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Sorry if this triggers a deja vu. Has anyone used "Animalintex" to help remove corns from their hound? A lady we met today in Ledbury this morning said it was effective with her greyhound's situation when left on overnight to remove the offending corn easily in the morning. I'm wondering whether...

In an attempt to curb the pungency of Mabel’s gaseous emissions I obtained seven 1g sample sachets of Purina Proplan Fortiflora Canine Probiotic. I’ve scattered a sachet daily on her breakfast and, so far, it has worked. However, the ingredients of the powder aren’t detailed - not that I’d be...

This is for those who may be lucky enough to have a TV catch up facility for the Talking Pictures channel (freeview 82). On Sunday (8th September) I caught the “Out of Town” programme which featured lurchers and other sighthounds (gaze hounds). Really interesting and informative and would be...

Apart from those already described in the Forum, can anybody recommend an ‘upmarket’ dog friendly eating establishment near Bath where some friends (plus) whippet could meet for a lunch?

Is anyone watching this on BBC4? Takes me back to my early schooldays being taught by nuns through fear. Those poor dogs. I can’t take this trauma - going to watch “Rebus” for therapy.

This morning at a local garden centre I saw an amazing hound. It was akin to an English pointer but taller and slimmer. The owner said it was a greyhound English pointer cross with which she runs. I was really knocked out as I’d never seen such before. Having done some research I understand that...

Is there a reliable website re one’s dog’s weight? I’ve stopped Mabel’s raw diet as she was experiencing bouts of squits. She’s now on kibble (complete) with some wet (Lily’s Kitchen). She’s getting 65g twice a day plus treats and nibbles. Her Bonios (2 per day) are 25g each. Prior to this diet...

Mabel’s been through a few days of the runs. At first I put it down to the latest batch of raw having thawed slightly upon arrival. It can’t be that as she’s been off raw for about five days and her motions are still inconsistent from solid, semi-solid to 100% liquid. Yesterday morning she...

A corn has reappeared on Mabel’s pad and this one has a noticeable effect on her movement - the poor girl is limping on her right foot. I did manage to remove a corn about 18 months ago and I intend to do this one tomorrow. The alternative would be for her to go under a GA and, taking into...

Is anyone aware of a dog friendly eating establishment in Oxford for a Sunday lunch? I’ve emailed an enquiry to Brasserie Blanc in Jericho but should anyone have any ideas I’d be indebted.

At her last check up Mabel’s bill of health was with flying colours BUT I was advised to keep an eye on the development of plaque on her molars. We do have a toothbrush which fits onto a finger but is there a toothpaste that she could accept. Although suspicious of new experiences she’ll eat for...

I’ve asked this question before and received helpful answers however….. Mabel’s on a raw diet - Cotswold Raw. It’s mainly in the evenings when she’s settled on the sofa that she’ll let one fly with its unique pungency. I have been giving her charcoal biscuits but this time they don’t seem to...

Seeking help from the Forum. We have carpets as opposed to hard floors. We also have a whippet. Has anyone used a dry shampoo successfully? Although Mabel doesn’t have a smell we’re aware that textiles may have a slight whiff. She’ll be having a bath when the weather improves but we need to...

This is the usual start. George, the cat, knows that Mabel is susceptible to teasing… However, she gives as good as she gets.

George is attempting a stealth takeover.

Two ‘transgressions’ happened today. Mabel was in a funny mood. We have builders in replacing the terrace in the back garden so the household isn’t in its normal state. George, the cat, was going in and out and yowling. This was the background to today. I was walking Mabel in the next village...

Taking into account the scandalous price of fuel, and the time it takes to produce sweet potato chews in the oven, I’d appreciate thoughts re baking them on our log burner. I’d cover the top (17” x 12”) with kitchen foil and lay the raw strips on that. Any budding Fanny Haddocks or Keith...

Perhaps I’m crying for the moon. Mabel can go through most chews at a rate of knots. However, due to their resilience, it takes time for her to go through tracheae, duck gizzards and those other dehydrated bits and pieces displayed loosely in pet shops. She absolutely adores them but I have...

I think Mabel has a corn on a pad. She’s due to have her nails cut tomorrow so I’ll get a precise diagnosis. Doesn’t seem to be causing her any pain/discomfort but she never complains anyway. Should it be a corn has anyone treated such successfully? Mabel goes into meltdown at the vet’s so I’d...

Has anyone encountered a similar issue? I’ve been feeding Mabel on Natural Instinct for a few months and when her motions were very runny (getting me up at least twice a night on three consecutive occasions) I checked all of her food and treats. Somewhat alarmed to find that dates on her Natural...