better seen at night. I've seen a few that have an actual image of the cat. Does anyone think this…
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Travelling with a dog on train at this time?
Is it possible to travel with a dog at the moment during the lockdown?
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Where did you get your dog from ?
Hi We're considering getting a dog to join our family. I have two teenage children & two cats so the dog would need to be able to cope with this. I've no special desire to get a particular pedigree breed or fancy mixed breed. I would prefer a puppy or young dog as I have a boisterous 14 year old daughter so something that…
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Legal advice re vets
Hi my dog was castrated at 16 months old, he’s now 8yrs old. A couple of weeks ago he had surgery to remove a testicle in his abdomen that obviously shouldn’t have been there due to him being castrated. This put him through a lot of unnecessary pain and cost me thousands in vets fees. Is there anything I can do regarding…
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Butcher's Tripe / Loaf
Moorning everyone. Quick question; I have tried to google this with no result; thought asking the forum would be a speedier way to find the answer rather than persevering. Really happy to hear from anyone who feeds their dog Butcher's. Our 11 year old Staffordshire has become less enthusiastic with her Chappie than…
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Vets quote
My cat George needs teeth extracting, last year I was given a written quote of just over £400, now from the same vet Ive been given a verbal quote of over £700, when I queried it he said that the first quote wasn’t for a senior cat, should I get a second opinion?
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Do you give your dog groomer a tip?
I know its common to tip your hairdresser but do you also tip your dog groomer? Ive just changed groomers and always tipped the one I previously used but today when I went to the new one I was so surprised when she told me the price (£10 cheaper than my old one and just as good) that I just paid her what she had asked and…
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Petplan Cat Insurance Covered For Life
My seven-year-old cat, Pudding, has been covered under Petplan's Covered For Life policy since I got her five years ago as a rescue. She's had dental work done (which wasn't covered), but nothing else, and I've never made a claim on the policy. Three weeks ago I fostered another rescue cat, and it soon became very clear…
