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craft1948

Constant Licking of Paws

My 3 year old Westie is constantly washing his paws........the sound is disgusting. Because of this his feet and around his mouth are coloured browny/peach and the dog groomer told me this was due to...

babybop6379

guinea pig coughing

hiya i know i have posted about this before but we have since took our 17 week old guinea pig to the vet regarding him keep coughing when he drinks and his squeek sounds funny. The vet gave him a...

greebo2001

How do I attract a stray cat?

We have been feeding a stray cat for approximately seven months. We had him castrated after searching unsuccessfully for a possible owner. This led to us keeping him indoors for two days. From a...

kammalla

Cat Crying Explanation

A little over a year ago my Grandmother passed away and for the last few months my grandfather has been in hospital and now care, so we have taken in my nans cat. She's a lovely persian blue (or is it...

misjef

Cat Treats

What's the best thing that you can give to young cats as treats? My two girls are about 7 months old and i've given them bits of chicken and fish as treats. But i was just wondering whats the most...

caggy

flea collar

hi have just noticed a flea on one of my cats, have gone out and bought both of them flea collars. would i have been better buying a spot on treatment first then putting a flea collar on them?

Yankees1300

Bulldogconnection.com

I'm thinking of buying a dog from a website called thebulldogconnection.com I wanted to know if anyone ever bought or have any opinions

daginge

Egg Layers

Here's my Stock list, what could be laying creamy white eggs on the glass sides? Danionins Leopards, zebras Bronze Cats Neon Tetras Black Phantom Tetras Fantails Weather Loaches These are all the same...

weeferg

What can i do about ma cat?

I got a kitten a year ago but my other cat whos 8 doesnt seem 2 get along with him. She hisses when he lks at her even if hes nowhere near her she wont even let him eat his dinner. Does anyone know...

Walterloo

Gecko heating

I'm soon going to buy a young Leopard Gecko and I have come across conflicting ideas about setting up the tank. The tank I have already purchased came with dual lights (night and day bulbs) and a heat...

Hopey79

Hamster Query

i have a syrian hamster, and at the moment i use sawdust as her cage base, but this is getting everywhere, can anyone suggest what else i can use in her cage, that won't be as messy. TIAx

bigsister

Should I have changed my dog's name?

I 'rescued' a poodle when she was 6 months old. We weren't keen on her name so we changed it. She is now 18 months old, and by chance I called her by her previous name and she strongly responded to...

redman41

Wanted ! Female Chow for good Home

An appeal has been launched by a Lady in one of the Local Papers to find a Female Chow under 7 Yeard old. This Lady's Male Chow is pining away after the loss of his Female companion of 10 years who...

cherrypoker

Poorly staffordshire bull terrier

Hi all, Just need some advice please if thats okay. My friend has a 2 year old male staffy. He is fully vaccinated and is in tact. He hasn\'t eaten anything for a week now but is keeping water down,...

beanebabe

Leaky Water Bottles

Can anyone recommend a make of water bottle for rabbits that don't leak? I have two of the type with a spout and ball bearing and they both drip continuously. It wasn't such a problem in the warm...

Katoninelive

Cat

Took my 20yr old cat to the vets this morning & had to leave her there on a drip as she is very poorly! Still no news yet & i'm dreding the phone ringing! I'm already lost without her. 20yrs...

mariner2

How long will it take for my 4 resident cats to accept a newcomer?

We have aquired a fifth cat . . . . A neighbour found him in the road and brought him to me, but we have four cats already and it seems they won't stand for another! I am trying to find the owner, but...

SazzyC0

Shredded Claws

Hi, I have noticed my cats claws appear to be all shredded, What could have caused this and what can I do. He does not appear to be in any pain at all.

wan_amri

Cats won't eat much their regular food

My cats are 16 months old and both are male. They are indoor cats. Since they were 7 weeks old they have been eaten Whiskas food (kitten pouches till they were 12 months, and adult tins thereafter.)....