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Dog Castration
My dog was castrated at 5 months old. He has just "tied" with a bitch on heat - is this normal?

soppydog
08/09/08
08:12

1 answer (last answered: 08/09/08 09:20)

maggots?
me again sorry before maggots turn to flies are they still counted as insects or are they called larvae? i wasnt sure but guessed they may be larvae rather than insects as they lack the characteristics of an ins... [more]

Leapers
07/09/08
21:38

3 answers (last answered: 07/09/08 23:03)

Fish?
Hi just a quick question (not!) i think this is right but want to check. is it true that fish absorb water through their skin as opposed to drinking it via their mouth, and if so do they still wee it back out? ... [more]

Leapers
07/09/08
21:30

1 answer (last answered: 07/09/08 23:14)

are female stinging nettles rarer than male?
i notice a profusion of male flowering stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) locally, but virtually no female. I assume you would not find male and female flowers emanating from the same roots?

porphyro
07/09/08
17:21

1 answer (last answered: 07/09/08 23:17)

What happens if more than one pollen grain enters a stigma?
Has the stigma already closed up after the first grain? Do the grains produce different fruits? Perhaps the ovary as usual bears fruit, but the fruits contain more seeds? Could it be that after the initial poll... [more]

porphyro
07/09/08
17:12

1 answer (last answered: 07/09/08 23:37)

bryozoan
often found on b eaches after a storm

fartalot
07/09/08
16:12

1 answer (last answered: 07/09/08 23:19)

legal action against a Vet
Our dog died at our local Veterinary Surgery in the UK 9 years ago. The circumstances surrounding his death were unexplained and very suspicious. We were left completely unsupported by the Vets. Only now do I feel a... [more]

judethepude
07/09/08
11:12

4 answers (last answered: 08/09/08 07:33)

local quiz
answer can be bird, flower or plant Where sportsmen have food 9

callyatl
06/09/08
20:09

1 answer (last answered: 06/09/08 20:12)

cockatiel
advice needed elderly neighbour has died and i have been left with her cockatiel what do they eat apart from the seed mix how do i get it to fly out of the cage and explore health care cleaning Any ... [more]

oldgrape
06/09/08
16:56

3 answers (last answered: 07/09/08 11:47)

bitch pregnancy
would my bitch let her son give her pups, as i fear the worst and would the pups be deformed in any way.

hughesy32
06/09/08
15:33

5 answers (last answered: 08/09/08 06:17)

Marmite update for alfieblue.
Not really an update as ive not seen, heard or read anything in my local paper and news broadcasts about him, im hoping that means its good news and hes on the road to recovery, if i do find out, i'll let you know.

madboutcats
06/09/08
10:40

1 answer (last answered: 06/09/08 11:18)

If you pull a dogs toe
Does it fart?

richee
06/09/08
05:44

5 answers (last answered: 07/09/08 10:44)

greyhound lurcher x
what sort of family dog would this make? just curious becos my friend has just got one,she has 4 kids,single parent youngest child is 2.

meatismurder
05/09/08
21:17

5 answers (last answered: 07/09/08 12:07)

worried about kittens back legs
my cat had 2 kittens about 3weeks ago. 1 kitten is walking around but ive noticed the other kitten isnt walking, its back legs arent standing upright, they move but just seem to drag along the floor. does any1 know ... [more]

shaunzy
05/09/08
18:00

2 answers (last answered: 06/09/08 04:28)

Scabby cats
Both of our cats seem to have developed some sort of skin disorder where they are both constantly grooming themselves and pulling out fur. The skin under their fur is very scabby. Whatever it is it is more prevale... [more]

Kos
05/09/08
16:06

7 answers (last answered: 07/09/08 12:20)

best pet insurance
Can anyone sugest a good pet insurer? Our pet insurance has only ever payed out £15 towards a bill, it seems neither use nor ornament. Our average pet bill is approx £50 which we would have to pay (excess). thanks

ilovemarkb
05/09/08
12:15

3 answers (last answered: 05/09/08 21:20)

Tips on introducing kitten to cat
Hi We have one female adult cat, a homely creature, so placid, thats always had the run of the house, we have now bought a new male kitten... And understandable they need to get used to one another, but our us... [more]

tiger104
04/09/08
18:32

10 answers (last answered: 06/09/08 20:09)

water
ever since i got my cat he has played in his water dish. he gets the water everywhere. is there any way i can make him stop?

mommy710
04/09/08
15:36

3 answers (last answered: 04/09/08 21:07)

Goldfish
How often do you need to feed goldfish and is it ok to put 2 new ones in a tank with others that have been there for a while? How often do you have to clean the bowl/ change the water? Thanks

fideldyfee
04/09/08
13:54

16 answers (last answered: 05/09/08 22:30)

kittens
I have 2 eight week old kittens ......at what age should i take them for their first injections?

christine847
04/09/08
11:49

4 answers (last answered: 04/09/08 15:09)