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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…
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Smelly Newf pup.
Hello, Can anyone recommend a spray or something to spray on my smelly Nefoundland pup? She is 5.5mths old and she stinks :p . i have washed her a couple of times and I have also used a dry wash foam on her, but she is still pongy!! Any advice :D Mel x
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Vet Bills
Hello, How long does a vet practice have to send you an invoice? Sadly my dog passed away over a year ago and I sent the specialist practice who was treating him a letter telling them about it and asked them to send me a bill for what I owed them after they had claimed what they could from my insurance. I have also rang…
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Looking for a tough cat flap
We currently have a Staywell catflap fitted in our door, the most recent of many. Problem is, when we lock it, the cat just throws herself at it, eventually breaking it open. She's snapped the flap itself, broken the locking catch, burst the inside panel off. I thought I'd seen a flap with a panel that dropped down to seal…
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Schnauzer stink eye
My boys not happy.
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Cat flap issues
My nine year old cat Butters has suddenly started to avoid coming in through the cat flap. It's a sureflap microchip cat flap and I know it's working with his chip because he will go out using it. He just sits by the door and miaows until we let him in. I'm getting a bit fed up with being woken in the night by piteous…
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English lop rabbit
Has anyone have any experience of them.My daughter came in yesterday morning with this huge rabbit which i believe to be an english lop.Have posted it in local shops and facebook.But so far no one has came forward,also contacted local vets.I f no one comes forward we were thinking of keeping it,outdoors only.So any advice…
