All the experts tell you to get your dog microchipped. It’s the sure fire way to get him back if he gets lost. When he’s picked up, he’ll be scanned and someone will be in touch. That’s what should happen but unfortunately it doesn’t always work like that.
These two little ones were born yesterday – there are two more somewhere in the nest too. One of the other kits is similar to these, the last one is a pretty ginger and white.
I This young fella looks the picture of health and one of the best ways to keep him that way is to find out about using herbs for health. They can be given as dietary supplements to keep your pet in tip top condition and Dorwest Herbs (on sale in our shop) has many […]
What must it be like to wear a fur coat you can’t take off in this hot weather? Dogs can suffer from heatstroke just like humans and need to keep cool when the sun is shining. In a natural life they would find a damp, shady place, either in a wood or by a […]
Yes, Miss Whippet – it’s you! A recent survey by a leading firm of Pet Insurers, states that the most expensive dog to keep over a lifetime is the whippet – coming in at a whacking £66,236. According to Esure, the next most costly is the Basset Hound at £56,064, followed by the Beagle at £34,822, […]
Most dogs are scavengers and like to eat all sorts of things that aren’t good for them. It might just cause an upset tummy but some items are toxic and can lead to a severe illness. If your dog has any symptoms such as sickness, being unsteady, unusually thirsty, suddenly lethargic it’s best to get him checked […]
This is Ed who is in his mid-teens which is quite old for a cat. He came in with Jasmine and they are best friends, although they do go their separate ways during the day. Like most old stagers, Ed is a bit on the thin side. It’s hard to keep weight on the seniors […]
Sometimes cats and dogs prefer to drink from puddles or containers in the garden. This is fine for most of the year, when the weather is cool the water might look cloudy but it shouldn’t be toxic. When the hot sun shines, everything changes and within hours a green slime can develop. If your cat […]
Although we talk a lot about our energy saving efforts, there’s not much being said about the true cost of keeping a pet. I’m not talking about how much we spend but what the cost is to the environment. Not so many years ago, cats and dogs were easy to keep and left the lightest of […]
Experts still haven’t fathomed out exactly how cats purr. This rhythmic rumble originates in the larynx and comes out as cats breath. They can turn it on and off as they like – some cats have dainty little purrs, with others it’s like a running tractor motor. Lawson, shown here is a laid back chap […]