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Donations to pet shelter
Is this the done thing after your dog has passed? I’m not even sure if I have a shelter near me, but I have a lot of food, treats and poo bags that I don’t want to throw away. Sentimental things like her bowls and collar I will keep and decide what to do with. And beds and toys I have thrown away.
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Dog Walking
I have offered to walk a neighbours 3 dogs from Monday to Friday. I am not a professional dog walker so obviously don't expect to earn their going rate. Money hasn't been discussed yet and I am looking for some guidance as to what would be a fair rate. I won't be letting them off lead and I will walk them for approx an…
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Dog Heavy Breathing
I have an 11 year staff. She has arthritis and is on medication for it. She has been a bit poorly over the last few months, but has good and bad days. She has definitely aged in the last few months. But sometimes she "breathes heavy." I'm not sure how else to describe it. It's not panting. And it goes away when she falls…
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Dog Insurance Renewal Options
Hello, i am after some advice please. Our renewal price to insure our dog is getting out of hand. He is an 8yo Staff/Lab with a skin condition that requires approx £500 of medication pa. We have always been with Sainsburys and now the monthly renewal is £120+. It seems to be the case that existing conditions aren't…
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Quick and easy garden for a puppy
We have a garden which is just mud. We have a new pup arriving in three weeks and a limited budget. The garden is about 20m x 6m. We will turf most of the garden, but are looking for other textures, maybe a patch, mulch (a minefield) and smooth stones. And, of course, a toilet area. Does anyone have any ideas or tips?…
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Puppy biting
Hi all, I have a 4 month old black Labrador male puppy who in so many ways is incredibly well trained and clever. He is toilet trained, can sit, give his paw and is amazing on and off the lead. There is one thing that he is really struggling with and that is learning bite inhibition. I have tried everything online…
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House Training an 18 month Yorkie
I recently moved house, and wanted to ensure my 18 month old yorkie got into good habits, as living back at my parents she was prone to doing her deed on the floor, ignoring her puppy pads. i began crate training her, and its been going generally very well, and im learning the signs when she wants to go outside, but there…
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Financial - Caring for an elderly cat you inherit
I am in a bit of a pickle. My Mum has an elderly cat who has asthma and develops pancreatitis twice a year. My Mum is terminally ill and I will be taking responsibility for the cat upon her death as there is no one else who can do this. He is very sensitive and is a rescue cat who has be previously dumped on the streets…
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New Cats - anything I've missed out?
After I had to say goodbye to my beloved companion of 17 years back in November we are now ready to give a home to some new fur babies. Tomorrow I am collecting these two sisters aged between 5 - 6 from a local rescue charity. I have allocated them a room to themselves with a soft warm bed, sofa covered with a big fluffy…
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Elderly cats
My two cats are 18-year-old sisters. They are 19 in January. They are still able to jump, climb, groom and occasionally run, although they have stopped hunting. They are free-range, going in and out as they please, although I do shut them in at night. They spend a lot of time sleeping, as is usual for cats that age. They…
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Young cats - won't go out/come in
I've had a cat on and off for 30 years, but never had this problem before. We are the proud parents of two young cats (coming up 8 months). They are female, sisters, spayed. One is perfectly happy to go out, but won't use the cat flap to come back in again (we've shown her how it works, this was all our previous cats…
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Cat chewing wires
I think I might scream. We have two cats, 17 months old. They're house cats, as we live next to a main road, but had never previously experienced life outside before we got them in October last year. The rescue were happy to rehome them to us. I do everything I can - short of letting them outside - to give them a good…
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Electric heated pet pads
Hi, Can anyone recommend an electric pet blanket for my elderly cat, or anyone’s views on them ?. I want her to be nice and warm but don’t want the heating on all the time as I get too hot. Or, has anyone used the self heating pads and are they any good?. Has anyone used one on a timer when they are out of the house ?, as…
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Cat litter recommendations :)
What cat litter do use? Looking for recommendations :) Tina x
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Horses and Moneysaving
I know that is a paradox but I have a few moneysaving tips and hope others do too. I think there are a few horsey people on here :) Furniture polish is as good as mane and tail spray for getting tangles out I use astonish leather cleaner for tack cleaning its normally about £1 a bottle and is great on grease Instead of…
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Diabetic dog - advice please
My CKCS has just been diagnosed as diabetic. I have spoken to two different vets at my surgery and have been given conflicting information. One said do not give ANY food in between morning and evening meals. Another has said carrots, green beans and apples are fine as treats throughout the day. Which is it? How do you…
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Advice on hyperthyroid cat
Just wondering - my cat taking 15mg Vidalta a day and is very very thin. Eats all day. Just had bloods done and apparently normal thyroid range is 7-55 and cat is at 46 so suggesting upping Vidalta from 15mg. Heart rate is 228. Apparently this is very high.Any thoughts from peope who have had hyperthyroid cat? There must…
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Dog ramp for car advice!
Can anyone recommend dog ramp please? ! I have a 35 kilo large male lab. He has had joint painrecently but is coping well after a fortnight on metacalm and changes to routine. He's only 9 and loves walking / camping / swimming i think as long as it's in moderation he should be fine. We have a pegeot 3008 with large estate…
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Neighbours' dog
Me and OH moved in May. Next door neighbour has a shih Tzu. Cute little dog, bit yappy but doesn't bother us. We realised quickly that if the neighbours are there (male, female and 3 sons youngest about 12) the dog is tied up outside. When they go out the dog is indoors. Most days the dog was put outside at around 8am and…
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Friends cats have fleas and they're not being treated
I need some advice on how I can politely tell my friend I don't wish to go to their house or they come to mine whilst their flea problem is so out of control. My friends cats have fleas and they told about it a few weeks ago. At this point of telling me 2 of their cats had extensive hair loss due to overgrooming. They…
