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petchatadmin - Thu May 25, 2006 9:05 am
Post subject: Pet Expert volunteers needed - PLEASE READ

to ensure that members asking for advice know who to ask, we are asking for members who are fairly experienced / clued up on a particular pet type to come forward and they will have a title assigned to them in the forums, i.e. Dog Expert, Cat Expert etc

So anyone who feels they have enough experience to field questions related to their particular area of expertise please post in this thread.

We are not limiting this to one expert per pet type, so can have 3/4 Dog experts etc Smile

pollaton - Thu May 25, 2006 10:14 am
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i wouldn't say i was an expert in any field, but i have done nutritional courses on dog and cat food. i am probably more experienced on cat than dog issues as wilson is my first pooch, so still learning myself. Very Happy

sambo - Thu May 25, 2006 10:23 am
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Oooohh didnt realise that Michelle thats interesting to know i might pick your brains now.

Got a Q for you already i'll open up a new thread Wink

petchatadmin - Thu May 25, 2006 10:25 am
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ok Michelle you are duly annotated as our initial cat expert Smile

saffron - Thu May 25, 2006 8:13 pm
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i'd like to join your pet experts. i have had dogs and cats for over 30 years. i have bottle fed kittens, had a long haired cat. bred whippets and had a poodle and a collie cross. i am a volunteeer dog fosterer and dog walker. hope i can be some help to your members. Very Happy

sambo - Thu May 25, 2006 8:23 pm
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Glad to have you onboard Saffron your top title should be added soon and thanks for your help. Smile

petchatadmin - Thu May 25, 2006 9:05 pm
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Hi Saffron, thx for volunteering, your new title has been added. Good to see more experienced pet owners using the site as well Smile

spottydog - Thu May 25, 2006 9:10 pm
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Hi,
I have been around dogs for 50 years, from Cocker Spaniels, Beagles, Labs and of course Dalmatians. I am a C list judge for Dalmatians, have two with KC stud book numbers and my latest, being shown in Ireland, has just achieved his Junior Diploma (Irish Junior Warrant).
I have bred 5 litters over 10 years, been very involved in rescue and welfare and have a great interest in nutrition and health.

Gill

petchatadmin - Thu May 25, 2006 9:15 pm
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I 'think' you just about qualify as another resident Dog Expert Gill Wink

kotr - Thu May 25, 2006 9:16 pm
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i have had shetland sheepdogs for more years than i care to remember i have made up one of my dogs to a champion i have also done some judging i have had Pyrenean mountain dogs i would be pleased to help if i can

sambo - Thu May 25, 2006 9:32 pm
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You are now our last needed dog expert then kotr welcome aboard.

Thanks Wink

EnergyPaws - Thu May 25, 2006 10:42 pm
Post subject: Not sure if you would be interested but...

I consider myself an "amatuer expert" on holistic support for dogs and cats. I've used essential oils, energy medicine, homeopathy, bach flowers and nutritional supplements with myself and my animal companions. I have a wealth of personal knowledge as well as an extensive library.

I have a 10 year knowledge base that I'm more than willing to share.

If this a topic you are interested in included, just let me know.

Thanks!

Jennifer Albertin

LouLou - Fri May 26, 2006 6:38 am
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Any Parrot experts out there????

pollaton - Fri May 26, 2006 8:05 am
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ooh energy paws definately be picking your brains for some info. Smile

sambo - Fri May 26, 2006 11:14 am
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Welcome aboard energypaws thanks for volunteering your title be added Smile

EnergyPaws - Fri May 26, 2006 11:50 am
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I'm excited to be on board!

Very Happy

Jen

Pet-Village - Mon May 29, 2006 12:49 am
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Can i be a doggy expert pwease.

rodentpalace - Mon May 29, 2006 5:18 am
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Hi, dont know if we can be of any help, we have kept many rodent for years & we have also run a rodent rescue for over 10 years, we have experience in most rodents, plus some experience in the more exotic rodents, we know a lot about care & heath issues in most rodents & might be able to help people save a bit on there vet bills.

