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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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Petlog issue
Hi guys, I am after some advice if you could help at all. In May of this year I bought a dog who has his microchip registered with Petlog. Since purchasing, the seller has moved address and does not respond to any of my calls or messages (they assured they would send the paperwork in the week following purchase but this…
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Generation Pup research
Owners of puppies- 16 weeks old and under- all breeds, mongrels etc are still being asked to sign up to this research study. It is being funded by Dogs Trust and looks like it is run by University of Bristol Details here: www.https://generationpup.ac.uk/
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First visit to new vet
Our dog has allergy problems and we need to take her to the vet to get some more medicated shampoo which is prescription only. However we have recently registered with this new vet so she hasn't visited before and when making the appointment, they have said that we won't be able to go in with her. She is quite a nervous…
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Cataract removal for my dog. Any experience ?
Hello I didn't want to put my dog under again if I could help it but her eyesight is getting much worse. She is a Staffie and we think she is about eleven years old. We have had her for 10 years. My other Staffie lived to almost 16. Has anyone had cataracts removed from their dogs eyes and would you recommend it ? I have a…
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Flea treatments, dog
I have tried various flea treatments, some I see a slight improvement, but over the last few months my dog has been itching.She is due at the vets on Monday, but I find it difficult to believe that different brands of flea treatment, bought via ebay or the supermarket, do not work; whilst a vet bought treatment does work.I…
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Kinder to cat flea treatment
I have always used Advantage for our cats. Currently we have just one 6 yr old house cat. I understand she may still be prone to fleas so diligently treat her monthly. I know she feels under the weather for 24hrs post treatment and I understand why. She also gets very distressed going to the vets. So my question is, does…
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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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Breeder to refund sale price?
Hi there, I'm looking for peoples thoughts please on the following, I bought a pedigree dog who was advertised and fit and healthy along with photos of said dog. When the transaction took place, dog had lovely personality and the seller.said he had no health problems and nothing that I needed to know about. However upon…
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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…
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Trying to adopt a dog - any advice?
Hi everyone. Me and my partner are looking to adopt a dog. We prefer to adopt than buy from a breeder since, aside form the cost, we don't really agree with the principle of buying dogs when there are many homeless dogs in shelters. We have put in a few applications to adopt some of the dogs at our local rescue centre but…
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Dog insurance- Bought by Many
I am paying £32 per month for my 5 year Labrador. via Bought by Many Lifetime Policy- £15k cover I believe. But I know if I make a claim that £32 will rocket. My cat had cancer and went to £200 pm so canceled it. Get a loan if she needs care than paying £200 just in case. Thinking of doing the same with my dog. I can…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should my housemate repay me for looking after her cat?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... My housemate adopted an older cat. I didn't agree as we're both busy people, and told her I wouldn't be responsible for its care. But I ended up looking after it while she was away, and began buying it food, toys etc. I bonded with the cat and, now my housemate's moving out,…
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Cataract Surgery for Dogs
Hi My 11 YO lab went blind last month due to cataracts (vet has confirmed this). The cataracts have probably developed quickly due to her diabetes, which is very close to being regulated, next tests are in a week and I'm hoping at that stage we can do the final tweak to her insulin dose. Her vet thinks she would be a good…
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I feel that I was taken advantage of by my vet
Hi all. sunday evening 9.30 my dog was hit by a car. Obviously I was very upset and just new I had to get her to a vet as soon and as quickly as possible.. we got her to the vet and stayed until she was sedated. i don't have pet insurance as Iv always been in the mind set of I would put a dog down if it needs big vet care…
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Male Labrador licking, nibbling around genital area.
The vet thinks it might be Atopic dermatitis, an allergy to something in the environment. In his case I suspect it is when nettles or ivy brush against his underside but no-one is sure. He's on a good diet and treated for parasites and the vet seems to think he's in good condition. However, he has a few bald patches…
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Weaning Kittens?
We have a cat who moved herself in with us, turns out she was pregnant and gave birth to 7 beautiful kittens. The kittens are now 4 weeks old and never having been in this position before I'm looking for help in how best to wean the kittens. Reading online it says they can wean from 4-5 weeks, the fella I spoke to in Pets…
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Non refundable deposit help
Looking for some advice please We paid a £300 deposit on a male puppy after some thought as we have a lively other male dog decided it would be best to have a female. Checked the ad and the sellers still had a female so called them to ask if we could swap, the lady said yes straight away so we were very pleased. Then the…
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House cats escaping out front door - tips?
How do you prevent house cats from slipping past you at the front door? We are moving from a house with a porch to a house without. They often linger and greet us near the door as we walk in, so I'm a little anxious they may escape as we will not have the secondary door as a precaution. I can imagine coming in and out the…
