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Question for vet re insurance
I adopted an older kitten (had been returned twice to sspca by previous adopters) in 2012. Clean bill of health till 2016 when a young vet had said she heard a heart murmur and wanted to do tests. The cat was fine - no sign of discomfort, breathing issues or reduced activity. At the time I felt she wanted me to pay for…
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Is a refund possible ?
question. I booked a place for my dog to stay and paid the invoice. No deposit. 10 days after, we were no longer go away so no kennel was necessary. Asked for the cost to be transferred to another booking I made for Xmas. Was told this was not possible so I had to cancel. So the booking was canceled 10 days after the…
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Wildlife (Not pets)
I wasn't sure where else to post. We are in a rental property and have Foxes and Badgers visit the garden every night. My neighbour is awful and has now put those plastic spikes along the top of the adjoining fence, as he doesn't want the wildlife in his garden. Our properties back on to a wood! and I know they come into…
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New to us cat
We've very recently adopted a rescue cat. Aged about 2 years, weighs about 3.5kg, so very petite. He's very friendly and an absolute joy. The rescue told us to feed him 30g of dry food in the morning and a 100g packet of wet Felix at night as that's what he's been used to, at least for a few weeks before transitioning to…
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End of life advice for our dog?
I know the end is near for my beautiful girl. She's 14yr old black lab, and she's started to refuse walks, eating very little but still drinking plenty and isn't incontinent other than the odd accident. She has developed an obvious swelling and I know its a tumor of some kind. Out last lab had the same issues. My husband…
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I know Bravecto is the best for flea treatment, but what's the next best please?
Hi, looking to get a flea treatment for our cats. We have some Bravecto but it was an absolute nightmare to get - had to take the cats for checkups even though they absolutely hate them, then had to pay a lot for a prescription, and then eventually could buy the Bravecto - and somehow, now it's time to apply it, we've…
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Vet practice refusing to issue written prescription for controlled drug for longer than one month
I have a dog who has suffered from Epilepsy for a few years. It's under control because he takes the controlled drug Epiphen daily. At this point I'll note that this practice was relatively recently incorporated into a group owned by Private Equity. This group has been gobbling up vets lately, not only in my area. Prices…
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How much should it cost for a prescription but no consultation at the vets.?
Our dog is on some medication which needs a vets prescription. He has been on it 2 years and only needs to have checks and bloods done annually. I ring the vet to say I need the meds and they tell me to collect the day after. This medication when bought at the vets costs just over £70 but can be bought online for less than…
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Can anybody recommend pet insurance that covers preexisting conditions? (Periodontal disease)
Hi, my dog (a Yorkie) has periodontal disease. He's eligible for PDSA treatment but only at the reduced cost (not free), which... is still very expensive. He had some teeth removed there and it cost about £400, after the discount So can anyone recommend a good insurer that covers existing conditions? I've done a few…
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Need advise on vet bills
Hi, we recently took our pet dog to vets for an ear infection, which happens to re-occur every now and then. We booked him for thorough examination coming Wednesday and I got an estimate of £600.31 from the vets. This is to sedate him (he is anxious around vets) with anesthesia and clean his ears, couple of lab tests and 2…
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Ultrasonic tooth cleaning for dogs
Has anyone got/had experience with ultrasonic tooth brushes for dogs? They're quite expensive and I don't want to splash out unless I'm convinced it's going to work. The amazon reviews are mixed Dog is a 3yo mini schnauzer has teeth cleaned manually 2-3 times per week but has calcified plaque on rear teeth.
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Tips for when
Hello, I am looking for ideas and tips to help our dog and us as she ages and her hearing deteriorates please. Our lovely dog is getting a little greyer, a little stiffer, a little older and finding it harder to hear us, treat packets, the door etc. We have had a vet check and been told its just her age. So what can we do…
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What TYPE of pet insurance is "best value"
Unsure what implications of each are so wondered what folk choose (and why!)
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Tall Scratching Post?
I'm thinking of investing in a scratching post that is tall enough so that the cat can stretch his full length when scratching. I've read that this can stop them feeling the need to howk lumps out of the stair carpet. I need to replace the carpet at some point but don't want to do this only to have it ruined with holes.…
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Moved House - Cat Meow for attention at night
I wonder if anyone has any advice or suggestions on what we can do? We moved house at the weekend, and a couple of weeks before that our other cat was put to sleep. Samara is fantastic during the day, mostly sleeps as she has always done, but during the night she has a couple episodes of loud meowing wanting attention....…
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Sensitive:heart failure in a cat
After some advice, though I recognise it is ultimately my decision but it would be helpful to discuss with those who may have been in a similar position. Our cat, tabby, is 12. She has lost weight in recent months and last week began breathing rapidly. I suspected a heart or kidney problem, took her to vet who confirmed he…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should we still give our son £1,000 instead of a puppy?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... Our son and his girlfriend wanted a Labrador puppy, so we bred our Labrador, with the idea we'd give them one of the pups and sell the rest for £1,000 each. Our elder son didn't want a dog, so we promised him £1,000 instead. Yet after they were born, our younger son decided…
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Pet insurance
I am really getting fed up when dealing with insurance companies. Home and Contents for the property our son lives in, up by 48%. On top of which they are no longer offering a discount. I was already getting offered the cheapest price of the day.That was this month and next month is the turn of our pet labrador. I know his…
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Claiming with Petplan for very small amounts
I recently took out a policy with Petplan for my dog with an excess of £100. My dog recently had a trip to the vets due to a poorly paw and the bill was £109.57. I know it's not even a tenner, but is it worth claiming it back? Petplan say they don't increase premiums based on claims but do increase the cost as my dog ages,…
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Electric Toothbrush for Dog
Hi, First time poster. Our dog’s vet has recommended using an electric toothbrush at home to help control the build up of tartar and plaque on his teeth. I’ve searched online and have been put off by the negative comments for the ones that I have found. Does anybody have any experience of this and a model that you would…
