It’s always best to get a new puppy when he’s been fully vaccinated, this will be after twelve weeks old. Alright, a puppy can survive the separation from mom earlier than this but bear in mind that the immunity passed on from her loses it’s effectiveness around eight weeks, so this is an especially vulnerable […]
Pet ownership – it’s all about education. You can make new laws and regulate all you like but helping people to learn about our animal friends is the most important factor in pet ownership. One of our main aims is to help provide education, information, guidance and support. It’s all about making […]
Newborn kittens are so tiny and helpless but within a few months they have to grow up and learn all their life skills. They have instinctive inbuilt knowledge and, in addition, mommy teaches them everything they need to know. At birth they are blind and their mum will be exhausted after the birth, […]
The first thing to remember when you see a baby bird out of the nest is that it’s parents will be looking for it. So long as it is safe from cats and predators, leave it where it is and mum and dad will come back as soon as you’ve gone. It isn’t always […]
Goats have a reputation for being tough creatures who can survive anywhere. Nothing could be further from the truth. If they are in their natural habitat and roaming freely in an environment that suits them, they will be alright, but when kepts as pets or in any domestic situation, there are many hazards. […]
As dogs age they often show signs of rheumatism or arthritis. You’ll notice your dog limping or walking stiffly when he first gets up. They are two quite separate conditions, rheumatism means pain associated with joints and muscles, arthritis is inflammation and/or pain of the joints. It’s a common belief that the painful […]
Cats care – Why buy expensive pet beds? You’ll only throw them away when they get soiled. Cats love snuggling down in a sports bag but cut the handles off first and make sure it’s safe. Look out for second hand bags at car boots and flea markets. Try using earth, […]
Patrick is a bit of pudding – he does love his food. We manage to keep his weight down though because if he put on too many pounds it would affect his health (and mousing capablities!) An overweight pet is less able to exercise and will not have the good quality of life […]
Doesn’t he look innocent! Jack Spratt has his destructive moments though, not quite all of the sofa but the edges certainly and, if he can get to them, he loves nibbling on the cushions. It’s not a puppy thing either because our Spratt is nearly seven years old. He still loves to destroy […]
Hometime – The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived and it’s time to take your new kitten home with you. This is quite a shock for the baby kit – one minute she’s with her mummy and her brothers and sisters, the next she’s in a strange place and with people she doesn’t […]