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Dear, oh dear! There’s always an expert ¿Verdad? From what I’ve read a lurcher is a sighthound cross. As for the rationale for using a harness we discovered from the very start that our rescued whippet could get out of the traditional sighthound collar as well as a martingale. Having tried...

He is gorgeous and you’re so lucky. He’ll reward you 100% and more. I agree with Tinytom = there’s saluki in there somewhere. What you may see as aggression isn’t by any means. He’s had no consistency nor routine in his life hitherto. Just heed the advice (and reassurance) from the experiences...

Mabel’s forepads have always seemed somewhat irregular. I’ll take a photo in the morning. She’s absolutely cream crackered at the moment - we’ve been walking on beaches and she’s sound asleep. Bear with me.

Mabel’s on half a 16mg Apoquel tablet daily. A very small supply came with her in 2019 when we adopted her with the instruction “use when needed”. We’d never had an itchy dog before so we were completely in the dark. However, she did begin scratching with an intensity and, after some online...

So would I, Flobo. It’s having ‘Mug’ on my ample forehead that does it.

What a horrible start for the mite. Heart goes out.

Following Mabel’s dental treatment three weeks ago i reintroduced chewing treats gradually. I was apprehensive with hide sticks covered with dried chicken but she only strips the chicken away. She’ll have a chew on the hide but then discards it - I do keep an eye on her. I used to give her...

This attitude really hacks me off big time. So many people prioritising their wants before the needs of the dog. We saw it during lockdown - people not able to get out so a dog was acquired ‘for company’ and now there’s a glut of poor critters who have had no choice in the matter waiting for...

You seem to have reached an impasse with the cats’ owners. I suggest that you have every right to give the cats a thorough soaking should they place themselves in a situation which is dangerous for them. You’d be doing it for their protection. With luck, the wind behind you and three Hail Marys...

Loads on the Common at Witley when I was at school there (during the Crimea).

Was this culinary concoction last publicly aired in the first scene of the Scottish play at Stratford? Excuseme, couldn't you locate an adequate supply of "eye of newt" or even "toe of frog"? All sounds yummy.

We are of the same mien, Biker John, but you’ve already made provision for her should the worst happen. Yes, she would be lost but you can’t do anything about it. Just enjoy her while you both can and listen to lovely music. I’m in an unfortunate situation currently - Mabel had five dental...

Biker John, you have my respect especially with regard to your affection for sighthounds in general and whippets in particular. However, I think that the foster approach would be the best course of action. I think you must put the dog's wellbeing first. I know that this may sound harsh but what...

That’s super. They’re lovely.