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Puppy biting, how to stop it
Our 13 week old puppy is constantly mouthing and biting us. Hands, feet, clothes anything. Tried ignoring it, difficult, rewarding her not doing it! And tried the high pitched squeal as suggested by our vet but nothing seems to work. She starts to chew us as soon as we pick her up even when she has asked to come up! Any…
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Worried about horses in fields near me
Please feel free to tell me I am being over zealous and silly and that I know jack about horses. I live not far from a bit of a rural area, and I go for walks in that area, and I regularly see 6 ponies (1 set of 4, and a pair; in separate fields.) I don't think they are owned by the same people. Well these horses are…
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Cat Fleas
Hi, Can anyone offer any advice please My cat has fleas, i have put drops on her today, cleaned everywhere etc.. How long will it take for the fleas to die and my cat to be flea free? I am itching all over, my body is covered with bites, i am showering twice a day, putting cream on but nothing is helping, its keeping me up…
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Lost homing pigeon
How do you find out who has lost a homing pigeon? We seem to have one on our balcony. Its black, friendly and has a ring round its ankle (We didn't get the number) All ideas welcome
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John Lewis Pet Insurance/Quidco sneaky trick
Don't buy John Lewis "Plus" cover and expect your Quidco cashback. That's just an impression the quidco site gives. But actually there is no cashback if you select the "Plus" cover. It'll track fine, of course, so that you can't realise and cancel within the cooling off period. But then it'll be declined. I bet Quidco…
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Gitdog a Golden good citizen???
Back to dog training tonight after our Silver good citizen miracle, to find the trainer talking about doing the gold after Christmas.:eek: Given that it's taken 2 years to get to silver, I strongly suspect this is not an entirely realistic prospect. Any one else done the gold award, who might be able to comment on how big…
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Zara - back to the vets...
Zara has turned 9 last month. She had both hips replaced some time ago and cruciate ligament surgery in may this year - she has been on a lead since the last op as she is not very steady on her back legs and not being sure if it is legs or spine or what else... we are going back to FR tomorrow As I work away from home,…
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From 4 to 5....and now from 5 to 6 cats..
Got an email from an ex today telling me that he wants to rehome Chloe and asking if I want her... sigh..... Chloe is around 5 years old, spayed tabby (semi long haired, tiney little thing) that I wanted when we split up (he would not let me have her then), wanted still when we had to put Tiger to sleep (kidney cancer)…
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Best pet insurance?
Hiya, I have a cat that's just turned 5 and More Than want £650 a year for pet insurance! This seems outrageous, it started out at £20 a month which I already thought was a lot. Now it's suddenly £50 a month?! Does anyone know of one that is good but cheaper? Thanks, Jack Official MoneySavingExpert Insert April 16: Hi, our…
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Kennel cough.
Poor dog has kennel cough for the first time. Vet said there was an outbreak at the moment. He didn't really explain anything. I read that cats can get it as well. Is this true? Also is it worth paying £35 for vaccine as it isn't 100 % effective.
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Canine physiotherapist close to TW13 - can anyone recommend please?
Zara needs a physio, twice per week - following her recent surgery. I tried to search for canine physio in/around TW13 but no luck. Can anyone recommend someone fully trained/registered in that area please? Thanks a lot
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Cav drooping bum when walking?
Hi My 1yo Cav has started dropping his hips (oops as if he's about to squat for the loo) when out walking, while simultaneously dropping his nose to floor snuffle. His gait looks pretty wide and bandy to me. He's also got slow on walks. I am taking him to vets for booster anyway, but in meantime has anyone got any idea on…
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Dog has gooey eyes
My 5 year old !!!!! cavalier King Charles spaniel has had really gooey eyes the last couple of weeks, usually in the mornings after she wakes. Can't really describe it other than a dirty white/light grey colour and, like a gooey bogey type texture (sorry can't think of anything else). We wipe it clean with warm water to…
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Buy online or from the vet?
My mum has just bought drugs for anxiety for my dog from the vet. I thought they were expensive when she told me the cost, but doubly so when I found out how much I could have got them for off the internet. The sites seem reputable enough, so can I assume they are the real deal, just a lot cheaper?
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Lucy has passed away
My beloved 13 year old dog Lucy was PTS yesterday. Her vet had advised back in March this year that it was time to consider letting her go but we tried very hard to keep her comfort levels such that she had some quality of life. By yesterday though, it was painfully obvious that the struggle was becoming too much for her.…
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Animal Friends Renewal Shocker
Hi I'm currently with Animal Friends and have previously had no problems with them. I have a 10yo Cav with cancer and heart failure. Policy limit is £2k per condition per year (seemed good back in the day, I know very different now!!) and have been paying £84 per month over last year... Even with excess and 35% co-payment…
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flea tablet
Hi all :-) can someone advise if there is a flea tablet you can buy without prescription? our 5 year old Yorkie used to have frontline but in the last year when we have used it on her and tried different ones that you put on her skin, shes pacing up and down, unsettled for the whole day, so not using them now, even tho we…
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Any Canary top tips?
I am new mum to two canaries and would appreciate any top tips? I have read basic literature but nothing beats experience.
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Do you think it's wise to keep my cats in tonight in case of Halloween fireworks?
H... I'm not sure whether there may be fireworks tonight for Halloween, and to keep my cats in.. They are utterly terrified of them and when they reverberate through the windows they think the threat is inside and they panic and run out. Are any of you keeping your cats in tonight?
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Ongoing medication- to claim or not to claim?
Hi All, My itchy dog requires Apoquel to stop his allergies. It is a miracle drug and has been really great for him. It costs around £67 per month for 30 tablets. Have never claimed insurance before and want to know if it's worth it. We pay around £36 per month for Direct Line Advanced Pet Insurance. The excess is £80. If…