Pets' Corner : Advice

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Readers have the chance to obtain sound advice on animal behaviour. Pet behaviour consultant Lindy Metheringham will try to answer queries on troublesome animals and explain how their minds work.

The veterinary advice is provided by vets:

Paul J. Wilson, Wilson Veterinary Group, Bishop Auckland & Newton Aycliffe;
Andrew Geldard and Micaela Wright, Stanhope Practice, Darlington;
James Haddow, Marske Vets, Cleveland

updated: Friday 3 February 15:35 PM GMT

	Our dog may need another op for its cruciate ligament problem. What's your advice?
	Our cat is missing her feline companion. How can she get over the loss?
	More help treating vestibular disease in an older dog
	A dog which has had cluster fits and been vomiting
	Two female rabbits trying to mate
	A dog peeing on peoples' feet as well as owner
	A 10 month Basset Fauve de Bretagne vomiting during night
	A German Shepherd vomiting on mornings
	Two male rabbits ripping each other's fur
	A German Shepherd losing her fur
	A dog with an ongoing limp
	Why has my rabbit suddenly developed bags under his eyes?
	What can we do for our dog who's suffering from bilateral elbow displacia
	A cat with weepy eyes. What's wrong?
	A Golden Retriever bullying a Dalmation - what can we do?
	My rabbit's fur is falling out. What might it be
	We have seven cats and problems with some of them peeing in the house. Please help
	A dog suffering with colic
	My cat's tummy is swollen - what might the cause be?
	Can a GP have asthma? I'm concerned about the way my pet is breathing
	Our cavie has a sore lump on its eye - what could it be?
	Preparing a rabbit for the cold winter ahead
	Aid for a cat who is weeing in the home, probably because of stress
	Our new rabbit is nipping a lot. What can we do about it?
	Our dog has developed problems climbing stairs overnight