Q: How can I prevent my dog from eating the cat’s stool from the litterbox? A: This is a very common problem, and although we may find it really disgusting, dogs probably enjoy the taste. Cat’s stools probably taste like cat food, and most dogs will eagerly eat cat food if they have the chance.
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By the time your pet is two years of age he will probably have some degree of gingivitis (inflammation of the gums). With increasing age, many animals will go on to develop periodontitis, which is inflammation of the structures supporting the teeth. Periodontitis will produce clinical symptoms of oral pain, smelly breath, difficulty eating, salivation,
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Creating and maintaining a strong bond with a pet can be more beneficial to us than we realise. Looking into those puppy eyes or sitting with a kitty on our lap can bring instant calmness. For many people, having a pet is the most natural thing in the world. But what we don’t always realise
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Q: How important is routine in a dog’s life? A: Sticking to a routine as much as possible has definite benefits for your dog. Dogs are creatures of habit, and just as routines are important to children and adults, they are also important for our dogs. A stable and consistent routine provides security and predictability.
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New year’s resolutions are great – if we stick to them. We tend to make them on the spur of the moment but don’t always know how to make them a reality or how to keep working on them, especially with our lives being so busy. And before you know it, it’s the end of
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Q: I heard that dogs don’t have any emotional attachment to humans, and that they don’t have the ability to love you. And that they will only be obedient for a treat or reward, and not because they want to please their owner. Is it true that they don’t actually love you? A: Define Love.
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Almost everyone knows someone who has used or is using CBD oil to manage conditions like pain, anxiety, insomnia and neurological disorders like epilepsy or multiple sclerosis. If humans are using CBD oil for medicinal purposes, can we give it to our pets for their ailments and pain? Let’s first take a look at what
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Q: One of our dogs recently died of old age, and now the other dog is extremely lonely and clearly misses him tremendously. What can we do? A: I am so sorry to hear about your loss! Dogs can form strong emotional bonds with other companion animals, and it is well documented that they display
When going on holiday, the last thing you want to stress about is the wellness of your pet. Sometimes it is impossible to take our pets with us on holiday, and then we want to know that they will be taken care of by somebody we can trust – like a caring pet sitter. Mariska
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Q: My dog has just been diagnosed with arthritis. How can I make life more comfortable for him? A: Canine osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that can affect just one or all joints in the body. These dogs are usually stiff and can be in a lot of pain and their mobility can be severely
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Taking your dog with you on holiday sounds like fun. You won’t have to feel guilty or worry about him being ‘alone’ at home with the pet sitter or at a kennel. Music is a great way to help keep your dog calm and, at the same time, get you in the holiday mood. Here
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When you get a new puppy or adopt a rescue dog from a shelter, you might want to change his food to something different. Or your doggy might have outgrown his puppy phase and now needs adult food. Perhaps it’s your adult dog needing to transition to senior food. Whatever the reason, when you have
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