HE is on a mission to assist our pets . . . and is right here to reply YOUR questions.
Sean, who’s the top vet at tailor-made pet meals agency tails.com, has helped with house owners’ queries for ten years. He says: “In case your pet is appearing humorous or is below the climate, otherwise you need to learn about diet or train, simply ask. I will help preserve pets pleased and wholesome.”
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Q) I HAVE an 18-year-old Burmese cat known as Bella who has third- stage kidney illness however shouldn’t be on remedy.
For the previous couple of months she has began being very verbal all through the evening. Is she in ache?
Do I want to contemplate having her put to sleep? I might hate to be conserving her right here for egocentric causes if she is struggling.
However I really feel if I take her to the vet they’ll counsel placing her to sleep as they stated final yr she solely had months left and never years.
Isla Richards, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
A) Sorry to listen to Bella’s getting on and sounding like she’s getting agitated at evening.
This could possibly be the early indicators that her kidney situation goes additional downhill.
However imagine it or not it is also a kind of dementia, which cats can get in previous age too.
I perceive why this occurs, however no person ought to ever really feel afraid to go to their vet for concern of being advised to place their pet to sleep.
We are going to by no means pressure you into such a choice.
Your vet will allow you to put together and collectively you may handle her high quality of life and make that call when wanted.
Vets are extremely certified to evaluate animal welfare and advise what’s finest, based mostly in your information of Bella, too.
Q) OUR nine-year-old cavalier King Charles spaniel Poppy has an issue with fleas.
She by no means had any till she was seven, then rapidly there they had been.
We’ve tried each therapy we are able to discover — spray, shampoo, bomb and pure treatment.
We’ve a month-to-month flea therapy subscription.
We even purchased a warmth lamp lure to see if any rooms had been hiding them.
She is shaved brief, brushed not less than as soon as per week and we have now even fenced off our grass garden simply in case that’s the place she will get them from.
We’re operating out of concepts.
Emma Davey, Margate, Kent
A) Grownup fleas seen on Poppy account for about 5 per cent of the issue.
The opposite 95 per cent are the flea eggs, larvae and pupae within the atmosphere, and till you tackle that you’ll wrestle to get the issue below management.
Use a vet-prescribed flea therapy religiously each month and don’t permit a niche in therapy.
That will simply permit a feminine flea to put extra eggs.
Lastly, blitz the house; hoovering, wiping down skirting and cracks and crevices, throwing out the vacuum contents instantly, sizzling washing furnishings overlaying and bedding after which utilizing a vet- permitted environmental spray to kill any remaining eggs or larval phases.
It’ll take time however this method will steadily see Poppy flea-free.
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Q) SHOULD I brush my hamster Hammy?
He’s long-coated and generally he may do with a serving to hand.
Jane Dale, Newton Abbot, Devon
A) Sure, utilizing a mushy brush suited to small furries is a good thought
Not solely will it assist Hammy keep away from turning into matted, nevertheless it’s additionally good bonding time and can get him used to being dealt with.
Discover appropriate brushes on-line or in pet store.
Q) MY five-year-old black cat Tim simply ignores me.
He solely deigns to acknowledge my existence if I’m feeding him, or if he desires a tickle.
The remainder of the time I don’t exist.
I don’t know whether or not to snicker or be insulted. Any recommendation?
Tina Wells, Doncaster
A) This is the reason I’m a canine particular person — I like my pets loyal and, at occasions, a little bit needy.
Solely joking, I like cats too however it will possibly’t be denied that some undertake extra of a “deal with ’em imply, preserve ’em eager” sort of vibe.
Tim sounds identical to a robust, impartial girl!
And possibly he does simply want or need you there for meals and an occasional tickle.
Or possibly he’s obtained relationship points and he’s doing his finest. Simply get pleasure from Tim for Tim.
If he didn’t such as you, he wouldn’t dangle round, I believe.
Star of the week
WATER child pooch Misty is the final word “health companion” for her retired house owners, who’ve simply moved to the nation.
The ten-year-old labrador retains 72-year-old Liz Hopkins energetic with Nordic strolling and common seaside dips.
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Liz, of Stickney, Lincs, stated: “Misty is the final word health pal. We not too long ago moved to Lincolnshire and she or he has found the ocean.
“She is within the water earlier than the automotive is even locked. My 63-year-old companion Pete and I not too long ago retired, so she is taking us on pretty lengthy walks within the countryside.
“We’ve had canine all our lives, and we have now beloved all of them – however none have made us snicker as a lot as Misty.”
WIN: Pub keep
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We’re giving freely a £250 voucher for a weekend keep for 2 adults and two youngsters plus a canine on a B&B foundation, topic to availability.
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Skilled tricks to beat the warmth
WITH the chance of extra heatwaves across the nook, house owners are warned to not let their pets out when temperatures soar.
Charities Cats Safety and the RSPCA are urging house owners to maintain their pets inside when the solar is at its hottest.
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An RSPCA spokesman warned: “Each summer time the RSPCA receives tons of of experiences of animals affected by warmth publicity, together with canine left in sizzling automobiles, pets with warmth burns on their paws from pavements, dehydrated wild animals, grazing animals with no shade, and canine over-exercised within the warmth.
“Train canine within the early morning or late night when moodatures are cooler – however don’t be afraid to skip a stroll altogether if it’s too sizzling. If unsure, don’t exit.
“Concentrate on the indicators of heat-related sickness in canine so you may take motion and search pressing veterinary care as quickly as attainable if vital – extreme panting or uncommon respiratory noise, modifications in behaviour and lethargy, stumbling, any blue/gray tinge to gums or tongue.”
Sarah Elliott from Cats Safety added: “Hold pet cats indoors when the solar is at its hottest, usually between 10am and 3pm.
“Present alternatives for shade outside, resembling cat hides or giant cardboard containers. And supply an out of doors water supply.”
Rob Steele, of world pet firm PetSafe stated: “Add a little bit water to your canine or cat’s meals. For extra reluctant pets, think about a pet fountain.”
