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Cat poo garden hopefully sorted
I read on here you can filling empty coke bottles with water and this will keep cats away from pooing in your garden. I'm yet to try this but have read a few people find this works. This is my question. If the moggies stop visiting our garden in this winter time, will they remember not to return next spring when we hope to…
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Pet Insurance (for multiple pets) and single renewal date going forward.
I already have a cat insured with 'The Pet Emporium' which is due for renewal in February however just adopted a new kitten this week that I'm looking to insure. I'm aware of multi-pet insurance which usually saves a percentage off the cover however, I can't determine is whether there is any way of synchronising up the…
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Gift for dog walker
I have a dog walker come and take my dog out 1 day a week, I would like to get her and her assistant a Christmas gift but want something different to chocolates etc... I thought about getting a gift card for a drive through coffee shop near me, unless anyone has a better suggestion?
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Flea spray
Went to the vets yesterday as cat had flea issues,was told i needed flea spray for home (indox) was charged £26 amazed to find online in Amazon at £11.00. total bill £140 no breakdown of costs.
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Joint Supplements for Dogs
I've got a 11yr old lab that I used to feed Skinners with Joint Aid mixed into it at the factory but I've changed his diet to senior so looking for a joint supplement. I'm aware of Joint Aid and Yumove but suspect the pet supplement market is a bit like the human market where you can pay for a brand or get an unbranded…
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Insurance premium unchanged between ongoing and non-ongoing conditions
Last year our German Shepherd developed an illness which was
initially diagnosed after x-ray as hip dysplasia, but when he deteriorated they
ran an MRI which showed paralumbar abscesses. They immediately operated and
saved him and More Than paid out over £8000 in insurance. However, they put a
diagnosis of hip dysplasia on…
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Vet Sure dog insurance?
We have brought home our new puppy and I'm trying to navigate the maze of pet insurance plans. The vets we use recommend Vet Sure on their website. However this company does not appear on Which? reviews. (Possibly because it's a small company and not enough Which members use it so it didn't show up in their survey?) We did…
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PETPLAN CO PAYMENT??
Wonder if anyone else has seen this. My older cat is 10 and has been insured with pet plan for 3 years - no claims. Just got a renewal which has gone up but in the ts and c's it says in 2022, I've to pay a 20% contribution for any claims. Anyone else seen this?
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Dog attacked at organised event.
Hi, We attended a paid for social event for dogs of a similar breed. All the dogs were off lead and running around. One dog has run over and bitten our dog resulting in him have to have a general anesthesic to be stiched up. Luckily I have a video showing this happening. Unfortunately our dog isn't insured so we out of…
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3 small gold fishes in half barrel pond outdoor
HiI have three small gold fishes (about 3 inch long) in half barrel water feature outdoors.Can it be kept outdoor over the winter?We are in south east UK.Thanks
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Dilemma with guinea pigs - advice needed
So a bit of background, my 10 year old has spent the last few years consistently asking for guinea pigs. I managed to put off getting any for a couple of years as I was dubious about how well she would care for them etc and I didn't want the responsibility myself. I should also say that I love dogs and animals that you can…
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Owl Cat
Our 23 year old moggie has started to hoot like an owl - really !He does it whenever he comes up the stairs - a step at a time (arthrytis) and has now started to hoot from the cat flap (every step) to the living roomDoes anyone else have any experience of a cat owl ?
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Dog attack
Hiya, need some help please... My dog has bitten another dog, and I put my hands up and have admitted liability. Steps have been taken to mitigate this issue in future. They have contacted me to say they want me to pay for vet bills, loss of earnings due to being unable to work for two weeks (their own dog bit them during…
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Claiming on insurance after paying manually
Hi, My cat has skin issue causing itching and he needs steroids every 3 months or so. I have been paying this out of my pocket without thinking. However, he is covered by sainsburys insurance. Have i left it too late to start claiming for this through the insurance? It has been over a year since his allergy tests and…
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Vet asking me to sign for unlimited financial liability ahead of routine op
I had my kitten booked in for a simple operation (neuter and microchip, £60), and when I arrived I was asked to sign a form saying that I would assume all financial liability for anything that the vet did in the interests of my kitten's wellbeing. I understand that this is to cover unexpected emergency treatment (and that…
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Pets when someone dies
I have recently seen lots of sickening videos on YouTube of pets abandoned on the streets by relatives of a deceased person only interested in their assets and not their pets.May I urge everyone to make proper provisions in their wills (particularly if someone lives alone) of what should happen (where to go etc.,) of their…
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Neighbours Dog Fouling on Front Garden
Hi - having an issue with a neighbour and their dog who live a few doors down from me. We brought this house and have been in for just over 18 months. This issue only really started a few months or so ago, but the neighbour lets the dog just wonder around while they're in the garage and it's a fairly large dog. The dog…
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Vet fees spiralling and I can't afford it
Hi, I have pet insurance and have paid it for 3 years. My labrador needs surgery on her cruciate ligament and the insurance company will only cover £1500 of this. So far the vets invoices are up to £5000 but this doesn't include follow up appointments, xrays afterwards and any possible problems. The repair on the leg will…
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Pet rats and new puppy
Does anyone have pet rats and dog and do they live in harmony. Son has pet rats and we are getting a puppy in a few weeks. Is it feasible to be able to train the pup not to go for the rats. Obviously I'm not planning on leaving them loose together but would like to desensitised the pup so she doesn't immediately try to…
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ACL - Cruciate Ligament Injury in dog
Hi We believe from an initial visit to the vet our 12yr old 9kg Bichon Frise has a cruciate ligament injury and we are due to see the orthopedic vet tomorrow for a full consultation. We dont have vet insurance ( dont ask.pls ) and we heard horrendous stories of not only £3k to £4k bills but also there can be complications…