We also have some experience in keep some reptiles, frogs, so might also be able to help out in that field too.

if anyone would like to know the pets we have please feel free to ask

Ian & Carol
Rodent Palace Rescue

sambo - Mon May 29, 2006 12:16 pm
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Rodentpalace i have added your title rodent expert glad you can be of assistance Wink

Petvillage i think we have enough dog experts on hand to help at the moment but i will keep you in mind for the near future. Thanks anyway.

sheltiesusie - Thu Jun 01, 2006 10:19 pm
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well i know im new here, but i have had many years keeping pets, ive had a rescue dog, shelties, ive breed budgies, cockatiels, finches, had couple of chickens, also we have tropical fish and coldwater fish. I enjoy dog showing, have worked on a childrens animal farm. love writing articles, and am a volunteer for pet search.
Dont know much about humans Laughing

but could help with animals
susie

Snowmantra - Mon Jun 12, 2006 12:53 pm
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i know I am new to the site...only joined today. I do not consider myself an expert but I do know an adequate amount about dogs. I worked on a farm for 4 years (it included exotics also), in a vets for 5 years and also work in animal welfare (5years) where many of the dogs have some form of behavioural problem. I have just finished a canine Behaviour and Psychology course (Distinction (blush)) and have just started a Higher Cynology course. I also feel that it would be helpful to me to know if any advice i give works, for future reference. As i said I am by no means an expert but i do have some knowledge. Perhaps when i am more established on the site and you know me better you would consider? I would like to be able to help.

petchatadmin - Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:04 am
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Hi Susie, well we need a Bird expert and you seem to have had a lot of experience with those, do you fancy the role ?

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Perhaps when i am more established on the site and you know me better you would consider? I would like to be able to help.

Hi Snowmantra you definately have the qualifications Smile

Well as Sambo said above i think we have enough Dog Experts atm, although would love you to help out as you have experience etc, any other fields you would fancy being an expert in that you think you could field questions on happily Smile

btw we would love any pet related articles that anyone could write, as it all helps future and present members Smile

biteable - Tue Jun 13, 2006 2:55 pm
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i wouldnt say im an expert in parrots but have a macaw and had greys and toos in the past,most of my birds have come from difficult backgrounds so am willing to try and help with some of the bird questions

petchatadmin - Tue Jun 13, 2006 5:46 pm
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Biteable you are now our resident Bird Expert Smile

sheltiesusie - Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:09 pm
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I would love to be a bird expert
susie

petchatadmin - Wed Jun 14, 2006 4:32 pm
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and you now are Susie Smile

littlelab - Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:31 pm
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Well I am happy to to give advice on life (off topic expert) Laughing

No seriously am happy to field questions on cat and dog behaviour.

sambo - Thu Nov 30, 2006 9:46 pm
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Just bumping this post back up as i think our experts have gone into hibernation and hoping this post will wake them all up lol Wink

littlelab - Thu Nov 30, 2006 11:24 pm
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i'm still here Very Happy

bubbles3 - Mon Dec 04, 2006 11:38 am
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Not sure if this counts but work alot in dog rescue and volunteer at my local centre, i am also a fosterer, so know (alittle) bit about rescue dogs and there probs and who rescue's work.

petchatadmin - Mon Dec 04, 2006 11:43 am
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Hi bubbles, well you can definately be our Pet Rescue Expert then Smile

Beckyess - Mon Dec 04, 2006 4:04 pm
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Do you need a grooming expert? I've been a groomer for 11 years and I keep, show and breed miniature poodles. I am also a trained microchipper and have attended courses on clicker training etc.
I have also kept cats, bred rabbits and guinea pigs and kept ducks geese and chickens.
Becky

sambo - Mon Dec 04, 2006 4:14 pm
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Thankyou for offering your services beckyess i have added your title. Smile

