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Doggy ice lollies!
Couldn't find any ice lolly moulds ANYWHERE! I managed to find some yesterday and made some weak gravy and doggy chocolate button ice lollies! They have gone down a treat! Although the sun has gone into hiding now :( [BROKEN IMAGE REMOVED BY FORUM TEAM] :)
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Do I need pet insurance if I am also eligible for the PDSA?
Hi, I find myself in the strange position of being eligible for the PDSA but also able to afford pet insurance for my baby pet rabbits. (However I am not so confident that I will be able to afford the £65 excess or the excess plus 20% of the claim after their 7th birthday that it increases to without a savings account for…
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Can you haggle with a dog breeder.
So going on from my previous thread my partner is looking like she will go for a dog, question is the dogs seem to be very highly priced compared to others. Not a issue but I have a query, can you go to a dog breeder and offer less than their asking price?
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CAT LITTER BEST VALUE OR BULK BUYS
I have 2 cats who both use litters and I have a bad back so occasionally I struggle. The lighter Iceland cat litters have risen in price Furs & Purrs I was using was great but has gone up was £4 maybe a year or so back then it went to £4.50 now it is £6. I get through maybe 1.5 bags a week and £30 isn't cheap. I have had…
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When it's time to say goodbye
Hi Our 16 year old border terrier is sick and currently at the vets and has been since yesterday morning (saturday) he is on a drip and meds but as of 8am this morning he is still no better and they want to keep him in. When and how do you make a call in this he has never been away for the night from family and I feel like…
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found cat sick.
my cat who sleeps on my bed, suddenly jumped off the bed at 5.30 this morning, and I could here him being sick somewhere. so went to the kitchen, and armed with some kitchen roll, I duly went in search of some cat sick. but alas it was no where to be found. asked him where it was, but no reply. and now I've just found it.…
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Vet practice refusing to issue written prescription for controlled drug for longer than one month
I have a dog who has suffered from Epilepsy for a few years. It's under control because he takes the controlled drug Epiphen daily. At this point I'll note that this practice was relatively recently incorporated into a group owned by Private Equity. This group has been gobbling up vets lately, not only in my area. Prices…
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Cat has started urinating on bedding
Hi all, We have two cats and one of them has started weeing on our bed. I've taken her to the vets and the vet gave her a clean bill of health and suggested it be behavioural. I've purchased Feliway and noticed zero difference, and added some litter trays indoors when she was previously going outside (she is using these…
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Compulsory cover increase to pay by DD
My 12 year old Springer spaniel has been covered by pet insurance from the Insurance Emporium since we got him as a puppy. The premiums have increased annually as expected with all insurance. This year the renewal has increased by £89 to £606. I'm a 73 year pensioner and contacted them to ask to change my payment from an…
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How to train cat to use cat flap - 2 yr old cat
OK going out but not coming back - coming back means sticking head in 'tunnel' whereas she uses paws to open cat flap going out. Cat flap is flush here. All suggestions appreciated.
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Wood shavings alternatives as bedding for rabbits?
Hi, I have a couple of indoor kept rabbits. I'm using wood shavings as bedding (to soak up pee etc) in their cage but it's becoming more and more expensive. The price has gone up almost 25% in the last 2 years and the shop no longer does home delivery (it's a large 20 kg bale so impossible to get home on a bus and taxi…
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Rabbit dental examination costs?
Could someone advise me on how much a first time rabbit dental examination costs at the vet in the U.K.? I’m not finding any info anywhere.
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Free pet sitters
Hi! I am willing to offer my place rent free for someone who could look after my dog for a couple of weeks. Sadly, cannot afford paid house sitters because of the duration. Asked around, but no interest so far. Has anyone tried Trusted Pet Sitters and other websites? I was not lucky with Borrow my doggy as got no replies,…
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Cat proofing a garden - any experiences?
I am thinking about doing this but I have a non standard garden. However I would like any thoughts and how, if you did it. So, product used, company used - either bought for diy or installation. Any comments would be really useful.
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Is this a case for negligence?
There's no way of making this story short so bear with me. He had a clean bill of health and a routine blood test in the middle of the year as he is 11 so was advised to do one just as he's a bit older now. This all came back clear, no issues. Our cat started limping before Christmas, gave him 24 hours because you know how…
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Caring for a cat with asthma
Last weekend our cat had a couple of nights stay at the vets with fluid on her lungs. After a scan, antibiotics, steroids, broncodialators (sp?) and an eye-watering bill she survived and is back home. The vet has diagnosed asthma and she is currently on steroid tablets with the plan to transition her onto an inhaler after…
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Who do you complain to
With this story I assume the person to complain to is the new owners of the vet branch but still interested in others thoughts. So a very nice independent vets sees our cats and dogs. One has diabetes which has become VERY expensive and due to the cats age we have no insurance. So someone recommended just use pet drugs…
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Simple tip (Cat food)
Hello Money Savers I was moaning about money the other day and was speaking to a couple of friends about how we're spending more on our two cats now (litter, food etc). They asked what we feed our cats and we said pouches at which point they told us to not buy anymore and purchase tins instead. A tin lasts a day (rather…
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Friend's bad experiences looking for dog
My friend is looking for a small dog after her last one passed away last year from cancer. She's a good owner, who chooses health insurance and will be in all day with the dog. Since she lives in a flat no rescue agencies will offer her a dog, so she is restricted to buying from private sellers. The Kennel club registered…
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Free missing pet posters
https://www.doxdirect.com/help/free-missing-pet-posters/ 50 A4 single-sided colour posters. Must be for missing pets. And I suggest having one made up ready with photo/details so it's available quickly if needed.