Heimlich manoeuvre video
Use the Heimlich manoeuvre when your dog chokes on something. Here is a video that shows you how to do it.
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Introductions video
A step-by-step video on how to introduce your older dog to your new puppy.
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Guide to brushing puppy’s teeth
Here is a video that shows you how to get your puppy used to having his teeth brushed.
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Getting a new spider pet
If you are looking for a pet you can observe in his habitat, a spider may be the right choice for you. Spiders don’t cost too much to keep, but initially you’ll need to set up the right habitat. Spiders don’t need plenty of space and suit smaller accommodations like flats and townhouses. They are
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Q & A: Cats on a high
Q: Why do cats love being elevated high up? A: Instead of seeing our cats as the fluffy companions who wake us in the early hours for food, take a moment to consider their wild heritage and what they would have to adapt to in a situation in the wild. Being high up would provide
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How to make more sense to your pet
Without even knowing it, we unintentionally communicate with our pets on a daily basis with our facial expressions, hand gestures and other movements. Dogs have learnt to ‘read’ our faces and body language on a much higher level than we realise. They know when we’re sad and they know when we’re happy – just watch
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Dinosaur feathers
In the 1960s, the first feathered dinosaur was discovered, and people realised that birds may have evolved from them. In the ‘90s, thousands of feathered dinosaurs were found in China and the theory was proven. But why did dinosaurs develop feathers in the first place? At first, it’s likely the fluff covering them was for
Bloody nose
If your dog has an episode of epistaxis, or in layman’s terms a nosebleed, this could be due to many things. Often the cause is either blunt trauma to the nose or a bacterial or fungal infection of the upper airways and nasal cavity. If it persists it is best to take your dog to
Q & A: Night-time prowl
Q: Why do cats prowl at night, and sleep all day long? A: The cat’s wild ancestors are largely nocturnal, tending to hunt more during the night than during the day. Although domestication has resulted in our cats shifting towards a more diurnal lifestyle, many cats still retain their wilder habits. This may be more
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Working with animals – career opportunities
Working with animals is a dream for many people. The good news is that there are a variety of professional careers in the animal health industries to consider, other than the typical neighbourhood veterinarian. Within the broader industry, there are para-veterinary professions, which include a range of exciting careers to choose from. Wide choice There
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Safe dog nail clipping
The safest way to trim your dog’s nails is to use a guillotine or scissors clippers. The latter is better for larger breeds or dogs with thick nails. If you cut the nail down to the quick it will bleed. On a white nail, the quick is the pink area and is easy to see,
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Creatures with multiple hearts
You might know by now that there are animals, like the octopus, who have more than one heart. The reason for the multiple hearts is simple – to pump blood to various parts of the body, when one heart cannot handle the job on its own. A few animals with more than one heart: 3
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