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Dog boarder without license
Our dog carer is retiring and we today met a potential replacement who comes recommended and seems excellent. He has insurance but not a boarding license, which he says is because of the cost. My question is whether there is any implication for us of our dog staying overnight at someone who does not have a boarding license?
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Adopting a new cat!
Morning! We have decided to get another cat as we think our cat would benefit from a friend. We have seen one we like, he's a lovely 1 year old fluff ball. He has been owned, sent to a foster, adopted, then brought back to the same foster. The foster lady said that he had been very social prior to being adopted, and was…
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Cat with allergies
Hi all, So my 2 and a half year old cat has allergies to Birch, Fleas & House Dustmites, diagnosed by a blood test I've started to use the Indorex household flea spray, as it does Mites too, so that was done in October and is, I think, yearly Have no carpet, all vinyl flooring, bed is metal frame & no sofa or armchairs, so…
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Food for 8 month old kittens
Hello, I am looking for some advice from other cat owners. I am wondering if I am feeding my cats enough and whether I should look at changing their food or not. They are British Longhair cats (8 months old) and they have been spayed. They are currently fed Royal Canin Kitten Instinctive wet food and Applaws Kitten dry…
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Mixed messages from vets
Hi Around two weeks ago, my mum's cat stopped eating and vomited black. Obviously, I got in touch with a vet as soon as I found out. It was a vet I had not used before but they didn't charge rip-off prices for call-out. My mum is housebound and I also have disabilities. They admitted the cat for a week and during this time…
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Vet didn't do much...cat still unwell
My gorgeous two year old Bengal had been a tad unwell since his boosters just over a week ago. His third eyelids are showing and although he is playing, eating and grooming as per usual, I am slightly worried. I took him to the vet yesterday and for the grand total of £28, was told he was fine. She took his temperature…
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Kitten Food Help
Hi, I am thinking about purchasing two kittens. One boy and girl. I am on a bit of a budget and trying to work out the costs involved before committing myself. I am stuck with the food, so many conflicting things online, some people say dry food best for the teeth, some people say wet food best to give hydration and help…
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Puppy dilemma
We are registered kc breeders of siberian huskies. One of our puppies went to a lady around 8 mths ago. To cut a long story short, she is inundating us with messages saying the dog went to her poorly and has had her at the vets every week, she has slated us as bad breeders and is now saying she thinks the dog may have…
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Pet Insurance headache
More of a vent really as I am so cross with M&S pet insurance/my vet right now. Our dog was recently diagnosed with epilepsy. She had a seizure on 21st Feb which lasted around 4-5 minutes, no obvious signs afterwards (i.e. she wasn't sick or anything) just a bit dazed so we don't know if she's had more when we've been out.…
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Pet water fountains
Hi We've just got two kittens. We have got fresh water down for them but they keep trying to drink out of the toilet ! I've seen that you can get pet water fountains because they like running water. Anybody got one ? Are they worth the investment ? Thanks Jen xx
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Do your cats wear collars?
Our boys are currently indoor cats, but once we've settled into our new house we plan to let them outside. I remember one of my parent's cats never grew fur in a ring around her neck from where the collar had been for over 15 years. The more recent two would go out with collars on but come home without them, so they gave…
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Injured dog - insurance exclusion?
Hi all, Our dog has recently sustained an injury, in that when she was jumping in the car, she mis-judged and fell back injuring her back leg. We waited a little while and as it wasn't getting better we have taken her to the vets, she has been diagnosed as suffering a cruciate ligament injury requiring an operation at…
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Hepatic diet
Perry the pup has been placed on a hepatic diet. One thing he misses is his treats. The vet did say that winalot shapes were ok for him. He's not that keen. What else is out there?
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Charged twice for same op
Marley my 8 year old lab has recently had a lipoma removed. The fatty mass was a big size and was situated beneath his groin area between his back legs. The vet advised that due to the location of the lump it should be removed, as could possibly get bigger and cause implications such a mobility problems, so I agreed.…
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Cat and obesity management
Last check up, the cat is right on the brink of obesity. I feed her holistic wet and dental biscuits so having a re-think. I was looking into trying Royal Canin obesity management but the ingredient list looks like a horror story ! :eek: Has anybody tried these on their cat, have positive or negative remarks etc Cheers
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Will question
Hi, My parent is likely to leave a considerable amount in their will. Myself and two siblings are due to inherit in an equal three way split. What if one of us dies? Two of the siblings have no children although one has a long term partner with 3 children who are not her’s. The other sibling is single and lives abroad and…
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Poorly dog
I'm not looking for medical advice, I can get that from the vet Perry my 12 year old JRT X bum scooting Sunday and very very bad wind for a few days, with yellow poop yesterday. So Tuesday night i tried to squeeze his glands, a little gunk came out but I didn't feel confident and Perry was not happy. Wednesday took him to…
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Dog Worming
What do you guys recommend for worming treatment for a 6 month old dog? There are so many options out there....
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What is the least you would claim treatment for?
Hi, I put my cat into the vets yesterday as he was off his food and appearing poorly. After bloods, consultation etc, the bill came to £109. The excess on my pet insurance is £99. I am wondering if it is worth claiming back a tenner, or if this would affect my premiums in the long run. What do you think? And what is the…
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Puppy Anemia - Vet Bills
Hi guys, I think my puppy may be anemic and I’m booking him in for blood tests on Saturday. (Vets4Pets). I understand if he is anemic then we may need to do a blood transfusion. Could anyone shed some light as to how much this would cost, the benefit of my insurance paying for it (if they would) or if it is worth me taking…
