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Switching pet insurance with pre-existing condition
I've got a cavalier king charles which has had surgery on both its legs to ensure its patella doesn't pop out while running and has no existing health conditions which we're aware of. My insurance has gone up to £50pm which I think is quite high so I was wondering if I'd be okay to switch as while the surgery is a…
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Horse and kangaroo meat cat food is for sale on Amazon!
I was surprised to see tins of horse meat and of kangaroo meat cat food for sale on Amazon. I could post the links here, but maybe better not to. I don't think it's illegal but it's distasteful (so to speak!) and perhaps carries health risks. From what I read, the kangaroos are caught in the wild and can be diseased.
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Cheap but good cat food
My cat is 12+ years old and has no teeth I've been recommended buying wet food I'm on a very low budget and being a vulnerable adult with health issues so I'm limited to buying online so I'm getting Sainsburys home deliveries Until now I've been buying Sainsburys own brand 12 tins for what works out at around 10p for 100g…
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New scared kitten
I’ve just bought a new kitten today. I already have cats and they get on really well and are well looked after. With this new Kitten (Jemima) I’ve noticed she’s very scared. She hisses at me occasionally and growls and does also at my other cats if she’s spots them but I’ve been keeping them out the way of her for now and…
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ct tree for elderly cat
My cat is 19 and quitw frail.. AT THEMOMENT SHE SLEEPS ON MY BED BUT SHE IS VERY RESTLESS AND NEIGHTHER OF US ARE GETTING MUCH SLEEP. i WANT TO GET A CAT TREE FOR HER BUT THEY ALL SEEM GEARED TO YOUNGISH CATS. hAS ANYBODY ANY SURFESTIONS FOR A SENIOR ONE. sORRY ABOUT THE CAPITALS, FINGER SLIPPES.
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Who would be the regulatory body for Vetsend.co.uk?
Hi, we wondered if anyone would know who the regulatory body for www.vetsend.co.uk (online pet pharmacy, 'co.uk' web address, but based in the Netherlands) would be, or how we would find this out? We've requested this information from 'Vetsend' itself several times, but they have refused to provide it.
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My dog acts up when I am on the phone
I have a dog which came from a dogs home a few years ago. He had a few behavioural problems when I got him, but by and large has settled down to being fairly well behaved, but he has one behavioural problem that still persists. When someone rings me, he whines for a while and then goes to a waste paper basket and starts to…
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Will my cat need to be sedated for microchipping?
Hi all, We've adopted a lovely new cat just over a month ago and booked an appointment to get her microchipped at the vet. However when he arrived he took one look at her and said 'Oh she's a tortoiseshell, she'll need to be sedated you'll have to come back Monday' Is this normal to have a cat sedated for this? I'm not…
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Cat talk
I have an 18 year old cat, that for 17 1/2 years of his life has been silentHe is now squlking like squalkings going out of businessWhen he comes through the cat flap, to let me know he's used the litter, to wake me up in the morningHe's on Thyronorm for his thyroid - any link ?
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Advice for living with elderly blind cat
Hi All Does anyone on the forum live with a blind cat? My very (very) elderly cat has just lost his sight. He knows where key things are like sofa, bed, water, food, litter tray. But I'm after any other tips or useful info. Thanks Jane Ps-he has been to the vet to confirm the sight loss.
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Pet Prescription
Never asked for one before, but as my cat is on regular ongoing medication, I am horrified that I can get the same drugs online for half the price! What do I ask the vet for - just a prescription? Do you think it will affect the relationship we have?
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Chihuahua - My pet bleeding drops ???... :(
Hi All, I don't know if this is the right place to put this thread but i just just lots and lots of advise. PLEASE. We have a little 7 month old puppy, (her mum was a bit naughty) so she is half's, quarters, three quarters, fulls, or what ever you wish to think etc....Chihuahua, shih tzu and toy poodle, etc.... Mainly she…
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Collar for a hunter
My Burmese (just over 1), has so far brought home a dead mouse (well it was dead when I caught him with it), a live mouse (he was still in torture mode) & today a large black dead crow 🤮 He needs a collar & bell doesn’t he. Any tips on a super noisy collar & bell. Apparently some cats can learn to stalk & silence the bell…
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Pet insurance
Hi, I have a 12 month old pup and my pet insurance renewal has arrived and the price has increased by £15 a month and I haven't made a claim. If I don't renew and the insurance expires. Can I then rejoin with the same company a day later and be classed as a new customer and get a much better deal?
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Fussy Cat
Not like thats a new one :) So Timmy was a barn cat, we had him from 10 weeks old and he was a pure gannet - ate whatever was put in front of him - devoured it Plus he is the best hunter ever, hes even brought in rabbits. But hes getting so hard to feed We dont have a lot of choice here, I have Tesco and Lidl, have to…
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New cat wakes us up at night, any ideas?
Hi all, Wondering if this is a common problem. We've had our cat for 2 weeks, she is such a dear little thing and it's been going well. Our only issue is she will wake us up 2 or 3 times a night coming into the bedroom and scratching/miaowing to get us up. I go downstairs with her to see if she wants something but all she…
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Pond filter arrangement
Have forty-five goldfish between 4" to 10" - have been told I have too many for the size of the pond. An air pump has been added, which will help with oxygenation. It was recommended I change the (revolution) filter for a bigger one. Given that I'm also told that the pump is if anything too powerful (but the wattage can be…
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What should I do
Hi, My dog needed an operation, as she had a cruciate rupture, so we got the operation done We are insured , so we just paid the excess. Her leg didn't improve , infact it got worse , even though she was on strict cage rest. So they did the xray to check everything was healing , we chased the results and they just said we…
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My dog was bitten- can I claim vet costs?
My daughter was walking our small dog on a lead in Scotland when he was attacked by 3 large off lead dogs. His harness had a thick padded collar which saved his life. Overnight stay in vet hospital, surgery to stitch deep bites and chest drains inserted. I found the owner who apologised and said he would pay. I gave him…
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Keeping a dog in shared ownership propertyb
Hello, I currently am looking for a shared ownership property as cheaper than rent and I can’t afford to buy 100% of a property. I have had my lovely little chihuahua for four years and I’ve read some worrying posts to say you cannot have them in flats. I wouldn’t want to give him up as he is very attached to me as to I to…
