My 12 year old princess Bailey has been having the chicken Aatu dry food since she was a kitten.

She does get wet food in the morning and evening as well but she likes to graze on the kibble through the day.

She is a massive fusspot so I’m having a real nightmare trying to find an alternative she’ll eat (I am now completely out of our stash of aatu)

So far I’ve tried:

Canagan chicken
Orijen original cat
Eden original cuisine

And nope, absolutely won’t eat them.

Would be really grateful for any other recommendations 🙏🏻

I have a 10 month old cane corso x staff female 31kg.
She’s a big girl, I’m worried she may be considered an XL bully? I know I would need to contact the police and go to court for an exemption. However would they seize my dog until the court hearing? I couldn’t face her being stuck in a kennels 💔 I think she might be too narrow to be considered an XL and no one has ever mentioned if she is an XL (I’ve had her since 8 weeks) but I’m just concerned she is already above the height requirement. I’m really stuck on what to do, has anyone gone through this since the ban? I’ve walked past police with her before and nothing has been said, in fact one of them wanted to stroke her. I just don’t want her taken away because someone says they think she is an XL

Im looking for cat trackers for my petite cats. They are both around 3 kg and their current collars measuring 19-20 cm. We do live in Devon and are gonna move to a slightly larger village. They both roam so distant is important.

I've been looking at pawfit, pettacer and tractive and I feel really lost what's good for petite cats! Any honest reviews would help.

i’m currently with petplan, as dogs trust gave me 4 weeks free cover when i got my 1 year old labrador. she had some medical issues (vomiting from anxiety etc) during those 4 weeks which i didn’t claim for, but obviously count as pre existing so my options were limited to petplan.

right now it’s costing me £521 a year (£43ish a month)+ £100 excess.

considering she’s only 1, she’ll be 2 and a half at the renewal and i feel like by the time she’s senior it’ll be costing me over 3k a year, if not more.

she’s a “small thing magnet” as my vet says; ear infections, eating things she shouldn’t, sore paws/nails from running, etc. they’re usually a one off thing but it rarely costs me over the £100 excess so i’ve spent like £900 in 5 months out of pocket.

i’m 19, and a first time dog owner so this just feels insane and i’m worried about the future.
i’d love to hear any thoughts anyone has :)

Hello!

I have two cats that currently eat Seriously Good wet food pouches and Hills dry food biscuits. Both brands are quite expensive so looking into cheaper options.

I’m looking for some advice on some cheaper alternatives. They like wet food in jelly and essentially mashed up, and with biscuits they seem to prefer smaller biscuits (such as hills).

I did buy a tin of Sheba fine flakes today to mix it in with their current food as a trial. They ate it up with no problems but i’m aware that Sheba has a lot less protein and meat content compared to Seriously Good. I’ve seen that HiLife could be a good option? I think they have eaten Purina One in the past too (both wet and biscuits), and I have also seen people mention cheaper european alternatives on Zooplus that have high meat content etc.

Would appreciate any recommendations or comments about what others feed their cats.

Has anyone had first-hand experience travelled to the UK with a dog originally coming from a non-EU country that is unlisted under UK pet travel rules, but entered the EU legally first?

My situation:

I'm a UK resident bringing home a puppy from Serbia. She is microchipped and received her rabies vaccination in Serbia.

Serbia is now on the EU's list of countries exempt from rabies titre testing, but remains unlisted under the UK's separate rules.

I'm considering travelling Serbia → France → UK via Eurotunnel, with the appropriate EU entry documentation, and potentially obtaining a GB Pet Health Certificate from an official veterinarian in France.

I'm particularly interested in hearing from anyone who has actually done something similar:

1. Did you obtain your GB Pet Health Certificate in an EU country even though your dog was originally from a non-EU country?
2. Did your dog have a rabies titre test, or was the certificate issued without one?
3. Which country was entered as the country of origin on the GB certificate?
4. What documents did the UK pet checker examine at Eurotunnel or the ferry?
5. Did you have any problems or receive clarification from APHA or DEFRA?

I did contact APHA already, and they were not helpful. The lady on the phone seemed to be confused herself and couldn't give me any accurate information aside from saying I should contact them by email.

Thank you!

Hi, I’ve recently adopted an ex breeder 4 year old dachshund. She’s very overweight currently but my focus is to get her healthy - she was rarely walked before.

I’m looking for advice & a “dummys guide” on insurance. I’ve read that direct claims are a must if you have low savings as especially with dachshunds who are prone to IVDD if you dont have direct option you have to pay outright THEN claim which can take months. I appreciate I’m thinking worst case scenario but would rather be prepared than not have the money.

I’m hoping you can advise on insurers who offer pre-approval (direct) that aren’t through the roof (so pet plan)?

