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Hi,
I just have a few questions which maybe someone can help me with. I've trawled the web for hours and just seem to go in circles!

1) What is the average size of a litter?

2) Is it safer to...

Hi Labman,

You've talked previously about switching from puppy to adult dog food early on to prevent HD in dogs. My rough collie is now about 4 months old. Should I swtich to adult dog food now or...

Hi Audrey,
I noticed that you hadn't gotten a reply to your question in a while and I think it's always nice to get a reply whether it's helpful or not.
I've never owned a budgie so I don't know...

Just a quick update to finish this particular topic.

After just 4 days of good regular exercise and a healthy balanced diet she now walks perfectly with all 4 feet aligned. I am very happy and...

Well I persisted with her this morning, I left the brush, let her attack it and bark at it and ignored her until she got bored with it. After a few goes she finally gave in and let me brush her... I...

Thanks Labman, I've cut out the extras and just given her a little bit more of the puppy chow each meal. I've only had 4 days now but she does appear to be putting on weight which is great. I should...

I'm asking a lot of questions recently but I'm 37 years old and this is my first dog and the first time in my life where I now have the free time to be able to devote enough time to raising one.
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First of all, thank you Labman on your recent advice. I took my 3 month old Collie to the vet who confirmed she was underweight but didn't recommend calcium supplements, just a good healthy balanced...

I was lucky enough to find a really nice pet shop owner to come with me to see the puppy again who advised me that the puppy was undernourished with a calcium deficiency which was leading to bad bone...

Thanks Labman, I appreciate your reply. I also found some information saying that puppies who are excessively crated can have this problem as they are not getting enough free play exercise to fully...

Hi,
I hope someone can give me some advice as I have fallen in love with a Rough Collie puppy which I dearly want to buy. I saw her this evening, she is 3 months old and appears to be in perfect...