Older dogs, like people, begin to suffer a range of illnesses as they age. Many of these ailments aren't detected until they are far advanced which means treatment is probably going to cost a lot and success is not guaranteed. That's why veterinarians the world over...
Feeding bones to dogs has been depicted as perfectly natural for as long as any of us can remember. Whether dogs are the stars in cartoons, children's stories or nursery rhymes there is usually a bone in their mouth or at their sides. However, what we've learned...
Exercise may seem like something pets do naturally but the truth is, like us, even dogs and cats can become inactive and lazy if not encouraged to get up and move. Coupled with high calorie snacking, this makes them susceptible to a range of series diseases like...
Tummy trouble is a generic term used to describe a host of gastro-intestinal ailments which can be mild or serious. Symptoms vary from vomiting to diarrhoea and loss of appetite or constipation. What's causing my pet's tummy trouble? Acute gastroenteritis This is very...
Vaccinations are regrettably controversial. Thousands of parents (now known as anti-vaxxers) are choosing not to vaccinate their children against deadly diseases because of a single (now disproved) study that suggested a link between vaccination and autism. And the...
As medical science extends the lifespan of pets, age-related cognitive decline in cats and dogs is on the rise. Clinical signs associated with cognitive dysfunction include disorientation, social interactions, sleep-wake cycle disturbances, house soiling, activity...
Feeding cats isn't simply throwing food into a bowl twice a day and letting them get on with it. What we feed our cats is very important, but so is how we feed them. How we feed our cats can affect them physically and emotionally. All cats are carnivores (meat...
Feeding your dog from the table might seem like a kindness; a show of love as he looks it you with those big brown eyes and your heart melts. But the high-calorie, high-fat foods we take such pleasure in are some of the worst foods for our pets. Just one generous...
How to keep your pet's weight under control is easier than you may think. However, before tackling your pet's diet, you'll need to tackle your own perception of what 'overweight' is because it's a fact that 9 out of 10 of pet owners don't see their pets as overweight...
Raw food diets may be all the rage but are they good for our pets? We live in an age of intense nutritional awareness with more of us than ever before trying to make informed choices about what we eat in order to stay healthy and live longer. Given that our pets are...
Deworming pets is generally not done often enough, probably because no pet owner likes to think of their dog or cat having worms. However, the reality is that no matter how much you pamper your pet their chances of carrying worms is highly likely. Pets can harbour...
Understanding a senior cat's needs is essential if we want to prolong their lives comfortably and happily. These top 10 tips will help you do just that. 1. Schedule regular wellness check-ups Develop a close relationship with your cat’s veterinarian while your cat is...