Neonatal and Paediatric Animals: Essential Guide for Pet Owners Whether you’re an animal lover, a pet parent, or simply someone with a soft spot for animals, at some point, you might find yourself caring for a neonatal or paediatric animal. This could range from a...
If only forever... that's how we feel about our relationships with our pets. We want them with us always and forever. At the EberVet Petcare Group our mission is to keep you and your pet together for as long as compassionately possible. In other words, through our...
Fostering kittens might sound like the best job in the world but it can be tougher than you think. If you'd like to foster, here are a few important tips to take into consideration before bringing home that bundle of fluff. Kittens raised by their own mother is...
Adopting a pet from a shelter is a wonderful act of compassion. There are thousands of animals abandoned, surrendered or confiscated from situations of abuse and neglect in our country every year. Covid-19 has only made things worse. Fortunately there are dozens of...
Adopting a puppy or kitten is a big responsibility, not to be taken lightly. Your pet will likely live for at least 10 years so before taking him or her into your home, consider carefully whether your current lifestyle, and your future lifestyle, can cope. Other...
Kittens love to play; tumbling, jumping, running, rolling... they just can't keep still. Turning your home into a feline wonderland not only keeps your cat amused, it keeps brain and body healthy too. Let him climb and hunt like the wild thing he thinks he is. You...
How to keep your cat healthy from birth to old age need not involve expensive veterinary fees; nor is it particularly complicated. The key to good health is prevention and the earlier you start, the easier - and cheaper - it is to keep your cat healthy well into his...
How your kitten uses the litter box from an early age will set him up for adulthood, so a bit of effort in training him young will ensure the best outcome for you both. Here’s the good news: your kitten is already hardwired to make litter training easy, so it’s up to...
Cat's claws are essential to their wellbeing. They're used for many different activities, including scratching, climbing and marking territory. Cat's claws are retractable, staying hidden until a cat needs to use them. They also grow continually. Outdoor cats keep...
Every cat owner wants a happy cat and the best way to ensure that is to build positive associations for your cat in kittenhood. Kittens learn and develop a big part of their adult personality by 16 weeks of age so if you want a happy cat that takes life in joyous...
This A - Z of cat care is not a definitive document; it is merely intended as a guide to help you navigate cat parenthood. The basics, at least, are covered and we will update it from time to time, as required. Enjoy every minute of your favourite feline; a cat makes...
Germ protection is one of the most important aspects of pet ownership. Whether it’s keeping a wound clean, treating a skin condition or scrubbing a kennel, good pet hygiene is essential to his or her health. There are, of course, literally hundreds of disinfectants on...