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Aquarium Filter / Cloudy Water solution?
Hi. I bought an aquarium (120L) in November and have used it for some minnows & cold water fish (approx 15 fish). Seems like no matter what I do, I cannot get the water to be clear. I have a Fluval U2 filter running. I've tried Aqua Pure Aquarium Crystals & Interpet Quick Clear Aquarium Treatment - both don't seem to make…
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Insect based cat food
We're considering moving to an insect based dry food to reduce our cat's carbon footprint (I think we'd supplement it with some standard wet food, since insect based wet food doesn't seem to be a thing, yet). It's obviously more expensive, but it is within our 'pet budget' for the year. Has anyone tried it? How have you…
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Court case over puppy from puppy farm
This discussion was created from comments split from: Puppy Not as Advertised.
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Show us your Christmas pet outfits
Do you get your pet kitted out festively? If so, I'd love to see a photo. Especially if it's a homemade outfit. Please remember not to share anything containing personally identifiable information, such as photos of your face. Here's one of the MSE pets modelling his hand-knitted hat.
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How much do you pay for dog grooming?
Hi, Just wondering how much everyone is paying for their dog to be groomed. I’m in the north east and had prices anywhere from £20-40 for the same service (full groom/clip off on small dog). I assume the more expensive ones will be a better finish but I’m just curious to see what everyone else is paying. thanks in advance
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Pet Insurance - Can Insurers Penalise Claims?
I switched my Petplan insurance for my 3yo cat to Napo 6
months ago, as the Petplan became expensive while Napo came highly rated
by Which.co.uk. Both insurances are Whole Life and relatively comprehensive
on coverage. He was perfectly healthy at the time of the switch, with no known
conditions (other than accidental…
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Young cats always hungry
Hi all, We rescued two cats over the summer from a charity. We think they are about 18 and 24 months now, though charity couldn’t give us an exact age as they were found abandoned. Both are British shorthair, and the older one had had a litter of kittens if it makes any difference. We love them to bits but they are always…
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Apoquel - any experiences?
Vet has today prescribed this for my dog who has been constantly scratching and licking his undercarriage so it is now very sore and inflamed. The dosage she has prescribed is 12mg twice per day, but he only weighs 22.5Kgs. Have looked on the website and it says 2 x 5.4mg tablets per day for that weight. Has anybody any…
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Woman has taken back cat she abandoned
I posted a while back about this. We took in a pregnant cat that was abandoned, malnourished and with a 12 week kitten. We reported it to the vets, asked around, checked the microchip and was advised if nobody came forward we would need to keep her inside as she was due to give birth. She was starving and neighbours said…
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20% of claim excess (at age 9+)... How does it work?
Hi folks I'm at renewal stage for my dog insurance with ManyPets. She's now 9+ years so the 20% of claim excess has kicked in. I'm just trying to get my head round it and wondered if anyone could tell me how it works please? With a £7,000 limit on the policy - and an example claim that racks up to £10,000 in total - would…
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Pet insurance - timing of diagnosis, renewal, treatment
My mother has a 10-year old cat, insured with Coop since she got her as a rescue 6 years ago. She had a routine vaccination appointment on last Friday (27 October), and she asked the vet to look at the cat's teeth as she hadn't been eating all of her dry food in the previous couple of days (of course, she's back to…
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Cats Protection Neutering Scheme
Just in case this is of any use to anyone: You are able to get your cat neutered and microchipped at one of our participating vets for £10 if you meet any of the following criteria: * you are in receipt of any of the following means-tested benefits: universal credit, income support, housing benefit, council tax benefit,…
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Fireworks - LOST DOG thread now, not chat.
EDIT I started this just as a chatty thing, but following Sazzybum's post, this is now a lost animal thread. I hope he is found safe and well. (And no, hijacking is fine :D ) **************** Well, they're going off all round us. Have been for a couple of hours now. Sounds like a re-enaction of the 2nd Battle of the Somme,…
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Would you claim for this?
Hello I’m trying to work out whether to make a pet insurance claim for the following circumstance. I can’t decide whether it will be worth it in the end if future premiums just go up to cover it next year so would welcome others’ opinion. 15 year old dog, diagnosed with arthritis mid September 2023 and now needs monthly…
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Unsure whether to cancel pet insurance
Hello! We've just had our renewal through for our Jack Russell who is 8 years old and has epilepsy. We claim £27.75 every month for her medication, plus blood tests twice a year. She's had the epilepsy for 4 years now. The total we have claimed this year is £369.33 out of a total £1000 covered per condition in each year.…
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Bonio Bonio Wherefore Art Thou Bonio
Anyone else having trouble finding Bonio ? I’ve tried all over without luck 2 shop assistants have said the same thing expect to see them come back at some point rebranded and twice the price.
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Yumove. Just ordered a months supply which will last 2 weeks !
I just placed my first order with Yumove. The best deal was to take the monthly subscription so I went for that. Put in the weight of the dog etc and the subscription is for 60 tablets a month 2 per day. The I get my confirmation email which says ;For the first to sixth weeks use a double dose which is 4 per day which is…
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Pet insurance
Thought I should share this experience for any help to someone in the same situation. We have had our golden retriever covered by the same company since 2017. We got the renewal in yesterday and it had risen 28% to £1100. It had always been expensive but the dog is currently 10 years old and has only had one small claim…
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Considering getting a second cat - any MSE advice?
I have recently adopted a cat I was fostering. He is approximately 8, my first cat, and a total sweetheart - I'm in love. However, there are times when I worry he's lonely. It's just me in the house and he is such a cuddlebug that he just wants to be with me all evening. It's making it very difficult to have a social life…
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Pet insurance due to renew- when to claim?
I have pet insurance with Many Pets which is due to renew in 2 weeks. My cat had surgery in August but I have been going through an incredibly stressful situation which is ongoing, along with other health issues so I keep forgetting about making a claim and now I am wondering when I should put it in. They emailed me a few…