ARE YOU FEEDING YOUR DOG THE RIGHT AMOUNT?
A question often asked by dog parents is what the right amount of food is to feed their dog. Every bag of dog food includes a feeding quantity guide, but this is just a general guideline and the right amount to feed your dog will depend on so many factors including – The age of […]
THE LOW DOWN ON MICROCHIPPING
Identification and traceability are important parts of responsible dog ownership. A microchip provides permanent identification for your pet and gives them the best chance of being reunited with you, should they happen to go missing. WHAT IS A MICROCHIP AND HOW DOES MICROCHIPPING WORK? A microchip is about the size of a grain of rice […]
HOW TO TEACH YOUR CHILDREN TO LOVE AND RESPECT ANIMALS
Teaching children from a young age to not only love animals, but to also cherish and respect them is very important. Doing so is a great way to raise socially aware children who are empathetic and passionate about helping others, especially those who can’t help themselves. One of the very best ways to teach children […]
DEALING WITH DESTRUCTIVE CHEWING
We love dogs. That’s why we get them. We plan on sharing our homes and our love with them. As we share our lives with them, we discover that some behaviours can become a nuisance. Common behaviour problems are natural behaviours for our furry friends, such as jumping, barking, chewing, and digging. These natural […]
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PET FIRST AID
It is in every pet owner’s best interest to know about pet first aid to ensure you are prepared for an emergency. Here are 5 things to know about pet first aid. Have a Pet First Aid Kit on hand. This is especially important if you are travelling or going on hikes where there is […]
YOUR KITTEN’S NUTRITIONAL NEEDS
New-born kittens receive complete nutrition from their mother’s milk for the first four weeks of life. Mom’s milk is perfect for their needs, so you don’t need to feed them anything else. In the event that the mother cat is ill or doesn’t produce enough milk – or if the kittens are found as orphans […]
WHY DOES YOUR CAT SCRATCH?
Scratching is a normal, instinctive cat behaviour. Cats have a need to scratch, and they do it to express emotions, like excitement or stress, to mark objects with their scent (they have scent glands in their paws), to remove the dead part of their nails and, often, just to get a good stretch. Your cat […]
ARE YOU ALLERGIC TO YOUR CAT?
If your nose runs and your eyes water or you start sneezing and wheezing after petting or playing with a cat, you likely have a cat allergy. A cat allergy can contribute to constant allergy symptoms, as exposure can occur at work, school, or in other indoor environments, even if a cat is not present. […]
HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR LOCAL SHELTER OR RESCUE
Animal shelters are amazing! Usually with limited resources, they help untold numbers of animals every single day. Helping them out will not only make shelter management’s lives easier but it will put a wag in many a tail. And don’t forget the joy you will feel knowing that you gave back. There are many ways […]
