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Urgent Help finding Pet + Housesitter.....
I'm desperate, please help. Just been told that the person that is supposed to be looking after my house and pets is not. I go away on Saturday for a week. I'm so angry :mad: because now I dont even know if I can go away, because I'm not leaving my animals and there is no way i'd put my dog into kennels, it would kill…
my dog needs an operation, talking a thousand pounds, help?????
Hi, apologies if in the wrong forum, i have a much loved dog who has severed his achilles tendon, and needs a major orthopoedic operation involving plates and screws. Have already forked out in excess of 150 pounds for 2 courses of tablets and an xray under anaesthetic. I have been told you can only go to the pdsa if ur on…
upset child desperate for cat
hi Anyone any ideas on how to get a kitten , we have been trying for ages and keep missing them, also the cat rescues have a waiting list . We have been saying to our 7 y old that he can get one for ages and assumed it would just be a matter of going and picking our one out of the hundreds available. have tried ad trader…
Pet Pharmacy
Hi all I wonder if you could tell me which of these you have used and what you thought.
dog insurance
can anyone recomend someone for dog insurance i have bought a puppy and want some insurance for him
Do Cobras Climb?
Have just had a phone call telling me not to go downstairs as there is a king cobra on the loose :eek: Its apparently 12ft long and they have closed 3 roads off looking for it :eek: I know im 15 floors in the air but i think i will be closing all my windows tonight :o
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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
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:
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…
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…
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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