Dogs are social animals and when they go from being with you much of the day, to spending a lot of time on their own, it’s not surprising that many will display signs of anxiety or boredom. A common scenario is returning to work after a prolonged time off, such as with maternity or paternity […]
Cats are an absolute joy to care for, providing fun, companionship and improved health. But to truly be happy, we need our cats to be happy too, so the question begs, ‘what can we do to enhance our furry friends lives?’ There are the basics of cat care: good highly digestible balanced diet, multiple sources […]
Dogs and cats can have eyes that are each a different colour. Specifically, it’s the coloured part of the eye called the iris. The term for different coloured irises in one individual, as well as different colours within the one iris, is heterochromia iridis. A dog or cat born with heterochromia does not have a […]
Aloe vera has been used for thousands of years. It has antioxidant and antibacterial properties, and helps increase speed of skin healing. However, the plant is considered toxic to dogs and cats. Well, part of it anyway. When you break open the leaf you see two things, the green/clear gel in the middle and the […]
This question has been coming up a bit recently due to news that some peanut butter brands are adding xylitol to their peanut butter making it a dangerous food for dogs. Xylitol is a sugar substitute that is extremely toxic to dogs. It’s popping up in more and more foods. You may recognise it as […]
The risk factors for heart disease in cats include family history (genetics are huge here, and the reason that we see certain conditions recur in certain breeds) and age (risk does increase with age, although some cats are born with a congenital condition). Unlike humans, obesity or being overweight doesn’t increase the risk of heart […]
Heart disease is very different in dogs than it is in humans, and dogs are rarely reported to have the main type of heart attacks that humans do. The main risk factors for heart disease in dogs, are family history (genetics are huge here, and the reason that we see certain conditions recur in certain […]
Summer means there’s no shortage of bugs in the home: ants, cockroaches, spiders, and who knows what else! So when control of these pests are necessary, it’s especially important to consider the safety of your pets when using chemicals. Most regular fly or insect sprays (the kind you buy at the supermarket) are pyrethrin based […]
When taking your fur kid to the beach this summer know what first aid is needed for your dog in the event of a jellyfish sting, and equally important, how to avoid the stings all together. How do jellyfish sting? The tentacles of the jellyfish attach to the dog and release venom causing a painful […]