Pets age much more quickly than we do. The old saying is that one year equals 7 dog years. This is an approximation, and varies with species, breed and age, but it is more or less true for both dogs …
Cat Care
Pet care and health information for your feline best friend. Learn more about topics including kitten care, senior cat care and feline nutrition.
Chocolate Toxicity In Animals
Chocolate can be a killer! Although chocolate is one of our favourite treats, it contains a substance that is toxic to animals. Toxicity, or poisoning, is most common in dogs because of their habit of …
Pet Care Tips for Cold Weather
When cold weather sets in, it is important to take extra care of your pets by helping them stay warm and safe throughout the winter months. Pets’ cold tolerance varies based on their coat, body …
Fear and Anxiety in Pets
When describing animal behaviour, "fear" and "anxiety" can be confusing terms as they are often used interchangeably. A fearful response is an instinctive self-preservation mechanism, such as a …
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 glands? Anal …
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 nutrients required for good …
Cats Get Arthritis, Too
'Trousers' was not enjoying winter any more. As a 14 year old senior citizen he had long ago earned the right to sleep on his favourite cushion on the couch, but now he just curled up on the carpet …