Hsin-Yi Cohen Most people will agree that it is risky to add an adult cat to a household with existing adult felines. While some people do manage to do this with little problem, it is extremely difficult to achieve successfully and impossible to predict the outcome of an introduction. Even if things …
Despite their apparent self-sufficiency, cats are actually very dependent on their owners for good health care. Choosing a vet who is experienced in dealing with feline disorders and behaviour is essential but there are also many things you can do to ensure that your cat remains in optimum health. Immunisations …
Cats are notoriously difficult to please and will often turn their noses up at the expensive pet-store toy in favour of a crumpled bit of newspaper. While cats are generally not as destructive as dogs, it is important to select your cat’s toys wisely and make sure that she doesn’t …
Socialisation is one of the key factors towards creating a well-adjusted, reliable dog that is a pleasure to live with and there is no time more crucial for socialisation than when your dog is still a puppy. One of the most important aspects of socialisation is introducing your puppy to …
Keeping your canine friend happy and healthy is one of the key responsibilities of a good dog owner. More so than any other pet, dogs require daily care and interaction and their well-being depends not only on physical maintenance but also on things like adequate and appropriate exercise, and regular …
Making the decision to adopt a pet from an animal shelter or to offer your services as a volunteer is perhaps one of the most rewarding things you could decide to do. However, it is worthwhile keeping some safety tips in mind to ensure that your time at the shelter …
All dogs love to play and toys can be an important means of fighting boredom in dogs left alone and in preventing behavioural problems, such as destructive chewing or digging. However, as most dogs will play with just about anything they can get their paws on – regardless of injury …
Despite all your care and supervision, accidents can still happen and it is important to know what to do if your pet is poisoned. Dogs and cats are particularly prone to poisoning as dogs will chew and eat almost anything (particularly when puppies are teething) and cats are insatiably curious. …
Nowadays, more and more families are opting to take the family dog along with them when they go on holiday, rather than leave their beloved pooch behind and with the increasing number of pet-friendly accommodation, as well as eating and drinking establishments, it is becoming easier to enjoy holidays with …
Despite the increasingly important roles that dogs play in our lives many of us still don’t know how to communicate properly with our canine friends nor how to read their body language and understand what they are trying to tell us. For example, many people think a wagging tail means …