Hsin-Yi Cohen Just like us, pets are prone to injuries and accidents – they break bones, scratch their eyes, get bitten or stung and even swallow harmful foreign objects. Most pet owners will have experienced one or more of the following common injuries that affect dogs and cats: Lacerations and Bite or …
Laura had always loved to visit her grandfather – he lived on a farm and was very wise about all animals. In particular, he knew a lot about dogs and was always teaching Laura interesting things about them. One of the things he had taught her about was “calming signals” …
Pets can carry many parasites and micro-organisms which can cause disease and some of these can be transmitted to humans (called “zoonotic diseases”), leading to serious illness – particularly in those with weaker immune systems, such as young children. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the pet diseases …
While we all enjoy having pets in our lives, we do sometimes worry about safety issues around them, especially when children are involved. For example, many worry about the transmission of germs and disease from pets to humans; others worry about the chances of injury from pets – and of …
Pets love the security of routine and consistency and this applies not only to their diet but also their daily exercise and leadership from you. We all love our pets and want to do the best for them but sometimes in our efforts to show how much we love them, …
Just as it’s important to “pet-proof” your home, it is also important to check your garden and make sure that it does not harbour any dangers to your pets. You may not realise it but there can be many things that might be harmful to our pet dogs and cats …
Everyone’s got their favourite dog breed – from those who love the wrinkly jowls and don’t mind the constant slobber to those who love the shaggy dogs and don’t mind the hairs everywhere, from those who love the gentle giants to those who love the ‘handbag pups’ – but there …
Although dogs are supposed to be “man’s best friend”, sadly irresponsible owners coupled with poor training and inadequate socialisation can mean that certain dogs grow up with aggressive tendencies and may attack you if they feel threatened. This can happen anywhere – even when you’re walking, jogging or cycling through …
Nothing will ruin the holiday season faster than having to make an emergency trip to the vet with your pet clutched in your arms and yet, every year, vets see many dogs and cats who have fallen foul of the hazards that come with the festive holidays. But with a …
Animals are beautiful and fascinating but they can also be dangerous. In fact, it is estimated that one half of the world’s population will be bitten by an animal at some point in their life (the majority of which will be domesticated animals or pets) and that the impact of …