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Puppy training going backwards
Need help with 11month old border terrier. She's started doing poo in the night since she spent a week in kennels. Little parcel for me on kitchen floor in the morning. She always wakes v early, about 6 am but recently this is happening. She's fed twice a day at 8am and 4pm dry food. Has 2 or 3 walks a day and a whiz round…
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Renewing pet insurance
Hi, We have a 15 month lab and we currently have lifetime cover with the kennel club. Last year, shortly after we got him, we made a claim as he swallowed some ibuprofen �� He’s been fine ever since and we’ve made no claims. We’ve just had our renewal through and it has gone up quite a way. I'm confused with…
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Billy No Mates
Has anyone used this "natural alternative " to Advocate and Spot On which are full of very strong chemicals and have a reputation from many dog owners of nasty side effects. The idea of an alternative will appeal to many people but I would be interested to hear what others think ? My small rescue dog also has an atopic…
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Moral dilemma
I'm interested to hear your views please, I appreciate I will get vary responses from no, he's not your cat to yes, you must help! Background. About six months ago I became aware of a black cat passing through our front garden.i know my neighbours all around, not theirs, it's a busy road. I have two cats myself, confined…
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Getting Cat's breed confirmed
I purchased a kitten on resale as the person reckoned (now my kitten) wasn't getting on with their existing cats so very stupidly I know I didn't get to ever see the 'Mum' cat and rushed picking her up as upset seller wanted her gone. It was advertised as an indoor long haired cross Bengal and rag doll although it turns…
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What to do about this cat?
Hello, A cat started coming to my dad's house and his girlfriend started feeding it so it never went away and we realised it was sleeping under bushes. I checked to see if it had a chip and it did. Spoke to the owner who said the cat has a catflap, bed, food etc but decided to move itself out due to not liking their dog.…
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Pet insurance for older dog
Our dog is now 11 and his premium is increasing from £80pm to £150pm. Wondering if its worth going with a different insurer, currently with NCI. Aware that they don't normally cover any existing issues, fortunately he has been pretty healthy over the years. Are there any companies that have more reasonable prices for older…
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Donate or keep dog food?
Two months ago our dog died suddenly.....as you can imagine our hearts were totally shredded & OH said that he was done with dogs as you get so attached to them. I must admit that whilst I don't want another dog immediately I'm finding it hard without one around the house so OH agreed that in October we'd look into…
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Cat Supplies
Is it necessary to get this kittywalk system? I saw one for the backyard of my neighbor, and it feels like it helps in creating a boundary for her Persian cats.
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Kitten with broken leg
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Flea & worm treatment seems rather expensive- advice needed!
HI there, I have always bought flea and worm tablets/spot-ons through Pets at Home, and would love some feedback on whether the product/price is my best option! I have a 5 year old female mixed-breed dog, 15kg (so medium) who has never had fleas or worms. Currently we are giving her 1 x Millbemax tablet per month and 1 x…
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Appealing petplan insurance
Paddy a cavalier king Charles spaniel has some serious issues one of which is pituitary dwarfism and will be on thyroid medication for life. Petplan have contacted us saying they will not pay the claim which is many thousands as there were clinical signs within the 14 day exclusion period. Paddy was taken to the vet during…
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Foster kitten not eating
Hoping for a little advice before I contact the shelter tomorrow morning, I have 4 eight week old kittens to foster, they've been with me four days now and although lacking in social skills three of them eat and drink well, the fourth is a fair bit smaller and I haven't seen him eat more than a tsp of food in that time,…
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Pet Insurance Not Paying Out
Hi there, My name is Chris and my dog's name is Roxi. Her insurer is Direct Line and they are refusing to pay for her lump removal for 2 reasons. - There was a previous condition that she had tartar on her teeth and vet recommended dental cleaning. The lump was under a tooth. - The diagnosis was in Poland and even though…
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Double pet inurance?
Hi, Apologies if this has been posted in an earlier thread... My husband and I have recently separated and he currently has our dog, although I still see her regularly (through his mum). He did have insurance for her, but I am not sure if he is still paying for it and we are not in touch for me to ask. I suspect he would…
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Won't tell me if I am covered until I claim?
Just called Tesco Pet Insurance to ask if my pet would be covered if I were to do tests with the vet etc. They said they couldn't tell me until I make the claim as they need to go through the whole claim in detail before making a decision. I understand the claim has to be looked at, analysed etc, but shouldn't they be able…
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Cover for older dog with pre existing condition
Has anyone ever swapped insurance with an older dog? My dog is 9 and had a knee op when 2...so this would be classed as a pre existing condition. Currently have platinum cover with argos and renewal is £161 per month. Have only ever claimed once for knee and once when he broke a toe. I know there arent many that cover pre…
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Upset and mislead by cat breeder need advice
We just bought a BSH kitten 2 days ago from a breeder who seemed very genuine as seems to advertise often. Our kitten is gffc registered. After we purchased the kitten I went home I was having doubts already. The breeder seemed to force us to take the kitten. She wasn’t interested in ya or our background at all! Secondly…
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Do you think it's possible to train any breed to a good pet standard?
Hi guys, I am thinking about buying my first dog and am looking at different breeds to try and narrow down what to get. I have plenty of experience with dogs but none with training them. I've done lots of research into training techniques (I've got a 10 page document that is still a work in progress!) and I think I've got…
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Helping a Cat with Hyperthyroidism Gain Weight
Good afternoon. My rescue cat was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid and is now settled on the right medication with his levels in the normal range. He has gained a little weight - 800g - over the last 7 weeks just with the medication but I'm wondering what else I could feed him to supplement his diet to help him gain…
