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Should I claim on pet insurance?
Ok so long story short, our dog has been in the wars over the past few years resulting in operations on 2 legs by a specialist (pins, bolts the works!) Probably totalling over 6k in fees that we did claim for and as a result her premium has shot up quite quickly. Its currently just under £50 a month and will by nature jump…
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Alternative cat food to Hills
My 10 year old cat is currently in Hills gastrointestinal Niobe due to medical need, however the other tor have taken a liking to it. Is there a cheaper alternative available that does the same job do they can all eat the same .
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Healthy Pet Club and pet treatments
Hello, Please could someone give me some independent advice
regarding HPC payments and animal treatments. I have had 3 animals covered under the scheme two cats and
one dog. We were attending a local vets practice for 10 yrs which relocated 20
miles away in August 2021. Due to the various lockdown restrictions throughout…
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Pre-existing condition or not?..my options
Hi, if there is anyone that could advise, Id be grateful. I'm currently insured with the Kennel Club as I have a pedigree pooch who is now 15 months old. They have hiked the insurance by over £100 this year, so I am (trying) to look at my options - I seem to be going round in circles though! I have noted that "pre-existing…
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High vet and Insurance fees
I pay £20 a month for worming tablets and vaccinations And two checkups a year I think it’s expensive then I am looking at insurance which is another twenty is there a combined or cheaper way of doing this
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Pet insurance first timer and unsure..
Hello there! I'm a long time dog owner but have only taken out insurance on my youngest dog as I wanted the security of knowing vet fees would be covered, after having spent several thousand in the last few years with older dogs. My dog has recently developed an issue that has required and is likely to require visits that…
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Making a claim
Hi Am in the unfortunate position of having to make a claim on pet insurance for the first time. The vet has said I have to pay them (the vet) up front then claim back from the insurers. Or they can arrange to make the claim for me and so not have to pay the vet but will charge me £40 for doing so. Is this normal??? Seems…
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Self insuring your pet via savings. Anyone do this? How do you find it?
I'm not a fan of insurance. I have car and home insurance because I have to, but that's it. Pet insurance has limits etc. and there's a lot they don't pay out for, so I'm considering putting £10k into savings and then adding monthly and having that as insurance for our dog. Wonder if anyone else does something similar?
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Puppy is struggling to walk at 10 weeks
Hello, I am concerned about my 10 week old lab x golden retriever. At 8 weeks he came home to us unsteady on his feet but he could walk, very clumsy. Since then he has grown a lot but very unsteady on his feet. He cant walk more than 3 steps without falling over. I've started to carry him out to the garden for the toilet…
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Dog Fouling
Anyone got suggestions on what l can do to stop someone letting there dog foul outside my gate and driveway , it is happening nearly every day and l can never find who it is as it happens either early morning or when it’s dark. I know it’s the same person as l can tell by the dog mess. Can the council help in anyway to…
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Help with finance
I would like to know if there is any help. My 3 year old yorkie has to have an opperation on both her back knees as they slip out the socket. It will cost £3K. I have no pet insurance, and a single person with low income, it just covers my bills. Thanking you in advance.
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Where can I get cheap Advocate online for my cat without prescription?
Where can I get cheap Advocate online for my cat without prescription?It looks like I need a prescription in which case I'm better off buying it from the vet anyway.
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Best scented clumping cat litter for long haired cats?
Hi there, I have a Maine coon and he is a very big boy - he has had no problems with Sanicat (formerly Kitty Friend) clumping in the orange bag, but lately I have had issues ordering it from different places, I don't know if there's a national shortage or what! He is running very very low and I have been looking for a…
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MSE News: Taking your dog or cat to the EU or Northern Ireland next year? They'll need...
Pet owners hoping to take their pooch, cat or ferret to the European Union (EU) or Northern Ireland after the Brexit transition period ends on 31 December won't be able to use a pet passport as they can currently. But after months of uncertainty, the Government's now said you will be able to travel with your pet so long as…
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Help me choose a dog
Our family have decided on a dog out loved dadchund x jack had to be put down. Bless him Question is what to get? next were a young family and we both work full time. But the dog will go each day to my parents so won't be alone. I will walk him upto an hr morning and night. It has to loved cuddles but also 'cool looking…
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MSE Cat Grass?
(used to post reasonably often until a couple of years ago - came back, everything's changed, I can't login and I can't access the email linked to my old account - ok, fresh start then!) So, looking for an MSE way to grow cat grass for my inside cat... I have a couple of the Catit Senses garden thingies in rotation - I…
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Dog needs to diet, can't find calories anywhere.
My Staffie cross girl (neutered) age 7 needs to diet. She weighs 25kg and should weight about 22.5 or 23 kg, I don't think she over eats so I need to find out the calories she needs and the calories in the food. She eats Wainrights wet food with mixer, I can't find the calories on dog food anywhere. I'll have to find this…
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Bulk wood pellet litter - worth it?
We currently use this from Pets At Home but it's gone up a little lately. https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/pets-at-home-wood-pellet-non-clumping-cat-litter-30l Is there anywhere better to buy it from?
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Tails.com vouchers
Hi I have just received my tails.com order but have 4 voucher codes that can be used that seem to be better value than all other codes online as it offered a whole months dog food for free There are only 4 available and I assume they are a one time only use
