It’s not a pretty sight is it? This poor dog came in as a stray and had to be treated straight away. He was feeling very sorry for himself. But mange can strike even the most well cared for pet. The skin can be covered in pimples, or it can be hairless. It might be […]
It’s easy to make biscuits for your dogs – home baked are inexpensive and good for them too. They have no additives or colouring and are fresh and wholesome. Our recipe is easy ….. Make a few extra and give as presents for all your doggy friends – they look great in […]
Which is the way home? There’s still a lot of confusion about what to do when you find a stray dog? Take him home? Hand him over to the police? Leave him where he is? …………….. None of the above is correct. If you take him home, the person looking for him won’t know where […]
A recent survey has shown that 40% of all cats are overweight. Some of our pets have such a lazy lifestyle and they love to eat – the pounds just pile on. How can I tell if my cat is just cuddly or way too fat? When your cat looks more like a cushion than […]
Some dogs like to eat and drink the strangest things, but in hot weather especially, this can be dangerous. Green slimy water might just look unpleasant but it can be fatal to dogs. It’s caused by algae which builds up in water that’s had the sun blazing away on it – the small organisims thrive […]
Keep your dog in sight at all times – reports have reached us that an organised gang of dognappers is operating in the Gloucestershire area. Twenty four dogs have been ‘dognapped’ so far and ransom demands of up to £1000 have been demanded. The police are investigating but prosecutions are hard to achieve. Reporting […]
We’re getting lots of reports of cats going missing. One moment they’re happily sitting on a wall or lounging around the back yard, the next time anyone looks for them, they’ve gone. Stolen? Lost? Knocked down? Taken by a predator? What’s going on and what can we do to keep our cats safe/ Cat theft […]
Most dogs are a little bit afraid of banging fireworks – some are absolutely terrified. They cower, shiver, bark and try their best to get away and hide. Some remain afraid long after the event has passed. The symptoms may worsen with each passing year. Cats too often show the same fears. So, how can […]
Some dogs wouldn’t dream of chewing anything up – others go for everything they can get their teeth on – your best trainers, the t.v. remote, the steering wheel in the car, their bed, a corner of the sofa even. When it’s not a puppy thing and your dog is still a chewer when he’s […]
Training your cats to go outside to the toilet is by far the best and cheapest option. Gradually move the litter tray nearer to the back door and then outside and then to the end of the garden or behind a bush. If you make a ‘dry’ area in the garden, sand or fine earth, […]