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Pancreatitis in Cats, not eating
Hi there, my little beauty was diagnosed with Pancreatitis last year, after a weeks treatment she was allowed home and put on a diet of Hill's Prescription Diet d/d Food Sensitivities Venison & Pea Dry Cat Food & Hills DD prescription wet food. She now decides she doesn't like the dry food or maybe its too tough for her…
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Who has a ferret?
Hi! Who has a ferret? Let's share some interesting stories and useful information about these pets here :D
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Moving with cats - advice?
Hi all, it looks like we could be moving in a few months, complete with the menagerie that has grown up around us. HELP! Not all of them come in the house all the time and one in particular is a ratty old stray Tom we kind of feel responsible for. Two others are particularly nervous, one of them seems to have another home…
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Dog Walking \ Sitting Insurance
Hi, I posted this in the insurance section but someone said post here. I have my own Sole Trader company Caring for people, some of them are asking me to walk their dog or sit with the dog or feed cat etc, the Care Insurance i have doesn't cover me for this, I don't think I''l be doing a lot of this type of work so want…
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Feline demetia
Beginning to wonder if our get is in earlier stages of dementia. Certainly getting demented moments!! Basic info - Calico cat of 13 weighing in at 5.08 kgs., not fat she's quite long. In the early hours, she'll howl to get attention to go out, then later when she comes in (uses cat-flap to come in) another three to five…
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Dog fouling on my front garden
I moved into a house on a small estate in June. I only know a few of my neighbours and they do not have dogs. Between June til present day an irresponsible dog owner has been letting their dog leave deposits on my open plan front lawn. I've reported this several times to the council via their website. I've tried sprinkling…
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Put to sleep or potential life saving surgery
It's been a tough day, myself and my partner haven't stopped crying since this morning. Last Saturday, our brindle lurcher Jasper (who my username is named after!) went off his normal food and we noticed in the week he had melena (digested blood) in his poo. Fast forward to today and we have found out he has a lump/tumour…
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At my wits end with my cat
Hi everyone! I’m really concerned about my little male moggy and I’m not too sure what to do next. I’m in the process of moving home (waiting for my exchange date) and frankly, it can’t come soon enough! I’m currently living at home whilst I wait to move with my moggy. We having been staying with my folks in an area which…
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Good vacuum cleaner for laminate floors/tiles
I know there are few topics about vacuum cleaner but I will soon be looking for one and I need one that: 1) Is good on laminate/tiles (I do not have carpets or fabric sofas) 2) Comes with permanent bag/plastic container - I can not be bothered with having to buy sisposable ones, they are expensive 3) Is not an upright…
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Grooming very Old short haired born feral calico(torrid) cat..a.
Looking for some ideas , Ancient calico cat that hates any personal physical interventions and always has. Coat has always been fine and never had a problem. She has been literally been cooking herself in the conservatory all summer, and is now in a right state. I have never had or known a short hair cat get matted, but…
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Accident to dog whilst in my care
Hi I've been lurking around the forums for a while but never posted. Would really appreciate people's view on this issue. I recently joined up to BorrowMyDoggy as due to work commitments I haven't been able to have a dog of my own, and felt that this way I could have the pleasure of a dog's company, as well as being able…
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changing dog food
I have a 4 year old lab that I am feeding Canagan - in march rehomed another lab the same age that arrived on Arden Grange. I would like to have both dogs on the same food (for convenience) but can't cover the cost of x2 canagan (£120 a month roughly). Pet shop has recommended with Burns or James Well Beloved Does anyone…
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Can you take a small dog on the train and tube?
We have a small dog (king chares spaniel) and wondered if we can take it on a train, and the tube? Never thought about it before....
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Cats and musical instruments
Hi folks, I'm thinking seriously about getting a cat when I'm a bit more settled. However, I do play various musical instruments and I remember my grandma had a dog who really didn't like the noise. Do cats usually mind that? Is there a good way to check beforehand? Wouldn't want to have them stressed out about it! Thanks…
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How do you catch a bat?
This one may solve itself, but meanwhile, any useful suggestions. A bat has somehow got into my spare bedroom. It must have been brought in by one of the cats. First I heard a loud bump upstairs so went to look thinking a cat had knocked something over. Then I saw the bat flying in circles. The only opening window is a…
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Cat Bump on nose - HELP
Hi My 1.5 year old cat (half Bengal/half tabby) has a small lump/bump on her nose. Noticed this a few days ago but could have been there a couple of weeks and not sure how it got there. Cat is indoor so doesn't get up too anything crazy. I just wondered if anyone had seen this with their cats? She is eating fine, going the…
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Friends dog has pollen and grass allergy , any advice or experience of this?
Pretty much what title says. Poor dog is itching all the time. To the point where skin is being broken . Anyone got this with their dog or any advice ?
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Dogs paw
Wondering if someone ca help me if possible.I have recently rescued a chocolate Labrador, we’ve had him 2 weeks now and he’s come up with little lumps inbetween his toes on his front paws.They don’t bother him but they’ve stated to blister today.Have been soaking in Epsom salts but not much change.Only just joined this so…
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Elderly cat only eating (feline) tuna
Our aging - though apparently still 100% fit 15 year old, crossbreed male cat, has always been picky with his food. However - now, he will only eat "Feline" Tuna - "Encore" tuna with shrimp - being his favourite (only ?) choice ! Which concerns me - since tuna (feline or human) is apparently not good for cats...? Is this…
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Leaving a dog
I have a three year old yorkie x chi. She is my life.. just me and her and she is like my little baby. Up until now, I went part time so I could be with her at home. And she is so used to me coming and going, leaving her max 6/7 hours at a time, 3times a week. Not only do we do everything together, she is a total lap…
