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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…
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Camping with Gitdog?
I am currently considering whether this is workable or whether I need my head examining so would appreciate any feedback from anybody who takes their dogs camping, with regards to practicalities. I'll be going on my own in a two person tent, with a car. If I left him in the tent at any point (e.g. to go to the loo) the…
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Is another dog a good idea?
Hi all, Just after a bit of a balanced view! I currently have a (almost) 10 year old neutered male dog who is a friendly little chap. Since taking him to a few dog training classes to see how he got along, he's discovered an entire new want to play with other dogs. He's usually always just walked past them very not…
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Vets4Pets Best Start In Life questions
Hi all, So after viewing, tomorrow or wednesday, we will be taking home a lovely 8 week old yellow labrador. I was informed it had been microchipped, but still needs its first vaccinations I'm considering taking out the 2 offers with Vets4Pets. The Vac4Life, but also the "Best Start in Life" pack, which is £49 with the…
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dog left at home
My dog is happy in his crate (jrt) whilst I am at work, I go home every lunch time and he gets plenty exercise. Id just rather he wasn’t in his crate, or rather the crate door was left open for him so he has the choice. The problem that I have is he doesn’t like it. Even if I go upstairs to get dressed on a morning and…
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Advise needed please
Hi I have 11 and half year old Lhasa x yorkie male who seems fine in himself his toilets are fine he doesn’t seem in any pain and he’s playing with his sisters but he’s been off his food so I cooked him chicken his favourite hoping he would eat it but he’s turning his nose up at that and not even interested in his treats…
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Good Wet Food for Cats?
As our cat gets older, 10 years now, we have been advised to slowly move him over to wet food. This is try and get more water/liquid into his diet alongside increasing his water intake. With the bewildering amount of options across the supermarkets, can anyone recommend some products that their cats love? I know they all…
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Can anyone recommend these pet insurers?
Trying to decide between "bought by many" and "animal friends" for my elderly cat - both expensive policies (one up to £6,000 per condition per year cover and the other £15,000 total per year with the latter having some dental cover). Really want to know if someone used either of these and if they were good at paying out…
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Dog constantly scratching...
and biting himself and licking, but definitely no fleas as he is always treated. He has always had completely grain free high quality food and we have bathed him with Pet Nat Dermacton shampoo bar, but nothing seems to stop it. We have also started giving him one meal of completely wet food to see if this would help. Just…
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Pet Insurance Claim Declined - Help!
So, our dog needed a specialist operation to remove a lump which was restricting her movement. I thought we'd be covered by pet insurance, up to £2000. The final bill came to £5100!! We cashed in some savings, thought we'd at least get some money back. But no! The insurance company have declined the claim on the grounds…
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Considering re homing rabbits
I feel terrible for even thinking it but I'm considering looking to give our 2 rabbits away. I've always believed animals are for life but I'm wondering if our bunnies might be happier elsewhere. They are 2 adult females and we got them from a petting farm. Had them 1 year. I thought they would be sociable as they were…
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Tethered treat dispensing toy for dogs
I recently bought our 15yr old choc lab one of them maze wobble toys that dispenses treats as it rocks and rolls. Being a lab she is very motivated by food, but being old isn't very flexible and if the toy gets stuck under a shrub or garden chair, she can't get it out again. So I was wondering if anyone had come across a…
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Keeping dogs from the same litter.
I'm about to buy two dogs and I seem to get conflicting information about whether its a good idea to have brothers from the same litter, or not. Between info from friends and Google, there seems to be pitfalls to rearing two brothers from the same litter, and two males who are not related also. The reason I am going to get…
