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Holidog - Job as a cat sitter ?
Hi, I have just seen an advert about Holidog I see they also do a cat sitter service, i love cats and this really interests me, does anyone work for them as a cat sitter? Can you tell me a bit more about your experience with them? Good or Bad? Thank you
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Stray Cat has adopted us - advice please!
A very friendly cat has decided it wants to live with us. He is quite lovable but we cannot adopt him and have done everything we can think of to find his owner. Until the RSPCA has room for him, how much should we feed him and when? Also, he has a tick next to his mouth. Will it drop off in due course or should we remove…
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Cat with Fleas is sticking tongue out
Hi, was hoping I could get reassurance as the vet is closed although will be calling them first thing tomorrow. My cats / flat has got a rather nasty outbreak of fleas. We are all getting bitten. I treated them four weeks ago but the heat has brought out an infestation we were not expecting. I've just sprayed him with flea…
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Cat raw chicken
Tried giving the cat a tiny bit of fresh raw chicken but she turned her nose up at it. She did eventually eat it when I wasn't looking. Is there anything can be done to make them want it more? Not cook it because that wipes out the taurine. I am planning on doing a trial conversion to a raw diet inc chicken liver in…
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Best Worming and Flea Control
Do I have to get these from the vet (or ask them for a prescription) to get the best? Is there recommended ones that I can buy off the internet that doesn't need a prescription?
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Man becomes loving 'cat dad' after finding random kittens under his bed
He's vowed to be the best cat dad he can be https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/48d1aa11-d2cb-40b4-9f51-8dd0d0a259d9 Couldn't see this posted already - apologies if it has been. :)
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Horse fly spray
Hi, We recently bought a Welsh B who is being eaten by flies in her field. I've tried NAF Citronella and Extra Extreme but they aren't working. I've ordered her a fly rug to wear in her main field (10 min from yard) but id like to leave her unrugged when in her paddock on the yard. Can anyone recommend a fly spray that…
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Costs and success stories of cataract surgery in dogs
Hi All My dog has a cataract in one eye and I spoke to the vet about getting it removed and she seemed very reluctant to consider it. It seems the surgery has a 50% success rate and the aftercare is very onerous ie sterile environment needed. She also said it was expensive. Is this people's experience as I am keen to help…
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Cat - dripping/drooling!
Noticed our cat of thirteen starting to 'drip' while we're thinking must arrange a visit to the vet, it stopped. However, several days later it started again. Didn't bother with consultation appointment, skipped that, went for dental appointment - early morning, sedation, x-rays, scale & polish with extractions under…
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cat keeps peeing in the home, advice please?
I have been to the vets regarding my moggy who has started peeing in the home. Moggy has no medical issues, what do i do now?
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Lambs liver for the dog
Cooked or Raw?
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Dog allergies
My Labrador has a serious itching problem or Canine Atopic Dermatitis mainly in his ears. This has been treated with Antibiotics, a steroid and a drug called Apoquel. This combination certainly temporarily worked, but unfortunately he developed non-cancerous lumps or hematoma around the same time, and my vet though this…
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Lifetime Booster
My friend told me about an £99 for lifetime vaccinations. Whilst this sounds great, I don't get one paragraph of the small print. "To qualify for Vac4Life your pet must have been vaccinated within the last 30 days. You will be required to show a completed vaccination card from a veterinary practice at your pet!!!8217;s…
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After rehoming .........
Due to a relationship break between my ex son-in-law and his new partner he needs to rehome his dog (he is the father of my granddaughter so therefore the dog has always been in her life too). Fortunately for us all and the dog she has a lovely new home, locally, with a great family who have land, dogs, chickens, horses…
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Pets at Home VIP Club - 20% off cat food voucher
Hi all Had a good deal with the latest VIP Club vouchers which dropped through the mail last week. There is a 20% off voucher which (according to the T&Cs on the back) can be used for 1 pack of cat food. Went into our local P@H store the other day and cheekily asked if I could use the voucher against multiple boxes of…
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Vet costs up front?
Hi all, can I ask if it is common practice for vet surgeries to require all costs paid up front? I have comprehensive pet insurance for my dog, but my vet surgery requires all costs to be paid up front and in full, and for you to then claim it back later from your own insurer. Obviously I can understand why, and luckily my…
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How to calculate recommended calorie intake for my dog
My 12-year-old dog has just been diagnosed with heart failure (dilated cardiomyopathy) and kidney failure, on top of various long-standing medical problems (Addison's disease, hypothyroidism, chronic never damage, and some other heart issues). After a wobbly first week, she's happy at home but obviously on borrowed time…
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Petplan -Hydrotherapy
Hi all :) My dog is currently undergoing hydrotherapy for a knee injury. The hydrotherapy has successfully kept him out of expensive surgery so far. I have a covered for life policy with Petplan that I'm now tied into because of his knee and it's currently about 50 per month (goes up about 3 quid a year) However, it is…
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Horse Insurance for 20y/o to cover illness (NOT E&L!!!)
I am going round in circles trying to find an insurer that will cover my 20 year, 10 month old retired grass kept mare for illness as well as injury. Spoke to NFU, KBIS, Petplan, Stoneways and SEIB, and the only one that does it is kbis and that's only for a measley £1250! I am not expecting any vet bills, bless her she's…
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Intruder cat
Last night - at 4am - we were woken by a hissing coming from our bathroom One of our 2 - 14 yeat old cats had caught an intruder cat in the house It was a black fluffy cat (male as it turns out) covered in sores and scratches It legged it from the bath, to our bedroom - spraying everywhere then disappeared into the…
