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Is pet insurance worth it?
Hello I have a dog, min-pin, and it is my first puppy. I never had a dog as a child. I wondered whether or not it is worth getting pet insurance or simply saving the monthly premium in a separate savings account instead. Has anyone done this and is it likely to cover the costs? Official MoneySavingExpert Insert April 16:…
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Online pet prescriptions
Does anyone get their pet prescriptions online?.If yes is it straight forward.
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Neighbours dog attacked my son, what to do next
Just after some advice really, we have a shared path with our elderly neighbours to our houses, our drive is next to this path, a couple of days ago we came home from a day out and whilst my husband and 13 year old son were removing things from the car, neighbour came back down the path wih his dog on his lead. Now the dog…
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Poorly or just greedy cat?
Our 10 year old cat is constantly hungry. All the time. He can eat a sachet of food in minutes and starts crying for more as soon as it's finished. He has lost some weight bit doesn't appear unwell. Coat is shiny, he isn't in distress and is weeing and pooing regularly in our patch of garden that he likes. He is regularly…
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Doggy day care in wolverhampton
I appreciate this is short notice, but we, myself, and my wife, are due to go to a wedding in Wolverhampton next Sunday. We have just rescued a blind pug, had her about a month or so, and she is settling in. We have no-one who can look after her when we go to the wedding, so we're looking for someone to look after her and…
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Rabbit hutch difficulties
My rabbit's hutch was bought from a pet shop less than 3 years ago. Most of the wood is tongue and groove, but the back is just plywood or something, and it always leaks, despite regular ronseal applications. The roof has felt which also leaks and both are now rotting. I've been trying to find a good quality hutch but it's…
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Amber collar to repel fleas & ticks
My dog weighs 6.3kg & has had an adverse reaction to advantix for 4-10kg dogs. She was fine on the up to 4kg treatment. For now, I've put her back on the smaller dose & I'm checking for ticks . I had a chat with the vet & she recommended a Scalibor collar . I went on amazon to check prices and came across this....…
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Argos Insurance or PetPlan
Our previous cat was insured with Pet Plan at around £25 a month, just had a quote for our new cat at under £9 a month on Platinum cover. Has anybody had experience of both companies, how are they to deal with for claims? Pet Plan have finally paid up for previous cat's death cover (we're giving that back to Cat's…
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Microfibre furniture - anti-cat scratching.
Has anyone bought furniture - settee/sofa etc., made of microfiber? Where did you buy it? Was it expensive compared to other fabric furniture? And, did it work - no cat damage from scratching?
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Gitdog’s Guide to (almost) being a Gold Good Citizen.
1. Road walk at different paces – prat around until mum sneaks a treat into her hand when the assessor isn’t looking. Perform the exercise impeccably. Wait until the assessors back is turned then go into a full scale bullie run on the end of the lead, complete with spins and twirls. As this would be an instant fail, stop…
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anyone know of grain free dog food for struvite crystal problems?
My dog has just developed a problem with struvite crystal formation. She's been on antibiotics for a suspected infection, weeing a lot, blood in urine etc. It goes, then comes back. She went in vets for day last week, had blood tests, checked renal, kidney functions, all came back clear, wee was perfect, no blood or…
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Direct Line Pet Insurance VAX offer problems
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Heart Murmur at 8 weeks
Hi, Just wanting a little advice, I finally got my 8 week old Bedlington terrier on Saturday and took him for his first vaccinations today(monday). The vet checked his heart and said he had a heart murmur-she didn't seem overly concerned and said this will need checking next week when we go back for his next lot of…
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pet courier
Can anyone reccomend a pet courier to transport a puppy from dorset to tyneside? We need a reliable company that genuinely care for the animals
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cost of kitten injections.
Hi I am having two kittens in two weeks and I want to know hpw much injections are please?
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Vet uk
I think Vet UK are having problems so be wary if you are thinking of placing an order. I myself have been waiting since the 25th of march for my order and it seems on their Facebook page that a lot of people are also waiting.It also appears that the phone lines are not being answered nor are emails being replied t I have…
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Dog whining
My sons ten month old lab has suddenly started whining for no reason.My son and his partner think it is attention seeking but I am not so sure as she started when I was playing with her (I dog sit most weekdays) theyhave felt her all over for any signs of injury and she seems well in her self.Any ideas?
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Growling
My Lab pup 7 months has decided today to display growling when I go to take his bone. Suggestions to nip this? I roared at him NO as he knows what that means. Slightly scared so I want this sorted.
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garlic dog biscuit recipe please
could anyone give me a really simple recipe please? i have in flour, eggs, oil ,marg, garlic etc. thanks
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Dog medication now triple price!
My dog is on floranet and it has now tripled in price. Anyone else's dog need this?
