Giving dogs table food, however, can be super unhealthy and can cause aggression and barking, especially if you have multiple dogs vying for the same scraps. Even healthy treats like carrots should be discouraged in a party setting. To be safe, it may be best to strongly suggest to your guests to ...
Being a pet parent can be one of the most rewarding experiences in the world, but it also comes with lots of responsibility. Not only do you need to make sure your pet’s basic needs are met, but you also want to make sure they’re as comfortable as possible. While you’re probably more than ...
Travelling isn’t always the easiest activity, even when you’re excited to visit a new location. It can become even more difficult when you add your pup to the mix. That’s not to say that flights with your dog have to be stressful and exhausting, however, as they can actually be easy and ...
Diabetes mellitus is a common disease in cats. Older, overweight and inactive cats are at increased risk, which suggests that diabetes in cats resembles type 2 diabetes in people. Both environmental factors such as obesity and genetic mutations are involved in the mechanism of the disease in people. ...
Laurie Larson is a freelance writer from Durham, NC.
Dog owners who let their pets into bed with them each night will claim countless benefits. One of the most common reasons people enjoy having their pet in the bed with them is their warm presence. A dog’s body temperature is about five degrees higher than our own, meaning they’re great at ...
So what is the secret to ensuring your dog can really relax and make the most of their snooze time on an Autumnal Sunday afternoon? Apart from the obvious thing that no discerning canine would be without (a toasty wood burner with a well stocked log pile) there are a few other things you can do to ...
Veterinary Client Mediation Service (VCMS) is a voluntary, independent and free mediation service for clients whose animals have received veterinary care and for the veterinary professionals providing that care. Using the process of mediation, VCMS offers help and guidance to resolve complaints in a ...
Dogs can‘t perspire like we do to cool down, they pant. But if the air they are breathing is hot then their panting has little cooling effect. Plus the air is hotter closer to the ground and therefore less effective when they are panting. Panting can also leave them very dehydrated so make sure ...
Once you've found a spot, you should add some fun toys to keep your pet entertained. Re-purposing some plastic bottles or kitchen rolls will make perfect tunnels for your guinea pigs, whereas making a toy corner packed with squeaky balls and chews for your dog to play with will help to preserve your ...
