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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…
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The best Rabbit Insurance in the U.K.
Hi there! ill be rescuing a young rabbit soon and I’m looking into insurance. I saw pet plan is recommended but it doesn’t cover dental work which is a bit annoying. Does pet plan cover stasis, ear problems ect (common rabbit issues)? I read the policy but I’m not great with wording 😅 what insurance do you recommend?
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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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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,…
