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Expensive PDSA Vet, I’m a trainer and I’m fearful about how my canine Betsy will cope when me and the children return to highschool subsequent week. She’ll have her canine walker are available each lunchtime however it will likely be a shock after such a busy six weeks vacation. How can I put together her? Helena
Hello Helena, we’ve all skilled the ‘vacation blues’ and our canines aren’t any completely different. Betsy may have acquired used to spending extra time with you, having fun with fuss and a focus, so she could really feel bored and lonely when life goes again to regular.
Assist Betsy keep away from feeling this manner by easing her again into her regular routine. Take Betsy for an excellent stroll earlier than you must exit and depart her, then she ought to hopefully settle and relaxation when you’re away.
Begin by leaving her alone for very brief intervals, whether or not that be you going into one other room or going within the backyard with out her for some time, then construct on this, by leaving her when you pop to the retailers.
Make sure you depart the home and return calmly, so there aren’t any dramatic reunions. Leaving the radio on while you’re out and interactive toys might help to maintain them busy and fewer lonely whereas they’re ready so that you can get residence.
Expensive PDSA Vet, my cat Ruby wants her claws clipping. I can’t afford to get her groomed – can I do that myself at residence? Thanks, Lina
Hello Lina, sure you possibly can clip Ruby’s claws your self at residence. You’ll want particular cat nail clippers to do that in addition to some persistence. You need to have somebody that can assist you maintain Ruby too as you want the method to go as easily as potential so that you or Ruby don’t get injured.
First issues first, be certain Ruby is calm, then maintain her paw able that’s snug for her and also you. Gently press the highest of a toe to disclose the nail.
Subsequent, you should search for ‘the short’, which is the pink bit contained in the claw that incorporates blood vessels. Reduce a few millimeters under the short.
When you’ve finished each nail, give Ruby some treats to reward her, that approach she’ll affiliate this as a constructive expertise! Watch our video for extra info at pdsa.org.uk/clipping-cats-claws-advice
Expensive PSDA Vet, we’re getting a rabbit for our household, I’ve learn that it’s best to at all times get rabbits in pairs – is that true? Thanks, Jayne
Hello Jayne, sure! Our vets suggest holding rabbits in pairs not less than, however keep in mind that they must be neutered, or you’ll find yourself with vastly extra bunnies than you had wished!
In the event you consider rabbits within the wild, they’re at all times in massive, sociable teams. For the happiest bunnies, we advise holding a neutered male with a neutered feminine.
In the event you can residence brother and sister collectively, that’s very best as they’ll already know one another and might be much less more likely to combat, however they will even must be neutered to cease them having infants.
Don’t maintain rabbits and guinea pigs collectively. Rabbits can bully and injure guinea pigs in addition to go on an infection that may be extraordinarily harmful for guinea pigs. They each want their very own variety for firm. Discover out extra right here: pdsa.org.uk/rabbit-company-advice
Expensive PDSA Vet, my canine Darcy is continually sitting down and dragging her backside alongside the bottom. I’ve had a glance myself and may’t see something there that may very well be hurting her. Does she must see the vet? Jacob
Hello Jacob, it seems like Darcy is ‘scooting’ which often signifies one thing is irritating, itching or painful. It may very well be one thing like worms, anal gland issues – that are inside your canine’s backside and usually are not at all times apparent, or itchy pores and skin.
In the event you’ve already checked your self and may’t see something apparent which could be inflicting this, you’ll must contact your vet for recommendation and a check-up. Discover out extra right here: pdsa.org.uk/scooting-in-dogs-advice
PDSA is the UK’s largest vet charity offering a significant service for pets throughout the UK, for extra very important recommendation and data go to www.pdsa.org.uk.
