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We don't have Petsmart (UK) but do have Pets at Home and that is also an Aladins cave. My two LOVE going there -- Ross for the toys -- Kerrie for what titbits she can find from broken/open boxes (very embarrasing !!). Try not to go too often 'cos I end up buying toys that we REALLY don't need. Colette, Kerrie and Ross

Neither of my current two will swim although they love a deep paddle !! I have a video of Ross at 8 months on holiday hiding behind rock becasue he didn't want to go in the water -- now -- he runs down to the sea and gets ery wet nut never actually gets into a position where his feet leae the seabed. On the otherhand - I had a dog called Corrie who loved swimming and I have another video shot - of my friend the foreground with the dogs in a large deep pool and Corrie behind (oblivious) swimming up and down. It is a precious shot becasue she died two days later of a liver cancer of which she had shown no sign. So --- some swim -- some don't !! (ps - I lived in Ireland for a while as a kennelhelp at Brittas kennels -- we had German Shepherds and Irish Water Saniels and one IWS - Fynn wouldn't even get a toe wet -- not much good for a "water" spaniel !!)

A few months ago I had a limp problem with Kerrie. She was x-rayed & the vet said she had had an old unjury in the joint which had developed slight arthritis. He put her on Metacam & since then she has been brilliant but -- I have heard that you need to be careful with Metacam because it can damage the liver? Has anyone got any experience of the drug or any advice? Thanks Colette

Hi folks ---not long joined the Boards but have loved reading the topice - you certainly learn a lot !! Thought I would have a go at posting by introducing myself. The photo below is of me and my two (on holiday in Wales). My name is Colette and I live in the UK with Kerrie and Ross. Kerrie is 10, Ross is 2 and -- I love the bones of them. Hope to be able to contribute to the Boards soon.

Hi -- I'm from the UK. Live on Merseyside with my two Border Collies - Kerrie and Ross. Only just joined the Forum and am enjoying myself "chatting". Loads of interesting info on here isn't there ?? Bye all C and K and R