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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.
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Turtle care
Can anyone help? My son lives in China (in lockdown atm) and his turtle is starting to sway from side to side . Has anyone any ideas what is wrong or what he can do that doesn't involve leaving his flat.
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Apparently it’s a privilege to have....
Hedgehog and hoglets in your garden. Meet Mrs piggy, Tom, !!!!!!,
and Harry. Hand fed so wild pets...
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Horse riding
Any tips for affording horse riding? It’s my dream to learn to ride and I need to learn for a possible horse related career in the future. Right now I pay £150 per month for x 5 lessons. I’ve looked into volunteering in exchange for lessons- found one place that will let me help out 8am- 7pm in exchange for a lesson. BUT…
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My dog thinks his job is to get us up in the morning.
We have a Cocker Spaniel who is brilliant in most ways but he seems to have a clock in his head for everything. Gets fed twice a day and will prompt hubby when its feeding time by standing in front of him and tapping on his foot. Knows when son is due home from work and will place himself at the back door waiting for him.…
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Communal water bowl
We are not currently pet slaves having lost our ancient kitten a year back. But we talk to all the neighbourhood cats that wander by and all the dogs (& their persons) should we be outside when they are on their walkies. OH mentioned that we should put a water bowl by our gate so that any dogs going by would be able to…
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Moving with cats
We have two senior cats and recently moved house. They went to a cattery the day we moved and have been in the new house for a week now. I just wondered how long other people left it before they let their cats outside after moving? Both cats are used to being outdoors often, but i don't want to let them out too soon as i'm…
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Moving House - Fish pond and goldfish
Has anyone moved house with pond fish? I don't want to leave them behind as its being purchased by an investor for buy to let, so new occupier is unknown. There isn't a pond in the new garden. The fish (goldish) are very frisky and there's lot of babies/different sizes. Recently put in a new pond and they spent a few days…
