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I hope that cute kitten will come back
From last week, every night, a cute little cat came to my door. At the beginning he will run away when we approach him, but when we squat down, he will come over and rub our legs with his body. When he touched him by hand, he would try to attack us because of fear. This situation lasted for two days, from the third day we…
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Vets help
Took my elderly dog to vets and was given Metacam for an infection near the end of course she started being wobbly on feet but more worrying panting heavily. I took her vets and pointed out these are some of the side affects from medics but vet says she has fluid on the lung and a heart problem and wants £600-700 to treat…
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best worm and flea treatment for cats
Morning all, Whilst I'm happy to buy the treatment provided by my local vets I'm wondering what non vet products out there are good? This isn't a money issue, more a general curiosity about whats out there on the market. I'm new to being a cat daddy and not sure where to start! Thanks for your help!
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dog attack on cat
I hope i can get some help. my cat was attacked by a dog and had to be out down,the dogs owner said she would cover any bills until she saw the bill,the police have said a responsible dog owner would pay it and as she said it in front of witnesses she "doesnt have a leg to stand on legally". The problem is its a civil case…
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healthiest dog treats to buy for small dog
We need to buy a bag or dog treatrs for our cavalier spaniel as our parents are looking after her for 2 weeks next week, and always feed her a biscuit or 2 (parents are in their 80's) Can anyone recommend the healthiest treats available to buy so we can ask them to feed those instead? We want to keep her as slim as…
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Dog diabetes advice
Hi, my dog, Mason, was recently diagnosed with diabetes, all the information I've read on various sources has all been very good and I've learnt a lot. It is all so much to take it, I want to make sure I'm doing the best I can for Mason. I've seen lots of post for home checking BG, most ppl use the alphatrak 2, but I have…
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Food allergies - itchy skin
Can anyone recommend a hypoallergenic shampoo? I had one of my dogs to the vet 2 weeks ago because he has started to scratch at the back of his front legs and the pits. The vet checked him over and could see a bit irritation, no broken skin. She said to buy some antihistamines with cetrizine and to use a hypoallergenic…
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Dog - dental
Hi all, My two 8 year old dogs are booked in to have a dental cleaning & extractions in 3 weeks time. This was the soonest I could get them both booked in together. I am worrying myself sick about the anaesthetic and looking for some reassurance that everything will be fine. I remember this worry 15 years ago when my last…
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Dog Harness
Has anyone ever used or know where I can get a harness to carry my dog in? Like a baby harness. My Little Jack Russell fell down the stairs last year and has been left with some nerve damage in 1 of her front legs, so after an hour or so of walking she starts to stumble. She is still a very active dog who loves walkies so…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should we start charging our friends for looking after their dog?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... Twice a week, my wife and I look after the dog of a couple we're friends with while they're at work. It started off as an occasional favour, but has become regular. They give us a small thank-you gift now and then, but a professional dog sitter would charge £20-£30 a day.…
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To raw feed or not to raw feed?
We have a 3 year old Spaniel, Mum was Sprocker, dad full ESS. Beautiful, well behaved, and above all healthy and loved . I frequent several Spaniel forum/ facebook groups and almost all answers to almost all questions are raw feed them.... I do understand that a dogs diet is paramount to its wellbeing, I too offer/give…
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Bringing back licensing for pets
PLEASE ALLOW ME TO PUT THIS "SUGGESTION" ON HERE IN LIGHT OF THE VAST AMOUNT OF STOLEN, MISSING, LOST & FOUND PETS, ALONG WITH THE INCREASING AMOUNT OF IRRESPONSIBLE OWNERS (- REMEMBER THE INFAMOUS DUMPING OF THE DOG - ON THE NEWS - WHICH RAN AFTER THE CAR AND IT'S OWNER)! We need 10,000+ signatures before Parliament will…
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Cat - three hairballs in a fortnight, doesn’t normally get them
Should I be worried? Kitty is 7 years old. We’ve had him since age 2. He’s had maybe two hairballs come up in five years. Now we’ve had three large ones (think dead mouse sized!) in about two weeks. Totally fine and normal otherwise - eating/toileting/behaving normally. He did have a fever and runny eyes/nose a week or so…
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My cat died alone and I feel so guilty :(
I wrote a thread like this 3 years ago. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4955121 And now I'm writing one again. I got a call this morning to say my beautiful bombay [edit:not bengal as originally said, not thinking straight!] beast of a boy Sinbad passed away last night. He had been at a veterinary hospital…
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How much does my dog need?
I've got a 9 month old Bracco Italiano and I'm trying to pin down exactly how much I should be feeding him. At the minute he gets about 400g of natures menu meat and 400g of red mills racer dry, spread across two meals...I'd estimate weight at 35kgs of dog. I'm wondering if this is enough...sometimes he leaves some kibble…
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Long holiday
First off, I imagine I wont be having a long holiday, but after 7 in 28 years i would like just a once in a lifetime holiday and fancy a round the world cruise which takes three months. However i have three dogs and besides the practicalities, i wonder if it would be fair on them. Has anyone experience of an extended break…
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Diet for cat with kidney problems
Hi there, Hoping someone has some suggestions, any very gratefully received. I have a cat who is not quite 2 years old and has just been diagnosed with kidney problems. I have some renal food for him but he’s not interested. I’ve tried warming it a bit but no deal. He’s not eating much at the moment (other than a bit of…
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Cat won't eat
One of our cats (a large black crossbreed) aged 15 has given up on food He won't even touch tuna or chicken We have a vets appointment this afternoon - and we fear the worst He has been extremely nervous for the last week - jumping when ever there is a tiny noise - running and hiding on his bed ! He has been sick several…
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Just getting old or...?
Hi all, I have a 10 1/2 year old Chihuahua x Norfolk Terrier. Over the last 3-6 months he's started slowing down a bit. As we go on a walk he goes from a excited jog and skip and run to a slow stroll and regular stops on the way back. We used to go on two 30 minute quite low impact walks a day, but he seems reluctant to go…
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Rehomed a cat - partner wants to get rid of him
Hi everyone, Around 2 weeks ago me and my partner adopted a 2 year old cat from the RSPCA. I think he's settled in really well and is a lovely, playful cat. The issue is my partner now wants us to get rid of him. The main reason for this is that he has attacked both of us a few times. I have noticed this seems to be mostly…
