Pets

Loving your pooch or moggy is not the same as watching out for its safety – and safety is paramount, especially over the months of autumn, the traditional time for seniors to be on the road, visiting friends and rellies. Then there’s Easter!

Yes, cats can be taught to follow instructions – performing isn’t just for dogs! What’s more, it’s actually good for your cat to learn tricks. It’s stimulating, enriching, and it ensures you and your pet have some one on one, bonding time.

They’re our ‘babies’ and our besties –  welcome to the first in a new series of articles on pets, the buddies we wouldn’t be without! Whether it’s transporting your cat to the vet, a cattery or the bach, here are some tips to make their journey safer and much less daunting.

As research into the nature of animals advances, we also continue discovering that some pets do, in fact, feel certain emotions. Although little research has been carried out with cats in particular, cat owners generally believe their pets recognise those they know well, and relate to them.

The home can be a lonely place for your dog especially if he or she is the only one there for hours on end. Here are some tips to keep your puppy happy!

How would you go about selecting a new dog as a pet? Would you get a ...

Today pet owners are savvy about the dangerous ingredients found in store brand dog food. The question is how to find a healthy dog food diet for your pet.

Condemning cat owners for their pet’s hunting habits has become a national pastime. Yet, whether or ...

Increasingly, cats are being kept as indoor-only animals. The reasons are many, and range from owners ...

Have you ever thought about fostering a pet? The SPCA relies on foster parents to give animals a second shot at life by helping restore them back to good health.