Health and Wellness

Autumn Pet Care Autumn is upon us and winter is just around the corner. However, colder weather doesn’t mean that you can forget about pet care. We’re going to help you with some tips to ensure that your pets will be happy and healthy during the cooler days of autumn. Cooler Weather As we know, […]

Make Your Garden Dog-Safe Is your dog an ‘escape-artist’? How can you ensure that your dog is safe and secure in your outdoor space? You need to be aware of your dog’s personality and characteristics in order to plan your outdoor space. Fences may be expensive and need maintenance but they do train dogs and […]

Canine Babesiosis – On the Rise What is babesiosis? Fleas and ticks can transmit serious diseases to your dog, which may be fatal. Babesiosis is caused by a parasite – babesia – which can be transmitted by certain ticks. Many different diseases can be carried by various species of ticks, which vary according to the […]

Toxic Plants and Pets There are many benefits to gardening, such as improving creativity, relieving stress, increasing productivity, boosting focus and recovery. Also, having plants in and around our homes can improve our mood and bring us a lot of joy. However, unfortunately there are many plants which may be poisonous to our furry friends. […]

Is My Dog Happy … Or Not? All dog parents know very well that when their beloved dog goes crazy when they get home, wags his/her tail excitedly, runs madly around the room, or rolls over for a tummy rub, then he/she is happy. Obviously dogs cannot tell you how they feel with language, but […]

Check-Ups and Vaccinations for Dogs A question sent to a pets’ health magazine: I have a very healthy and happy 4-year-old collie, who has been to the vet exactly twice in her life: once as a puppy for a check-up and vaccinations and once when she had a cut that turned septic. I’ve read that […]

Pet Insurance – Whys and Wherefores Our pets are such a huge part of our lives, bringing us joy, companionship and unconditional love. The thought of them being sick or injured is dreadful, isn’t it? But this will become a reality for all of us, at some stages of their lives. Our pets are members […]

Doggy Diabetes – How to Cope A diagnosis of diabetes in your beloved canine companion can be daunting, overwhelming and scary for you, the pet parent. You will probably be worried about whether or not you will be able to handle this serious condition. What does this diagnosis mean? When your pooch is diagnosed with […]

Treats for Furry Friends “I am the lucky mom of two doggies and a kitty. They are all healthy and I make sure that I give them the best food I can to keep them that way. I’d like to be able to give them the odd treat every now and again – let’s face […]