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Pet passport and Brexit
Much as we are all sick of the B word, my vet has a notice up about potential changes to the rules if it all goes pear-shaped so just. sharing this for those who may not be aware that things could change.…
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How much care/time do a pair of (indoor) guinea pigs need?
My DD very much wants guinea pigs for her 8th birthday. We were all up for it, until I read this article stating they need at least(!) two hours a day (cleaning, feeding, playing with etc.). I just wanted to do a spot check with others who already keep them to see if this figure is accurate? For those who do keep guinea…
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Shop bought guinea pigs sick
Sorry for the long post. We recently bough 2 baby guinea pigs from a well known chain pet store. Shortly after purchase, we noticed one was coughing, sneezing and breathing loudly. A week later, the other developed scabs on his ear. We took them both to a vet, the sneezing one was prescribed antibiotics and…
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Do puppy pads stay dry on top?
We'll be moving our cats 1.5 hours in the new year, and one of them recently wet himself on the 15 min journey home from the vets. I was wondering whether a puppy pad would absorb any liquid but meant he still felt dry sat on top? It's not the end of the world if we can't find a solution; normally I'd just have a towel in…
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Cat - ear problem
Our 15 year old male cat has started pawing his ear and shaking his head - I am assuming that he has an ear infection Is it worth trying http://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/antibacterial-ear-drops-and-cleanser-18ml-for-cats-and-dogs-by-vetzyme or should we take him to the vets tomorrow ?
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Can I ask for Neighbour's Dogs to be Kept on a Lead
Hi, We live next to a farmer's field where one woman walks her dogs off the lead. Her dogs keep getting into our garden, and I am scared they might do something to our dogs. One is a Jack Russell, which is a breed I don't trust entirely as one had its jaws around my dog's neck once when walking in the park. The other dog…
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Dogflap? Best one for low noise and air tight?
Seen one on amazon but it’s mixed reviews. It’s £40. Anyone reccomend one? Thanks
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How much is it for a cat check up at the vets?
Hi all, we adopted a cat a few weeks ago (1 year old) and sometimes she wees and poos on the sofa, I've changed her litter tray and given her an extra one and she seemed fine for a while and now she wees in her litter tray and then poos on the sofa. I have tried some home remedies and so far nothing has stopped her pooping…
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Best cheap cat litter?
Hi folks, I don't normally post over here but as it's a cat thing I thought you might be able to help! I have recently moved house and no longer have a cat flap (it's rented so I can't put one in). My 4.5 year old boy likes being indoors and won't go outside for more than about 5 minutes - he's a timid lad. So, obviously,…
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Digs4dogs
Can anyone tell me if digs4dogs pay the people who look after dogs for their owners. There's no mention of it on their website. Thanks
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Can cats diet affect my allergies?
I’m sure I read somewhere that changing a cats diet can have an affect on allergies suffered by the cats owner. Is that true? Or just another one of those made up internet things? Reason I ask is this week I’ve re-developed an allergy to my 14 year old cat. I’ve had him since he was two weeks old, hand reared him. He was…
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Grooming a short hair cat.
I have a vicious little minx of a cat who basically hates any form of touch other than on her head! She seems to have really hick short hair with maybe a winter coat still underneath with a few mats on her back legs, anyone have tips on how to brush her without getting eaten or clawed in the process... I love cats…
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Doggy treats
I expect all us dog-lovers are prone to rewarding our pets with the occasional treat for being well-behaved, or perhaps even just "being" there for us. However, I watched a neighbour's dog gradually deteriorate by being overweight and eventually expiring in due (in part) to liver failure due to his owner feeding it…
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No more pets.
My rabbit has just died. He was nearly 11 years old. We lost our Westie a few weeks ago aged over 17. That is it, no more, I cannot take the loss. Feeling stupidly emotional as my brother is seriously ill as well. Sometimes I hate life.
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Missing cat
Hi all, So my cat went out as usual on 28th September & hasn't returned . . . as it's now day 10 i'm starting to really worry about him. He does go out, so at least is used to going outside. I feel like i've done all I can to find him, but maybe you guys have some ideas? I've been keeping an eye on the four Spotted…
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Cat with chronic diarrhoea - HELP!
I need advice!
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Pet Insurance premium hike (M&S)
My lovely doggo has had epilepsy for a number of years which needs ongoing medication to keep it at bay. In December 2017 his insurance premium went up from £70pm to £100pm. Part of the reason was he's a golden retriever and had reached 7 years old. Also, they take in to account the number and value of claims made. I've…
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Can I get a prescription online or over the phone?
We have a dog who is very nervous at the vet. He's a big boy and it means that he has to be sedated, even just to be examined. He also gets ear infections very regularly and it's beginning to cost a lot and upset him very regularly having to sedate him. Question is... for something straightforward and recurring like this,…
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RIP Mungo
Just to say I had to have one of my two cats, Mungo, PTS last week. She was nearly 20 and very frail. She could no longer jump onto a chair and was often very stiff with arthritis (for which she had metacam). I noticed she was repeatedly going to the litter tray (like every few minutes), but without doing anything. So I…
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Where to buy a kitten?
Might seem like a silly question, but do I just on the net to find one? I want a kitten rather than a cat as it is for my 9 year old daughter and she wants to start from the beginning rather than getting a rescue (which is fair enough - if it was just for me, I would just go to a cats home). I don't particularly want a…
