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Kitten eye and nose gunk
I adopted a couple of kittens around 2 weeks ago (now just over 16 weeks old). One of them seems to have black boogers in her nostrils and the other has crust near her eye. I took them to vaccination clinic recently and someone from sanctuary helped - she removed these things (which have since returned) but didn't seem…
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When to know it's time to make that final vet journey?
About a year ago I asked for advice for my old boy urinating in the house original thread here : https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5459932 Thank you for all the messages and advice. Now his health is failing, we were at the vet today and she has said To keep a diary of good and bad days. Then go back in a…
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Applepaws Senior Wet Food
Does anyone use it? Delilah is 14 and due to cystitis vet said no more dried food. She was on Royal Canine 12+ but now trying to find a good quality wet food. At the moment its Sheba but they don't do a senior version, don't trust the Felix or Whiskers ones. There seems to be much more choice with senior dried foods, wet…
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Kittens tipping water bowl
So my [STRIKE]terrors[/STRIKE] kittens have a new game where they move and tip up the water bowl. As it's only water I don't mind for my carpets sake but do worry about them going thirsty all day (they eat wet and dry food and I'm out at work all day). Any advice on preventing this behaviour? They also like to cover up…
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A new feline family member - what did you consider
Morning All, We lost our boy last month and the house is empty without him. We,as a couple, are not ready to adopt again at the moment but I cannot imagine a long-term life without another fuzzy buddy. We are not looking to replace Ben as each animal has their own needs, wants and personalities but when the time is right…
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Cat had Seizure
Just wondering if anyone else has had experience with their cat having seizures? My (almost) 18 year old cat had a seizure for the first time last night. Got advice from vet friend and have appointment with vet this morning.
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Vomiting or Regurgitating Cat ( my Baby)
Over the past week my cat has been vomiting up Whiskas cat food 3 times in the morning as soon as he has eaten it. I gave him dry food this morning without a problem, I think - no evidence as yet- as when I got home around 4pm ish I gave him some Whiskas and sure enough it was regurgitated on the lawn immediately. I'm not…
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Flea Treatment Prescriptions - Thoughts?
Hi all, ive been browsing the forum and whilst there is a similar thread about prescriptions for medications, (call me naive!) i wondered whether any of you had the same for prescription flea treatment. Our vet charges double the internet price (which seems to be standard) if you buy in practice...or charges £14 per…
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May have to give my dog up :-(
Had fur baby since she was a pup. She is staff x whippet and we've been to training classes and she's very good with her commands however my husband cannot give me a cuddle without her aggressivly barking, if she is lying on couch with me and he just goes to stand up she's flew off me a couple on a couple of occasions. I…
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Fleas
Please don't judge me. We took our cat to the cattery for the first time for her (she is 16 months) and third time for us (we had took our late cat there). She arrived on the 22nd. We collected her yesterday and was presented with a vets bill for fleas. She got taken to the vet on the 29th. Our cat is an indoor only cat,…
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Best treatment for fleas/ticks
We always used Frontline on our previous dogs, but I was never happy about applying these really strong insecticides. When we got our puppy I decided to try natural treatments, but the thing is he simply hates the smell and goes mad running around and rolling on the carpet trying to rub it off, so it is a real battle to…
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Cocker Spaniel-Buying advice?
We sadly lost our lovely Charlie in March this year & now tentatively looking at another Cocker. Although Charlie had a lovely character he did at times have an aggression problem. We bought him from Dogs4Us in Manchester so had no knowledge of his real background (parents etc.). Any advice anyone can offer when looking…
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Dogs and Central heating
Hi, I know its not the winter yet, but though I would ask this to be prepared. Last year when I left my dog at home, I left the central heating on for him, but am wondering if I need to do this, he is a Pomeranian so very fury, but of course he is used to living in a warm home, so I worry if I don't leave the heating on he…
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Ultima for cat 750g where can I buy it please. Updated
Wilko appears to have stopped stocking it. Looked online, can only find 3kg bags, would take Her Royal Fussiness ages to get through a bag that size, doesnt like the same food two meals running (or sometimes even on consecutive days). Can anyone help before the royal slave starts getting cattitude about the catering.
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Cat Food
I was feeding my 3 year old cat (felix) which at first she seemed to enjoy then she seemed to go off it, since then I have tried to give her different ones but although she will eat about half a pouch the rest ends up in the bin. I have since started her on Purina one which she does eat but I don't feel its enough so I am…
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Burns Lamb and Rice Recall.
Just recieved this rather worrying email from Amazon. Hello, We've received information that your Burns Dog Food Original Lamb Adult 15 kg, (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0038PT23K ), bought in your Amazon.co.uk order "redacted", may be unsafe. The manufacturer, Burns Pet Nutrition, have recently received a small number of…
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Senior Cat
I've got two rescues - Tasha (female) 13 and Bob (male) 5 . We had Bob as a kitten and he was soon put in his place by Tasha. She would push him out of the way at feeding time. They have always got on well together but never been best mates. Bob is now a mature male and Tasha showing her age. Now Bob seems to be the boss…
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Frontline not working?
Hi, I have an 18mth Newfoundland and I just can't seem to get rid of her fleas. I think they are gone, but then she is scratching and chewing like a crazy again... I have seen them crawling around in her fur so I know they are definitely there. I have been using Frontline, but it clearly isn't working. Can anyone recommend…
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Dog operation
Hi, my dog has had a lump on the side of his neck diagnosed with cancer. I've been quoted by my vet the cost of an op would be between £500-£800. I can't afford this. I used to have pet insurance but after I claimed on it for a back operation the monthly premiums went up and I couldn't afford them. I do work full time and…
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Neighbour feeding my cat, advice?
Got an 8 year old cat, he has had an operation because of urinary crystals in past so is on a special diet, we lace his diet with treats so he eats it about a year ago, my neighbour got a cat, and ever since she has started feeding my cat, so much that he doesnt come home for days and spends time in her house I have told…
