Many people use the Christmas holiday period to adopt a new pet, but is this the best time? It may be a good time because: You have time to research the type of pet that is suitable for you. You and the children are holidaying at home this year. However, you must consider the welfare [...]
When planning for an upcoming holiday make sure you plan for your pet’s holiday as well. In some instances, it may be possible for your pets to stay at home. This can be best achieved by arranging for a friend or relative to live in during the period or organize for a commercial company to [...]
Everyday, thousands of lost pets arrive at shelters around the country without any form of identification. A microchip enables a shelter to contact the owner immediately, saving stress for both the owner and pet. So what is a microchip? The microchip is a silicon encased chip about the size of a grain of rice that [...]
Most of us are aware of a family member or friend who has diabetes. It is also a disease which can occur in pets. As in people, there are different types of diabetes. A pet with diabetes can show a range of symptoms but the longer it is left untreated the more complicated the condition [...]
Dogs and cats age on average seven times faster than people. Taking a pet to the vet even once per year is equivalent to a person seeing their doctor or dentist every seven years! By the age of five, most cats and dogs are into middle age and by seven they are into older age. [...]
Many people have a first aid kit in their house or car for themselves but a few different items are needed for your pet. Here are some of things that may be useful: List of Emergency Veterinary Contact Numbers – always ring to get advice Blanket for use as a stretcher or to keep your [...]
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