Harper Adams University College students have recently been helping a dog shelter in Telford by helping to exercise and walk the animals as a part of their study programme. The students, who are in their first year of the college have been visiting the kennels once a week where they look after several puppies and dogs who are waiting to find new homes. The visit of the kennel makes up Read More ...
It is not very well known in the dog feed market that there are a great deal of preservatives in dog food and these can have significant health consequences for your pet. If your dog is having symptoms that are unexpected then you should look at the type of food they are eating as dog food has been known to cause issues such as liver failure and liver disease. The Read More ...
According to new research just released reveals that British cat owners are slowly but surely slipping towards treating their beloved felines more and more like human beings. A massive 54% of ‘parents’ believe that their moggy is bestowed with very similar emotional states to their owners. A third of owners also claim that their cat companion is a far better listener than their human partner. An amazing 40% always include Read More ...
Liver failure is a serious condition in dogs which owners need to be aware of and to look out for the symptoms of. The definition of liver failure medically is when 75 per cent of its function is severely impaired. Such a serious state can lead to death if action isn’t taken quickly. Most liver problems in dogs are caused by infections, cancer treatments, drugs, toxins, circulatory failure, blood clots, Read More ...
John Lewis have put together some stats on which dog breeds are most often insured with them. The results are summarised in this infographic. Give your dogs the protection they deserve with pet insurance from John Lewis
The assumption by many that dogs chasing their tales is normal behaviour could possibly be leading to serious welfare issues going unaddressed, so says the results of the latest survey from London’s Royal Veterinary College. The first non clinical study into the behaviour of tail chasing analysed over 400 YouTube videos that showed dogs chasing their tales. Although tail chasing if often a way that a dog gets exercise or Read More ...
For many animals the basic healthcare that they require are quite similar, cats and dogs have similar veterinarian needs such as dental care, vaccinations, and a basic wellness programme. Ensuring that your cat goes the vet regularly will mean that they live a happy and long life. It is important that adult cats visit the vet regularly and that they go at least on an annual basis. This should be Read More ...
