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clear searchMaking a claim with Petplan: it's easy
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Should the worst happen and you need to make a claim against your Petplan policy, we will do everything we can to settle your claim quickly and with as little fuss as possible. Here are the five easy steps to making a claim.
Step 1Download a claim form at www.petplan.co.uk/claims, where you can also find helpful advice on how to fill the form in, and even track the progress of your claim. Alternatively, you can request a claim form by calling 0845 074 3030.
Step 2Fill in the form (your vet needs to fill it in too) and get it back to us as soon as possible. We'll need a few simple details,
Step 1Download a claim form at www.petplan.co.uk/claims, where you can also find helpful advice on how to fill the form in, and even track the progress of your claim. Alternatively, you can request a claim form by calling 0845 074 3030.
Step 2Fill in the form (your vet needs to fill it in too) and get it back to us as soon as possible. We'll need a few simple details,
How to end your flea infestation once and for all
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Q: My cat had fleas, and although I treated him and sprayed my house twice with Acclaim, it is still infected. What can I do?A: The spray you used should have residual action for six months, so discuss this with whomever you bought it from. Ensure that you're washing your bedding and
How to control your puppy's teething
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Q: My four-month-old Collie-Jack Russell terrier cross keeps digging up the lawn and biting at wood in a particular place. I realise he may be teething. Is there any way we stop this?
A: Puppies will chew and many may continue to do so until they are more than a year old as their new teeth ˜'settle in'. Never tell your puppy off if he is chewing something he shouldn't. Call him to you enthusiastically and give him a chew toy - and praise him for chewing
A: Puppies will chew and many may continue to do so until they are more than a year old as their new teeth ˜'settle in'. Never tell your puppy off if he is chewing something he shouldn't. Call him to you enthusiastically and give him a chew toy - and praise him for chewing
Feline vaccinations - why your cat really does need them
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Q: Our cat had vaccinations as a kitten but we didn't keep them up. The vet told us that he needed his booster vaccinations and suggested starting the course again. Is it necessary for cats to have these injections throughout their lives?A: Feline vaccinations are one of the reasons why our cats live so long today, along with the leaps made in feline medicine. If lots of cat owners decide against vaccinations, the prevalence of these diseases is set to rise.
All you need to know about pet-proofing your home
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Tired of chewed furniture, dirty upholstery and discovering little surprises? Here's our quick guide to limiting your pet's impact on your home.
How to stop kittens shredding the curtainsLoop curtains out of leaping range (but avoid tie-back cords, which can pose a risk of pet strangulation). Re-channel their energy with toy mice and ping-pong balls to bat, and a tunnel of cardboard boxes to race through. Fishing-rod cat toys are a great way to play with a kitten without getting scratched.
Pets vs. pot plantsIf you're having problems with your pet leaving little surprises in the compost of your pot plants, place cobbles on the surface. If your pet nibbles leaves, move plants to a higher level. Avoid lilies, poinsettias, azaleas, amaryllis and ivy,
How to stop kittens shredding the curtainsLoop curtains out of leaping range (but avoid tie-back cords, which can pose a risk of pet strangulation). Re-channel their energy with toy mice and ping-pong balls to bat, and a tunnel of cardboard boxes to race through. Fishing-rod cat toys are a great way to play with a kitten without getting scratched.
Pets vs. pot plantsIf you're having problems with your pet leaving little surprises in the compost of your pot plants, place cobbles on the surface. If your pet nibbles leaves, move plants to a higher level. Avoid lilies, poinsettias, azaleas, amaryllis and ivy,
