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Cancel pet insurance or not ?
Our dog is 10 years old. We claimed last year and now the premium has almost doubled. The limit they pay out is £2000 but because she is over 8 years old, we pay 20% plus £100 excess. This means the most we could claim in a one year period is £1500. The premiums are £40 a month. The thing that makes me more reluctant to…
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The cost of pet food
How are People handling the cost if pet food. I’m don’t want my kitty cat to lose just because of the cost of living crisis. Have any of you cut Back on this item? What did you get as a replacement?
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Giving Medicine to a cat
My cat recently had what appeared to be a couple of fits and now has heart and seizure medication. Blood tests were normal but the Xray discovered an enlarged heart chamber, but no reason for the fits. I was originally given the medicine in liquid form, but when he tried to eat, he tasted it and had a really bad salivating…
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Tails food alternative?
We have a 3 year old Lab/Springer mix. We feed him Tails dry food. 10.8KG of it is delivered every month. He seems to do well with it although his stools are large and often. We've had an email saying that the cost is going up to £47, which seems a lot for what it is. Are their similar or better quality alternatives for a…
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Cat poo in the street
Hi. My neighbour has taken it upon himself to start collecting the cat poo from his front garden and throwing it over the wall onto the pavement in front of the houses rather than putting it in the bin. As you can imagine, this is disgusting and is making a right mess. I have 4 cats myself, so maybe some of this is from my…
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MediVet puppy plan
I've had to give my puppy up as I am no longer am I in the position to care for her (long story) - she is with my ex-in laws, they are hardcore dog lovers and she will have an amazing life. I was paying medivet puppy plan (supposed to be for 1 year / £14.50 a month) which covered 2 shots, microchipping, monthly flea and…
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Affordable Broadline for kittens or alternative in UK?
Hello, We have a five month old kitten and have been getting broadline from the vet for treatment. At 11GBP a pop, I wonder is there a more affordable option I can make use of? Like can I get it elsewhere cheaper or is there a different treatment that's just as good?
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Do you buy your pet Christmas presents?
This important question was asked in 2009, eliciting responses of, "Goodness NO!" and also "OF COURSE!" Pets and christmas gifts In 2021 I asked a similar one, which got many more yeps than nopes: Do your pets get birthday presents? Now I'd like to know, in the winter of 2022, as the people you are now... 🐶🐈🎁 Do you buy…
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Ongoing cat issues and paying
We inherited a stray cat in the summer who was heavily pregnant and poorly fed. She suffered some mastitis when she gave birth which involved an emergency vet, and then she had a urine infection which was treated with antibiotics, which we still felt wasn't resolved. In the end we moved vets and decided to take out pet…
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Raising a puppy (1st time dog owner)
Puppy is 20 weeks old, sweet as can be when calm but very mischevious, she loves to bite bare feet or feet in slippers, she loves to bite arms especially if you wear a jumper, or dressing gown etc but even if you don't when she has her hyper moments as all puppies do she bites and barks and nothing seems to stop her, I…
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Cat treats! Cost!
I'm not one to give Dinner The Wondercat branded treats but I did notice Hi-Life Chicken breasts treats - 100% natural and - get ready - £180 a kilo!
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Cat Attack
As a cat owner for many years I get used to the signs of when BOB, my 12 yo male, isn't happy - too much stroking and the teeth come into play. I came home last night after a social event Bob jumped onto my lap and then tried to bite my nose ! Followed by lots of high speed dashing about. Could he have reacted to a smell…
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Best pet insurance to go with as can't decide
Recently got a new puppy to help me when I have to go out on my own as I have autism & anxiety. Can't work out which pet insurance to go with. What do people recommend? Thanks in advance
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Show us your Christmas pet outfits
Do you get your pet kitted out festively? If so, I'd love to see a photo. Especially if it's a homemade outfit. Please remember not to share anything containing personally identifiable information, such as photos of your face. Here's one of the MSE pets modelling his hand-knitted hat.
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Dog insurance for existing "ailment"?
Does anyone know of / have experience with pet insurance for a puppy that has a condition we know about? Basically his lower canines are digging into the roof of his mouth so he needs to get them filed down and have crowns fitted. I know some "lifetime" policies can cover existing conditions but just wondering if anyone…
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Vet won't do ultrasound at the same as other treatment
So we've an ongoing poorly cat that seems to have a UTI. We aren't satisfied she's getting sufficient treatment, so they've suggested sending off a urine sample to a lab to get better analysis, and then doing an ultra sound under sedation. It'll be about £500 overall. The cat is due to go under for spaying this week, and…
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Need some advice after our Cat was killed
A few nights ago our Cat was run over by a car and the driver took her to a local vet.Using the chip in the cat, the vet called my wife in the early hours of the morning, but as it was an unknown answer she didn't answer. That morning my wife seached the unknown number, discovered it was a vets and gave them a call but it…
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Pet health care plans discount on treatments
Hi there does anybody know what are consumer rights are in the UK if you decide that you do not want your pet to have regular annual booster vaccinations that cost £85. the surgery I said that is not taken off of our monthly amount as it is our choice ( as other pet owners there had also asked) I don't believe that can be…
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Dog barking
I was just wondering if anybody has had any experience regarding reporting a barking dog to the council and their subsequent response. Just to give a little background information, my current next door neighbours acquired a young dog at the beginning of this year. They regularly go out and leave the dog inside the house…
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How long is a reasonable amount of time for a Vet to submit insurance claim form?
Hello, My cat had some X-rays and other bits done a few weeks ago at Vets4Pets in a Pets at Home. It all came to around £1,000 which I had to pay upfront. 6 weeks after I've made the insurance claim I'm still chasing the practice to submit the electronic claim form. I must have made over 10 phone calls, all of which the…
