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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…
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Looking for cheaper dog food suggestions
Hello, I've been looking on-line for reviews on grain free dog food, however I've seen some contrasting reviews for similar products. I currently use James Wellbeloved turkey grain free in 10kg for around £30 - I am thinking of weening the collie dogs off this feed onto a cheaper brand. I've seen Autarky do a 12kg bag for…
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New puppy
Our brand new 8 week bichon puppy has come to her new home. 🐕 Unfortunately the family who bred her didn't microchip her. Does anyone know the best value place for us to get it done in Manchester. Any advice on training a new puppy also greatly appreciated.
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Pet insurance query
My dog, who is 11 years old, had his knees pinned for luxating patellas a few years ago. This was covered by his insurance, who at the time was More Than. I had a few problems with More Than subsequently not paying out for hydrotherapy and physiotherapy after his operation, and so switched providers. I am now with Ultimate…
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No repeat prescriptions without a consultation?
Friends and I, all pet owners living in the westcountry, have been comparing notes on buying animal medication online. We’ve each followed MSE's tip of buying a prescription from our local vets, then purchasing the drugs online, and most of us have been saving about £20 per 30ml. bottle of Metacam/Loxicam and far more on…
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Nervous rabbits
I'm a first time rabbit owner looking for advice. We recently rehomed 2 adult females from a petting farm. Due to them being adults and handled every day I thought they would be really tame but seems not. Every time I open the hutch to put in food / water they run and hide, quickly as though scared. I am always softly…
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Rental property and cat
I was wondering if anybody could help me on where I possible stand with this one! I am absolutely desperate to get a cat. I am in rented accommodation (ground floor)and have been for the past 3 years. I have asked my Landlord as to whether we could get one and he said that he doesn’t have an issue with it at all….I was…
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PDSA new rules
Just received letter from the PDSA saying free treatment is being restricted to one pet from October. I have three registered with them at present. They refer to a reduced cost charitable scheme for the other pets registered but I cant see anything relating to this on their website. Does anybody know anything about this…
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New kittens crying
I adopted 2 shelter kittens Friday evening, from the same litter nearly 15 weeks old. They have been quite shy and so far don't like us being too close and won't let us touch them, which is fine I know it takes time, but one of them in particular cries when we leave their room (I have been told a 'bonding room' is a good…