I have a question that i think you might be experienced to answer so i'll start a new thread.

hev_gsd - Mon Dec 04, 2006 4:19 pm
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do you want a dog training person? i have been teaching a puppy and beginers class for 3years,i help people with problem dogs coming out of rescue and assist in working trials.
my own dog is trained in working trials,compition level in obedience and agilty. i also help people to train their dogs from home if they arent able to get out to go to training classes. i have lots of experience with gsd's having owned them all my life my parents bred and worked with them so i know a quite few things about them Laughing

i help out at a local boxer rescue center teaching agilty and basic obedience to rescue dogs. Very Happy

Denise - Mon Dec 04, 2006 4:53 pm
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ohh can i help, i wouldnt call myself an expert in anything, but i have done loads of fostering and usually the sick and poorly doggies for IRR.

Poser_Doll - Sat Jan 20, 2007 4:01 pm
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Hey, i am no expert exactly, but i know my stuff on tortoises AND goldfish....so i can give great advice out with these 2 animals... Very Happy

Hcollie85 - Sat Jan 20, 2007 4:52 pm
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Ive been around dogs a certain breed and farm animals since i was a baby, though i dont think i have experience to be an expert.

Heather

nessie - Sat Jan 20, 2007 5:33 pm
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im a dog groomer been doing it for 16 years may be able to answer a question or 2 also rescued and hand reared a fair few puppies Very Happy

Smithdouglaswood - Sat Jan 20, 2007 5:37 pm
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I've got years of experience with dogs, cats, horses and ponies, well at least 20 years.

Have been helping trap feral cats etc for the last few months and still continuing to feed a 30 plus colony and still looking into the fostering of the feral kittens to tame etc, along with the possibilities of a pen in the garden for the cats protection (must get that sorted)!

I also did some fostering of dobermanns a few years ago.

Angie and the gang

davo - Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:17 am
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hi iv had ferrets for about 8 years and have done ferret rescue , i also have kept cats for 15 years . i breed border collies and work them in agility . any good ?

Madbirdie - Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:42 am
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Hiya, I'm a newbie. Me and my OH run a rescue haven for wild birds and owls so I would be happy to advise anyone on that side of things if I can help.

Neither of us have any formal training, we have learnt as we went along, often flying by the seat of our pants but we aren't bad on the knowledge front now

Pretty good on owls....will have some baby pics to show you soon Laughing

shadylady - Sun Jan 21, 2007 11:24 pm
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i consider my self a rabbit expert i have had many rabbits over the years, also took them to shows they have all won prizes but only one has won best in show binky. i have also bred rabbits over the years and recently one of my rabbits has had kittens. so anything you need to know on rabbits am here for people. here is a pic of binky who won best in show.

shadylady - Sun Jan 21, 2007 11:30 pm
Post subject: also cna i nominate

i think poser_doll would be quite a good fish expert. Laughing

Poser_Doll - Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:38 pm
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Thanks Shadylady Wink

coliel - Thu Jun 21, 2007 1:14 pm
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i am not an expert but i am knolageable in all areas of the ferret so if you have any probs or if any one is looking to get a ferret i can offer advice
as i have always had ferrets bothe working and pet and would love to help other ferreters enjoy their ferret as i do
love coliel

clareabella - Thu Jun 21, 2007 1:19 pm
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i have had chinchillas for many years and also been brought up around them as my brother has always had them.

is that any good? Very Happy

Lucy360 - Fri Jun 22, 2007 8:54 pm
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I have had gerbils for 15 years, and fostered, rehomed, bottlefed feral kittens, and experience of every kind of illness, injury & problems that cats get as we have 11 cats!

nahatalie - Thu Jun 28, 2007 6:50 am
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Ermm...slightly random...need an Environmental Expert? lol. Not enough to do with pets I guess...

I did a degree in Rural Environmental Science, so if anyone wanted to talk about environmental issues...which has something to do with animals but not pets...

