Do hypoallergenic dogs really exist?
Pet allergy is fairly common, affecting between 15 and 30 per cent of people with allergies such as asthma. Cats and dogs shed a material called dander from their skin and hair. Dander contains allergens that have been secreted into the animal’s sweat, saliva or urine and it readily becomes
How to Create a Secure Environment for Your Rabbits
As with other pets, owning rabbits requires a certain amount of responsibility. Some rabbits require more attention than others, but they all need you to look out for their safety. Before deciding that a rabbit is the right pet for you, take a second to think about what owning a
Keeping Flies & Midges Away From Your Horse
As we make the transition from winter to the warmer months of spring and summer, one major problem all horse owners will agree on is flies! Flies, midges and all sorts of other flying insect start to emerge when it gets warm and they can be a major pest for
5 Things to Consider Before Getting Another Dog
This is an excerpt of an article we wrote for Global Good Group: Dog owners around the globe will agree that dog ownership is truly a great experience. If you’ve already got a dog it can, however, be very tempting to want to expand your canine family! In most cases,
What to Do With a Twisted Off Shoe: A Horse Owner’s Guide
This is an excerpt of an article we wrote for Equine Online: As horse owners, we are constantly doing our best to ensure our horses are living a healthy, happy life. Despite everything we do however, they always manage to find a way to get themselves in to trouble! When
Protect Your Dog from Canine Leishmaniasis: Virbac Releases CaniLeash Vaccine
The development of a canine leishmaniasis vaccine has been part of a research project spanning 20 years. Vetstream reports that finally an effective vaccine has been found. CaniLeash, developed by Virbac, is a proven, effective vaccination for dogs against leishmaniasis. A 93% success rate over a two year period has
Never Lose Your Cat Again: GPS for Cats
An excerpt from our guest post on Pet Care 360: If you’ve ever wondered where your moggy gets to on an evening, or if your cat is one who likes to wander, then you’re probably going to be interested in the Pawtrack GPS collar for cats. Let’s face it, the
Overcoming the Growing Problem of the Overweight Cat
Feline obesity is on the rise but many cat owners are unaware of just how fat a cat actually needs to be before they are considered overweight. An overweight cat is at risk of a number of health problems so it is in our best interests to help our moggies
The Truth About Easter Lily Toxicity: Poisonous Plants for Cats
If you do a quick search on poisonous plants for cats, one of the first things you will see is plenty of articles saying just how poisonous lilies are to cats! Over Easter, a lot of people will decorate their house with lilies as they are thought to represent purity,
How Much Should I Feed My Dog: Are We Feeding Too Much?
One important question we often ask ourselves as dog owners is “How much should I feed my dog?”, and with canine obesity on the rise this is becoming an increasingly important question. Every breed has different energy requirements, but even dogs of the same breed can have different energy requirements
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