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Why do Puppies Eat Poop?
The eating of poop, also called Coprophagia or coprophagy, is a normal behaviour seen in the young of most species. Dogs are no different, and the eating of poop …
Tail Docking, Ear Cropping and Declawing – The Facts
Docking, cropping, and declawing are outdated and controversial procedures which were still regularly performed not so long ago. Over the years, more and more countries have …
How do dogs cool themselves down? Cooling mechanisms of dogs and the impact of the weather.
Most dog owners will be aware that high temperatures are dangerous for their dog, some of these dog owners will also know that high humidity levels pose …
Pet Obesity – Facts and Information
Obesity is on the rise in pets. Over the last 10 years the number of obese cats has increased with roughly 169%, and while the increase is slightly lower for dogs, it’s …
Keeping your Cat Safe – Household Hazards
Cats are curious creatures, and their curiosity can put them in dangerous situations. By cat proofing their living environment you can keep your fur family member safe and …
Potty Training a Puppy or Adult Dog
Learning your dog to eliminate on a designated spot is usually one of the first skills you will teach them. Using the right methods during potty training is important for good …
What To Do when your Cat or Dog is Lost, a Step-by-Step Guide.
As a pet care services provider, we often get the request to share missing pet posters on our social media channels from pet parents that …
FIP – Feline Infectious Peritonitis – Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention.
As a cat owner you might have heard of FIP. Until very recently, FIP was a death sentence for cats. Antiviral medication has become available to treat …
Senior Dogs – Signs of Ageing and Care.
Pets that move the hearts of our pet sitters, senior dogs. With their grey snout, the wisdom in their eyes, and slower movements, they have something special making it hard …