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Raw Diet for Dogs
Hi folks, Just wondering what suppliers people use for raw food for their dogs and what would be the best way to introduce my dog to raw diet, meaning do I introduce it slowly, increasing raw and decreasing kibble, or all at once
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Clingy cats and new baby
Hello. We have two beautiful 8 year old cats, Gabriel and Edward. We've had them since kittens. They are predominantly indoor cats (we moved to a flat shortly after adopting them. Their first house with garden wasn't until about 3 years ago and even then only 1 had any real interest in going outside - and only for an hour…
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Human food for dog
I guess I'm talking about scraps and leftovers. My friend told me that dogs should never get human food. Is this true? And am I damage my 10 year old dog? She gets leftovers as well, why not? Better than them going in the bin. I know she shouldn't have chocolate and my Mum said she shouldn't have bread as they cause fits…
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My first ever foster babies :)
Introducing a Mama Cat and her 3 babies - arrived on Friday, fostering those for Cats Protection :) They are about 5 weeks old now and will be available for adoption via Waltham Forest Cats Protection with usual T&C Mama Cat is an absolute sweetie, gorgeous long haired calico, very young herself - just wants cuddles and…
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dog treats
Fish4Dogs are selling 2kg of salmon strips for £30 , instead of £60. (limited stock) They are ideal for oldies , like mine, who have few teeth, or tiny dogs, because they can be given as a strip or broken up. They keep for ages ( 6months minimum guaranteed, but they are fine a long time after expiry) and are supplied in…
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cat lovers: free online course
Cats protection has created a free online course which will help people to care for their cat's basic needs by learning about the history & origins of felines. Suitable for adults and older children (based on course delivered to staff and volunteers with the charity.) http://www.cats.org.uk/learn/e-learning-ufo
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Why does my dog only like to chew wires?
Hello everyone, I'm looking for any help I can get on how to stop my puppy chewing wires. I know they normally chew everything in sight anyway, but he seems to enjoy chewing wires especially. I always make sure an effort to remove any from reach, but if I take him to a friends house its the first thing he goes for. My…
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Dry eye
My ancient (well, 14+ is ancient for a cavalier) passed his MOT, today. He has a slight heart murmur, which he's had for many years and causes no problems, weak muscles in his back legs, a touch of dementia and one dry eye, but the vet says he seems quite content. He also mentioned that treating dry eye isn't expensive,…
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Diabetic dog feeling better...but oh, the aftermath!
Hi all, Bit of help needed. A few months ago I posted about my poor little fuzzy being diagnosed with diabetes :( She's feeling much better now we've got her insulin stable, which is awesome - I feel like she's got her life back :) However, the toll on our carpets and soft furnishings has been a harsh one. She had high…
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Cat help request
We have 2 cats - 13 and 14 years old - the (slightly) older one "lost" his sister, 7 years ago and changed, virtually overnight to an extemely needy feline -he started following my wife around the house like a lost puppy and never EVER stays in a room on his own !! He wakes up at 3am (at the latest) EVERY morning and…
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Definition of 'working dog' for insurance?
Can anyone share their experience on this please? We are soon to bring home a new working cocker spaniel puppy, and I'm looking into getting some pet insurance to cover him. The puppy is from working stock, and his breeder covers all their dogs with full 'working dog' insurance. This is only offered by a small number of…
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Insurance for cat with existing condition
Hi all, My cat recently got ill and I didn't have insurance so I've been looking into getting some. I know most insurers won't cover pre-existing conditions but I found two that will cover them after being symptom free for two years. They are VetMediCover and LifeTimePetCover. Do any of you have any experience of using…
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Should I have said something?
Was in large pet supermarket today (you know the one..) when I saw a woman with a tiny puppy on a lead asking one of the staff about leads. She said that the pup was 10 weeks old (my thoughts - why was it out and on the floor??), and it didn't like its current lead and kept fighting it. The sales girl suggested an…
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I want to change my dogs insurance company
Hey!! I'm new here and i was hoping someone can help point me in the right direction of possibly changing my dogs pet insurance. I'm with Directline i have three dogs on the policy and i have claimed twice. one dog - bowed bones (i believe) now 5years old 2nd dog - anal glands removed. now 4 years old 3rd dog - nothing…
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My dog had cardiac arrest in small cage at vets after 14 hours
Hi all, firstly thank you for taking the time to read my story, ive come here because im trying to find information online but not getting very far, my dog passed away this morning in the care of the vets am im sure its down to how he was treated there, so im going to tel our story and if anyone can guide me in the right…
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Knitted dog coat
I am posting this in two places as people don't use all areas of the forums. I knit items, for an animal charity fundraising site, using donated yarns, but having been asked about a simple design, now find that both patterns I had in mind have been withdrawn from the internet. Both patterns were for smallish dogs and…
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pet sitter
looking fo a cat sitter and have come across a site called "tailster " has anyone ever heard of it.
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Dog Hip Replacement - cost and shopping around?
Hi all I didnt know where to post this so family seemed like the best place. Our 2 year old springer poodle needs a hip replacement operation and I was hoping for advice from people who may have been through the same thing. We have been quoted by (our very good) vet £4,500. Our insurance covers upto £2000 a year so we will…
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Bleeding Cat
Hello all, Please help. I was stood outside in the back yard this morning and saw a white cat laid out near the car. His foot / leg / paw was bright red like it was bleeding. It was walking really slowly like he was in pain. Anyway he climbed the wall and jumped off so I thought nothing of it. I went to the shops exiting…
