Acne in Cats – Feline Acne – Pet tip 192

Although many cat owners are surprised when they hear the diagnosis, it’s true; cats can get acne and the condition is aptly called feline acne. Cat owners usually notice that something is going on when they notice small back-heads or …

Tip 65 – Cat games – playing with your cat

Unlike most domestic dogs that get at least one or two walks a day, some good petting and attention, most house cats are under stimulated. They stay inside all day long (read the advantages here) and do almost nothing except …

Dog has Ticks – Cat has Ticks

Your dog or cat has ticks – how to check for ticks – how to treat ticks.
Ticks and dogs – Ticks and cats

KEEPING OUR PETS PARASITE FREE

Common parasites of cats and dogs

Ticks have 4 life stages …

Pet Phobias

Dark skies and rumbling thunder is often a stressful time for many dog owners. In all likelihood, it is even more stressful for the dogs themselves! Fears and phobias in our companion animals are more common than one might imagine, ranging from fear of loud noises and new places to the fear of people and other animals.

There are many different components and reasons for a fear response in an animal. It can be an innate response, meaning that it is genetically programmed into the animal’s behaviour, such as fear for a predator. If there is a lack of proper socialization to different people and environments when the animal is young, it may be fearful of unfamiliar situations when it is older.

Autopsies on pets

Did you know that a person can have an autopsy done on their pet? Your first reaction may be to cringe; nobody likes to think about their pet being dissected. But autopsies provide information that no other test can. While …

Tip 61 – Drooling cats – kneading cats – Cats that drool and knead

Occasionally adult cats will drool while they are being petted, massaged or while nuzzling into fabrics. This drooling is usually accompanied with the kneading of the cat’s paws. This paw kneading action is identical to that performed by nursing kittens …

Checklist For Pet Travel

It’s hard enough to pack for you and your kids when you go away as a family, let alone remembering what to bring for your pet. If you take what’s on this list, you’re sure to be in good shape.…

Why Dog Paws and Cat Paws Sweat – Pet tip 124

Here’s the scenario: You’re at the veterinarian for your cat or dog’s vaccines. The doctor asks you to put your pet on the scale to weigh it. When you pick up your pet, little wet paw prints are left behind. …

Shedding in Cats & Dogs

White hairs are stuck firmly in your favourite black sweater. Balls of hair are on the floor and they remind you of those tumbleweeds seen rolling about in classic cowboy movies. The never-ending battle with your pet’s fur can sometimes …

Dog Breeds that Travel Well

For the vacation-enthusiasts who love to travel, having a dog can have an enormous influence on where, when and how often you can travel. For example, a dog that is very large (i.e. Irish Wolfhound, Great Dane, St. Bernard) will …