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Advice on dogs working full time
Hi all - thinking of expanding our pet family with 2 dogs in the New Year. We've got 2 cats (mostly lazy house moggies) and 2 rabbits (they have their own enclosed outside area of about 160 sq foot with bunny customised 6x6 shed). We have never had dogs as we didn't have a decent sized garden before but now we have 3/4 of…
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Post Operative care and costs
Hi - my dog is going in for an operation next Tuesday to have a lump removed from his leg. This is my third time of going to the vets about this and the first time they have suggested getting it taken off. Anyway - I wondered if anyone on here may have a ball park figure about how much it will cost. He is insured but I…
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Stopping a dog running away!
We have rehomed a lovely new dog. He's a brilliant little lad - an unidentifiable mongrel mix! - and is quite well trained in some ways but, given the slightest opportunity, he's off. We're having to be so vigilant whenever the door is opened and having to use a lead just to get him to the car. He responds very well to…
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How do i stop dog digging?
hello. a bit of advice is needed on how to stop my 5mth old dog from digging the garden! she has lots of toys goes out for walks a lot gets loads of attention BUT will not stop digging the lawn :confused: I have upto now 6 holes in the grass (deep ones!) she even digs when i am out in the garden with her and i firmly tell…
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still waiting for a kitten but in the meantime have you smiled today
no kitty yet as none at rspca or cat protection sigh here's a smile in the meantime
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Teacup Breed of Cat Wanted
Hi..... We want a Teacup Breed of cat. We don't want to purchase via the route of using Western Union/Money Gram since from what I can see from reading on the net these are scams. We want to be able to go direct to a seller, see the cat, buy the cat, and take it home with us all in one trip. Any idea where to purchase one…
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Dog with diabetes
Just found out my dog has diabetes which means special food and daily insulin injections. So far this week we've paid out £160 on vets bills and food! If you see my signature we really cant afford this but the only other option is having her put to sleep which I dont want to do. I've worked out the cost is going to be £5…
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Dog to dog aggression.
Has anyone trained or dealt with dog to dog aggression? :confused:
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Problems after metal pins in leg?
Hope somebody may be able to help Our 11 year old dog was hit by a car about 7 years ago. His pelvis and rear leg were shattered. He pelvis and legs were pinned. After a long walk today he is now limping very badly and looks in a very sorry state, but eating. I don't know if this is old age kicking in as I know he will be…
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Cheapest place for dog toys
Sorry I realise there is a post about pet supplies, but the links seem to be predominantly for meds/food. So where does everyone get their dog toys from online? Used to use ebay for more interesting ones than the local pet shop stocks, but the postage is STEEP!
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I'm looking for a 'bouncy' rubber pet mat.
Hello - I hope this is the correct place - I've seen them somewhere before but can't find them now. It's a black rubber pet mat - it was easily cleanable and was cushioned to ease the pressure on precious paws! great for putting in your car boot. thanks!
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Little miss pooey
Hi all A lovely question first thing in the morning , but here goes.... I have a new kitten (pic as my avatar) She sleeps upstairs in the bathroom at night where her litter tray is, so the two boys can't hurt her when we are not looking. She uses the litter tray when she is in the bathroom, but when she is allowed to roam…
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Free - Rabbit Check Up/Teeth Check!
Hi there! The vet 'Companion Care' are doing a free Rabbit health check and teeth check up for national rabbit week. Your rabbit will be checked out by a nurse at the vet. Its completely free and runs from Monday January 21st til Sunday January 27th. I booked my rabbit in today after seeing a sign in the store. If a…
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My poor old dog
My 15 year old collie cross has been in a very bad way these last few days.She has been on medication for incontinence for a few years and for arthritis for the last year. She has gone very thin and the vet says her muscles in the back legs have wasted away. She has a very good appetite and manages to "totter" around the…
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I work full time..... is a doggie possible???
I've been 'dogless' now for two years and I really hate it. My son and I co own a house, but we both work full time now and it would be so cruel and selfish to get a dog to then leave it. I've heard of dog sitters - is this viable? Kind? Expensive? Stupid?
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sick cat
We have a cat who's 11 years old and he has always had an iffy tummy, easily sick after food,over the years we have tried numerous different brands and every time we think we've cracked it, he starts being sick again. Does anybody know of a delicate food we could try him with? dried or wet? shezzy
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Did Santa Paws visit your pet?
Guess I'm guilty of being a big softie, cuz the Iggy has had a prezzie each year, & of course pup now too. Last year Ig had a new 'extension' to the viv, in the way of a wicker cat basket thingie...she can climb from her 'dining room' onto the top level, then down to the floor to use the 'bathroom'. It has no floor[the…
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worming kittens - money saving?
Hi. just wormed our little kittens for the first time. got stronghold which vets recommend. was expensive. 3 packs for £18. seen on the net cheaper http://www.viovet.co.uk/Prescription_Drugs-Prescription_Drugs_R_-_U-Stronghold/c1_35_84/index.html?gclid=CPqooOa035ACFRMXQgodhDzbWQ anyone know if there ok to use or if there…
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My cat was put to sleep tonight :(
Our oldest tortoiseshell girl; a rescue cat we'd had for 6 years. I found her lying in the hall this evening, and the vet said she had multiple tumours (although these had been ruled out with bloodtests a few months ago). He said he thought one of them had hit something important inside which had caused her to collapse.…
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Bouncing Beagle
My Beagle pup is 4 months old, and is one bundle of energy, its like he is on a bit of elastic! He just jumps up all the time, we can't sit down to have a cup of tea, because he will break his neck trying to get at the drink, or any food within his reach. How do I stop him jumping? also he eats anything!, I feed him twice…