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How do I know if my dog’s overweight? A few extra kilograms on your dog may not seem to be a problem but extra weight can mean that your dog may develop health issues and may have a shorter life expectancy. In fact, veterinarians say that obesity is one of the most common problems that … Read more

Dogs: Eye Problems If you look into your dog’s expressive eyes, you will see many emotions. If, unfortunately, your dog developed eye problems, he or she would not be able to communicate with you as well and could even lose his/her sight. Early detection and treatment may result in a good outcome. Dogs’ eye structure … Read more

Obesity in Cats It is not always easy to determine whether your cat is overweight or not, because all breeds and body types are different. Risks of Obesity Even if your cat is only moderately overweight, it can increase his/her chances of developing certain diseases such as:  diabetes melitus joint diseases and osteoarthritis heart conditions bladder … Read more

All About Indoor Dogs Bev is a single woman, working online, from home. She gets a bit lonely sometimes and has considered getting a small dog as a furry companion. But she has misgivings about keeping a dog indoors: Is it cruel? Will the dog wreck her smart apartment? How can she manage to give … Read more

Don’t Leave Me! Is there anything more exciting than the thought of going on holiday? The planning, the perfect destination, the passports and visas, the itinerary, the accommodation, the journey… You’re going half-way round the world on a business trip, which is a wonderful opportunity for you to impress the boss and to experience the attractions of … Read more

Cats and Water Many cats, indeed, don’t like water. However, some cats are happy to take a nice, cooling swim sometimes, like tigers and your own little moggy. But, as most of us know, most cats will do almost anything to avoid getting wet. But you may have some questions about this. What are the … Read more

Adopting a Rescue Dog or Cat History of SPCAs The first animal rescue organisation began in England in 1824. It was called the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and came about primarily to prevent the abuse of carriage horses, when there were no cars on the roads. Many of these horses were … Read more

Diseases in Cats Bortedella Bronchiseptica My cat has a bad cough and seems to be unwell. What could it be? It could possibly be a case of Bortedella Bronchiseptica, or Bb. This is one of the infectious agents which may be involved in FURTD, or feline upper respiratory tract disease. How did this disease come … Read more

When your cat is sick… Those of you who are in the privileged position of being cat parents will know that they are, by nature, secretive and smart. They only ‘tell’ you what they want you to know, and being sick is not on that list. They are particularly clever at hiding illness. Why on … Read more