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Are there health care plans for pets?
Hi, next weekend Pebbles, a black and white cat is coming to live with me, thanks to the Cats Protection League. She's had all the necessary things done - wormed, spayed, microchipped, deflead etc - but are there any Health Care Plans available for pets to cover the everyday vets bills? I'm thinking something similar to…
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"Warranty" on Pet "Repairs" at vet
We took our 14 year old cat to the vet last Tuesday for a dental - at £240 - he had 3 teeth extracted All went well - he was out and about within 15 minutes of coming home (it always surprises me how quickly cats recover after a general anaesthetic) ! Anyway - last night, my wife noticed that the cat was rubbing the side…
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Blindness in dogs
My elderly cocker spaniel went blind a couple of weeks ago, a combination of cataracts, glaucoma and crystallisation behind the eye. At present we're coping quite well but the opthalmologist says that if the optic nerve becomes painful they'll have to remove one or both of his eyes. I'm trying to prepare for this…
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cat plucking carpet
how can I stop my cat plucking the carpet. He does this usually when he is waiting for me to come downstairs, he stands on the same stair and plucks..it is nearly threadbare. What can I do?
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Rehoming Older Dog
I am in two minds as to whether to rehome a dog or not as I have just recently lost my own dog. I was just wondering if I got one from a Dogs Trust or similar at an age of 8+, as this is the age when more things are likely to go wrong with a dog, do you get any kind of help from the Dogs Trust in treating the dog? I think…
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Breed of dog & pet insurance
I have a crossbreed dog. With PetPlan, if I put him down as Breed A cross (e.g. cocker spaniel cross) = £33/month Breed B cross (e.g. poodle cross) = £34/month Fancy portmanteau name for cross of A & B (e.g. cockerpoo) = £46/month Is there anything to stop me listing him as a Breed A cross? Is it a bit like modifying your…
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Any tips on cutting a cats claws?
Cat number 1, (despite spending a lot of time outdoors which you would think would file them down) has grown long, needle like claws, he's sticking to the carpet and getting stuck to his bed and generally in desperate need of a manicure. He's also incredibly affectionate so every time he jumps up for cuddles it's like…
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Buy a new dog bed. Recommendations?
Wanting to purchase a new bolster style bed for our Cavalier. So far come up with Orivs.co.uk but incredibly expensive and some reviews not too brilliant. Have also looked at PetPlanet. Any other suggestions would be appreciated please. Many thanks.
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Rescue dogs, insurance & pre-existing conditions
Hi, I've just privately rehomed a dog from a friend who's emigrating. The dog is a young adult, and was passed around a lot - I'm owner number 5 :eek: I'm now trying to sort out paperwork and get everything kosher. I have a history on the dog as far back as owner 3. I know for a fact that the dog was not registered with a…
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Cat Food (wet) for Cystitis prone cat
Has anybody got any recommendations for a wet cat food, for an 11.5 year old cat who is prone to cystitis? She's been on Royal Canin Urinary for a couple of years now, she has both wet and dry, and that's really helped the problem.. Dry food we're totally fine with, and she has a water fountain and drinks plenty.. but…
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Neighbour's dog barking in garden
One of our neighbour's dogs is left outside in the garden all day and barks on/off, on/off, from 6.30am until around 4pm. We've put up with it and not said anything for months because we only moved here last summer and don't really want to ruffle any feathers being the "newbies"... that being said we are getting sick of it…
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Cat disappeared
We have two unrelated cats - both 14 years old They used to get on brilliantly Then, the slightly younger smaller one started to throw his weight around and bully his larger "brother", who just annoyed him by sitting and staring at him !! The older of the two went to the vets, yesterday for a dental (he had 3 teeth removed…
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Donations to pet shelter
Is this the done thing after your dog has passed? I’m not even sure if I have a shelter near me, but I have a lot of food, treats and poo bags that I don’t want to throw away. Sentimental things like her bowls and collar I will keep and decide what to do with. And beds and toys I have thrown away.
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Dog Walking
I have offered to walk a neighbours 3 dogs from Monday to Friday. I am not a professional dog walker so obviously don't expect to earn their going rate. Money hasn't been discussed yet and I am looking for some guidance as to what would be a fair rate. I won't be letting them off lead and I will walk them for approx an…
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Dog Heavy Breathing
I have an 11 year staff. She has arthritis and is on medication for it. She has been a bit poorly over the last few months, but has good and bad days. She has definitely aged in the last few months. But sometimes she "breathes heavy." I'm not sure how else to describe it. It's not panting. And it goes away when she falls…
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Dog Insurance Renewal Options
Hello, i am after some advice please. Our renewal price to insure our dog is getting out of hand. He is an 8yo Staff/Lab with a skin condition that requires approx £500 of medication pa. We have always been with Sainsburys and now the monthly renewal is £120+. It seems to be the case that existing conditions aren't…
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Quick and easy garden for a puppy
We have a garden which is just mud. We have a new pup arriving in three weeks and a limited budget. The garden is about 20m x 6m. We will turf most of the garden, but are looking for other textures, maybe a patch, mulch (a minefield) and smooth stones. And, of course, a toilet area. Does anyone have any ideas or tips?…
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Puppy biting
Hi all, I have a 4 month old black Labrador male puppy who in so many ways is incredibly well trained and clever. He is toilet trained, can sit, give his paw and is amazing on and off the lead. There is one thing that he is really struggling with and that is learning bite inhibition. I have tried everything online…
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House Training an 18 month Yorkie
I recently moved house, and wanted to ensure my 18 month old yorkie got into good habits, as living back at my parents she was prone to doing her deed on the floor, ignoring her puppy pads. i began crate training her, and its been going generally very well, and im learning the signs when she wants to go outside, but there…
