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Dogs in a Thunderstorm

If my 8 year old Staffy is left alone indoors in a thunder storm (even with blinds closed and radio on loud) she chews up my door frames (the doors are open, so she is not shut away anywhere) She...

DONNA1458

Boxer dog problems

My partners 12 yr old boxer dog has been shaking so taking her to the vets blood tests said there was high potassium and also a lump in her stomach but due to her age thinks best to leave it, she...

big yankee

castrated dog

We had our miniature schnauzer castrated some time ago and ever since then we find a large number of dogs seem drawn to him and won't leave him alone. Is there any way we can stop this?

denby04

I have a shih tzu/poodle cross puppy bitch and they say don't have them speyed until six months. So I waited as I do not want to breed her. 6 months old to the day she came into season but that was 4...

Beanmistriss

Cat doesn't miaow

Theres a wee cat hanging around under my car for over a week. Its really friendly and purrs when you speak to it. It often looks like its trying to miaow but no noise comes out. Is this something cats...

willyemm

where can i get a free to good home dog

hi im looking for a free to good home dog in rhondda cynon taff area any ideas where i can go

leejaysmum

Tail chasing

Is it ok to let a dog chase its tail? My 4 month border has started doing this and whilst its hilarious to watch, it got me thinking about the psychological issues - if there are any. I'm not sure...

Coppertop84

Dog has bitten someone

Hi All, Mine and my husbands dog has bitten my uncle today, not provoked. He only went to stroke him and he bit his arm, and then his leg. Luckily my uncle is ok. I am very angry and upset that he...

Connemmara

terrier dog

I have a small dog who is absolutely smashing with a ball. He loves light ones cos then he can bounce and bounce with it on his nose. I bought him 3 balls last week and he busted them within seconds....

maggie01

My shih-tzu will not stop licking and biting herself.

She does it every year when the weather is hot but this year she seems worse. She is 10yrs old. Can't see any flees or traces of flees. She has been sprayed and has been bathed everyday this last week...

valleygirl10

droopy tail

My red setter has suddenly developed a droopy tail. Normally her tail curves up but suddenly it has developed a droop about 2 inches from its base. As far as I am aware she has not hurt it, there are...

fredpuli47

Flying pups

Is it possible to fly a new pup from Edinburgh to any London airport (Stansted or Luton would be best ). A friend has asked me (the innocent optimist that they are !) I' d be worried about the effects...

Meg

Pet Sitters

I have a 14 year old Border Collie who has always gone to kennels with her sister, who sadly we lost last month. Him who must be ignored wants to go away in August. I've been looking into pet sitters,...

Billy_Bonka

Coniston Shoreline

I have just enjoyed two days in Coniston, Cumbria, and am curious to know whether the shoreline of the lake is natural? If this is the case can anybody tell me of any interesting...

lankeela

FAO ganesh

After the discussion on walking your dogs where there are calves, I think you ought to read this! http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20090621/tuk-dog-w alker-killed-as-cows-stampede-6323e80.html

Dee Sa

orphan pigeon

we have pigeon family nesting in a tree in our small garden, one has fallen out, its quite big but has baby down all over its chest, can flap but not fly. I know it would probably be kinder to wring...

jules77

Thugulike........

Have you seen your photo? http://www.dog-breeders-net.com/

babybombo

Breeding

I have a 3 year old cavalier king charles spaniel and have been considering breeding from him. I've never done it before so I'm a bit unsire of how to go about it. My mum seems to think that no one...

Bigeye74

Puppy walking

Apart from nearly choking to death with his head stuck in the garden gate, he's coming on nicely. He's 5 months old, how long before I can expect him to be good on the lead? Every walk is a training...