-
Unsure about adopting another cat
I love cats and have had cats most of my life. But lost my last one to liver disease last year. I have been thinking of adopting another one but the shortage of vets and in my case taxi drivers have made me have second thoughts. Currently it looks as if registering with a vet might not be possible as several have closed…
-
20% of claim excess (at age 9+)... How does it work?
Hi folks I'm at renewal stage for my dog insurance with ManyPets. She's now 9+ years so the 20% of claim excess has kicked in. I'm just trying to get my head round it and wondered if anyone could tell me how it works please? With a £7,000 limit on the policy - and an example claim that racks up to £10,000 in total - would…
-
How much do you pay for dog grooming?
Hi, Just wondering how much everyone is paying for their dog to be groomed. I’m in the north east and had prices anywhere from £20-40 for the same service (full groom/clip off on small dog). I assume the more expensive ones will be a better finish but I’m just curious to see what everyone else is paying. thanks in advance
-
Would you claim for this?
Hello I’m trying to work out whether to make a pet insurance claim for the following circumstance. I can’t decide whether it will be worth it in the end if future premiums just go up to cover it next year so would welcome others’ opinion. 15 year old dog, diagnosed with arthritis mid September 2023 and now needs monthly…
-
Pet insurance - timing of diagnosis, renewal, treatment
My mother has a 10-year old cat, insured with Coop since she got her as a rescue 6 years ago. She had a routine vaccination appointment on last Friday (27 October), and she asked the vet to look at the cat's teeth as she hadn't been eating all of her dry food in the previous couple of days (of course, she's back to…
-
Bonio Bonio Wherefore Art Thou Bonio
Anyone else having trouble finding Bonio ? I’ve tried all over without luck 2 shop assistants have said the same thing expect to see them come back at some point rebranded and twice the price.
-
Yumove. Just ordered a months supply which will last 2 weeks !
I just placed my first order with Yumove. The best deal was to take the monthly subscription so I went for that. Put in the weight of the dog etc and the subscription is for 60 tablets a month 2 per day. The I get my confirmation email which says ;For the first to sixth weeks use a double dose which is 4 per day which is…
-
Unsure whether to cancel pet insurance
Hello! We've just had our renewal through for our Jack Russell who is 8 years old and has epilepsy. We claim £27.75 every month for her medication, plus blood tests twice a year. She's had the epilepsy for 4 years now. The total we have claimed this year is £369.33 out of a total £1000 covered per condition in each year.…
-
Considering getting a second cat - any MSE advice?
I have recently adopted a cat I was fostering. He is approximately 8, my first cat, and a total sweetheart - I'm in love. However, there are times when I worry he's lonely. It's just me in the house and he is such a cuddlebug that he just wants to be with me all evening. It's making it very difficult to have a social life…
-
Vessel for Cats ashes
Unfortunately recently I had to have my beloved cat put to sleep. After discussing it with my daughter, she wanted him individually cremated and his ashes back. I have them here, but in a scatter tub (the smallest one), I didn't want to be rushed into choosing something at the Vets. I am trying to find an urn that will fit…
-
Pet insurance due to renew- when to claim?
I have pet insurance with Many Pets which is due to renew in 2 weeks. My cat had surgery in August but I have been going through an incredibly stressful situation which is ongoing, along with other health issues so I keep forgetting about making a claim and now I am wondering when I should put it in. They emailed me a few…
-
Pet insurance
My renewal quote for pet insurance for my 2 year old dog has gone from £57 per month to £91! This is with ManyPets, we used to find these really good as they would pay the vet directly but this all stopped and it took around 6 months to get paid for a claim. I just don't know whether it's worth shopping around as my dog…
-
Insect based cat food
We're considering moving to an insect based dry food to reduce our cat's carbon footprint (I think we'd supplement it with some standard wet food, since insect based wet food doesn't seem to be a thing, yet). It's obviously more expensive, but it is within our 'pet budget' for the year. Has anyone tried it? How have you…
-
Pet plan premium increase
Hi, I am looking for some advice please. I have a two year old cockapoo who is insured with pet plan-covered for life policy. The first year 21-22 the premium was £479, the second year 22-23 it was £551. The renewal docs for this year state the premium will be £694.80 with the monthly payment increasing from £45.95 to…
-
Flea treatments - what and where do you buy?
As per the title, I'm looking for experiences and opinions. I've two cats - one not quite 12 months and around 2kg and one 10 years and ~over 4kg. Previously with cats I've alternated every 6 months between going to the vet to get them combo flea'd/worm'd and buying advantage. Last time it was at the vets (at the same time…
-
Pet Insurance type
We have two Cockapoo's one is three and the other is seven. Both are in good health. Their insurance is now due. They currently have Lifetime cover from ManyPets. I am minded to downgrade the cover, but i am strugging to see through the smoke and mirrors that the insurance companies put up. I do not understand the…
-
How much to pay?
I am going to be using a neighbour's teenager to look after my house cats while I'm on holiday, but I've no idea what is a reasonable amount to pay her. She'll feed them twice a day, spend a little time with them and clean their litter tray. Anyone have any idea of the going rate?
-
Best pet insurance
I've had a look through the forum but I can't find any discussion about this. Anybody point me towards a relevant discussion? Adopting a rescue cat during the next week and would like to find an insurance company who will actually settle claims without a battle!
-
Anyone used TrustedHousesitters website
Has anyone here used the above site? We are due to go away in a few months for a fortnight and until recently, an elderly relative looked after our dog at their house. I think we’ve decided it’ll be minimal disruption and stress for our aging dog if someone moves into our own house to sit for her while we are away. Kennels…
-
Puppy knocked a kid over!
Really stressed at moment, I was taking dog to field to go to toilet and it was next to a kids playpark, the lead which is barely 2 weeks old snapped and she was excited and ran to the kids and knocked 2 kids over and was running around some others, took me a few minutes to catch her and I carried her most of way home and…
