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Pet insurance
I have had my Labrador retriever insured with petplan from birth. Premiums have risen over the last 3 years, and this year they want £20.39 up from £18.85 an 8.17% increase. I am a bit hard up now and would like cheaper premiums without compromising cover. I tried the links from Martin's cost cutting article but…
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Animal Friends / E&L pet insurance - watch the small print
Check your policy documents for nasty hidden surprises. I'm just sorting out the last couple of bits of paperwork following the death of our puppy in June. He was insured with Animal Friends, which is underwritten by Equine & Livestock. The Gold Super policy which we had provides death cover up to £1000. The policy…
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HELP....practical advice wanted
once again we turn to the MSE forum in a bid to help us get some practical advice from people. wife is now only 5 wks from giving birth to our 1st born, but we have this to worry about We have a v v spoilt cat who we have had for 15yrs (he has and always will be 'the baby') We are a little concerned that he may…
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Which dog food?
I've been using Pal dried dog food for years. However the last sack I bought was had a big flash on saying "new and improved chunks". The problem now is my youngest dog is reluctant to eat it, and the older dog keeps doing stomach turning pumps :eek: There is nothing wrong with the youngest dog as he eats table scraps or…
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Do you crate your dog?
The reason I am asking this is because every morning I come downstairs to be greeted by something else that has been chewed or ripped up by my dog. During the day she chews nothing at all but at night she seems to have a chewing festival. In 10 months she has totally ruined the kitchen lino, chewed up 2 carpets, ripped the…
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Pet Insurance
Not sure if this is the right place but who has the cheapest pet insurance for a 2 month old puppy please Thanks
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Anyone know how to keep cats out my neighbours garden and his racing pigeons
I read the tread here on how you advised "I'mcomingbackasaman" to keep cats out of the garden while she was baby rabbit sitting. Would any of them suggestions work if I put them on just one side of the garden where my neighbours garden meet? I need a good solution that doesn't scare my cat away from our house but keep him…
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cheap pet drugs
I have a dog with arthritis and every time I take her to vets it costs £27 + for 10 tablets! I looked on web and found a site that sells them for £3! Trouble is I need a prescription and the vet won't sign it (Obviously wants me to spend there) I know its only the doggie equivalent of ibuprofen but does anyone know how to…
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Pets at Home - animal lovers please read this thread
I hope I am not breaking any rules in posting this link but I have been so shocked by the link below I feel strongly that I have to pass this on. We have two cats and we have always bought their Hills pet food from Pets at Home because of the discounts that they offer. However, after reading this I have to say that in this…
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Pet Insurance
Hi really hope someone can help - do you know if I am able to take out pet insurance on my parents dog. Although I don't own him I believe that I would have to foot the bill if he was lost or ill and so personally believe i have an insurable interest. Do you think this would stand with the insurers? Thanks OMS
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Frogs!!!!!!!!!
Got Frogs in my garden, they are everywhere in my flower tubs, and baskets they are driving my dog barmey on a night time when i water the plants,got large and tiny ones, hopping around and driving him bonker's.Don't know where they've come from.:confused:
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H.M Dog Biscuits.
Hi I have found some Chicken livers in the bottom of the fridge which i was going to make into liver pate, I forgot and now don't fancy using it for Human consumption, Its not smelly so thought that i would make some Dog biscuits. has anyone made any before? I know there is an American website that has recipes on it but i…
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My dog is having an operation tomorrow *updated*
I found a small lump under my dogs arm the other day. Went to the vet today and he said that it is probably a fatty mass but to be sure he will have to have a look to be on the safe side. She is going in for it to be looked at tomorrow. She will need a general anasthetic and they may need to take a sample if they think it…
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cleaning guinea pig hutches
what stuff is cheap that I could clean a guinea pig hutch out with. Also does anybody just use shreaded newspaper for their bedding and fruit/veg bits for their food. Im trying to cut down their bill as it costs me £10 a month for, food, hay, and sawdust. thank you Tracey
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dogs got arthritis. insurance help needed
i have just ben told my dog has arthritis and will need medication for the rest of her life. i am insured, however i was wondering will my insurance company cover treatment for the rest of her life. the insurance runs out in november. if i have to renew with another company, surely the will not pay for her current…
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Pet insurance for abroad
Hi, Does anyone know how to go about getting pet (specifically dog) insurance for abroad? My brother and sister-in-law are moving to Germany shortly and need to get their two dogs insured; everything else with the pet passports is sorted, just this is outstanding. Haven't been able to find anywhere that specifically says…
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Cat wee...in the car!!!!!!!
I have searched and been through mega index but cannot find the answer!!!! I accidentally, late at night, shut the cat in the car..it was dark and he's black:rolleyes: and knew nothing of it until the neighbour knocked us up to tell us the next morning. I have now discovered he's done a wee on the back seat destroying our…
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Old cat needs love for a week
Just thought I'd see if anyone here has any suggestions. We have a 14 year old cat who needs to take a pill every day, and this year we are having SUCH problems finding a cat sitter for when we go on hols. I stress that it is a combination of factors (usual cat sitters have got their own cat now, new neighbours one side,…
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Beware E & L Pet insurance
Hi Last year we changed our Dog Insurance to E & L because the terms and price looked very competitive. 3 months later we got a letter saying they had upgraded their policy to include A Y and Z, and our premium would increase by £1.95 a month. The letter gave the impression that the policy we had, had been changed and the…
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Ok to make hm dog treats with ground nut oil?
I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right place here, but here goes - Mods, please feel free to move it to it's rightful thread if not lol!I've got a recipe for hm dog treats which lists olive oil amongst the ingredients. The liver is now defrosted and needs to be cooked asap, but I've just discovered I only have ground nut…