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The hardest thing is letting them go
Twice last year we had to make the decision that it was time for a Border Collie to have freedom from its pain Our vets don't home euthanasia and in both cases I wasn't going to bundle the dog into and out of the car at the vets and into the surgery (where we couldn't have gone due to covid) so we arranged a home visit by…
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Thank you
My dog Lottie had to have spinal surgery last year. Animal Friends refused to pay hospital bill. This left us in debt £5800 . We had to take a loan out to pay bill. Reading through MSE site one afternoon I read about Resolver financial ombudsman. I put a claim in and I have received email to say that Animal Friends have to…
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Thyroid or Diabetes in Cat
Our 19 year old moggie is losing weight, ocassionally vomitting and his coat is falling out in clumps all signs of both diabetes and thyroid problems He has been on Thyronorm for 3 years and is getting worse - when he was put on the drug - we were told that it would only work for a couple of yearsHe has lost most of his…
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How should I think about using my pet insurance?
I recently got a policy renewal email from ManyPets. Going up from about £27/month to £41/month – a 52% increase. Two cats, 4 years old. They mention that I seem to remember them previously (when they were called Bought By Many) having a policy of supposedly not looking at claims history to determine premiums, but I guess…
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Pet insurance
I know this question has been probably asked a million times before... So is pet insurance a huge scam or a totally valid thing to do? What is your opinion / experience? Better to save money every month or pay the insurance and have peace of mind? Vet bills are so expensive especially in cases of operations, I can't see…
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Exceeded pet insurance limits - is there anything I can do?
I think this is a long shot, but my cat has been having some serious problems recently and we have exceeded the limits for our Pet Insurance (the limit was £4000 per condition, for the lifetime of the condition. For this condition, the bill is already about £5000). Do you think there is anything we can do to get any…
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Pet Insurance
Just had my renewal quote for my dog who’s 9, Tesco has gone up from £330 to £550😲, had to actually call them to see if this was a mistake, but it was correct. So did a quote online as a new customer and got it for £223!! Bargain. So called Tesco again to ask if they would renew at this price, but was told no. Not sure how…
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Cat eye problem?
I have been feeding a cat which was left behind by some neighbours who moved out in a hurry recently, the cat is very clean and came and befriended us after they moved out. Unfortunately the cat has developed a problem with one of it's eyes, slime oozes out and it looks as if the third eyelid and it looks possibly ripped…
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Pets At Home repeat order price increase
I've been using repeat orders at Pets at Home for a while to get a small discount on the price of dog and cat food. The dog food I have on repeat suddenly went from £41.99 to a whopping £59.99! Fortunately for me, the card being used to pay didn't have sufficient funds so the attempt to take payment was declined. I…
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Pet insurance
I used to pay monthly for pet insurance which was classed as “renewable every 28 day insurance period “. This year , (in July,) I decided to pay in full for the whole year ahead. My pet sadly died beginning of August and my insurance company has classed my renewable payment as “ an annual insurance period “ and therefore…
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Feeling guilty for thinking of getting a dog
I am due to complete on my first house very soon and will be moving out of the family home and living on my own. Whilst I am excited I am dreading the thought of not seeing the family dog every day, I have spoken with a few people including family and friends and knowing my love of dogs they all say they expect me to get a…
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Hedgehogs and other wild animals need water this weather
Please could people leave a dish of water (not milk) out for hedgehogs and other wild animals and birds. West Midlands Hedgehog Rescue are receiving hedgehogs that are very dehydrated and are not surviving. It is a small thing to do and will help to save a species. Thank you.…
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Cats in the 40 degree heatwave...
I'm worried about my 2 cats for tomorrow and Tuesday... what's best to do for them? Should I shut them in the house? The living room tends to not get too hot if I leep the blinds closed, but I have no idea how hot it will get in a 40 degree heatwave... Should I just allow them to come and go as normal? I panic about them…
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I was tested positive for Covid - can my cat get affected by it?
My wife asked me to isolate myself in one room in the house, and she told me to not even touch the cat because next week she wants to bring the kids to her mom (mum) and she is worried about me having Covid. I wanted to have the cat with me, but I can't, can't even hug her or the kids, it feels sucks, but I totally…
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What do I do if my vet done expensive surgery that didn't fix the problem?
I'm not sure if this is the correct sub for this but please redirect if it isn't. I have a pet who has just returned home after some reasonably complex surgery. This was to correct seizure type episodes she was having. After being home for one week it's becoming apparent that the seizures have not been fixed. I spent over…
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Stressing about dogs neutering Op tomorrow
Hi I'm looking for some words of reassurance please as I'm worrying myself sick. I recently adopted 2 Male dogs aged 3 and 7, they were not neutered by their original owner and it was a condition of the adoption that we had them done (the rescue are paying for it). The 7 year old is also having dental done at the same…
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Vets bills
Hello, when settling a vet's £700+ bill is it the norm to only receive the debit card receipt or would you expect to receive an itemised receipt? Don't want to appear untrusting but would like to know what I've paid for. All information and quotation was verbal. TIA
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Pet Prescriptions
Hi - my cat needs medication for hyperthryoidism. I have asked the vet for a written prescription. They've told me it will cost £25.00. I was just wondering if this amount was the norm or is this excessive? Considering the online savings, I guess, they want some of the share!
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Doggy doodoo
My block of last has a huge communal garden. The first bit immediately outside my flat and next door is demised to each of us. Next door have fenced their bit. I haven’t and have no wish to do so. They let their dog out for a bit of a run in the communal are and often don’t supervise it. Result - crap. When told about it…
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How long to leave a dog with daily visits - neighbour
Hi, I have a dilemma. My neighbours have gone on holiday it seems and left their Maltese terrier dog in the house with someone visiting once a day for feeding and letting out into the garden. it’s been a week now, I don’t think it’s right to leave a dog like that for that long? Not a dog owner so not sure.
