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Problem with dog's anus!
Hi everyone I recently noticed an unusually bad smell coming from my dog's anus so I had a better look. These are the symptoms:* Bad smell (hard to describe, but not particularly fishy. It does smell similar to the fluids inside the anal glands though so that was my first thought) * Discolored - darker than usual. Discolor…
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Grade 2 Heart Murmur - Insurance?
Hi there, I'm currently looking to adopt a 2 year old crossbreed from a rescue centre and they've informed me that he has a Grade 2 heart murmur. They said this shouldn't be anything to worry about as Grade 2 is considered an 'innocent' murmur and doesn't require medication. However I don't know any pet insurers that will…
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Pet Behaviourist costs
We feel that our dog would really benefit from seeing a professional behaviourist and was surprised to find out that our pet insurance would cover this provided he is referred by the vet. However, I am a bit concerned that if we do claim the costs this will then count against him for the rest of his life (he is only eleven…
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Timid Cat in a Loud Household :(
Hey everyone. Just looking for some advice. We've had one of our cats from a kitten. She's always been timid and has regularly "lashed out." She was hissing at 8 weeks old which I have been told is quite early? I don't know much about these things. We have had her since 2012. We've had two children since then (aged 5 and…
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Kennel names given out by Kennel Club
Hi there, I've recently bought a Labrador pup. His Kennel Club name begins with the word Kenaiteen. I thought this might be the kennel name chosen by the breeder, but they tell me that it was allocated by the Kennel Club when the pups were registered. Now I've found that there are other dogs who also have the kennel name…
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Worm tablets
Can anyone recommend good quality worm tablets we can buy online please. We have a staffy and a ridgeback, both of whom are in need of wormimg. TIA
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“Lost” microchip.....cat
Has anyone ever had a microchip get “lost” in their pet? We bought a chip-activated cat flap and discovered that our younger cat doesn’t have a chip, despite me asking for, and paying for one to be inserted when she was neutered, almost 5 years ago. I don’t care about the extra £20 that it has cost me to get a new one…
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Metacam for elderly cat
My 19-year-old cat has been prescribed Metacam. The last lot cost £26 for 15 ML. This should last around a month. I've looked online and it says it is prescription only so by the time I have paid for the prescription from the vet it probably won't be any cheaper. Anyone know how I can keep the cost down?
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Cat flaps for glass
Hi, looking to fit a cat flap in the glass panel of an aluminium door. Does anyone know if you can use a magnetic one? And given that the door is new, I'd prefer the cat flap to be as discreet as possible. Does anyone know of clear-framed cat flaps that are also magnetic (assuming magnetic is ok in aluminium)? Thanks!
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Bought a very sick puppy
So, finally gave in to my love of Labradors and agreed to get one. Noticed he was skinny when visiting but he was quite lively, so I wasn't majorly concerned and I was assured that vet was quite happy with his development. Breeder did saymas he wasn't getting much with his litter mates, he was being fed spearately. Once I…
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Pet Money Saving Advice
Hi all It’s been years since I had a pet but my daughter wants one, so we’re thinking of getting two guinea pigs. I’ve done some rudimentary research and the cost quoted on some websites nearly gave me a heart attack! Does anyone have any experience they can share with me? I haven't got anything at all yet, so any help,…
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Free pet care and pet treats for your dog or cat
Received an email as Pets at Home VIP customer where they are giving free treats to all VIP customers and free pet care worth £10 with tailster. In order to qualify for both, you need to visit http://tailster.com/PetsVIP I've just met my cat sitter and she's great and I'll be booking through to get the money off from both.…
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Food for Rescue Dog
Hello We have a 3 year old very lively German Shorthaired Pointer who is 20kg -currently she is on Nature's Menu Superfood Raw frozen food in the evening and Acana Prairie Poultry for breakfast on its own. We would like to get another rescue but could do with making some savings with food if possible in order for this to…
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Adopting cat with allergies - advice on testing
Hi everyone I've been fostering a beautiful young cat for a couple of months and am planning to adopt him. He's 2 and a half and a very friendly, happy cat, but he has severe allergies which are currently controlled with steroids (without them he scratches very badly at his eyes). The rescue shelter can't justify the cost…
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Cat gone mising
Our short haired cat has gone missing this morning - he shot out of the cat flap when the door bell went - at 8:00 - it is FREEZING out there - we are worried
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Good dog food at reasonable price?
We are due to collect 2 new dogs later this week both cocker spaniels. We are keen to keep coats shiny and digs healthy so any recommendations fir good dog food would be appreciated? [purplesignup][/purplesignup]
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The best food at a competitive price
I have 5 cats (left with "custody" following a divorce) & they are my world, they've been my constant through my adult years (from 19 to 33 and the divorce happened in the middle). They're all between 12 and 14 years old and now they're old/decrepit they're in need of a particularly good quality food. One has developed a…
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Stressed cat - Any Feliway Offers or Advice?
Anyone know of any Feliway offers at the moment, looking to purchase the 30 day with plug-in diffuser and a 60ml spray? our youngest of 3 cats seems stressed, recently had cystitis and is spraying on the furniture near the cat flap.... he's always had a spraying problem (has been neutered) but now the cystitis, really want…
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Anxious dog constant whining
We have had our retriever since a pup, she will be 8 in Nov. Since we moved to our house almost 6 years ago, she has slept outside of our bedroom door and had the "run" of downstairs. Our bedroom is downstairs, we have 2 other bedrooms upstairs. We have had an offer accepted and are in the process of buying a house with 3…
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My Furry Baby's Gone
Charlie died today, aged 18 and a half. We are devastated. I can't bear it. He will never snuggle against me in bed again. Please, somebody, say something.
