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Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit - advice needed please
I've had dogs, geese, ducks, goldfish, a budgerigar and a ring-collared dove as pets and worked with horses. DH has had dogs, a cat, a goose. Jointly, we've had two budgerigars. Although my dog died 10 years ago, DH is still too upset to get another labrador but we'd like a pet. We wanted something completely different, so…
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Aaaargh Fleas
We have a new rescue dog, she’s been with us 12 days and is settling in fine. She’s always been a bit scratchy, but today I found adult fleas on her. We got Frontline plus and a carpet/ bedding spray from Pets at Home. We’ve had dogs before but never seen fleas, can anyone tell me what to expect? Bit disappointed in the…
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Neighbour's barking dog
Hello, live in a semi-detached house. Around Christmas new neighbours moved in (similar age to us - late twenties) seemed like nice quiet professional couple. However they have a small dog, looks to be cockapoo or something similar and smaller. Don't hear a peep out of him when the neighbours are home but as soon as the…
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Vet prescription
Hi, I cancelled by cat policy. £270pm- no thanks! She gets a blood pressure medication Amodip. I am being told the vet can charge for issuing this and they think it's £13. They also say the vet can decide to have the cat in as and when they please. So every month in. New to me- never realised vets done this just always…
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Online dog discussion forum help
I recently adopted a new puppy, male labradoodle. It’s my first ever dog. My partner raised dogs growing up but it’s been a while so it’s quite new for us. I‘ve been boring my friends enough seeking advice, so I’m trying to sign up to online pet discussion forums. NONE of them will approve my requests to join. It seems…
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Help: Two cats, not exactly getting along
This is a bit of a long wrong, so apologies and thanks in advance! I am looking after two cats (on a long term basis as their owners moved abroad) and i'm having a few issues with the behaviour of one of them. The cats are a male Nebelung, Baloo (adopted, 3 years old) and a female Maine Coon, Boo (1 1/2 - 2 years old).…
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Puppy - a pre-exisiting condition or not?
I'm looking to get pet insurance for my 4 month old Chocolate Labrador, Bella. Bella had a small limp a few weeks back and the vet said that one of her elbows is slightly rotated, and we should keep an eye on it as these breeds can be prone to dysplasia. The rotated elbow is on her records. Do I need to disclose this as a…
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Advice needed on insurance claim for new puppy
Hi guys, I'd like to get views on whether or not we would be covered for insurance claim on our new puppy. Here's the lowdown: - day 1 picked up puppy. Super long day due to journey so came hoem and crashed out - day 2 took out lifetime insurance policy and had vet 'introduction' same day. Had also pencilled in a date for…
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12yr old boxer petplan £90mth
Hi. I'm paying £90 per month for my boxer petplan covered for life policy that has risen from £30 over the years. Do you think I could get a better deal elsewhere? And I'm now submitting a claim and on top of the excess £135, I'm also stung for an additional 20% age tax, that I wasn't aware of before. It all seems far too…
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What's the worst thing your pet has done?
i would say the worst thing is that just before i was meant to be handing a book back to my school library , the dog ripped off the front cover , quite embarrassing , also the dog peed on my brothers bed when he got scared about heavy rain. [purplesignup][/purplesignup] If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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Do I get pet insurance?
I’ve had Harry since July, I haven’t bought pet insurance (yet). He’s a Burmese, he does go out - I’m rural ish. I can afford vets bills. I’ve had vet insurance on and off over the years with cats, I’ve never claimed a penny off it. I’ve had some animals that I just paid the vets bills on myself & it worked out better…
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Micro chipping
Hi, does anyone know, if I get my dog chipped at pets at home do they then register the microchip number on one of the tracker sites? Included in the price ? Thanks x
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Cat proof carpet
My cat has a lovely scratch post, it’s big, it’s solid. He likes it, he uses it. Sadly he also likes the hallway carpet! It was a bit worn from a previous cat in some areas, he’s finishing it off!!! Its 100% wool Berber. That’s the sort of carpet I like, that natural material, close short carpet. Is there any carpet that’s…
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Over the Counter Acid Reflux Medicine?
My 11 year old Lab started making a hiccup sound a few days ago, and was bringing up his food. We saw a Vet. She wasn't 100% sure of the cause without further investigation but thought it was a Gastric problem, probably acid reflux and give us Zitek (cimetidine), which was very expensive per tablet, but I don't mind if it…
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Pet insurance for new puppy
We're getting our puppy at end of month. From when should I insure him? Right now, or wait until we get him? I was looking at PetPlan are they the best bet?
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How Do You Complain About a Vet?
Quick summary. Our dog, Patch, had Addison's Disease that meant two tablets every day. In 2016 the vet tells us one tablet is now no longer being made and we need her to get an injection every 30 days. With blood tests etc this set us with a monthly cost we agreed to pay at £87 a month, Ouch! A few days before the first…
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Vets negligence
Hi I am wondering if any of you could advise whether we would have a case for negligence against a vets surgery and whether they do no win no fee deals for this kind of complaint . Basically my son's dog was rushed to the vets as an emergency after investigations it was decided the best option was unfortunately to put him…
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Where do you buy your clumping cat litter?
We have usually always bought our cat litter from Morrisons but for the last year so it has been a nightmare with constant stock problems, smaller bags and hiked prices. Can anyone share experiences with brands/suppliers they or their cats like? The ones from Wilko and Tesco look ok, but this stuff is starting to get so…
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Fussy eater (dog) ?
My 10 month old dog has suddenly decided he doesn't want to eat his food. 3 days ago he just sniffed it and walked away. I thought he might come back to it but no. Just sniffs and walks off. In every other respect he is the same as usual. Drinking, playful and still wants to eat treats. He eats treats fine so I don't think…
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Good quality (ie. high meat or fish content), inexpensive WET cat food
Please could you give me your recommendations for cat food as per above header? Thanks
