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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…
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New insurance policy after accident?
Our cat did an overnighter last week and came home severely lame last Sunday. We took her on the vet on the same day, where they treated her with antibiotics and painkiller/anti-inflammatory and then sent her home, indicating that all other vitals were normal and she would get better with time. We took her back for a…
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A good budget dog and cat food.
Hi everyone, My Family and I will be moving into rented accommodation soon and will be needing to tighten our belts. We are looking for a good quality pet food but reasonably priced. We have a cat (Exotic Shorthair) and a dog (Dobermann) they are both on Royal Canin foods but even now whilst we are living with in laws, it…
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How can I reduce smell on Labrador which licks himself
Has anyone ideas about how to reduce odour from a dogs fur? It's like smelly socks not poo, not sweet. His bed, floor, toys & collar are odourless, the smell just follows him round. Recently I eliminated metabolic problems, & got his teeth and gums cleaned. He's also just finished an antibiotic treatment for gingivitis…
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Trusted online store for pet pharmaceuticals?
Hi, I'm looking for somewhere to buy Bravecto (fleas) and Profender (worms) for my cat. I usually buy from the vet but their prices are pretty steep! Can anyone recommend a trusted online retailer (that sells the genuine products) Thanks!
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Saga Pet Dog Insurance
I’ve done some searches on the forum for posts about Saga Pet Insurance, there’s nothing recent or relevant. @Saga_plc @Saga_Services I’m looking at Saga Pet insurance for a puppy we’re picking up this weekend. On first look it’s quite affordable; clearly laid out on the website and written in plain English. Things…
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Microchip - change of address
Identichip want £15.95 to change address on the database for our cat. What extortion! It would take at most 1 minute to update on a database .... probably cost £0.50 I'll take the risk that the cat doesn't go missing.
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Pet Insurance
Just wanted to give feedback. Ive had various pet insurance policies over a period of 20 years for dogs, cats and horses. The most recent insurer is with InsureYourPaws which have proved to be the most difficult and awkward company I have used to date. They have distorted clinical information in order to suit their own…
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Issues with New Dog
Last year was tough. I work from home and during lockdown whilst my partner went out to work all I had for company was my old Lab. He was lovely, but in November his cancer, which he had been treated for before came back. He had other issues also, so we had to make that decision no dog owner wants. After a just over a…
