Bringing home a puppy and introducing her to your home is very exciting for everyone. The only one who may be anxious about the situation will be the puppy. If you handle your puppy properly when she arrives,...
At some stage of your pet's lifespan every pet owner will have to deal with the problem of fleas, ticks and mites. If left untreated they can take over your pet's skin and coat so it is really important to...
Following on from my advice on hot weather I would like to offer the following advice from my years of poultry keeping on keeping fowls in cold weather. The summer should have given us all time to mend and...
I have currently been trying to battle the influx of fleas that seem to be more persistent than ever in our house this year. I have an indoor cat, so she's not directly bringing them into the home, I have...
Recognising a Dog Barking Problem Recognising a barking problem isn’t usually difficult. It either annoys you, your neighbours or both. Dogs bark for many different reasons. Figuring out why your dog is...
What is more important in dog health and well-being than nutrition? We need to take more of proactive approach to general dog health by providing proper nutrition combined with exercise. Jamie Oliver has...
Is your beloved dog suffering with arthritis? Canine Arthritis is a common ailment as dog’s age. It is similar to humans as calcification and inflammation cause joint pain and reduced activity. Some forms of...
Training dogs is not hard. You just need patience, dedication and some simple tactics so you can teach them successfully. Here are five top tips on how to train your dogs successfully: 1. To avoid your dog...
Are you allowed? Check deeds to ensure you are permitted to keep them, some areas may have covenants. If you are in rented accommodation, check with the landlord. Buy or borrow some books and do some basic...
Why do dogs engage in urine marking? Among dogs, urine marking is territorial behavior. An intact (uncastrated) male dog will instinctively mark his territory with his urine. A well-trained dog may not mark...