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Microchip - change of address
Identichip want £15.95 to change address on the database for our cat. What extortion! It would take at most 1 minute to update on a database .... probably cost £0.50 I'll take the risk that the cat doesn't go missing.
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Pet Insurance Not Paying Out
Hi there, My name is Chris and my dog's name is Roxi. Her insurer is Direct Line and they are refusing to pay for her lump removal for 2 reasons. - There was a previous condition that she had tartar on her teeth and vet recommended dental cleaning. The lump was under a tooth. - The diagnosis was in Poland and even though…
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Renewing pet insurance
Hi, We have a 15 month lab and we currently have lifetime cover with the kennel club. Last year, shortly after we got him, we made a claim as he swallowed some ibuprofen �� He’s been fine ever since and we’ve made no claims. We’ve just had our renewal through and it has gone up quite a way. I'm confused with…
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Double pet inurance?
Hi, Apologies if this has been posted in an earlier thread... My husband and I have recently separated and he currently has our dog, although I still see her regularly (through his mum). He did have insurance for her, but I am not sure if he is still paying for it and we are not in touch for me to ask. I suspect he would…
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Flea & worm treatment seems rather expensive- advice needed!
HI there, I have always bought flea and worm tablets/spot-ons through Pets at Home, and would love some feedback on whether the product/price is my best option! I have a 5 year old female mixed-breed dog, 15kg (so medium) who has never had fleas or worms. Currently we are giving her 1 x Millbemax tablet per month and 1 x…
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Foster kitten not eating
Hoping for a little advice before I contact the shelter tomorrow morning, I have 4 eight week old kittens to foster, they've been with me four days now and although lacking in social skills three of them eat and drink well, the fourth is a fair bit smaller and I haven't seen him eat more than a tsp of food in that time,…
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Do you think it's possible to train any breed to a good pet standard?
Hi guys, I am thinking about buying my first dog and am looking at different breeds to try and narrow down what to get. I have plenty of experience with dogs but none with training them. I've done lots of research into training techniques (I've got a 10 page document that is still a work in progress!) and I think I've got…
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Vets help
Took my elderly dog to vets and was given Metacam for an infection near the end of course she started being wobbly on feet but more worrying panting heavily. I took her vets and pointed out these are some of the side affects from medics but vet says she has fluid on the lung and a heart problem and wants £600-700 to treat…
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Cover for older dog with pre existing condition
Has anyone ever swapped insurance with an older dog? My dog is 9 and had a knee op when 2...so this would be classed as a pre existing condition. Currently have platinum cover with argos and renewal is £161 per month. Have only ever claimed once for knee and once when he broke a toe. I know there arent many that cover pre…
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I hope that cute kitten will come back
From last week, every night, a cute little cat came to my door. At the beginning he will run away when we approach him, but when we squat down, he will come over and rub our legs with his body. When he touched him by hand, he would try to attack us because of fear. This situation lasted for two days, from the third day we…
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Best MSE ways to keep your pets cool in the summer heat - 2019
Hi Forumites with furry friends! This week is set to be a scorcher so we want to hear your top tips for keeping your beloved pets cool in this heat! Do you use a fan? Shut the curtains for some shade? Or just make sure there's lots of bowls of water available for them? Why not have your little ones think up some creative…
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best worm and flea treatment for cats
Morning all, Whilst I'm happy to buy the treatment provided by my local vets I'm wondering what non vet products out there are good? This isn't a money issue, more a general curiosity about whats out there on the market. I'm new to being a cat daddy and not sure where to start! Thanks for your help!
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Pet insurance for older dog
Our dog is now 11 and his premium is increasing from £80pm to £150pm. Wondering if its worth going with a different insurer, currently with NCI. Aware that they don't normally cover any existing issues, fortunately he has been pretty healthy over the years. Are there any companies that have more reasonable prices for older…
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Moral dilemma
I'm interested to hear your views please, I appreciate I will get vary responses from no, he's not your cat to yes, you must help! Background. About six months ago I became aware of a black cat passing through our front garden.i know my neighbours all around, not theirs, it's a busy road. I have two cats myself, confined…
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Billy No Mates
Has anyone used this "natural alternative " to Advocate and Spot On which are full of very strong chemicals and have a reputation from many dog owners of nasty side effects. The idea of an alternative will appeal to many people but I would be interested to hear what others think ? My small rescue dog also has an atopic…
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Won't tell me if I am covered until I claim?
Just called Tesco Pet Insurance to ask if my pet would be covered if I were to do tests with the vet etc. They said they couldn't tell me until I make the claim as they need to go through the whole claim in detail before making a decision. I understand the claim has to be looked at, analysed etc, but shouldn't they be able…
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Dog diabetes advice
Hi, my dog, Mason, was recently diagnosed with diabetes, all the information I've read on various sources has all been very good and I've learnt a lot. It is all so much to take it, I want to make sure I'm doing the best I can for Mason. I've seen lots of post for home checking BG, most ppl use the alphatrak 2, but I have…
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Food allergies - itchy skin
Can anyone recommend a hypoallergenic shampoo? I had one of my dogs to the vet 2 weeks ago because he has started to scratch at the back of his front legs and the pits. The vet checked him over and could see a bit irritation, no broken skin. She said to buy some antihistamines with cetrizine and to use a hypoallergenic…
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Helping a Cat with Hyperthyroidism Gain Weight
Good afternoon. My rescue cat was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid and is now settled on the right medication with his levels in the normal range. He has gained a little weight - 800g - over the last 7 weeks just with the medication but I'm wondering what else I could feed him to supplement his diet to help him gain…
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Cat being bullied by neighbour's cat
Hi All I have a couple of young female cats, both speyed. There is a big full Tom who lives just a few doors up. Since he has lived in the street he has been a big problem for me. My previous elderly cats were bullied relentlessly by him; he'd even come in through the cat flap and spray in the house. Last week one of my…
