Our pets bring us boundless joy and ask nothing in return. Some people treat them as family and their primary support system. With everything that your beloved pets provide, the least you can do is ensure they live a safe and nurtured life. For instance, pet owners should consider investing in gadgets that can help […]
You might be surprised to find just how different adopting a dog is to buying one. To make things easier for you, I looked into dog and puppy adoption. This is what I found. Adopting a dog isn’t free. It takes time and money because shelter dogs will be neutered, vaccinated and dewormed beforehand. You’ll […]
If you put yourself in the paws of your pet, it will be easy to decide whether you should choose pet boarding or use at home pet sitting. Sure as a human you may think it’d be fun to get out of the house and play with other animals, but your pet may be thinking […]
No matter what the breed is, dogs live for adventure and constant stimulation. You are doing your dog a disservice if you do not let him experience the life outside the cage. As a pet parent, it is your job to teach your dog how to entertain himself in a productive way. If dogs do […]
A big part of a dog’s general wellbeing is their health. Unfortunately some breeds are more likely to suffer from certain conditions than others. These breeds are: Bulldogs, Beagles, Boxers. They’re not the only ones, however. Listed below are some health conditions you should be aware of before choosing to adopt a particular breed of […]
Have you ever wondered what is the rave about puppy schools and why puppies should attend these classes? Behaviourist Samantha Walpole explains why it is important for your puppy. Why it’s important: It’s a critical, one-time window of opportunity, we never get back Attending a well-run socialisation school shapes behaviour forever What does he learn […]
Taking your elderly dog to the vet for an annual check-up can sometimes feel like a waste of time and a big inconvenience to the pet involved. The stress involved and the difficulty of transporting a big elderly dog, which is not so mobile anymore, may make you wonder if it is really necessary. The […]
Silver-faced dogs and silver-haired humans have been given a chance to share love and companionship thanks to a new initiative set up to help the elderly. It’s hard being a pensioner. As inflation rises, the money that was once enough to survive, has quickly become less and less, making it hard to spend on things […]
Everybody wants value for money. No one will deny that it is no different when taking your pets to the vet. Most of us have to budget, and make sure we derive as much value out of a visit to the vet as possible. Here are a few way to maximise that value. Be courteous […]