Many bird species kept as pets, particularly parrots, are highly intelligent and very sensitive to their environment. Being a bright spark is all well and good when you can explore the wide world, but can become a problem when you are confined to a cage or aviary. Caging a bird inherently places it in an abnormal world, away from a flock and all […]
Archives for November 2014
Assessing your pets weight
Many owners find it difficult to assess whether their pet’s weight is within healthy limits. There are charts available for pedigree dogs that recommend weight ranges for bitches and dogs of that specific breed. These must only be used as a guide as there is always significant individual variation. Regular weighing of the pet can […]
Toxicities Take a Tumultuous Turn!
Article by Vet Nurse Grace In an effort, I can only assume, to bring merit to my writing, my beloved pooch recently decided to test my knowledge (and nerves) by ingesting toxic and dangerous substances not once but TWICE in one day! Maybe he was simply trying to prove that even those of us in […]
Dogs and Children
Having or being familiar with dogs can be a great experience for children. It is very important, however, to teach them a few tips and ground rules that will make interaction with dogs fun and safe for them. Here are some basic tips to teach your child about when it comes to meeting a dog. To start with it is a very good […]
Is Your Pooch Experiencing a False Pregnancy?
It is possible for any bitch that has not been spayed to exhibit symptoms of pregnancy without actually being pregnant. Some bitches can completely fool their owners with convincing displays of maternal behaviour. Just like a real pregnancy, false-pregnant bitches gain weight, produce milk and make nests. They may be listless, off their food and […]