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I think A Cat Is Being Abused
A lovely black cat across the road from me is looking thin and this week I noticed he had been given a lion cut. He was always a friendly happy soul and loved to sit on my fence and when I went to him he nudged into me and rubbed my head. Now he is a shadow of himself and looks scared and unhappy. He wont even touch any…
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Kitten keeps eating cat litter
Hello I picked up two new kittens yesterday. They are not litter trained and keep trying to eat the cat litter! We are keeping a constant eye on them during the day and every time they squat we are placing them in the litter tray to try and train them but I've seen them trying to eat it and I'm worried about them. I was…
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Thyroid problem - cat
Our, up until now, 100% healthy 11 year old, "all-sorts" male cat - has just been diagnosed with an overactive Thyroid !! His blood test showed a thyroid level of 180 - whatever that means ? We had thought the worst - that he had diabetes (we previously lost 2 cats through this) The vet has given us 2 options - tablets or…
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More Than or Tesco Pet insurance
Is there anyone with 'Tesco' or 'More Than' pet insurance who have had their pets referred for specialist treatment in the last 6-months?
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safe spot on flea treament for cats
Hi all is there a safe flea treatment spot on for cats? I have read horror stories about Bob Martin and want to know if anything is safe? Many seem to have Fipronil in the ingredients is this safe?
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Tape worm on cat
I've just seen a tape worm on my cat, he's a mouse hunter, is there anything I can get without a prescription that you recommend, and how often should I use it?
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Geko's
Son has got it in his head that he'd like a Geko. Not knowing much about these things we went to our local Pets At Home and the lizard specialist in there said that Leopard Gekos are a pretty simple lizard to own. Are there any owners on here with advice please? I held the one in the pet shop and he seemed a very placid,…
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Dogfest
Anyone going? I have posted a 20% off code on the discount code board.
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How Can I Stop This Behaviour?
My Bengal cat has a thing about toilet rolls and kitchen rolls. If someone forgets to put the kitchen roll away next time we enter the kitchen the floor will be covered with a terrible mess of paper. She completely destroys them. Its the same with toilet rolls. I have a covered container for the spare ones but the ones on…
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Stolen Horses
A friend's two horses have gone missing and almost certainly have been stolen. Everywhere local has been checked but I'm wondering if anyone knows other places to try. Is there any way of notifying sale yards just in case they end up there? Or just to put the word out as far as possible. Any help or advice would be…
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A Tale With a Happy Ending
Just thought I would share it with you. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/rescued-lucky-the-cat-found-alive-in-tube-tunnel-three-days-after-escaping-at-station-a3267201.html
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Flea/worming Dogs
Hi, I'd be interested to know what others to in terms of keeping their dogs up to date with flea and worming preventative medicines. We currently pay pet plan £21 per month for two dogs for flea and worming medicines and this covers their annual vaccination. We have just adopted another dog and am wondering if there is…
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Costs for cats
Hi all, We are thinking of taking on one or two kittens and I wanted to make sure we have thought of all the costs. So far I've got: One-off costs: Vaccinations at vet Neutering at vet Equipment (cat carrier, scratching post, toys etc) Ongoing costs: Food and cat litter Pet insurance Is there anything else? Thanks in…
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Separation Anxiety in puppy
We have a 9 week old toy cockerpoo puppy that cries LOUDLY every time that my wife leaves the room - even for a few seconds - she also terrorises the two cats (who are at least 5 times her size/weight) - She chases them out of the room. She also pees and poops on the floor indoors (she is not yet toilet trained) - despite…
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Local tom peer on outdoors furniture; don't want to scare off my cats
Hi all! I have a bit of a dilemma. My outdoors cat Rudi passed away last year and I have since adopted two 4 year old ragdoll siblings that only go outside when we're around as they are dopey and complete wusses Ever since my old cat passed away his territory has been invaded by others, but mainly a young orange tom that…
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Bunny companion - rescue centre still has nothing
I posted some time back about how I was considering getting a companion for my rabbit. I got in contact with the only rescue centre in my area that has rabbits and asked them about it. They said they only rehome rabbits in pairs, so I asked them to contact me if they got any single rabbits in that might be suitable. It's…
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Are ticks more prevalent than usual this summer?
I've just taken yet another tick off my lab cross who loves to romp in the grass. There seems to be a tick every other day over the last few weeks. However, this is the first full year I've had him. Is it any worse than normal ? Unfortunately, the Advocate treatment doesn't prevent ticks so I might have to start using one…
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Anyones dog take Florinef?
If so how are you managing to buy it? Price increase from £35 per month to £130 pm!!
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'Selectively' aggressive Cockapoo
Our 13 month cockapoo is obedient, affectionate, playful and friendly with us, people and other dogs. He is part of our family and you could almost call him a perfect dog However, when he gets hold of any of our shoes, hats or gardening tools he refuses to give them back, and seems to revert to his 'wild' side snarling,…
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Housing training
Hi, I am still getting up to at times my 8 month dog having done the toilet inside. He knows its wrong going by his reaction. Why why why?
