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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…
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Should I claim my Vet bill back from my insurer?
Hi all, I was wondering if you could help me make a decision! My horse has had to have a minor operation and some specialist farriery. I'm not totally sure how much the final bill will come to, however, it looks like it will be less than £1000.00 which is relatively low as far as treatment for horses goes. My question is,…
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Billy & Margot dog food at Yorks Trading (& online)
Billy & Margot complete dog food- short dated March 2021- but a great price. Online : Chicken puppy, Chicken ,Salmon only variants in 9kg bags for £11.99 retails at over £70!! small bags -1.8kg- offer price £3.99 retails at Pets at H for £18!! (more choices) click & collect free. Delivery charge is quite dear- but even…
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Billy & Margot dog food- cheap!
Today posted a message about Billy & Margot dog food going cheap here: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6225984/billy-margot-dog-food-at-yorks-trading-online#latest
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Curious about heart scan fees
The local vet recommend our cat have a heart scan at her last visit due to a heart murmur. Fine, I can book it in but then heard the fee £400! I love the cat but that is an insane amount. She's old so not insured. I don't want to hear "If you love the cat pay it". The question is not that, the question is, does that sound…
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Pet insurance (that old chestnut)
Hi everyone, Our cat recently turned 10 and the monthly payments with Tesco insurance went from £43 to £75 per month. Unfortunately we didn't manage to call in time to try and get it reduced, so we're a bit stuck with it. Shopping around I can find insurance for £40 a month. But the big sticking point we have is that the…
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Pet surgery
Hi, I really hope someone can help / give their opinion. To give a quick bit of background we took out some pet insurance when we first got our dog - no pre-existing conditions. We had a few trips the vets over the next 18 months where we learned he had some allergies, never claimed anything. On 1st December we paid our…
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Dog Coat
Can anyone recommend a coat for my little Jack Russell? She has one that velcro fastens around the neck and belly but this manages to slip to one side as she walks.
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Need help: think we're stealing the neighbours cat
Really don't know our next steps here. Moved into our house over a year ago. We're in a row of 4 terraced. Back in March started seeing a cat in our backyard. Our neighbors said she has been in the neighborhood for a year or so as a stray, and the neighbours + 1 had adopted her in the past couple months. Said she used to…
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Donut bed
Looking to buy a cosy donut bed for my dog. There seems to be lots of cheap imitations out there. What is the make to go for? And what size for a border terrier? Any help welcome.
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Poultry indoors by 14th- Law
I keep 4 hens. UK has mandated all birds outside MUST be indoors to prevent Avian Flu. Great! So I have bought plastic sheeting to line a cupboard in the house for straw to go in- fixed in a light. Seems the Chief Veterinary Officers of the UK have not taken this lighlty as we are locking the birds up- thankfully I only…
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Any recommendations for quality cat food that can be bought in bulk to replace Mac's?
Hi all, Following a recommendation on this forum, our cats have been fed on Mac's wet cat food for most of their lives, which I ordered in 800g cans from Germany. Unfortunately, the company I order them from has whacked up their shipping costs to the UK due to Brexit, so I'm looking for an alternative I can order here…
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Jack Russell Skin Problems
Hello everyone, I have a Jack Russell Terrier and he’s 4 years old. Recently he’s been suffering with possible skin allergies. I say possible as I’m not entirely sure that’s the issue. I took him to the vet in early October and was prescribed antibiotics (noroclav), apoquel and a medicated wash but nothing seems to be…