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Dangerous Dog?
Hi
all! This isn't money saving, but you're all such a knowledgeable bunch I thought I'd give it a go. I'll start by saying that I am a dog person. However, there is a dog which lives on my street, that I would deem potentially dangerous. It
is quite a large dog – possibly a rottweiler/boxer cross with a docked tail. It is…
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Best pet insurance
Any advice on best pet insurance to take out for older dog? Or is it not worth it?
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Help & thoughts needed
Hey everyone, First Post here. Hope you're all keeping well. I have a little issue that I feel completely blind sighted by. Back in September/November a couple moved into the downstairs flat in our building. Bare in mind me and my partner are the only ones in a building of 6 that own our flat - the other 3 occupied flats…
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What to do about a dog constantly barking at night
I have a cocker spaniel. He is a lovely dog and mostly well behaved (cough-cough). We moved house 4 months ago and since moving we have had a problem with him constantly barking after we go to bed. At our previous house this did not happen, he would get in his basket or lie on the rug and occasionally during the night he…
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Can pet insurance company just stop paying for ongoing medication?
We have recently discovered that our 13 year old dog is now supposedly not covered for her heart condition which was diagnosed many years after policy inception! We took out the Prime Cover with Animal Friends which until recently paid 20% towards her medication following her diagnosis a few years back but we’re now…
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Introducing Bulldog/Pug bonded pair to other household Pugs
I have just rescued a bonded Bulldog/Pug pair, I was just going to have the Pug but they cant be separated so now have both, I have 3 other Pugs who live together happily, at the moment I have them in the spare room and am introducing each Pug separately letting them meet in a calm environment, the little Pug is…
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Vet negligence
Hi folks . Am very upset, I have a bulldog called minky, I mated her on 26th February because she's a bulldog it's advised to book an advanced csection. Today she went to the vet for a csection. I get a phonecard saying sorry all 8 pups are dead. I asked why and they said because its 5 to 8 days early . Now someone please…
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Dog bite.. Moral question
Hi all, interested in your opinion on what morally you would do in this situation. I was walking my dog on pavement past a neighbours house. Their dog came running out and attacked my dog. In trying to separate I got bit by their dog too. Bringing her home she was clearly traumatised. As treatment for bites is cleaning…
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Final goodbye...cheated by Covid
My very elderly cat is nearing the end 😥 I spoke with the vet yesterday about things and will not be allowed to take her final journey with her. She’s a very timid cat and will be 19 in a few weeks. I’m devastated. I will do what’s best for her regardless but I feel sad for her as it will be totally alien, she’s only been…
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Pet insurance- lifetime cover
Hi. My pet insurance is up for renewal. We have been with pet plan, however they have put the price up £15 per month even though we have never claimed anything from them and has no long term medical conditions. In the last year he has only had one ear infection and one eye infection, both cleared up with one lot of…
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Online medication
Can anybody recommend a genuine online pet medication supplier?
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Completion of APHA form ABPR04 - making dog treats from home.
Does anyone have any knowledge on how to complete form ABPR04 (Application and Inspection form for approval of a Pet Food Plant)? The form is blowing my mind and the Microbiological Sampling questionnaire has stumped me. Any advice on this, especially where I need to get samples tested at raw, during process and at storage…
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Return of kitten to breeder.
Hi, Desperate for some advice please. My son has been desperate for a pet for ages and as a family decided to get him a cat. Research was done on a suitable breed that would suit our household. We found a registered pedigree breeder of Ragdoll cats. I worked all the extra hours i could to save up to afford the kitten which…
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Cat won’t come home after the first time
I wondered if anyone had any advice or reassurance. We have an eight month old cat who was neutered 2 months ago. We have been letting him outside in short bursts for the last week because he’s been absolutely desperate to go outside, mewing at the door, crying, etc. The first two or three times he stayed in the garden,…
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Argos tall pet gate
I recently purchased a tall pet gate from Argos. The plastic hinges have snapped off- the gate is quite heavy. Does anyone know who manufactures this item as I would like to replace the hinges. Argos can not advise who the manufacturer is. Even a stronger hinge that is compatible would be a great help. Thanks in…
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Cat food suggestions
Hello fellow cat custodians, The price of the cat food that my two cats - reliably - eat has gone up in price by £20. I am sure that a lot of you will be in the same boat with recent price increases. Has anyone a recommendation for a good budget brand alternative of wet cat food for the Purina Gourmet Chefs Collection? It…
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Gourmet cat food recipe changed ?
We have an extremely selective cat who refuses most food - he does/ did eat Gourmet perle (non fish) but it appears that Purina have recently changed the recipe/ingredients - even asa mere human - it looks different. Our cat will no longer even look at this foodPURINA - PLEASE LEAVE CAT FOOD ALONE !
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ideas for small treats good for teeth?
Has anyone any ideas for dog treats which are neutral or positive for teeth. Obviously there are dental sticks, but some of these don't seem to work and are too big for frequent snacks. Ideally something the size of kibble with plaque removal capability would be ideal. I'm tempted to use kibble dipped in enzyme toothpaste!…
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Pet Insurance:Which Insurance companies will cover my Dog for a referral to a Clinical Behaviourist?
Hi All, This is my first thread: I have been trying to find pet insurance for my 1 yr old dog which will cover a referral & costs of a clinical behaviourist. So far I have come across Sainsburys, Mipet Insurance and Agria Pet. We are already insured by Admiral (does not include behavioural) and working with a trainer on a…
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M&S Pet Insurance
My dog has been insured with M&S Pet Insurance for the past 6 years and we have successfully claimed 2 times on the policy. Aside from the price, nothing on our policy has changed. However, we recently had to take our dog to the vet for a suspected blockage. We processed the claim as normal but recently were told on the…
