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Petition against KC promoting GSD with sloping backs
Following on from the uproar over a GSD with a deformed sloping back winning best of breed, a petition has been set up in an attempt to ban the Kennel Club from promoting this. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/crufts-2016-german-shepherd-dog-owner-hits-back-and-says-her-life-s-been-made-a-misery-a6931656.html…
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What kind of dog, if any?
We used to have two rescue cats, sadly one was found dead a few weeks ago in my neighbours gardens:( I have been back to rescue centre but can't decide on another cat, the one we have still is 5 year old girl, very gentle, quiet and a gorgeous girl. My daughter would like a dog, I am not sure. Looked at rescue websites,…
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Cats and long car journey
Next week I'll be driving my friend's 2 cats from Scotland to Manchester. Her mum was watching the cats for her while she got her new house done up and now that it is finished, she wants her cats back and she doesn't feel comfortable using a courier service to bring them down to England and she said I am the only one she…
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Dog insurance and epilepsy
Hi, After a few fits recently, we took the dog to the vets recently and she was diagnosed with epilepsy. There was a bill for £150 or so for some blood test and the first lot of epilepsy tablets and the tablets will be £50 per month for the rest of her life. We have insurance for her through NCI (formerly the Axa policy…
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Kitty Cat insurance
Hi folks, It has been a while posting here so please bear with me. I have three rescue cats, the eldest two around two yrs old and the third around ten months. Wanting to get pet insurance for them all. I already know the youngst is going to cost me as we have already had one trip to the vets when I first got her due to a…
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How many cats is too many?
Hi, We took a couple of 10 year old cats in from the shelter around 5 years ago, and sadly Mo recently passed away from cancer. Murphy was on his own for a few months and seemed happy, however we read a listing for a cat who was having an awful time in a shelter, so on Sunday we were joined by Misty also. Misty has settled…
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Cat keeps getting upstairs
Right. Really random one this. For the last few weeks we have had to put up with a constant stream of HGVs at night past the house due to a diversion in place on the main link rd from M6 to M1, and i mean constant. All night long. Whole house shakes. However...this vibration has now started to pop the lounge door open. The…
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Lameness
Our four year old Staffie was fine this morning when I came home at 2pm he was shaking and having trouble moving his back legs he can put it up to wee but won't climb on sofa or stairs or beg for treats which he usually does I'm worried sick any advice
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CATFLAP (Chip)
Hi, I have a couple of cats and a standard 4-way lock catflap that they use to enter and exit. However so do the other 390 cats in the neighbourhood and so I am constantly having visitors which is driving me nuts. Does anyone have any experience with catflaps that use the cat's chip to gain entry and exit? This appears to…
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Yumove v Vetzyme
I buy Yumove for my collie, and it works really well, however there's sometimes a smell comes from her, and it's the tablets. I recently saw on Amazon a different one called Vetzyme. Has anyone tried both, and could compare them? Is one better than the other?
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Adele tickets donated - best way to sell?
The Rochdale Dog Rescue has been donated a pair of £95 each tickets for the adele concert in Birmingham. The lady donating them will meet the winners at the venue as security requires the original buyer to collect them. So far the bidding is only £320 pounds for the pair. I keep reading how people are paying thousands for…
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Bobby's Birthday - Six Years Old
This is Bobby - six years old today .... :bdaycake:Not as big as I would have liked (just over 5kg) and not too hairy - he is a Maine Coon X with a British Shorthair. He is my faithful little 'friend' who has seen most of my ups and downs over the last six years including when I was ill for several months. When I could…
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Respite for me and dog
I have recently had a lot of stress and anxiety in my life and am not coping well. My dog (a delightful 4 yr old Lhasa Apso) has been looked after by a number of people (not kennels) because of this recently and now I feel I need to have a short break, about 4-7 days, when I can rest and relax, maybe get some support too,…
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Experiences of neutering male dogs
My Lab-Alsation Male dog is becoming full grown at 14 months, and I'm considering the options for neutering, if at all. I've been rather uneasy about neutering after reading this article, which raises serious questions of the operation on the health of the dog. There's more on behavioural effects and population control…
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Computer Quote insurance
Has anyone here got a pet insurance policy with Computer Quote? And, more importantly, if so have you ever made a claim with them? They're coming up alongside the likes of John Lewis and Legal & General when doing a comparison quote. And all of them are beating Petplan hands down (my current insurers) who are currently…
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Badly Behaved cat
I got a 3 year old cat from the Cat's Protection league about 9 months ago. He has Trioditis & has a special diet, but has never been ill since we've had him. He's very clean & very gorgeous, but he bites and can attack you with claws & teeth drawn. he's bitten me often & twice really made a mess of my arm. He seems so…
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Help needed with 'stubborn' dog please.
Really need help with this pleas before hubby says doggy has to go. We have a 15 month old spaniel which we bought from a lady 5 weeks ago. He is a pedigree and we have his papers, have had him checked out by a vet and so on. The lay said she couldn't keep him as he was so boisterous she could not manage him. To be fair…
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Fussy chihuahua
Can anyone recommend a good quality food for a fussy chihuahua? She is just a pup at 20 months old and she likes wet foods however she has a very sensitive tum and most give her the runs. The only one I have tried that hasn't upset her is chappie but she went off that very quickly. My other chi has royal canin dry food and…
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!!!! Vet/ Glasgow Vet School
Hi, Has anybody used either the !!!! Vet or Glasgow Vet School? Was wondering how much they cost to have an animal seen? Is it only referrals from vets within the community they take or can they take clients off their own back? Thanks
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Calorie Count of Cat Food
My much beloved oldies are no more, but the leftovers are very much in existence - one is about 13ish, long haired, possibly mixed parentage with a Maine Coon, going by the lynx tipped ears, furry toes and Fluffy knickers/feathers. However, she's still normal cat size and looks like a rat when bathed, as she's more floof…
