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Vacuum cleaner recommendations?
Hi... Looks as though our old Miele Cats & Dogs vacuum cleaner has had it. It was a good hoover, and we've had it many years. I'm considering Dyson - but would be interested in hearing which makes forum members would recommend. Posted this on the pet forum as would like something that is good for pet hair (cat). Thanks!
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What's the best breed for my family
We have been thinking about getting a dog for a while. Not a puppy but one between 1-3 years old. Just can't decide which breed would suit us best. French Bulldog seems to be fitting the bill perfectly but I am concerned about their health issues especially breathing. So I guess I am looking for a French Bulldog without…
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Extremely Anxious Dog
Quick question for you all: I adopted an absolutely wonderful dog from Romania toward end of last year. He's about 3 years old, very sweet, gentle, loves to please, doesn't steal/counter surf and is generally just a really, really lovely dog. His one issue is his anxiety. He is constantly highly anxious to the point where…
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Mortgage - Breaking up, what are my rights?
3 month ago I moved into my first home with my ex. I paid all the fees and paid for the deposit. I literally paid for everything. Unfortunately we are now breaking up, I want to take them off the mortgage and take it on myself. I have agreed to giving them money I owe them for half the things we have bought etc also I have…
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Reusable 'puppy pads' for elderly dog
Recommendations please for reusable mats for my elderly incontinent dog. Preferably a light colour so he can differentiate from the floor as his eyesight is bad. There are lots on Amaz** but as usual there are mixed reviews for all. Thanks
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Vet's bill dispute
Hello all was looking for some advice on a vets bill. We told the vets how much money was left in the insurance pot and wanted the treatment to work round that figure + or - £200. They sent a schedule confirming what they could do within that amount. Got the phone call today saying that it had gone over the insurance pot…
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Attacked by dog whilst mistakenly cycling on private country lane
I was cycling with my family (wife, 8 year old son and 3 year old daughter) and mistakenly entered a private farm country lane (unclear signs). Half the way through on the country lane heard someone shouting at us and come running from a house (~20-30 meters away) along the lane. A dog and his owner appeared running toward…
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Dog insurance- Bought by Many
I am paying £32 per month for my 5 year Labrador. via Bought by Many Lifetime Policy- £15k cover I believe. But I know if I make a claim that £32 will rocket. My cat had cancer and went to £200 pm so canceled it. Get a loan if she needs care than paying £200 just in case. Thinking of doing the same with my dog. I can…
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Question about our elderly dog
Hello, We have a Jack Russell who's now 13 years old. She's now slowing down a bit and, although well, has made me think about her passing. What do we do with her remains if she passes at home? We live in London with a relatively small garden. Hopefully she will thrive for years to come. tia sx Ps just thought....equally,…
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Warning - certain Applaws, Pets at Home and Sainsbury's branded cat food recalled
Fold Hill Foods is voluntarily recalling a number of its hypoallergenic cat food products, from brands including Applaws, AVA and Sainsbury’s, over a possible link to an outbreak of a potentially fatal condition, feline pancytopenia. Read more:…
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Pet Insurance - what constitutes a pre-existing condition?
When our dog was a year old he stated limping a bit intermittently, so we took him to the vet and he had x-rays done. Nothing showed up on the x-rays and he has been fine ever since - this was three years ago. My question is even though nothing was found to be wrong, would an insurance company class this as a pre-existing…
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Help with vets dental costs
Does any vet subsidise dogs dental work in the area for people getting working tax credit. I've been quoted £600 from usual vet.
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tails.com savings trick?
Hi all, I've just recently brought my dog to the UK from Indonesia and doing the grand search of dog food that doesn't cost a fortune. Previously I would cook her up some chicken mince, potatoes and carrots and would mix with some random dry dog food kibble that was an Indonesian brand. She's 4yrs old and healthy, never…
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Tesco Pet Insurance renewal - german shepherd
Hi everyone Hope you and your pets are all doing okay in this hot weather! I’m after a bit of advice with regards to pet insurance and renewals/switches. We have a 4 y/o male german shepherd who has always been insured with Tesco Pet Insurance. We chose Tesco because family used them and we knew they had no problems paying…
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my chihuahua doesnt like dog food most times and is very fussy :( !! any advice please
hi, our chihuahua is 2 years old now and shes been fussy with dog food ever since she was born and very protective over it towards our 2 cats and our other dog even though she very rarely eats it and when she does it mostly hours if not days before she will eat dog food so most times we have no choice but to give her some…
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Ophthalmologist specialist
My 11 year old dog is developing cataracts. I would be grateful for ophthalmic vet recommendations in Cheshire. Is the operation successful ?
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Should my vet have told me
Hi everyone, Just looking for a bit of advice regarding my recent experience with our local Vets4Pets practice. Our 7 year old Labradoodle has recently been in for an operation to remove a lipoma from under her armpit. Whilst she was under GA, the vets gave me the option to pay an extra £11 to clip her nails, to which I…
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Separation Anxiety - Dogs in Lockdown
Before lockdown my dogs where used to both me and my husband going out to work each day, they where fine to be left in the house they would just potter about and where pretty well behaved. we where rarely out all day, with us and the kids someone was always coming and going so they where never left for really long periods.…
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Puppy Crying At Night Advice
So we've had our new puppy for just over a week and he's 9 weeks old. Mum and dad were guard dogs who must have got bored. Mum and dad lost interest fairly early and he slept on the floor with his brothers and sisters and not trained at all. First night he cried in his crate even jumping up at the crate inside so now he…
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Petlog no replies to queries
Hello I bought two premium petlog registrations for my two cats back in 2013. After seeing the issues with their website I tried to re-register them but was told that my cats weren't on the petlog database and to look up the chips on a website which tells me where the chips are registered. I used the website and it told me…
