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Cat peeing out of cat litter
We have a 16 year old cat that is standing in the cat litter and peeing out of the box We have put down puppy pads - but it is going everywhere This started about 3 months ago - when he was put on Thyronorm - as a (temporary) fix for Thyroid problems - the drug has apparently made him much more lively - he was just sitting…
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Do insured pets get priority at vet practices?
I wonder if anybody can answer me this..do pets that are insured get preferential treatment/priority at vet practices? Especially if the insurance has been purchased from that vet......just curious...i have witnessed the school leaving time appointments are given to those not insured, and those that are insured dont wait…
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Theresa Tortoise
I was privileged to own Theresa from February last year. She was an unsolicited gift from a friend. However, reluctantly I rehomed her in October as I was not at all confident about hibernating her and couldn't bear the thought of her dying during hibernation, as many tortoises do, and would have worried all winter. I…
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Pet insurance with pet wellness?
I know this is available in the US, but not sure in the UK that I've found but does anyone know of any pet insurance that also does pet wellness? I.e. routine check-ups, vaccinations, worming and flea - maybe even have a spaying/neutering option? It seems that this would be sensible - to me - that an insurance wants to…
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Best place to buy specialist pet food
My two cats are on different prescription diets. My older one has to have a weight control wet food because of long term steroid use and my younger one is on a dry food for sensitive stomachs. It is quite expensive and I was wondering if anyone can give me recommendations for places that sell the specialist foods at a…
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Dog always hungry and eating all sort of things.
We have a dog, cocker spaniel, who is constantly begging for food. He is fed at set times twice a day morning and evening. He is stocky but seems healthy and has loads of exercise. Last time he was at the vets (for an injection, he has never had an illness) the vet said he was overweight and told us to weigh the food we…
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Borrow my doggy refund
Has anyone had a refund. I signed up last year and never used this service. Forgot all about it as it wasn't for me. Auto renewal was taken without my knowledge.
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A different approach to litter trays
Hi all, I have six cats who now live indoors with a catio. With a refuse collection every other week. A you can imagine, I've had to be creative about the litter trays. At first, I was using the flush-able substrate recommended on here by many (Oko, World's Best ???? ) but I discovered that putting cat poo in the sewers is…
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Drugs online - reputable supplier?
I am sure this has been posted before. Are there online sellers of drugs in UK that are reputable and others to avoid? Many thanks John
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How best to make new cats feel at home?
Hello to everyone We have just adopted new cats to our household after our dear oldie was PTS back in April. So we have taken on a pair of 5 year old cats, a brother and sister which both adore each other. They came directly to us from their previous owner, not via rescue place and are understandably overwhelmed and…
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Toilet training a puppy - help needed
We have just got a puppy (8.5 weeks old now) and he is a lovely little boy except for the toilet training. When we got him we were told he was using the puppy pads and wasn't having any accidents (I don't think this was a fib). However since we've got him home he is just having accidents everywhere (wees and poos) and I am…
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Emotional Support Dog Training
Hello everyone! Just wondering if any dog owner has any experience with their dogs being trained as an emotional support animal? I'm interested to know if it cost you anything, where and how long was the training, and the overall experience? Thank you!
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My dog just bit someone
I am absolutely mortified. My 5 year old dog with a normally beautiful temperament just went to attack a dog in the park, and accidentally bit the owner's arm and broke the skin slightly. I said "I'm so sorry, I don't really know what to do. What would you like me to do?" to which she replied, "don't worry about it, it's…
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Pet Passport Change of Address
We need to change the address on Sydney's pet passport. Do we need to go to the vets to get this changed or can we just write the new details in ourselves?
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New Insurance needed for Older Dog
Last February we took out a 12 months Essential plan with Petplan for our Labrador, who was 10 and a half at that time. It worked out £425 a year and the main points of the plan were: Vet Fees up to £3k, and Complementary Treatment up to £500. £95 and 20% excess deducted on the first claim for each condition. Recently he…
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Pet insurance claim just before renewal
Hi there, Our pet insurance cover for our dog is up for renewal end of Jan '20 and we may have to make a claim before then to meet potential costs for an eye operation. I'm concerned that upon renewal or switch for a cheaper insurer, that they may try to class it as a pre-existing condition? Could anybody please advise /…
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Petplan renewal increase
I went from paying £21 to now paying £30 per month for a 4 year old indoor cat with no previous or current health problems. It just seems a bit much to me? Would you suggest switching to someone else? Lifetime cover with “Healthy Pets” is quoting me £4.37...
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Alternative to Hi Life cat food
My fussy cat really loved the old Hi Life fish ( the gloopy one with squid.) The new formulation is OK, but not a patch on the old one. Does anyone know of a substitute? I can't seem to find a gloopy fish flavour. He likes Thrive and Applaws which are fish flakes. He's not keen on very solid or mousse. He doesn't eat raw;…
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My Kitten Eats Too Much
My Kitten is around 9 months old now. He really likes Felix AGAIL Kitten pouches but they do not fill him up. In a morning after he wakes me up at 6am :( he will eat a full pouch and still be so hungry he will meow for more food and then eat a bowl of go cat kitten biscuits. I know they may not be the best quality foods…
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Dog breeding - Costs?
Hi I am having initial thoughts on breeding my 18 month female Golden Retriever. I know it's a costly / timely process but wanted to get some approx. breakdown of costs involved before I take it further? Can any one provide details of costs on stud dog, vets fees etc. or point in the right direction of a good web site? Any…
