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  • Comment on Turtle With Soft Shell by Bec

    In reply to Sara. Hi, Please consult your vet as it certainly sounds like something serious is going on. You need a veterinarian to diagnose if it is a fungal or bacterial infection or a...

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  • Comment on Turtle With Soft Shell by Sara

    Hello my tourtise is in very bad condition shell is soft bottom one have not eating anything it's been a month. I visited vet as per him he will not survive also bottom body shows blood inside...

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  • Comment on All About Brumation – Hibernating Pets by Bec

    In reply to Mick. Yes it absolutely could be the reason with the weather getting cooler. If you aren't sure or concerned though perhaps contacting a specialist reptile vet for advice would be a...

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  • Comment on All About Brumation – Hibernating Pets by Mick

    Could this be what my new Darwin python is going through? Has not taken food in 4 weeks and hasn’t moved from its cool end hide for 3 days

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  • Comment on All About Brumation – Hibernating Pets by Bec

    In reply to Ben Brown. Hi, Thank you for the question. The brumation period is very varied an can range from a few weeks to 3 or 4 months, depending on a variety of factors such as air...

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  • Comment on All About Brumation – Hibernating Pets by Ben Brown

    how long do stimpson's pythons usually brumate for?

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  • Comment on Can Worming Your Horse Cause Colic? by Bec

    In reply to Sandra. Hi there, If she is often suffering from colic I would definitely speak to your veterinarian for advice and look for other possible causes. But yes absolutely a gut balancer,...

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  • Comment on Can Worming Your Horse Cause Colic? by Sandra

    When I bought my mini Shetland years ago she was like skin and bone with a foal at foot she’s always prone to colic she’s regular wormed can colic before and after worming do you think a gut...

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  • Comment on Turtle With Soft Shell by Bec

    In reply to Stormy. Hi Stormy, Thank you for your question. If you are fairly sure that it is not a calcium/vitamin D deficiency it could be a fungal infection. Please find a veterinarian that...

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  • Comment on Turtle With Soft Shell by Stormy

    My baby turtle is a painted turtle and the center of his belly is soft, now his shell is all soft and turning a white color almost. He is not moving around much and I am very concerned for his...

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  • Comment on Laminitis or Founder by Bec

    In reply to carole harris. Hi Carole, Thank you for the question. Hoof Aid is jsut an oil to treat the hoof and create a barrier, it is not going to do any harm and may help strengthen the hoof...

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  • Comment on Laminitis or Founder by carole harris

    Hi would your hoof aid help a horse with bad founder, im looking for somewthing that will soothe help with speedy hoof growth thank you

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  • Comment on Turtle With Soft Shell by Bec

    In reply to David McKiernan. Thanks for sharing David :)

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  • Comment on Turtle With Soft Shell by David McKiernan

    In the late 70s, we had Terrapins, which all developed soft-shell. initially, their diet was dried worms, but a vet recommended cheap dog meat! This sounded ridiculous, but the cheap branded foods...

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  • Comment on How to place an order online by Bec

    In reply to Kavi. Hi Kavi, If you are still having trouble with placing an order online please give our friendly customer service team a call on 1300 726 966, via Live Chat or email them at...

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  • Comment on How to place an order online by Kavi

    I can't place an order online pls can you advise?

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  • Comment on Feliway and Pregnant by Bec

    In reply to Cheryl Ries. Hi Cheryl, Yes, Feliway is safe to be used around pregnant cats. I hope this helps. :) Bec

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  • Comment on Feliway and Pregnant by Cheryl Ries

    Is Feliway safe for pregnant cat to be around?

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  • Comment on All About Brumation – Hibernating Pets by Bec

    In reply to Seth Elliot. Hi Seth, How lucky for you to see one. I would suggest getting him to a local wildlife carer or a veterinary clinic (they can pass them on to a carer) that way they can...

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  • Comment on All About Brumation – Hibernating Pets by Seth Elliot

    Hello, I live on 10 acres in Central Victoria. I was outside this morning cleaning up behind the shed, and I pulled out a well established scrubby bush. When all the roots began to pull up, they...

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