Advice

Tips for taking your pet to work

Adam Zuchetti August 1, 2022

These tips for taking your pet to work will help ensure the experience is a happy and safe one, not just for your pet but for you and your workmates too!

How to cope with the grief of losing a pet

Heather Gallagher July 29, 2022

Many people feel closer to their animals than the people in their lives, making losing a pet one of the hardest experiences we have to navigate in life.

Pre-nups for pets may help reduce custody battles over beloved furbabies

Pre-nups for pets: Who gets to keep Fluffy if you split up?

Adam Zuchetti July 22, 2022

With more people welcoming pets into their lives since the COVID pandemic, pre-nups for pets could become more common. Here’s what you need to know.

specialty dog breed training with German Shepherds

Understanding specialty dog breed training

Heather Gallagher July 14, 2022

Do you have a breed of dog that is often associated with professional roles? You may be surprised to learn that there are trainers offering breed-specific training that hones in on the animal’s innate skillset.

What causes soft shelled eggs and eggs without a shell?

Reader question: What causes soft shelled eggs?

Heather Gallagher June 28, 2022

While eggs shells should be strong, sometimes chickens can pump out eggs with fragile shells or even no shell at all.

How to chose a dog trainer and whether to choose group or private lessons are a big questions facing dog owners

How to choose a dog trainer

Heather Gallagher June 27, 2022

How to chose a dog trainer is a bit like how to go about choosing a school for your child: it’s essential to find somewhere you both feel comfortable.

Pancreatitis in cats often going undiagnosed

Heather Gallagher June 21, 2022

While pancreatitis is more commonly thought of in dogs, pancreatitis in cats is a major health issue – and sadly one which is often overlooked.

Reader question: Why does my dog eat poop?

Heather Gallagher June 19, 2022

‘Why does my dog eat poop? And how can I stop this disgusting habit?’ asks Julie. Experts suggest there could be multiple reasons…

5 things you should never feed your chickens

Heather Gallagher June 17, 2022

While they are renowned for eating just about anything, there are a few things that you should never feed your chickens.

5 common cat injuries and how to avoid them

Heather Gallagher June 16, 2022

While cats supposedly have nine lives, they aren’t immune from accidents and slip-ups. Here are five of the most common cat injuries and how to prevent them.