Pets often find it challenging when their routine abruptly shifts, particularly if they’ve become accustomed to constant companionship that suddenly diminishes. Whether your furry companion has been part of the family for years or joined during the pandemic, it’s crucial to address any signs of separation-related distress they exhibit. Here’s how you can help your […]
Cat Peeing Outside the Litter Box
Cat’s peeing outside the litter tray is a common problem that can be due to many underlying causes. We need to find the actual cause so that we can reach the best treatment plan, to help your cat. Some of the underlying causes of this might be: • Litter tray aversion There are many reasons […]
Calm Amidst the Storm: Managing Anxiety in Cats
Storm anxiety in cats often goes unnoticed, as symptoms can be subtle, such as cowering or hiding. Here are our top tips to help you alleviate your kitty’s storm anxiety and keep them calmer during turbulent weather: Create a Safe Space Ensure your cat has access to a designated “safe space” in your home where […]
Coping with Storm Anxiety in Dogs
Storm anxiety can affect many dogs, and predicting which ones will be affected can be challenging. During storms, dogs may exhibit various signs of anxiety, including vocalising, shaking, hiding, attempting to escape, or engaging in destructive behaviours. Understanding Your Dog’s Needs During Storms Secure Your Pet Before the Storm: Dogs with storm anxiety often sense […]
How To Keep Your Dog Calm For Nail Trims
Nail care is an important part of caring for your dog. It should be an easy and stress free experience for you both. Unfortunately, for many this aspect of pet care is the opposite experience, and is a source of anxiety. What we want to do is help your dog be calm when their paws […]
8 Tips To Happily Crate Train Your Puppy At Night
These are must follow tips when crate training pups, to ensure you’re supporting their confidence and happiness.
Tips To Calm, Happy Toilet Training For Your Puppy
When toilet training a puppy, the most important thing you can bring is patience. Some pups will get it within a few days, while others can take months. Here’s our Vetchat vets’ checklist for toilet training your puppy: Prevent accidents in the house by providing plenty of time outside. For inside time, have a designated […]
How To Introduce A New Kitten To The Family
Whether you’ve got fur kids already or you’re bringing home a new kitten for the first time, we’re here to help you settle in together as one happy family. Getting to know you Your kitten’s first contact with you needs to be gentle and initiated by them. It can take a number of days for […]
Why Does My Cat Lick Me?
Some cats just love to lick their owners. Hands, ears, toes, hair- nothing is off limits! But why? It would be really nice if we could ask our kitties this directly, until then here are some explanations as for why. Maybe you just taste good They just love you. Mummy cats lovingly lick their young, […]