It is very desirable to have a tame, affectionate and interactive bird as a family pet. Small birds such as finches and canaries may prove very difficult to befriend. There are … [Read more...]
Feeding Guinea Pigs, Mice and Rats
What should I feed my small pet? Pet guinea pigs, mice and rats should be fed good, high quality commercial pellets as their main diet. Specific pellet types are available for … [Read more...]
Choosing the Right Food for Your Dog
Dogs have specific nutritional requirements and require a complete and balanced diet based on age, level of activity, pregnancy, lactation or certain medical conditions. A puppy … [Read more...]
Skin Allergies in Dogs and Cats
Allergic skin disease in dogs and cats is a very common problem but trying to diagnose the problem and to treat it correctly is often difficult. How can I tell if my pet has an … [Read more...]
Caring For Your New Kitten
Whether curled up asleep, tearing around the house or climbing the curtains, kittens are undeniably cute. But don't forget, they are totally dependent on you to provide for their … [Read more...]
Reluctant To Get Your Dog Desexed?
Non-surgical castration of dogs Many owners, especially male, of male dogs are reluctant to have their dog desexed or 'fixed' - in plain terms, desexing, neutering, or 'fixing' … [Read more...]
How to Recognize Anxiety in Our Pets, and What Might Help
Unfortunately, anxiety in our pets may be as common as in us humans! Dogs and cats are wonderfully social and complex creatures... two big reasons why we love them so much. … [Read more...]
Anal Gland Disease and Its Treatment
Anal gland disease is a common and distressing condition in pets and often causes of ‘scooting’ behaviour, where a dog or cat drags its derriere along the carpet. What are anal … [Read more...]
Top Ten Nutrition Questions
There are many differing opinions about what constitutes the best diet for dogs and cats. Since high quality premium foods (also know as super-premium) deliver all the … [Read more...]
Pets’ Holiday Horrors
Christmas and summer holidays often cause many problems for our animal family members. Please heed these warnings and take special care of your pets this festive season. Let … [Read more...]