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Pet shop rodent turned out to be pregnant
Hey, TL;DR: Got myself a pregnant rodent by mistake, the company refuses to speak to me other than on the phone or in person, and refuse to let me record such communications. Do I have any rights to not "strike a deal" verbally, with no confirmation? Do I then still have a right to claim the regular rights of the consumer?…
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white dog skin issues
my jack russell who is mainly white with a few black patches, has developed some sort of skin inrritation, she gets very itchy and scratches and nibbles her skin. It started early on in the year and the vet put it down to a pollen allergy, gave her a course of steroids and it cleared up. A couple of months later it started…
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Cat being sick
Hi all I have a cat. She will be 12 this year and I got her when she was 9 almost 10. Since I got her, she throws up almost weekly. It went on for about a year, nearly always on a Sunday. Then we had a bit of time when there was barely anything - she was eating a cat food which she seemed to like and we cut her portions…
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FishTank advice please
I have an Interpet Fish Pod Moon 19 tank. The bulb keeps blowing. Looking at some reviews it seems as though this is a common problem. The bulbs are pricey. I wondered if I could replace it with an ordinary household power saving bulb?
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Free Pedigree products
Hey Pedigree are giving away free samples - all you have to do is register and select the product you want. I just ordered dentastix for my little pooch. I found it on their Facebook page.
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Making home safe for new kitten
Hi all, hoping to get some advice please, we had a cat from kitten but she died aged 17 years old about 6 years ago. We are now getting a new kitten from cats protection in October, as I was thinking of everything I need to buy I was also looking how safe my rooms are from a kitten perspective! My main concern is in my…
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Help with crate for dog recovering from surgery
Hi my Topsy 8 year old, mixed poodle yorkie, 9kg dog, had cruciate ligament band surgery Friday. He himself is doing well, taking all meds and resting, But obviously can't jump onto furniture, stairs etc. I'm carrying him outside and letting him wee/poop which he does. My other dog an 18 month old chi is a nightmare since…
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Puppy Vaccination advice - Scotland
Hi, I have just got an 8 week old puppy, and even though I had plans of getting one before, it happened sooner than I anticipated. Could someone please give me some advice regarding the low cost puppy vaccination in the central belt of Scotland - Edinburgh or near? I'm a bit overwhelmed by all of the vets and absolutely no…
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Vet bills
Hi all My 15 year old border collie cross German Shepherd has had 3 visits to the vets in 3 weeks The first visit 3 weeks ago the vet said my dog had Tuma tissue, she was leaking fluid from one of her teats and had a large lump near the leaking teat so the vet gave her some tablets and medicine and told me if this…
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Cat flea treatment suggestions please
Hi, my lovely cat (Bella) has been flea free for many years up until about a year ago. its been a bit of a nightmare since... OK not that bad but it hasn't been fun dealing with the damn fleas in the house. My question relates to suggestions to getting rid of fleas on my cat as they seem to be resistant to the treatment…
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Please help Greyhound rescue charity win £10,000
Apologies in advance if this is against the rules. This summer, Molly a 10 year old girl, rode 800, yes 800 miles from Kidsgrove to the Isle of Skye in 2 weeks and raised an incredible £4,000 for Greyhound Gap Rescue. Molly has been entered into the Mountain Warehouse Charity Challenge 2016 and has made it through to the…
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Welcome Phoebe
Hello everyone, As some of you may remember I lost my wee cat quick sudden back in April - she was only 6 years old. So we waited till after our summer holidays to get a new one - so I am here to introduce Phoebe - here she is at 11 weeks. Thank you all for your kindness
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The furry midgets aka kittens (photos)
I just thought i'd drop a few photos in for everyone, these were taken this morning of my two new kittens that I got last Thursday (25th). I'd been the only person they'd seen since coming home, so they were shy at first & we didn't get any photos of them play fighting, but maybe next time! They then went on their first…
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Leaving a dog alone
My wife and I are considering getting a puppy and I have conducted a lot of research. Our last concern is that we are both out of the house at work 4 days a week for approx. 9 hours. We intend to be at home for the first month we get the puppy (over Xmas), and then going forward take it out before we leave for work, as…
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Cruciate Ligament Surgery - implant needs to be removed
Long time no see everyone .. Zara had one cruciate ligament surgery in May last year and the other early November last year. The one done in May is fine but the one done in November - suddenly big issue. The seem to be small wound on the inside of the knee for a while nw but few vets that have seen it did not worry about…
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Gitdog’s Guide to the Annual Vet Visit.
You like the vet’s reception area. You call in regularly for a belly rub and a treat from the nurses.So being in the waiting room is a doddle. You have your settle mat, you have practiced your best angelic expression and you are milking it for all you are worth. So exceptional and virtuous is your behaviour that another…
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Dog on dog attack - advice please
A friend was out with dogs and the smallest/oldest one was attacked very badly by 2 dogs being walked by someone else. Not much skin was broken but serious internal injuries to stomach muscles that required surgery, the dog is still at the vets. Owner of the 2 dogs that attacked said it never happened before (all 3 dogs…
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Moulting Gitdog
For a short haired mainly black dog, Gitdog is making a fair job of shedding handfuls of white stuff everywhere whenever I stroke him. He's also a sensitive little soul who flinches whenever a bristle brush goes anywhere near him. So I'm thinking Zoom groom, furminator curry comb, or any cheap rubber alternative that he…
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puppy advice
Hello Daughter 12 yr old is desperate for a puppy. We had settled on a Lhasa Aspo. I have now having serious doubts whether we should go ahead. This would be our first dog. DH doesnt want a dog. DS - 20 yr old, isn't bothered either way, DD who is 16 would help and would like one but not desperate. I would like one but…
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What's your breed, and why?
Dogs, cats, rabbits, whatever. For those that stick to a particular breed, how did you choose it and why do you stick with it? I'm a bull terrier woman. The first one was an accident as someone told my mother they had a terrier that needed a home. She was thinking little cute thing then a pig ugly obstinate clown arrived…