From a stones mad puppy to a cat with toothache

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 homeowners’ queries for ten years.

He says: “If your pet is acting funny or is under the weather, or you want to know about nutrition or exercise, just ask. I can help keep pets happy and healthy.”

Q: MY year-old Staffie greyhound cross Bertie retains selecting up small stones in his mouth.

I’m apprehensive about him swallowing them.

I’ve tried to take away them from my backyard however, when he’s out and about, he nonetheless does it.

Any recommendation?

Pete Christopher, Barnstaple, Devon

 Sean says: If he doesn’t swallow them, then I wouldn’t be too apprehensive.
Puppies discover the world with their mouths.

If you chase Bertie each time he does it, not solely will he realise it will get him consideration and do it extra, however he could really feel there’s competitors for his valuable stones then really swallow them.

Instead, attempt retaining him stimulated with protected toy choices.

By you being extra thrilling, he ought to cut back this behaviour in time.

Q: I’M apprehensive my 18-year-old cat Eric may need a toothache.

He eats his mushy meals however doesn’t need his biscuits.

Should I e book a visit to the dentist — and may that be a traditional vet or ought to I search for a specialist dental vet?

John Gibson, Eastbourne, East Sussex

 Sean says: A traditional vet test as quickly as you possibly can is a good suggestion.

As vets, we’re all dentists too, and anaesthetists, and plenty of different specialties — in a number of species.

So Eric can be in good fingers together with your vet.

It could also be a minor problem, or maybe he wants a tooth taken out.

Many homeowners of elderly pets worry bringing them to the vet in case it’s unhealthy information, however we are able to accomplish that far more if we catch issues early.

It appears like he could also be in discomfort, so please get him checked.

Q: MY buddy’s boxer was identified with a cancerous tumour referred to as a hemangiosarcoma and had surgical procedure, however no chemo.

She has purchased a ­complement referred to as I’m-Yunity For Dogs Immune Support Proprietary Mushroom and swears by it.

The oncologist additionally really helpful it for slowing down or stopping most cancers.

My canine was additionally just lately identified with most cancers and I’m eager to see if it could assist.

But might it do any hurt?

Emma Rimmer, Darlington

Sean says: There are two questions right here, the primary being: do I feel a mushroom-based complement will do any hurt to dogs recovering from cancer surgical procedure?

No, most likely not — however it might be not directly dangerous in case you spent all of your money on costly dietary supplements and will now not afford confirmed efficient drugs.

The second query you indicate is whether or not I feel it really works, and the reply is: I actually don’t know.

Many dogs with most cancers, together with hemangiosarcoma, go on to out survive vets inform homeowners.

Those who purchased mushroom ­dietary supplements will rave about them.

But what number of of these dogs would have lived simply as lengthy with out the ­dietary supplements?

I’d go along with evidence-based therapy out of your vet.

Q: MY budgie Peanut is seven months old and has been off his meals for every week or so.

He has loads of water, seeds and cuttlefish.

Could he be bored of this food plan?

Or might it’s one thing else?

Keith Armstrong, Battle, East Sussex

 Sean says: Every week off his meals is a severe problem for such a small fowl.

They disguise sickness very effectively, being a vulnerable prey animal within the wild.

Is he off his meals completely or simply disinterested?

If it’s the previous, then you definately’d be smart getting him checked over by a bird-savvy vet.

Lots of issues might be making him unwell.

A really harmful one to birds is non-stick cookware.

Overheating Teflon and different non-stick pans provides off poisonous fumes which can be innocent to us however could make a fowl very sick and even be deadly.

Has that occurred when anybody has been cooking

Landlord pet hate damage renters

RENTERS are being compelled to decide on between their pets and retaining a roof over their heads.

Shocking stats from charity St Mungo’s present half of these polled had been being placed in conditions the place it was both their pets or access to housing.

Around 48 per cent have skilled discrimination due to pets, comparable to being refused software to hire, eviction or being requested to half with their beloved companion.

Arwa Omaren discovered herself homeless within the UK after fleeing war-torn Syria.

She was compelled to half firm together with her golden retriever, Jacko, for 3 years, till he got here to the UK through charity War Paws.

Arwa was made homeless when her landlord offered her flat and the one council housing available meant she must half with Jacko.

Eventually, Arwa and Jacko had been helped by St Mungo’s.

She has now moved right into a flat together with her fiancé and began a household.

Ish Camp, regional head at St Mungo’s, stated: ‘Many people are placed in dangerous situations to ensure they aren’t separated from their pets.”

Learn extra on-line at mungos.org/petscampaign.

Star of the week

REGGIE the Horsefield tortoise helps to heal the center of his new proprietor after her sister handed away in March.

He was inherited by Helen Maitland, 60, from Bexley, Kent, after her sister Ann died final month from cancer.

Helen stated: “Reggie was my sister’s pet. He’s very valuable and really spoiled. He likes consuming kale, lettuce, Brussels sprouts and tortoise pellets, and working alongside the sting of the patio window within the solar.

“But he lives in the home because it’s too chilly for him outdoors.

“He’s serving to to heal my coronary heart.

“He additionally likes taking a look at himself within the mirror!”