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Strong chair covers to deter cat scratching
Looking for some good quality chair covers which are also aesthetically pleasing. One of our cats is scratching our dining chairs, the ones in the link below. Need something sturdy but stylish. Any ideas? http://www.harveysfurniture.co.uk/collection/boat/
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Tips- Heel/jumping
Hi, My pup is proving to be a nightmare to walk to the heel. Sits and recall fine. We have even got him recalling to the hand. The pulling is something I must stamp out before my lab because even more powerful. Suggestions please? I say his name and heel, he looks back at me eases up and then goes back into his way.…
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Outstanding vet bill
My cat Tigger had to go to the emergency vets in May 2015...the cost of his stay was £680..this i thought was going to be paid for by the insurance company, but unfortunately they declined and did not pay saying his health problem existed before the insurance was taken out (this is in fact untrue) Hence i was left with a…
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Yumove.
If anyone uses Yumove, I've found the cheapest source to be Fetch (the pet section of Ocado), especially as there is 15% off your first order.
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Would you eat your pet's food?
Would you eat / have you eaten your pet's food if you were hungry enough? Just curious
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Devastated :(
Just been told by OH that he has found my little girl Hades dying on our doorstep. He's not sure what had happened to her but she died in his arms I am so upset she was my baby girl she was 8 years jet black with the most amazing personality I have ever know. She really was the boss of the house I am going to miss her so…
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Dogs fighting
My friend Mrs J has a problem with her two new dogs and any advice would be appreciated. A month ago she took on a Norfolk Terrier and a Norwich Terrier, 8 and 5 years old, both unspayed. They were two of four dogs owned by an 85 year old lady that was taken into hospital. One was kept by the lady’s daughter, one was…
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Dog bit my daughter's face - advice please
In a nutshell, we visited relatives over the holiday period. Two dogs were present, both of which are used to children but not my daughter. She is 4. One of the dogs, a 4to female staffie, bit my daughter just under the eye. It broke skin and is swollen and blue underneath. One person witnessed the incident and said she…
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Very sick cat
Hi all I am in regular contact with my vet so not really posting for advice, more for moral support. I have 3x 9 month old kittens. They have all been fine, regularly deflead and wormed. They get on really well although they have different personalities. Tao is a roamer, he loves being outside and getting up to mischief.…
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Juvenile delinquent cat
We have a young cat who is basically a terror but also totally loveable. He is a housecat and is starting to get tubby. We play with him on a daily basis to get him moving about (chasing a ribbon on a string), but just wondering if anyone else has ideas on keeping a house cat active and entertained?
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Insurance cost depending on the area you live
I have moved just over a week ago from East to North London and was absolutely shocked. Zara has been insured with Argos Platinum for years with quite a few very expensive claims over the years so last October her insurance jumped again to £197 per month. I accepted that. She is over 10 now, need the insurance. As I moved…
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Dog insurance, pre existing condition - Cruciate Ligament
Hi, I reserved a dog from an adoption home that a couple of months ago had Cruciate Ligament Surgery, they are still recovering and have a good prognoses. I have read up on this and it has the potential to happen with another leg and will likely cause arthritus over time. What I am wondering is, is it possible at all, any…
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Dog Insurance Advice please?
Hi, i got a labrador retriever shes just over 7 years old, recently after sitting for a while and getting up she would limp for a couple of minutes (rear left side) then be okay and can run about after a few minutes no problem, so i took her to the vets and they felt around feet, hips and leg and with no pain. So the vet…
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dog insurance
i am looking for insurance for our new puppy. I am after a cover which will cover any injury for any potential costs and that pay direct to the vet, and will cover for any age of the dog. whats the best insurance to go with? thanks
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Claim for my dog - HELP
Hi, hoping for some help/opinion please. I applied for pet insurance for my dog back in March of this year, I remember the three declaration questions when applying as (not word for word) 1.Has your pet been previously insured 2.Has your pet ever been involved in an accident involving a third party or attacked been…
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Vets 4 Pets problem
My wifes dog had an operation on it`s rear leg which was covered by petplan , after the first operation the vet said he needed the same operation on the other leg. We stated that we could afford to pay for the second operation but were informed by a person at vets 4 pets that petplan had said that they would pay. We have…
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Dear neighbour, about your dog...
Just seen this on Facebook and had to share. Dear Neighbour It was good to meet you and your dog once again this morning. I’m sorry the circumstances were such that we couldn’t have a proper chat, but I’m afraid that being in a situation where I was restraining my four agitated and angry dogs whilst trying to ward your dog…
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Trying to adopt a rescue dog!
Good morning, Now I'm not sure if I've just been unlucky but I've been trying to adopt a rescue dog since September and its hard work! You'd think they'd want good homes for pets! First tried a breed rescue centre. I've always had this breed and lost my elderly dog in July this year and decided to adopt instead of getting…
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Crate training a puppy
How did you get your puppy to sleep without crying in the night? We're getting a puppy in 3 weeks time and been told best way is crate training, wondered what routines/methods everyone used? Thanks
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Dog Ownership Laws
Hello, I have used she and not said names or gave away if she is related to me or not, as though I don't want to protect her, i got to protect myself, my mum and the babies, that's also why I haven't given away the breed, just in case the person looks at this forum. I have a question. My mum had two puppies given as a gift…
