Cat Care: Understanding Desexing

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There are a few benefits to having your cat desexed, and it's a relatively simple and low-cost procedure that's typically carried out under general anaesthetic as a day case. In addition to preventing unplanned and unwanted litters of kittens, desexing can reduce the risk of female cats developing urinary tract infections and certain types of cancer. Desexing male cats can reduce, and in some cases stop, them from spraying in your home to mark their territory.

22 October 2020

Taking Your Blind Puppy to Obedience Training

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Pet parents might worry that their children aren't developing adequate social skills. Playdates, daycare, kindergarten, and school can all help with this. But sometimes your child won't be permitted to attend these places, which is generally the case when your child is a dog. All puppies need socialisation, and a puppy behaviour training class can be extremely beneficial for this. Even when a puppy has a disability, they shouldn't be deprived of the opportunity to interact with their fellow dogs while receiving the training that will help to make them a well-adjusted adult dog.

26 August 2020

Drama at the Dog Park! What to Do When Your Dog Gets Into a Fight

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It's not fun when your dog gets into a fight. Hopefully, your own pooch won't be the aggressor, but you likely don't want them to be the victim, either. When your dog gets into a fight at the dog park, you'll want to quickly (and safely) break the fight up before making sure your dog is not seriously injured. Use Your Voice Even the most well-trained dogs can fail to pay attention to you during an altercation at the dog park.

2 July 2020

What You Need to Know About Puppy Vaccination Services

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You may already know that when you and your loved one bring a child into the world, he or she needs to be vaccinated to prevent him or her from catching various diseases. The same applies to your puppies; you should find a veterinarian near you who provides puppy vaccination services and find out exactly what you need to do. Here's some information to help you know where to start and what to expect:

25 June 2020

What You Need to Know About Dog Grooming

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Dog grooming involves activities like bathing and drying your dog, brushing and trimming his or her hair and clipping his or her long nails. Of course, these are tasks you can handle on your own, but there are times when it is important to let a professional dog groomer groom your dog. When are these times? If You Need Quality Dog Grooming Sometimes, you might feel like you are not doing a thorough or good job grooming your dog.

27 May 2020

Three Reasons Why Your Non-Pregnant Pet Might Need An Ultrasound

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Medical technology is advancing at a very rapid rate, and much of those devices eventually filter down (in a slightly altered form) to veterinarians. Pet ultrasounds have been of great help to vets of all animals but particularly cats and dogs which make up the bulk of their appointments. When you first see that your pet has been scheduled in for an ultrasound, it can be a bit confusing,  especially if you know they aren't pregnant.

22 May 2020

Three Reccomendations For Keeping Your Cat and House Clean.

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Cats can bring joy into their owners' lives, but they also can bring a lot of mess. Cats are notorious for shedding their fur, coughing up hairballs, and generally getting their furry mess littered throughout the house. While it is inevitable that owners will have to engage in frequent cleaning and vacuuming, there are a number of activities and options owners can engage in to reduce the workload or to attempt to eliminate the fur problem outright.

17 March 2020