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Rubber Stick / Football
Our dog much much prefers sticks to balls, so I was just wondering (seeing as sticks can be dangerous), is there a alternative such as a rubber stick (I know that could look a bit "ahem" but just wondered). The only other thing she likes is footballs (just don't like small balls I guess :confused: ), but of course, she…
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New Rescue dog
Hey all, Just rescued a collie cross, looks more like a lab really though lol!! a few questions to ask.............: 1) she is absolutely petrified of towels, we have tried to ease her into it by letting her sleep on it and gently rubbing it on her, but she will cower like anything and run away and when we bathed her for…
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Reclaim fees from vet?
I put my little cat into a vets yesterday to get spayed. Last night the wound had opened slightly and was bleeding quite a bit. We've had a lot of cats in the past, and have never seen this before, so naturally wanted to have her looked at. We rang the vet's number, and got the answermachine, which gave us a mobile number…
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House move with cats
Hiya I got 2 18 months old cats i moved house on monday, they both seem fine running around and being nosey as usual. What i want to know is how long should i keep them in the house for?? Also when i let them out what should i do to make sure they come back?? many thanks
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Rescuing a Staffie
Hi, there is a 1 yr old Staffie !!!!! at our local dog rescue centre. we are considering rehoming it. we have a collie which we have taken up with us and the two got along fine for the 15 or so minutes they were together in the outside area at the centre. we have our heart set on the dog but got home and started to do some…
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Fostering cats? (and a snake) Any ideas??
Hi all, For one reason or another we need to look at Fostering our cats until we can get into proper accmodation but I can't find any organisation to take them. I have 5 and am happy to split them up but there is no way we can afford to have them put in a cattery at £9 each per night as we don't know how long it is for…
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how do I get my money back
HYA, wonder if any 1 can help.... I bought a parrot cage from my local pet store a few weeks ago and every thing was great until, on 2 occasions my parrot got her foot and toes really badly stuck causing loads of distress not only to the parrot but also to both me and my husband. We both had to interveen to free her foot,…
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Chewing Puppy!!! HELP!!!
I've got a new puppy. We've had him about 3 months now. He's a little Jack Russel. Unfurtunately he chews anything and everyhting. Last night he gave himself an electric shock by chewing through the light wires. I'm a bit worried in case he tries it agin and gets hurt. Any advice on how to stop him chewing. I know all…
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Getting a dog
Hiya My son has been badgering me for ages to let him have a dog, we looked after his grans dog for a couple of weeks and he was really good with him so I have finally caved and agreed to it :eek: What I wanted to know really was what the cost involved is on a weekly/monthly basis, cost of food etc, and also if there is…
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Negotiating vet fees
One of my GPs needs a large mammary lump removing. I took her to the vet a few months ago to see what it was, but they didn't know. With the vet's advice I decided to leave it and see if it grew and how she went. She seems perfectly fine healthwise (apart from the lump) and her personality hasn't changed. The vet told me…
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vets fees charities
I took my little westie to the vets and it looks like she may need an operation! but it will most likely be expensive, I heard about charities that can help people that are on a benefit or dont have much money. I tried PDSA but it looks like i might be out of their "postcode for treatment eligibility" area :( does anyone…
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Aaarrrgh! Run out of dog food - what to feed?
OH thought I'd bought new bag of food......I thought he had. Went to get new bag.....it's not there. Dog due his supper, what can I give him to eat tonight and first thing in the morning before I get another bag? He gets fed on Burns normally. What can I give him that will not upset his tum?
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price of jabs etc for a dog.
ok the kids have finally persuaded me to buy them a dog :o after months of nagging i gave in lol so we went to gerry greens and saw the cutest little mutt i have ever seen and we instantly all fell in love with it :D she sat wagging her tail when we went up to the enclosure and just sat there with puppy dog eyes. sooo i…
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Spaying large !!!!! puppy
Hi does anyone know how much roughly it would cost to spay a large breed puppy, vet has said it is the right time after her first season, and I wondered if anyone knew costs??
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Just who takes who for a walk?
Morning all.I would like to ask if there is any way to stop our large puppy pulling on the lead? He hurts my shoulder. I have tried pulling the lead back but as soon as it is slack he is off at the pull again.
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Dog Rescue Issue
Hi, We've been inquiring into rehoming a GSD puppy ( 3 months old ). After viewing the dog at the rescue and introducing her to our 7 year old Husky. We had a Dog Warden view our property and discuss the possible rehoming of the dog with us. The dog warden was asked to do a review as the rescue was 35 miles away. My simple…
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Calling all animal lovers, PLEASE HELP
Celia Hammond do a fantastic job rescuing and neutering stray and feral cats as well as offer a reduced price vetcare service for those in need. Please could you read the the information regarding the Olympic site, sign the petition and help Celia Hammond hit their 10,000 signature target? Thanks for looking :A Maria XX…
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cleaning up dog p** - tesco savers bags
Hello - don't know if any other dog owners buy tesco savers nappy sacks for cleaning up after their dogs?? I do - 300 for 75p or so. So far so good BUT -bought some the other day and they are greatly reduced in quality!! eeek moment for me at the common was saved as i had such a bundle of them with me. What I'm saying is,…
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My dear old cat!
I have two cats which are both 19yrs old and I have had them since they were kittens. The female is looking her age, diabetic and rather skinny doesnt like after herself really. The Male one, however, does not look his age, and still acts like he is a young cat - I very often see him on our courtyard chasing the leaves -…
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Dog barks like crazy at things outside
I live in a house that has huge floor to ceiling windows at the front. There is a porch on with huge windows, the front door is half glass and the door between the hall and porch is all glass. My dog is 2 years old. He's always barked when people come to the door, but he's getting worse now. If he hears a car or a delivery…