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Fake grass + dogs
I've been struggling with what to replace my totally destroyed lawn, aka mud patch. It boiled down to hard landscaping, which given that it is next to a patio area, I feel is not particularly attractive. So I'm leaning towards fake grass. Has anyone any thoughts /experience? I believe hosing down with diluted Jeyes fluid…
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Jack Russell pup
Mum and Dad have just got a JR pup. They've always had dogs and had a JR in the past, but that was 30+ years ago and have since had 2 Westies. They have a very large garden on a corner plot. High fences which have concrete bases that are dug down by around 3 ft. Obviously JR terriers are known for nipping/biting and…
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Vet charges for prescriptions
I have just paid £44 for tablets for my dog who has had a couple of seizures. However she needs these tablets every month & that is all they last 1 month. If I ask for a prescription for 3 months 1 Will I get it and 2 how much will I have to pay compared to a 1 month prescription.
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Trouble with LL and keeping cat
How does one manage to rent, whilst being a cat owner?
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Do dogs dislike aftershave?
No, I don’t intend to apply aftershave to a dog :) Moron around the corner lets his dog out at night and it has taken to dumping on the flowerbeds outside the front door and window of my flat. I have some part-used bottles of aftershave to get rid of, so was thinking of sprinkling some around the dumping ground. Would this…
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Cat scratching?
By be a forlorn hope, but anybody any ideas why a cat would suddenly start scratching their neck (one side only). And before anyone keys 'fleas' no she hasn't got any. Basic info - a female cat of about five kilos, thirteen & half years old, who eats well, apart from being a bit senile and bit deaf - a healthy cat. Just…
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Help with Pet Insurance 'cover types'
Hi everyone, Hope you're all ok! It's time for me to renew my pet insurance for my best pal, my pooch. However, I was hoping you guys could give me some help/advice on which 'cover type' to choose from? There are 3x options available to me as 'accident only' doesn't really appeal to me; 1. Time Limited 2. Max Benefit 3.…
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Fussy Elderly Dog
We have two elderly but otherwise healthy greyhounds - 11 and 12. Mornings they have complete dried food with warm water and a spoonful of yoghurt. Evenings same but with a small pedigree pouch between them mixed in (just for flavour really). Dinner time is fine but breakfasts are becoming a challenge. One dog wolfs it…
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Cats not using litter tray
I have 6 indoor cats ,4 are 10 + and 2 youngsters who are 3. Since I had the 2 younger ones they were not properly litter trained and would use anything lying on floor to do their business in ,things did get better with the odd slip up . Fast forward the last 6 months they are back to kitten hood ,they will poo outside the…
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Puppy doing too much poo?
I have a 4 month old border terrier and I have fed her Alpha sporting puppy food as used by the breeder. She eats it very well so no problem there. I am giving her 120g a day which is at the lower end of the recommendation. She is however doing about 7-8 poos a day. I have read up about this and it seems that a change of…
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Cat sleeping in litter tray!
Our elderly and slightly wandered cat has taken to sleeping in the litter tray. Now I keep this clean and topped up and its by a radiator (unavoidable due to lay out)- the house is not cold and there are other spaces near radiators she could use. Its most disconcerting and I'm sure its not the best for her. However she has…
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Switching Pet Insurance
We have a 7 year old cat. In good health with no medical issues nor have we claimed on insurance in the 3 years we've had her. Our renewal from Direct Line pet insurance has just landed and it's gone up AGAIN. Now £20 a month. It's a high level of cover (£8,000 per condition) but a quick look on comparison sites suggests…
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Advice Needed With Insurance Company Refusing To Pay Claim
Hi, Looking for some advice about a pet insurance claim:- Some time in September 2018 we noticed that our pet dog was licking his front left paw continuously, on examination we discovered a small hard lump that must have been irritating the dog to cause him to lick it. Took him to the vet who advised that it could be…
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Allergic to new pup?
I have just got a new pup last week and I am suffering with allergic symptoms. Red eyes, stuffy nose. I have been to chemist and bought all the relevant drops/tablets. It seems to happen more in the evening. I am now trying to have less contact with her at this time and not let her sit on me. Is there any hope for me? I…
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Dog Subscription Boxes
Which ones do you recommend? Are they worth the money? I've seen a lot of negative reviews on Facebook for VivaDogs (is it really that bad!), Pawsomebox seems to look good and has a nice website, as does Milo's Mail, and they have an offer.... Anyone used either of those two before? Thanks!
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Cat - behaviour after vets visit
Last night we took our 11yr old cat to the vets - he has been losing weight for the past month to two months and we decided to get it investigated. He was happy to go in his case (he often sleeps in it!) and although mildly stressed by the car journey, arrived safely at the vets. Once in the consultion room, he was…
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Neighbour's cat
Hello everyone, My neighbour's cat is extremely friendly and I have often seen people pet her as they walk down the street. This last year, especially when it snowed last feb/march, I noticed she was outside all of the time. In the summer she came into my garden and I noticed I could see her ribs. She would run to our car…
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Pet Insurance Renewal
I've just got my renewal through from Petplan and it's edging up to £45 a month for 2 cats (1 of which had a lot of prior illness so a lot of things aren't covered). Am I supposed to haggle with Petplan as it's not like other insurance where I can just go elsewhere (as other companies are going to not cover for anything…
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Pet Insurance
So, we have a new arrival a little kitten and shes gorgeous. Looking for recommendations for pet insurance. Who would you recommend?
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Wait to claim from pet insurance?
Hi all, Just got back from the vets as we have a kitten with possible ringworm. The vet has taken some samples to be tested and given her some antibiotic treatment. Total cost we paid just now was about £130 and we should get the results in 10 days. We were told that if it is definitely ringworm then she will need another…