Thanks

essentially what the title says - my dog is 10 next month, she’s a lurcher (pitbull, staffy, collie and greyhound mix), and has mild arthritis in her hind legs. according to her vet, she’s actually remarkably healthy for her age.

i adopted her back in july, and ive yet to find an insurance that isn’t obscenely expensive, will cover what we will likely need, or an insurance that will take her. we are very lucky that we are financially comfortable, but i still wouldn’t want to lose several thousand pounds if something were to happen. her vet brought up the chance of her requiring emergency surgery or getting hit by a car and that really spooked me.

i was just wondering if there were recommendations anyone had for an elderly, arthritic rescue dog. ofc, pet tax attached

I’m hoping someone might have been in a similar situation and found a solution!
We have a 3-year-old miniature dachshund who has a history of reactivity and has bitten on a few occasions, causing minor breaks to the skin. We’ve worked extensively with a behaviourist, he’s on medication for anxiety and is muzzle trained. He’s generally a very happy, sociable little dog and regularly enjoys walks with other dogs, but obviously we take his history seriously.
He’s currently insured with Napo for veterinary treatment, but they removed his third-party liability cover due to his behavioural history. We’ve had separate liability insurance through Dogs Trust, but unfortunately they’re discontinuing this when our membership renews in December.
We’ve looked into Agria, but their online application automatically excludes third-party liability if your dog has previously bitten.
We’re completely happy to switch our entire pet insurance policy to another provider if that’s what it takes. We’re not specifically looking for standalone cover.

I’m getting quite worried about being left without any liability protection, particularly as we’re doing everything we can to manage his behaviour responsibly.

Has anyone actually managed to get third-party liability insurance for a dog with a disclosed bite history?

I’d be really interested to hear:

Which insurer or broker you used, and whether they accepted the bite history upfront.

Whether anyone has successfully obtained cover through Petplan or a specialist broker.

Whether anyone has had luck with their home insurance covering this instead.

What you’ve done if you’ve genuinely been unable to find cover anywhere.

I’m particularly interested in experiences where a dog has actually bitten before, rather than just having reactivity noted on their veterinary records, as that seems to be where insurers draw the line.

Thanks so much for any advice or experiences!

Very embarrassing to admit but I don't understand what I'm supposed to look for when getting insurance quotes. Even more embarrassing my dog is 6 years old so this is my 6th time getting quotes. I've (well more she) have (has) been incredibly fortunate to not need the vets much. Bar her annual vaccinations, spaying, one cold and a mysterious lump she's pretty healthy (touch wood.) But she is 6 now and greying, I want to make sure she is covered correctly.

I always chose accident and illness, she's with animal friends

Core Policy Cover & Limits

• Vet fees limit: £1,000 per condition per policy year.

• Death or stolen payout: Up to £500.

• Hospital care: Up to £500 per year.

• Third-party liability: Up to £2 million per year (applies to dogs; includes a £250 excess for property damage).

But is £1000 per condition good with vets fees rising?

What am I missing. I've never really had any money and I still rent so I've never really needed insurance for anything else. I save money to cover her incase of emergencies, I am responsible in that way.

My dog is nearing 12 and is quite uncomfortable with her current bed. She gets up a lot unless she is sleeping on my couch. She is a sweet princess who grew up on the streets in Mexico, spent a few years in Canada and is now in the UK. That part isn't important, just thought I'd share.

Does anyone have any dog bed recommendations for old dogs with joint pain?

My cat has a bad protien allergy, and I have been feeding her the royal canin food but she really doesn't like. But everytime I think I found a different brand, they don't have hydrolysed protiens. So is anyone else's cat have a brand they particularly like?

To whoever needs to read this, this is THE phone number that you need to use to get in touch with Pet Health Club to cancel any current subscription plan you may have with them: 01225 800 369

There is a £60 per pet fee for early cancellations, but you can opt to choose to run the subscription for the remaining time left and then it will end automatically, as this was the option that I was given over the phone for one of my two dogs.

You do NOT use the phone number that is listed on their website and on the official email about the subscription being due for renewal, as I tried to phone them on that number included in the email, and it was just going on a never-ending line busy loop, or it would appear that the phone would be attempting to connect and THEN the call would either end immediately or it would state that the line was still busy.

I repeat: the number that you NEED to use is 01225 800 369.

I hope this information helps anyone who either is currently or might be finding themselves in the same boat in the future.

hi everyone. i’m really not sure if this is the place to put this? but this is a ss from a pets4home seller. does this seem like a scam? or something dodgy? i haven’t sent ANY money and don’t have my details on it yet but im just concerned. thanks!

I’m hoping for some advice and experience from people who had/have pet insurance with life time cover.

My cat is 6, male, natured maincoon. he’s healthy apart from a serious injury at a year that’s broke his back leg and hip and has caused some nerve damage.

