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Problem with neighbourhood cats
Hi, hope someone can advise. :) We have 2 cats aged 9 and 12 ish, and we have a catflap that they have been using since we moved in here about 4 years ago, and there has not ever been any issues. Just lately however, (maybe the last 8 weeks,) not one, but TWO cats have been coming in through the catflap. It's in the back…
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Thinking of getting a dog/puppy
I have a question for those with dogs. We have been considering getting a dog for the longest time and wanted advice from those already with one. And we are spending some time at the moment really weighing up if it's right for us. I work 50% of a f/t job so work 2 days one week and 3 the following. There are two areas we…
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Horrible dilemma
My friend put her dog in boarding kennels when she went on holiday. While she was away the dog died very suddenly. The kennel couldn't get hold of her so had the dog cremated. I've looked up the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 but some councils seem to have variations in the licensing conditions. Some councils…
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New kitten insurance help please.
Hi all, Pickles the kitten arrived this weekend, he's very confident and settled really well, he was a rescue from cpl , he loves to sleep wrapped round my neck !, he came with 4 weeks free insurance and so far had 2 quotes from pet plan and argos for 7 thousand lifetime policy. The argos one is half the price of petplan…
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Kitten photos !
http://s1160.photobucket.com/user/ElmoPickles/slideshow/Mobile%20Uploads I hope I've done the link right !
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Flea Bites on Humans
Looking for some advice, my nans cat had fleas recently and I'm pretty sure I've been bitten a few times. I've got a line/ group of red spots appeared in my lower/ abs pelvic region, I'd describe them as blotchy, I've also got another group on my outer upper thigh and one on my lower back (I tend to lie on the floor from…
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spaniel hip problem
My parents have a springer who has been limping regularly after investigation the vet says her hip bones are grinding against each other. The treatment apparently is life long daily painkillers surely this can't be right ! Has anyone had the same issue ? Can it be fixed ?
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Allergy?
Hi all, A little history first before I ask my question..... My partner and I adopted a cat from our local rescue centre back in March. She's a 1 yr old DSH. Her story was that her previous owners found out their 3 year old daughter had an allergy to her. Since we've had her, she's had an episode of fleas (not as bad as…
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Kittens, Vet and no car
So we're getting two kittens in a couple of weeks (pictures to come!) We don't have a car (I'm learning to drive, we'll get there). Our nearest vet is less than a mile away, and it's not a distance I would give a second thought to walking, but... Am I being naïve thinking we can walk that with the kittens in carriers? I…
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Dog vet bill help
Was wondering if anyone could give advice on whether there is any help out there to contribute towards huge vet bills without pet insurance? Our 5 year old dog needs a hip replacement costing £5000 and we need help. Thankyou
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Preparing for moggie(s) - any advice?
We have been waiting for months for the right time to adopt one or more cats and finally it's coming close. I grew up with cats but my parents never really made any special arrangements; cat flap, food, water, a few toys basically. To be fair the cats always shunned any beds provided anyway. We have to have indoor cats…
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Greyhound Cramp
We have two greyhounds - aged 7 and 9 - and they both occasionally get cramp in their legs. It probably happens about once a month but anyone who has experienced the greyhound scream of death at 3am will understand it can be quite distressing! They will settle down again after a couple of minutes of rubbing and attention.…
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Dreamies - addictive?
I wonder if they is a 'magic' ingredient in Dreamies that cats find they can't get enough of!? Do cats just like Dreamies or can they become addicted to them, and if so how long before the next fix? My cat won't go out of the cat-flap yet, so if she goes downstairs I need to go down to (in the past if ignored she'd start…
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Strange happenings before budgie died
We have always kept budgies and even before I was born we had budgies at home so have grown up with them. One of my elderly budgies has been ill the last few days, sitting on bottom of cage and generally not doing much. On the base of the cage there is a crack in the plastic, yesterday when I cleaned the cage out again I…
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Calming tablets for rescue dog
I have been giving my 2yr old rescue Staffie Zykelene for a few months, before that Kalmaid. She is still very hyper at times making training very difficult - this is why we give them to her, not to sedate her. I was recommended this by the trainer and the vet also agreed it was fine to use these products. Has anyone had…
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Dog bones/ Outside living
Hi, Where is the best place online for real dog bones? Just put my 1 year old dog into an outdoor kennel for a few hours each day whilst we are out working. So far he is refusing to toilet the run or drink the water. He goes straight to the grass for the toilet then when we let him inside takes a drink from the water bowl…
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Pet related words that are often spelled in the wrong way
I often see people posting about having their pets "spaded" or having their "bowels" repositioned, both quite scary before you realise what is actually meant ;) Also , feeding their cats "Whiskers" .. hmmm Any more you noticed and want to share?
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No pets but new house has fleas!
We moved in to our house 6 weeks ago, the previous owner hadn't lived here for a month prior to that. In the last week seen about 10/15 fleas. We don't have pets but the previous owner had a dog so I assume they're left over from that although I don't understand why we're only just seeing them? How do we get rid? We have 2…
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How does your Vet place drops in infected ear of dog
My dog is usually very good at the Vets, even with large injections and eye drops, but jerked away when a new Vet tried to examine his ears which were probably infected and blocked. They took him into the other room and placed a muzzle on him just in case. I'm not sure what happened but the Vet said she had considerable…
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Not sure what to do for the best
Hello, hoping for a bit of advice because we are not coping too well at the moment. Up until a month ago we had two six month old kittens, Brothers. One of our kittens died a month ago. The other is not coping well at all, even now, a month later. They had never been apart since they were born, They did everything…
