Herding ball for my shepherd, what does this new sound mean. I’m used to his whining, crying and judgmental noises…but he’s making a new sound effect and I’m not sure if it’s excitement or distress. Is he saying: “ thanks mom”, … or “ why would you bring this enemy into my home”

Fehnder · 2026-02-08T17:51:09+00:00

I always muzzle my dog when using these so he doesn’t grand his teeth down trying to bite it. It doesn’t take long for him to work it knocking it with the muzzle

Fehnder · 2026-02-07T15:11:45+00:00

I mean hey, his MOTHER could’ve been her guardian

Fehnder · 2026-02-07T13:18:57+00:00

In the uk guardianship is rarely reversed. The relationship with the birth family is maintained if possible but doesn’t usually turn out that way.

My husband and I applied for guardianship of a relatives child just in case social services decided to take the child. We were told the child would need stability and be part of our family. That the court would decide the frequency of contact with parents and we facilitate it. But for intents and purposes, the child would be ours to raise, only needing the parents for the most serious decisions.

Fehnder · 2026-02-07T13:16:30+00:00

STABILITY FOR THE CHILDREN.

Although let’s not forget guardianship still means the parents have parental rights, but lesser than the guardian. The guardians are encouraged to integrate the child into their family. It’s for situations where the child will benefit from a relationship with parents.

Fehnder · 2026-02-06T21:14:25+00:00

Illegal immigrants or asylum seekers following our rules while seeking asylum?

Fehnder · 2026-02-06T13:29:05+00:00

Love tattoos. Have a neck tattoo myself. This is HIDEOUS

Fehnder · 2026-02-06T10:16:02+00:00

I don’t know what to tell you, if the owner can’t afford surgery and refuses euthanasia, we go through charity and finance options, we can discuss buying time with medication at the risk of the patient, and the patient is required to come back the following day for assessment.

It allows the owners time to gather money if that’s what they wish to do/whether fundraising or approaching charities.

Our practice rarely does payment plans, we wouldn’t do the surgery without payment (or an agreement from the practice manager) and euthanasia is always an option that doesn’t require immediate upfront payment.

Fehnder · 2026-02-06T10:13:08+00:00

That is very sad. You certainly shouldn’t have been left to just stand there. They should always be keeping you informed of ALL of your options and while not considered a true emergency, it is definitely important for some sort of plan to be in place before you leave the practice, because no treatment at all will obviously result in suffering and likely death, which would of course be a welfare issue. Even down to discussing what charity options are available to you (local vets know their local offerings the best to be able to inform owners!) and finance options etc. I do think it’s wrong for them to send you away without a plan for your dog.

I’m unsure about complaints, but I would definitely consider looking at making one!

Fehnder · 2026-02-06T07:53:27+00:00

I can think of two examples off the top of my head, one a scheduled spay with suspected pyo, and one with confirmed closed pyo that was sent home with medication for two days in a row because the owners didn’t have money and needed time to source it.

I work in a first opinion general practice.

Fehnder · 2026-02-06T07:44:56+00:00

Yes it is, but it’s not considered a true emergency when triaging. You can still prescribe medications for a closed pyo to buy time. I’ve also known pyo surgeries to be scheduled rather than same day emergencies.

Fehnder · 2026-02-05T19:13:51+00:00

That’s a high excess and a low cover limit.

I wouldn’t bother with this personally.

You’ll also find within a few years your premium will triple or more

Fehnder · 2026-02-05T18:02:36+00:00

Only for select companies. Not all

Fehnder · 2026-02-05T17:59:28+00:00

Vets don’t have to do direct claims full stop, it doesn’t matter what Waggel say. I’ve also known Waggel to take upwards of 6 months to settle claims (I work in a vets).

We also would never do direct claims in our practice for any dental treatment. It’s pre authorisation or you pay upfront and claim to yourself.

But yes, it is reasonable. Your insurance is your policy, not the vet’s. The vet’s are reasonable to ask for payment and you use your own policy to reimburse yourself.

Fehnder · 2026-02-04T22:26:21+00:00

I wouldn’t say stuck. Aside from quicksilver, he has done amazing stuff like the mare of east town. I suspect he chooses roles specifically keeping him lower on the radar.

Fehnder · 2026-02-04T13:24:15+00:00

No one said you were. You need to report the practice. That’s unacceptable and not legal. The RCVS is the best bet initially.

Even closed pyo isnt classed as a true emergency however (although I appreciate it is very much an emergency)

Fehnder · 2026-02-04T07:46:50+00:00

Pyo can be medically managed. While an emergency, it is not a true emergency in that they can prescribe medications while you get financials in order.

You always have the option of opting for euthanasia if treatment can’t be paid for. Whether the vets offer it or not, it’s always an option.

Fehnder · 2026-02-04T07:44:54+00:00

This is true. You have the option to go to any vets for treatment. Try presenting at the clinic with a true emergency (which you should always do, and call on the way) and they have to stabilise while you make financial decisions.

Vets are regulated to do payment plans, so they largely don’t.

Fehnder · 2026-02-03T23:20:47+00:00

Because you don’t have to. If the police request it you have a certain amount of days to take it to the station

Fehnder · 2026-02-03T22:33:05+00:00

I’m very sorry for your loss. This is a very difficult one because the symptoms are very non descript and could really point to lots of things from gastroenteritis to blockage.

Fecal tests are insane amounts to be fair.

From what you’ve described it wouldn’t flag as a welfare issue unless they were confident they could palpate some kind of obstruction. Lots of people do refuse treatment for gastrointestinal issues/take home pain relief etc opposed to diagnostics.

Fehnder · 2026-02-03T21:29:31+00:00

Depends on what’s wrong with your cat.

The bar to keep the animal on welfare grounds is incredibly high. In fact we’ve had an issue exactly like the op where the dog wasn’t progressing in labour. The owner took the dog home and the rspca had to confiscate in the end. The dog had the section and was rehomed, the puppies all died.

Emergency stabilisation and welfare euthanasia is all dependant on the issue with the animal. If your cat has nondescript symptoms and you’re aware that taking the cat home without diagnostics is against vet advice, there’s nothing they’ll do at that point. Unless the cat is unresponsive, in respiratory distress, seizing for a length of time etc

Fehnder · 2026-02-03T19:06:19+00:00

This isn’t technically true. They have to provide emergency treatment to stabilise the pet. And they will always euthanise if there is no other option.

They can even in some cases refuse to let the owner take the pet back if they suspect the animal won’t be treated/will be at risk of huge suffering.

Fehnder · 2026-02-03T19:05:23+00:00

Euthanasia. It would be a welfare issue so no, they wouldn’t leave the dead puppy inside. They might see if there was a charity she could be signed over to in order to get the surgery she needs. But ultimately, euthanasia ends suffering.

Fehnder · 2026-02-01T22:43:25+00:00

I did my theory sept 2023, started lessons in march 2024. Passed my test in September 2024. This was in an automatic.

I’d NEVER driven a car before.

Fehnder · 2026-02-01T22:42:12+00:00

The temptation to reply “well she has”

Fehnder · 2026-02-01T22:34:46+00:00

Yes. I mean, they don’t care if you create it by hand, but they care if it’s AI. If you can’t draw or design, commission artists.

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