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Beagle

Do beagles run off when let off their lead? We have heard that once they get a scent, off they go, only to return when they feel like it? Can anyone help please?

roaryroad

pet care

My 8yr old dog has arthritis, would it be safe to give her Glucosmine tabs that you can buy from Health Shops?

pastafreak

We have been to the vet's this morning and the news is almost worse than I expected. Surgery for her would be too invasive....the cancer is in her jaw and near her eye socket-also it is impossible to...

mybutty

border collie

i have got a 7 year old rescued border collie, got her when she was 9 months old, she has now got arthritis in her feet and legs, she takes rimadyl from the vets, but she now takes the maximum dose...

chesnuts

do our stepsons really ruin our lives

i have always loved my dogs, lost a mastiff, had to rehome a rottie becos of my stepson shud we allow tham to control our lives or tell our currect partners woth these evil kids where to go

moz1959

Itchy Dog

HI. We have a 7 year old mongrel ( Sorcha ) During the summer she took chunks of fur off of her back till her skin bled. After several vets visits things are not much better. They seem to think it is...

wolf63

Barfing cat

I had to take Frankie to the vet last night as he had been 'off colour' for a few days and had been sick all over the place. I assumed that Merlin (his loving sister) had beat him up again and that...

toby99

Cat Litter

My cat has a heart condition that is bringing on kidney failure (she is still very active and well) but because of this she drinks 'gallons' of water a day and we have now put a litter tray for her in...

abstibus

Joint Care

My lab has a touch of rheumatioid arthritis and I have been advised to give her Pedigree Joint Care x 1 a day. She's fine running, swimming and chasing the ball - it's only when she is resting that...

caskin

vet call out charge

We have an elderly dog 19yrs of age who is rapidly fading.We are not well of but can afford to pay a vet but am also unable to transport our dog. To have our dog put to sleep by a vet ,what is the...

lankeela

For Gypsy GSD

Any news on Nico?

Zabka

Vacuum Cleaner for Pet hair - PLEASE HELP!

I am getting VERY desperate! I need a good vacuum cleaner which actualy hoovers pet hair. I have a golden retriever (as you can imagine, her hair is everywhere) and in the last 2 months I bought 2...

GypsyGSD

f.a.o. kita1 /paddywak

Kita thank you for the information as im stressed to the hilt at moment I put wrong name in it really has been off help GypsyX Paddywak Im sorry to say that it is nico who is poorly at the moment I...

tom&jerry

horse manure on roads and paths

Is there any law that states that horse riders must clear up after their animals as there is for dog owners. Many thanxs in advance.

missjef

staying behind after your shift...

(sorry this is probably the wrong cat. but this is the most popular!) Does anyone know whether employers have a legal right to keep you behind after your shift has meant to have ended to carry on with...

Hot Chicki

cats - cat flap again

Hi again asked a question couple of months back - fitted a cat flap and she wouldnt go through it - as advised i lifted the flap up with a piece of string so it is constantly open - she does go...

theforce

Pull Switch Problem

I have a pull switch for the bathroom spot lights. Now, when I pull the cord, they don't switch on - or they just make a humming noise, flicker for a while but don't actually come on. I guess it is...

Cheekystar

missing cat part 3

He's HOME!!! Finally I received a call from the Blue Cross at 2.15pm to say some women had brought him in, he'd gone miles and miles (def not on his own 4 feet) she'd picked him up and had been...

Cheekystar

cat missing part 2

thanks to everyone for their kinds words etc - Still no Chester, we've combed the neighbourhood put up posters, contacted the council, vets, Blue Cross etc... guess its just a waiting game now I'll...

lainiej

Dogs & Nettles

Why dont dogs get stung by nettles on their noses when they root about in the undergrowth?

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