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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…
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Cat's behaviour
Hey, I'm just looking for some general advice from other cat owners. I adopted my cat back in May from a charity that rehomes feral/stray cats. They introduce them into foster homes slowly before permanently rehoming them. My cat has always been very timid since adopting him and only recently has started to trust me. He…
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Dog GPS tracker
Can anyone recommend a good GPS tracker for dogs? I don't need one that gives information about how far we've walked that day etc. Just one I can use to help find my dog if it slips the lead or, god forbid, is taken. Suitable for a puppy Thanks
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Spot ons & cats grooming each other
I have two cats. I use spot ons for fleas & worms. They groom each other all the time. I do worry about them grooming after I’ve applied spot ons. I can’t stop them. Anyone else worried about this?
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Animal Friends Pet Insurance claim denied
I had successfully claimed in 2018 for Urinary Tract Infection for my cat, this month (October 2021) my cat had a kidney failure (because she had eaten something) but Animal Friends denied £2100 claim because I had claimed in 2018 for UTI which they are saying kidney problems fall under the same condition I had claimed…
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Can I feed my cat dry food only?
Over the past year or so, my 12 year old moggie has become increasingly reluctant to eat wet food. It doesn't seem to matter what brand I get, he just eats the jelly/juice and leaves the meat itself. I recently switched to a higher quality complete senior dry food - James Wellbeloved - and he eats all of it. He drinks as…
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Advice & Likely Increase in Insurance Costs Please (Dog) Please
Mixed Breed. 6 Yrs old. 22kg. Currently Petplan £52 a month. Have got some renewals much cheaper but trustpilot doesn't give me confidence in any of them. Have to cut the rising costs of insurance. My concern is the increase in premium each year now as it is jumping up quickly despite not having any health conditions. I am…
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Pet owners spend more on dogs than cats, finds new MSE poll
More than eight in ten dog owners say they spend over £500/yr on their pooch compared with just over half of cat owners who spend the same, a new MoneySavingExpert.com poll has found. Meanwhile, almost half (46%) of dog owners spend more than £1,250 a year on their furry friend, compared to just 15% of cat owners who spend…
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Worried Vet Lied
I took my cat to the vets yesterday to have his claws clipped and the new young vet said he couldn't do it as he was too aggressive. He said I had to bring him back in the morning after giving him a sedative (gabapenten 100mg). I was reluctant as they've never asked for this in 5 years but it does normally take 2 of them…
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I feel ripped off
My cat started losing fur, went to the vet explained what flea treatment he was on. They didn't examine him and instead said obviously not fleas try metacalm in case it's pain. £150. He continued to lose fur. Called 10 days later and they suddenly tell me the flea treatment I give him (frontline plus) doesn't work after…
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Keeping a cat in at night!
Is it possible to keep a cat in a conservatory on winter nights in particular, i don't have any cat flaps because the cat belonged to another neighbour who left in a hurry leaving it behind. I used to have two cats which always went out at night but this cat was crying to come in last winter but the only problem is she…
