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  1. murphyrules

    Help Needed

    My youngster behaves like yours does and he is NEVER going to be allowed off lead until I know I can recall him. I absolutely hate dogs running up to mine in that way so I will not allow mine to behave this way, Also my older dog has been fed on Bakers for 6 years and is not hyper in any way...
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    What to do?

    I used to feel guilty about my work hours but I know my boys are happy and healthy and well looked after, I take mine for an hours walk around the woods at 5.30 in the morning then they have breakfast whilst I get ready for work, we leave together at 7.15 (I'm lucky in that mine can go in staff...
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    Is your dog from a breeder/rescue/advert?

    I got my three from reputable breeders through Scottish Beagle club, that way I knew exactly what I was buying and where I could get advice. We did look at rescue dogs years ago but a certain rescue, deemed us unsuitable to rehome one of their dogs even though we live in the middle of nowhere...
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    Yorkshire terrier food advice

    Royal Canin make a specific breed food for Yorkshire terriers that is meant to contain exactly the right amount of everything they need, I would speak to my vet for advice though as they must deal with this alot.
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    Best Balls for Dogs!

    What does pet euthanasia have to do with Cadac21's search for a decent dog ball??????????????? Seriously there is a time and place to advertise your business but it is not here in this thread!! Cadac if you find a decent ball let me know as there is not a single undestroyed ball in my house...
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    my 8 yr old springer spaniel has pancreatitis

    I think I/D is available as a dry complete food rather than tins, that would be cheaper.
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    Then and Now - Dogs from Puppies to Adults!

    First photo was his first week at racing he was around a year old then and looked terrified!!, second photo was after winning a race in 2012 now that he loves racing.
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    Then and Now - Dogs from Puppies to Adults!

    Baby Rufus, then Rufus with big brother Murphy, I havent got any baby pics of Murphy as he was 9 months old when I got him. :'(
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    Old Dog Peeing His Bed

    Take a urine sample to the vets to rule out an infection or to get antibiotics if he has one, that would be my first port of call if it is something that has just started happening, if not it could be that with his age he is becoming incontinent and just cant hold it in overnight anymore, this...
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    Phantom Pregnancy

    She really should see a vet, repeated false pregnancies can lead to a Pyometra developing which can potentially be fatal if not operated on in time. If money is a problem she could try the PDSA for help.
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    When Are Puppies No Longer Puppies?

    My baby Beagle is 2 now and still very much a puppy, Im sure my older beagle was around 2.5 - 3 before I'd class him as a grown up. Im counting the days until the youngster hits that age!! :sweating:
  12. murphyrules

    Growling All Of A Sudden.

    If I was you I would get in touch with a reputable dog trainer or a behaviourist quickly and start working on this problem following one persons advice/guidance, If you take advice from too many people then the training will not be consistent. A decent trainer will come to your house and assess...
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    New Cancer Centre For Dogs Opens In Suffolk

    Edinburgh University, Dick vet Hospital for Small Animals has a specialist Oncology centre with CT and MRI scanners aswell.
  14. murphyrules

    Beagle Racing

    Well it would be lovely to see you and Brude one sunday afternoon, racing or spectating, its very amusing to watch with all the giant ears flapping! Have been at work since lunchtime so havent had chance to put photos on yet, but there are a few videos on you tube if you want a laugh in the...
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    Beagle Racing

    What age is your boy? Murphy is 8 and still runs like the devil is chasing him!! Im in charge of the beagle racing section of the Scottish Thistle Whippet racing club in Kincardine so any questions I can answer. Spectators are very welcome as are 1st time racers, we start them chasing the lure...
  16. murphyrules

    Allergy Not Improving

    My Beagle boy is very similar to Gizmo, scratching all over, red sore skin and he had diarrhoea all the time aswell, I did the same as you bathed, flea treated and this did nothing but as he had an upset stomach aswell I knew it was food intolerance/allergy, after taking him to the vets for...
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    How Do I Stop My 6 Month Old Jack Eating His Poo!!!!??

    My old beagle bitch ate her own poo, my other dogs poo, fox poo, pretty much any poo she found anywhere!! I tried for years to stop this, used pineapple, I walked around the woods with hot chilli sauce and poured it on every poo I saw, water pistols, throwing keys near her as a distraction...
  18. murphyrules

    Spaniel That Wont Stop Crying

    Have you spoken to your vet about this? Mine are a very good source of information about behaviour issues and problems without costing an absolute fortune. Or get in touch with a reputable Behaviourist and explain your situation including the amount you have already spent getting help with this...
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    Bernese Mountain Dog In Need Of Hypoallergenic Diet - Help!

    Hi Zaraz, My youngest Beagle is allergic/intolerant to most things in food, I tried Burns Pork and Potato elimination diet, dry food for months with no treats / titbits at all and the itching and diarrhoea stopped completely, only problem was that he dropped alot of weight, After lots of...
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