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  1. murphyrules

    Nasal cancer and radio therapy

    So sorry to read this you must be worried sick, I do not have personal experience of this with my dogs, but through work I do know that chemo and radiotheraphy DOES NOT affect animals the way it does humans, with regards to hair loss, vomiting etc most dogs seem to be a little quiet that day...
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    Collie/general dog illness-worried!

    Hope your wee one feels better soon xx
  3. murphyrules

    Dog crate for car boot.

    :-I have a ferplast 100 which comfortably fits two beagles, it fits in the back of my Suzuki Alto with the back seas down (tiny tiny car!!) so I would think it should fit in the boot of a quashqai, maybe try find a pet shop who stock them and try it in the car before you buy, I took a friends to...
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    My dog drinks until she's ill

    I would take her back to the vet and ask about diabetes testing, that's not a normal reaction to scratch and become distressed without water when she has already had a good drink, I would defo take her back to vets soon, Good Luck
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    Paying for dog training

    Hi 1- puppy/junior classes for socialisation he was 8 months when I got him and nervous of everything when separated from my older dog so I wanted him to become more confident alone. the class was far too busy and the mix of dogs too great so he was terrified and hated it, After much research...
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    Using german dog commands

    Personally I don't see the point in training your dog with a different language for commands. Just my opinion though!
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    I need advice please

    my only concerns with this agreement would be what if you fall out, one of you moves away, something happens to the dog who has final say over treatment/decision making etc Is it not possible for you to have the dog yourself and get a dog walker to come for an hour in the middle of the day then...
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    Advice welcome

    Maybe try interactive puzzle toys to keep him amused, or taking the poodle x to agility or dog training classes to tire him out and stimulate his brain so that he is more tired at home and hopefully give the others peace, :luck:
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    Advice on whippets

    I don't have a whippet, know lots though and they are lovely dogs, I walk with my friend and her 2 regularly and they run off lead well, they will chase things but with decent training they come back when called, her kids were 4 and 6 when she got her dogs and they are very good with the kids...
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    Hello - soon to be new puppy owner

    Aw how sweet a new puppy, lots of photos please, I hope you get to visit her at the breeders regularly until you get to bring her home :flowers:
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    Hi...new idea?

    I'd play some times (w00t)
  12. murphyrules

    Worms, fleas and ticks

    I use Drontal Plus every 12 weeks for worming my 2 boys (they eat a lot of crap on walks!!) and I use Frontline combi spot on for ticks and fleas, I only use Frontline over the summer when they are running in forests etc when they are more likely to pick up a tick, It can be used all year round...
  13. murphyrules

    Border collie rubbing in muck

    Mine roll in all kinds of poo, fox, bird, cat, deer, badger, that's just what they do I have accepted, however I am going to buy the shampoo Chelynnah has recommended as I have tried every type/scent available to remove the odour and been un successful so thank you for the tip :flowers:
  14. murphyrules

    Help with a rescue dog

    I had similar problems with my old bitch she came from kennels but was housetrained, she would get walked then come in the house and pee right in front of us in the living room! I went completely back to basic puppy training with her, took her outside every hour and a half (day and night)...
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    Hungry pup

    Hi Jo, Friend of mine uses one of those special bowls to slow down eating and it works really well with her spaniel, Regarding dodgy tummies my youngest gets diarrhoea and bad skin, on most foods and treats at the moment he is on Purina Hypoallergenic as a food trial, you could try either Burns...
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    Mixing males and females

    depends if you are going to have them neutered to be honest, I had a dog and bitch for years (both neutered) and now have two dogs and both couples mixed and lived happily together.
  17. murphyrules

    Overweight dog

    My old beagle was overweight and very lazy!! I put her on Royal Canin Obesity food, weighed out her rations every day absolutely no treats or extra food what so ever, and encouraged her to get more active, we would get her to run between myself and my husband for toys and play more with her (she...
  18. murphyrules

    I'm a newbie :)

    :wub:Hi Lynne, she is gorgeous
  19. murphyrules

    Spaying. what age. pros and cons.

    I can give you info for both sides of the before or after 1st season speying debate - If you spey the bitch before her first season 4-5 months old then you are preventing any mammary changes from happening therefore the likelyhood of mammary tumours developing in later life is very very tiny...
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