AnimalTalk Your guide to responsible pet ownership
Do you have what it takes to be a responsible pet owner? Caring for an animal requires a firm commitment to the animal’s health and welfare throughout his life
Read More »A to Z on pet care (Part 3 of 3)
A to Z on pet care (Part 2 of 3)
Do you have what it takes to be a responsible pet owner? Caring for an animal requires a firm commitment to the animal’s health and welfare throughout his life
Read More »Q&A: What can we do to discourage excessive barking?
Q. Meeko, one of our three Dachshunds, always barks at our domestic worker who has been with us for five years. What can we do to discourage this excessive barking? Is there something we can do to make him more comfortable around her?
Read More »Q&A: My dog’s ears smell bad. What could be the cause?
My dog’s ears smell bad. What could be the cause?
Read More »Do dogs know calculus?
What is calculus? Calculus is the study of change, in the same way that geometry is the study of shape. It is part of modern mathematics education.
Read More »Q & A: Why does your dog chase and jump on cars?
Q. Why does your dog chase and jump on cars? A. Most dogs have some instinct to chase moving objects. How strong the instinct is depends on the breed of dog. For example, dogs who were bred to herd or to assist ...
Read More »10 Things dogs do really well
Dogs have been living in close proximity to people for 15,000 years and during this time they have channelled their natural talents to develop some really amazing skills. Most of us are aware that dogs are intelligent beings with superior ...
Read More »Q & A: Why does your dog eat soil?
Q. Why does your dog eat soil? A. There are several possibilities why a dog would suddenly start to eat soil. One is that the soil eating is due to a deficiency of a mineral substance in his diet. Any diet that ...
Read More »Q & A: What exactly is torsion or bloat and why are mostly bigger dogs are affected?
Walking your dog – 7 things you need to know
Some of us consider December the best time of the year – it’s summer, we get to take a break from work and the outdoors is calling! And best of all, we can enjoy all of this with our dogs. ...
Read More »Emigrating with your pet – your questions answered
If you’ve made the decision to emigrate to another country, you’ve likely considered taking your pets with you. You may be concerned that costs will be exorbitant, but this isn’t always the case. The emigration process takes time – for ...
Read More »Understanding your pet’s emotions
Many dog owners describe how after a long day at work, they arrive home to a pet who seems thrilled to see them. While some cats are aloof, others are loving and warm. Could these positive reactions be an outward ...
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