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Free Feline Health Check
Have you got an old moggy ? Get it checked out for free. I've just been listening to a man on out local radio .... (Radio Merseyside) He was Professor of small animals at Liverpool Uni. They are looking for people with older cats, they're doing a study and are giving, free feline health checks. I was only half listening,…
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Is my cat an Oscar winning actor? Or is he actually injured?
We went shopping 2 days ago leaving the cat home alone for about 2 hours. Come back and he's holding one of his front paws in the air and limping a bit. No obvious sign of injury so we thought maybe he just slept on it funny or jumped off the bed at a bad angle. My partner find the paw in the air too cute to resist so cat…
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Aquarium downsize
With a new canine in the house, space has become Premium. When my big fish tank developed a slow leak, I realised it was time for a downsize. The main fish have all been rehomed, leaving just a few smaller types and my plants. Today I sourced a second hand Fluval tank on Gumtree. Went to see and it's good as new. Receipt…
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Young cat died suddenly
My 4 year old, indoor cat died suddenly and without warning. Been going through my mind what happened as she did not display any signs of ill health or change in habits/breathing/eating. She ate her food as normal (hills science plan) and did her business in the morning without issues. Then a few hours later she went to…
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How do you know when to say goodbye? (pts)
Hi everyone, just wondered if anyone could give some advice on when to say goodbye. My little dog is now 14 and 1/2 and seems to have aged dramatically since he was last at the vet in October for his vaccinations, I am thinking we are at/nearly at the stage to say goodbye but don't want to do it too soon. He has a lung…
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Pets at home and guinea pig
I'm so annoyed. I went against my better judgement (I know, I know) and adopted a guinea pig from pets at home to go with my other boys. I go in there to buy the guinea nuggets as it's so local to me and for months I saw the same guinea all on his own in the adoption cages he's around a year old. I finally enquired about…
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First Christmas without a pet
I'm not looking forward to Christmas this year. It's the first without my cat, she died in June after 19 years of being with us. When I put the tree up she always sniffed it and looked amazed. Also a neighbour has a tuxedo cat and it is getting a lovely winter coat on. I miss not seeing that this year. We buried tiggy in…
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Should I get insurance?
Hi all, I've been reading plenty of online forums and talking to lots of other dog owners on the walks regarding pet insurance, and is it worth it? A lot have said not to bother because from their experiences the insurance companies never paid out anyway and just to put the money I would pay for the insurance in a separate…
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Gitdog wants a coat. Update with pics.
Never bothered with dog coats before - had a waxed one for my last but she refused to walk with it on so the coat was rehomed. However Gitdog is a sensitive little soul (when it comes to cold, if not for anything else) and is currently doing his best hypothermic pooch impression. And that's before we set foot out of…
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anyone use a pet camera?
Hi, looking for some recommendations if anyone has used any pet cameras. Finding it hard to choose with so many different brands and prices. Thanks
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Keeping a neighbour's cat away
A few months ago we moved into a new house, we have a cat who for a variety of reasons is an indoor cat. Our neighbours also have a couple of cats who the previous owner of our house we believe used to let into their (our) house. So from time to time the neighbours cat comes and sits on our back step (presumably waiting…
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Camrosa Ointment - my findings
Some of you may remember my "scabby mutt" thread: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5742244 Well, I invested in some camrosa ointment, it was quite expensive for 100g but it works a treat the so-called scabby mutt is clearing up very well! I've been applying it once a day for the last 2 weeks and most areas…
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Gravy granules for dogs
Only found out today that there was such a thing but I can't seem to find anyone local to me that sell the product :( I know that Pets at Home and The Range sell Wagg granules but I don't have either store near me, does anyone know if any of the big supermarkets sell them or similar product? (I don't shop in the big 4)
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Harringtons Wet Puppy Food?
Does anyone know if this exists? I can't locate it anywhere, checked shops and usually websites but nothing. Breeder has pup on this along with dry food. Located dry food they are using but can't get wet food. Breeder will supply some, so won't be too hard to introduce something else. I did just wonder if anyone has seen…
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12 month insurance... What do you do when your pet has a very "minor" problem?
Hi all One of my dogs recently had a lump removed from here back leg. We first noticed this well over a year ago (maybe more than 2) and whilst the dog was having her annual vaccinations we mentioned it to the vet. She said keep an eye on it but that it was nothing to worry about. Fast forward two years and it very slowly…
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Rejected insurance claim
My dog was very ill in October, vet said HGE vets bills came to £1200. previous to this she had a vomiting episode in June, one quick visit to vet for anti sickness meds and all was fine. I switched insurance companies in August and the new company have rejected my claim as my vet has said it's related to previous illness.…
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Corner protectors - where can I buy?
I’ve found this on Amazon, but not available & I can’t find for sale in the UK. Such a brilliant & simple idea!!!! My cat scratches the bottom corners of my upholstered bed base. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cat-Scratch-FURNITURE-PROTECTOR-Furniture/dp/B005C4JZXM
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Keeping dog food fresh
HI all, got an 8 month old Cockapoo called TEddy. In order to keep his food costs down but provide him with a top quality grain free kibble, I bought a 15kg bag. I want to decant it but what do I put it in to keep it fresh? Any ideas? Thanks Fifi
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Red blotches on skin after petting chocolate lab.
I have two labs that live together. A chocolate one and a golden one. Both healthy, beautiful coats, immunised, exercised and have that advantage treatment once a month. Tonight I was giving the golden one some hugs and all fine. When I moved onto the chocolate one I immediately felt itching and burning on my arm and now…
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End of PDSA Veterinary services.
I have received today a letter and leaflet from the PDSA stating that they can no longer afford to fund veterinary services for people who are in receipt of state benefit. The previous scheme is to run until the end of the six month certificate previously awarded to each client to be presented at their vets and a…
