Dear all My Dad's cat has just had kittens. He's thrilled, - as am I! Thing is, the mother has hibernated in his wardrobe, and now he's fearful to go in there, in case he disturbs the young ones, and...
Not sure if this is allowed but as I am new here apologies if it is! Can anyone recommend a self catering cottage /company etc in either Devon, Cornwall or Wales, that would allow us to take 3 small...
I have 2 cats and in the past, I have bought the white fleece with the green backing ( as seen on animal programmes on tv) for their bed. The lady that I used to buy it from has finished trading and I...
Just a few questions: 1) How many times in a year will she come in season? 2) How are the seasons spaced out? 3) How long is an english springer pregnant for? Any help would be greatly appreciated,...
The Gunga Din reference made me wonder where the phrase 'dot and carry' comes from. I know someone who uses it to signify someone or something that is lame or limping, i.e. they are going 'dot and...
Anyone know of an 'easy' way to get a four month old puppy to come when you call him, when he is being distracted by something else more exciting. Doesn't like chocolate or many more of the...
You all answered my question last week about our 18 month old cross bitch we got from the dog's home. Just to let you know that after further advice we took her back to the dogs' home. It was a really...
Do these dogs moult alot, and do they tend to get a doggy smell to their coats? I am trying to decide between a jack russell and a border terrier, but don't want my house to smell awful!
I am very interested in learning all I can about dog psychology, especially training. Could anyone tell me the psych way of training that stops a dog from going through a door, please? I saw it on an...
We have a 3 year old Greyhound whose breath could strip wallpaper! She is on a good diet, has bones and lovely white teeth no obvious tartar, Any suggestions to make her beath sweeter would really be...
Can anyone tell me what the correct name for a sausage dog is, and what the name is of the breed of pig that never grows much bigger than the size of a piglet? Thanks for any help! PS - are sausage...
I've discovered a small lump behind my dogs ear, its a dark purple in colour, smaller than a pea and roundish, I'm not sure if its a tick or not, as I cant see any other parts to it. Any advice ?...
I have got a 3 year old Male Jack Russell and have decided to buy another one, female this time, I have went to the breeder that I got my male JR from and we will be getting our new baby puppy in 5...