We talk about obesity in relation to humans and the dangerous effect it has on our lives, but our pets “winter weight” can be just as detrimental to their lives as it can to ours. Unfortunately obesity is becoming more and more prevalent in our pets, which sparks genuine concern. It’s important to know what […]
Archives for June 2014
Seven Fun Facts About Pocket Pets
Did You Know? • Guinea pigs have only three toes on their hind feet and four toes on the front feet. • A female guinea pig can come back on heat and be fertile within 2 hours of giving birth – hence it is best to separate the male and female prior to the birth! […]
Keeping Your Pets Happy Over Winter
Even pets can get the winter blues, so it can help to give them some extra attention and cuddles over the cooler months when everyone’s moods can drop just a little. Here are some other vital tips for keeping your pets happy and cosy over winter. KEEP ACTIVE: We all know how easy it is […]
Cat Dental Care
We all know how hard it is to get your pet to do anything at all, let alone brush its teeth for good health. But did you know that up to 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats will experience the beginning stages of periodontal disease by the age of three? That means […]
The Bonds Between Dogs and Their Owners
We as humans understand the importance of developing friends and relationships as part of our growth to adulthood. Well, the same goes for your pets; they need to develop relationships with their own kind. But for domestic animals the relationship can often go in the opposite direction. Researchers have found that there are often very […]