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Do i have an aggressive cat?
I’m looking for some advice regarding the behaviour of my 2 cats. My gf and I moved in together around 18months ago and each of us brought a cat from our own houses. They’ve settled in quite well and most of the time, get on fine. They never groom each other but we have seen a couple of licks being exchanged – it’s not…
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Advice on getting another dog...
Hi all, we have a much loved 10yr old Yorkshire terrier and we are considering getting another one (pup). Is it wise do you think? Our dog has really excellent temperment.
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How will I know when its time to let the pooch go?
Hiya all My dog 'Lady' is approx 12 years old. She has started having problems with her hips. She struggles to climb the stairs and to get on and off the chair or bed. It has come on quite suddenly. We have been to the vets and she is on anti-inflamatory tablets. We tried to start her on a course of injections but she had…
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Anyone know what this might be?
My boy cat, Frank, who's 3, has what I can only describe like this - when I stroke him, he feels like he's got a lyer of bubble wrap under his fur! It even sounds crispy, if that makes sense. Has anyone else seen this before? He's not ill ooff hifood, buit really is weird. Thanks for reading.
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thinkin of buying a chihuahua
but ive know idea how you toilet train one? sounds silly i know but do you paper floor or little tray? i thinking of a pocket one<chihuahua> so very tiny. roughly 3lb. any owners out there? also what do you feed a dog that small? lol i feel silly to ask lol
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Help!! Six month old Shih tzu still having poo accidents
What can I do? She was doing really well with house training as I was taking her out and she would do it in the garden. However, just recently she doesnt do it outside no matter how long we are out for and comes back inside and does it then!! I have told her off but makes no difference and have put down the stuff from pet…
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Do i have to use Cat shampoo?
we got two kittens and they needed ear drops so all the coat now is full of the drops where they been scratching at it. So both of them need a bath/wash but looking at supermarkets etc they only do dog shampoo and i went online and its nearlt £9 a bottle. Do we have to use the cat shampoo or can we just use dove etc? thanks
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Yorkies
does anyone know if there are any yorkshire terriers breeders in birmingham or where to look for them cheers
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House training question...
my springer spaniel has been weeing in the carpeted hallway of the house. We encourage her to go outside on the grass which she does on the "busy" command and we always praise her for being a good "busy girl". is there any effective repellant we can buy to put down to encourage her not to wee in the house or any…
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Stiff patch of fur on cat
Hello, I wonder if anyone has some advice about our cat. Over the last week or so we've noticed she has a patch of fur near her back/pelvis which is really stiff to touch - not like it's matted but like it's almost glued/stuck together. It seems sensitive to touch as cat winces when we do so - but having said that she did…
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are dashounds good pets?
have always wanted a miniture dashound does anyone know if they make good pets and are there any dashound rescue places that l could find one to rehome.thans
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Does this price for vet treatment sound fair?
Hi there. Would be very grateful if any vets or people with experience of vets fees could tell me if this quote sounds fair... Removing a lump off my cat's head, about 6mm diameter (benign and not causing him any pain, but I'd like it removed as it seems to be growing); And removing the tartar from his teeth (quite a heavy…
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vets bill
Last week we had our cat neutered. Following the op. we picked her up and that evening and the following day she seemed o.k. but very subdued, only wanting to be left on her own to lie in her bed, but we thought that this was probably normal following such a major op. However the morning after this, which was now less than…
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licking
my dog licks. like most dogs do except he licks the furniture, carpet, my bed, his bed. you name it, he licks it. being 7 years old (staffy) i dont think we'll ever get him out of it but has anyone a clue as to why? it drives me insane to hear 'lick lick lick' constantly, plus it makes whatever he licks soaking wet. he's…
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New kitten upset tummy
HI i HAVE A NEW KITTEN ITS A BRITISH BLUE SHORT HAIR. Problem is he has had a dodgy tummy since i got him he is on the same food dry food from the vets. he is playing, eating weeing fine eyes are nice and bright i have jst givien him his last worming treatment so hoping that will help the problem. any ideas as to what to…
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Draught free cat flap?
I'm not sure if this is the best place for my query, but I'll give it a go & see if anybody has any advice. I'm going to be moving soon & will need to have a cat flap installed for his lordship. I've had Staywell cat flaps fitted in my last properties, but have to say in this house I've really noticed the draught in the…
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Help with neutering costs?
Hi I have 2 female dogs,14 months and 12 months old- they are now of the age that they need neutering-I don't want to breed them,nor have unwanted puppies. My circumstances have changed a lot since I got them and there is NO WAY I would consider rehoming them due to the expense of them-as they are part of my family and…
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Baby Biorb 15l suitable for goldfish?
Hiya, thinking of getting my dd one of these for her birthday but she wants a "goldfish". Bit confused about these biorbs as ive read they arent suitable for goldfish, obviously big goldfish wouldnt be suitable for this size so i want to know if there are any goldfish or what other type of fish she could put in this size.…
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Vet is saying cat is diabetic, survival not good..
Anyone else have a cat who has developed diabetes?? I've just found out today that my cat has high blood sugar and fatty deposits in her blood stream affecting her liver. The vet has said I can try insulin, injecting the cat twice a day, but she cannot garuntee that this will help my cat. I intend going for this option, I…
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2 Budgies and a Cockatiel!
Hello, I have bought two budgies and a cockatiel from gumtree, I already have an african grey parrot, and on reading a book about budgies I found I should be feeding them grit. Now the couple I got the little birds from said everything I need is in the cage, but there is no grit. There is a mineral block, two cuttlefish…