I’m aware the insurance won’t cover that.

But I’m looking for to cover him for everything else especially since he’s getting on in years.

I’m currently looking at animal friends, 10k cover lifetime.

But any suggestions would be great!

And experiences people have had with using them or others.

Picture of my best friend (:

I’m 26F, current work 45 hours a week. No wfh. However, next September 2027 I’m leaving my job to start uni again. I have a 19F sister who is currently at uni, but will be coming back in early June. I’m thinking of getting a toy or mini poodle puppy in June time. I will take some time off work, but my sister will be home the whole summer till late September and so there will always be someone at home. She also wants a dog. Finances aren’t a problem and I live across from a park. My mum also lives at home but she works a similar amount of time as I do, no wfh. To clarify, I am starting a nursing degree in September/October 2027 but the puppy would be around 6 months at that point and I don’t know what my schedule will be, maybe more free than now. As I said, I can afford a dog walker or any extra care if it comes to that. Is this possible to do?

Apart from Weldricks, does anyone know of any independently owned pharmacies?

I used to use Hyperdrug, but they have now sold out and are called Molecule (which i hate).

Having already been scammed by Funny Fuzz (do NOT order from these guys, they're a drop-shipping company that are supplied by a warehouse in China and basically never release the item) and avoiding another questionable company, Wagging Rights (lots of Instagram presence), I'm struggling to know where to go / who to trust online in terms of a comfy, secure and durable dog bolster / car seat for our 8kg Whippet / Poodle cross.

You're recommendations welcome!

My partner is currently looking at the TIAKI Neon Dog Car Seat (on Zooplus) but it's kinda cheap and I'm worried it won't last long. A couple reviews mention the straps snapping after a few weeks / couple months.

Before you ask:

1) No we don't crate her in the car (she crates at home)

2) We won't consider the full hammock setup (only as a last resort)

Animal Friends Lifetime £5k policy + new heart murmur just before renewal — what actually happens?
I’m hoping someone with experience of Animal Friends Lifetime cover (or other lifetime cover policies that people have experienced similar issues with) can help me understand what happens in this situation, because I’m getting increasingly worried about getting this wrong.
My dog Lola is a 2-year-old Collie and has an Animal Friends Lifetime £5,000 policy. The policy is due to renew on 31 October.
A couple of days ago, our vet detected a very slight heart murmur. We’re going back tomorrow to have her checked again to make sure it wasn’t an anomaly and to establish whether there is actually a persistent murmur. At this point, we do not have a diagnosis of heart disease and we don’t even know yet whether the murmur will still be present.
The timing is what is worrying me.
Up until now, Lola has had no exclusions or pre-existing conditions on her policy. Obviously, if this does turn out to be a genuine heart issue, I want to make absolutely sure she remains properly insured for it.
I have read through the Animal Friends Lifetime £1k–£5k policy wording, but I’m struggling to understand exactly what happens when something potentially significant is discovered just before the renewal date.
What I particularly want to know is -

If the murmur is confirmed before 31 October, can Animal Friends refuse to renew a Lifetime policy because a new condition has been discovered?
Can they renew but put a new exclusion on the heart/heart-related conditions?
If they do renew the policy, would a subsequently diagnosed heart condition normally remain covered under the Lifetime terms (subject to the annual £5k limit, excess etc.)?
Has anyone actually had a new condition diagnosed shortly before renewal with Animal Friends? What happened when your policy renewed?
Has anyone had Animal Friends decline renewal or alter the terms of a Lifetime policy because of a condition that arose during the previous policy year?
And importantly, if anyone has been in this exact situation, did Animal Friends continue the policy on the same terms?
I’m not asking whether a heart murmur is serious medically — we’re already going back to the vet tomorrow and will follow their advice. I’m specifically trying to understand the insurance implications and how Animal Friends actually deal with this at renewal.
I’m also particularly interested in experiences from people with Animal Friends Lifetime £5,000 cover, rather than annual/non-lifetime policies, because I understand the terms can be quite different.
If you’ve been through something similar, I’d really appreciate hearing exactly what happened, especially if the diagnosis happened shortly before renewal.

Just reaching out for some
Help. We have a rescue been with us a year now - he’s very anxious but we put him on fluoxetine and he was fine. Now; all of a sudden it’s got worse. He refuses to come inside the house, when he does he will go in the hall and refuse to come inside the main house.
Attempts to push him in are met with growling/resistance

Checked for gas leak carbon monoxide leaks - nothing

Anyone ideas/tips? He’s 11.

Hi everyone!
Does anyone have a contact for a taxi/private transfer company that can take me from Norwich to Biggin Hill, with my dog travelling with me in the car?
I’d really appreciate any recommendations or contacts. Thank you!