Or, I know! How about a Vegetarian Expert?! Although not directly related to pets, I know people always ask about it and there have discussions in the past. Having done environmental science, I can advise on what sort of products are neutral and harmful to animals and the environment, and can even give recipes etc he he he. I know that vegetarianism is quite a common thought among animal lovers. I would never force people to "convert", but I can give advice from 2 years of experience and cooking! I won't be biased and can reel off about the benefits of free range vs battery etc.

I wish I had something more "petty" to contribute lol...I'm just clutching at straws here. Would be nice to offer advice about being veggie or helping people make informed food choices such as try buying you vegetables from locally sourced places, buying meat from a traditional butchers instead of supermarkets which contain additives etc...(see, I won't preach to the meat lovers lol, I can see both sides of the argument)

I just feel the vegetarian debate comes across every animal lovers mind every once in a while.

ineedhelpplease - Thu Jun 28, 2007 7:33 pm
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hi..i no ur talkin bout ur pets and showing pics....but i need your help please.im doin a project at skool for design technology at a.level about rabbits...does anyone have any ideas wot i could make??so if anyone reading this has a rabbit or would just like to tell me ur ideas then please do...any input would be much apreciated.thanks u x

Lucy360 - Sun Jul 01, 2007 11:58 am
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Im also very knowledgable when it comes to Vegetarian/Vegan & animals welfare/rights. I have been a vegetarian for 11 years and a vegan for 2 years. Was in the animals rights for 4 years aswell!

Twig - Sun Jul 01, 2007 2:16 pm
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I think I read on a post further back that they had enough experts, but I will happily offer to be a rabbit or hamster expert if you need one in future. Wink

Was an admin on a well known hamster forum before I left it and run my own small pets website, so I know plenty about them.

Lilyxoxo - Thu Nov 29, 2007 12:07 am
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I would like to be crowned a small animal pet expert please. I work in a vet, as a veterinary assistant and have taken courses in animal care.

123pipin - Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:02 pm
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i would love to join
i have a nvq 2 in horse care and in race horse care
nvq1 in animals care and i have just start workin in a vets just as a nurse i work with horse, sheep, dogs, cats, rabbits and lots of other
i have two dogs myself
and im looking into breed my jrt when the time is right

pipin x x

AntnyRobbo - Sun Feb 03, 2008 10:01 am
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Hello.

If the job thing for volunteering is still going on, I know myself to be a little cat expert, well i know alot about cats an just love them to bits, i've had 8 cats living at my house once, an looked after them all.. soo i've learned alot Very Happy

Heres hoping you accept me for cat expert =]!

Thanks Alot x

Pleasee Replyyy =]

whallj - Fri Jun 06, 2008 6:47 pm
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Only things i can say i know abit about are Rodents and Arachnids more into Arachnids.

As thats where my interest is especially with 27 Tarantulas consisting of 8 species from very docile to very aggressive.

An preparing for a future Tarantula breeding project next year.

Totally forgot raising my Spiderlings in various sizes 6mm - 2 1/2cms.

CatSlave - Sat Jun 07, 2008 6:10 am
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If you still need volunteers having been on here for three years or so and having 12 ish cats and the odd 3 or 4 dogs I'd like to help.

For those that don't know I have the cats including blind and deaf and the dogs including the stroppy great reaking Samoyed and a deaf border collie. Plus have rats, snakes etc............ oh and a pet fox!!!! Honest this pesky thing feasts in my kitchen and claws at my door to get in. I really can't recall adopting it - but it probably has a bit of paper saying that I did at some point whilst being accosted by the animal rights people in town lol x

Mollydog - Sat Jul 12, 2008 1:28 pm
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I am a canine behaviourist, i specialise in rescue dogs but help all dogs with behaviour problems of all types, I also give advice on bringing up the perfect puppy, breed advice and training.

Would love to be your resident behaviour expert.

Mollydog