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New Baby Swallows
For AlfieBlue, Yogasun and all the other lovely wildlife people: Just to say Mrs Swallow has produced another four babies (might be five) who at the moment are thriving well in our front porch. Please keep yo... [more]

LoftyLottie
22/07/08
09:08

20 answers (last answered: 25/07/08 15:50)

My Dog
Help! My dog will not lwet me out of the house! As soon as he knows im leaving he goes mad if a touch the door handle or try and move him away from the door he makes this horrible crying screaming noise and will nip... [more]

stephkeyte
21/07/08
22:40

4 answers (last answered: 22/07/08 16:38)

Missing thug
Well, yesterday evening, my sweet wee thug left home.... and did not come back ! I was in a bit of a state by 6:30 am cos she had not arrived back.... didnt get a lot of work done today (not surprising)... no sign... [more]

Jugglering
21/07/08
22:08

3 answers (last answered: 22/07/08 19:24)

warts on a dog
My boxer bitch has a wart about the size of a large pea, it is on her jowls just above her top lip. the top keeps coming off and it is red and a bit bloody. Has anyone had a similar thing wiyh their dog

oxo
21/07/08
21:51

2 answers (last answered: 21/07/08 22:04)

Most aggressive dog?
I recently read a report stating the top 10 most aggressive dogs and was very surprised to see the dachshunds were top of the list. Im seriously thinking for getting a dachshund puppy soon. I would like to hea... [more]

pinkflamingo
21/07/08
20:50

9 answers (last answered: 24/07/08 20:26)

Veterinary Assistant?
I would like to hear from any veterinary assistants or people who have any information about the jobs. What are your honest opinions on salaries? job satisfaction? hours? duties? etc. Why is the pay so low for s... [more]

kimberleyand
21/07/08
20:29

2 answers (last answered: 22/07/08 18:12)

where do peacocks get there name from? (sensible answers only please)
where do peacocks get there name from? (sensible answers only please) many thanks t xx

tweenyb
21/07/08
19:22

5 answers (last answered: 22/07/08 18:10)

Quick question re: giving mince beef to cat!
Hi! I bought some mince beef to make bolognese sauce the other day, but even though the best before date on it is tomorrow, it has gone grey-ish....I dont fancy using it in my sauce now! Is it ok to give to my ca... [more]

~max~
21/07/08
17:17

12 answers (last answered: 21/07/08 18:18)

Chattering cats.
My cats do this when they see birds outside and it makes me laugh. What things do your pets do that make you laugh.

tiggerblue10
21/07/08
16:51

15 answers (last answered: 22/07/08 19:29)

crabs
when i was in cyprus last week i saw a crab on some rocks. Nothing unusuall until another crab approached and the first crab picked up a small peble and threw it at the approaching crab. The other crab ran away. Is ... [more]

tinglepie
21/07/08
06:29

7 answers (last answered: 22/07/08 03:06)

Sleeping chickens
I am currently watching a program about chickens and the presenter says chickens sleep on the perch. Why don't the fall off ?

interele
20/07/08
22:51

4 answers (last answered: 21/07/08 04:51)

Whilst on holiday...
sallys question below has got me thinking! We are due togo on holiday for a week in September, and Im unsure about my Cleo! We have found a really good kennel in our area, that Ashke is happy in, and we wi... [more]

wiggal
20/07/08
22:41

8 answers (last answered: 21/07/08 17:37)

Am really shocked and sad
A friend of mine has an old dog which she has left at home for 2 weeks. She went away on Saturday and asked me the Thursday before if I could let her out for a wee and a walk on the Saturday & Sunday and then a nei... [more]

888sally888
20/07/08
22:24

32 answers (last answered: 22/07/08 08:46)

fish
do fish sneeze?

tinglepie
20/07/08
21:29

3 answers (last answered: 21/07/08 04:52)

Bee Box
2 years ago we installed a bee box to encourage beneficial insects to our garden. It has been well used, and as the little critters go in they block up the holes with leaf cuttings. This years are green, last years ... [more]

frankofile
20/07/08
18:43

1 answer (last answered: 21/07/08 12:48)

green spiders
thank u people u have solved the mistery lurking on my balcony!

millie79
20/07/08
17:06

2 answers (last answered: 20/07/08 19:08)

Is it a Dragonfly?
It looks like a large dragonfly, has a large head and a long body, about 3" long, which is yellow and black striped. Dragonflies usually seem smaller.

scarlets fan
20/07/08
11:56

2 answers (last answered: 20/07/08 16:25)

seagull and noise
A female seagull is sitting quietly up a tree, in her nest,with eggs or little birds. Suddenly the peace is broken by a motorboat, with people on it making a lot of noise.The seagull reacts in a very strange and une... [more]

ypk
20/07/08
08:45

6 answers (last answered: 20/07/08 16:55)

cat defyration
my cat keeps getting dehydrated and weak. does anyone know what could be the cause. when we take him to the vet, they hook him up to an iv for a couple of days, but they dont seem to have any answers. this is the th... [more]

cornholio73
20/07/08
05:56

fly strike
i would like some advise on the best form of treatment to use on a guinea pig who has had fly strike. i check my pig daily and didnt notice anything different in the morning as she came out to greet me grunting and ... [more]

naughty nic
19/07/08
22:40

7 answers (last answered: 21/07/08 21:39)