Pets Corner: Teaching your cat how to use a cat flap

Pets Corner: Teaching your cat how to use a cat flap

Most cats will benefit from being able to use a cat flap but it is not unusual for early stages of training to founder. As with so many areas of animal training, the solution lies in trying to see everything from the animal’s perspective. Remember, where cats are...
Pets Corner: Are muzzles a good idea?

Pets Corner: Are muzzles a good idea?

Under certain conditions even the friendliest dog can bite and a muzzle might be necessary. The very first time many dogs will ever wear a muzzle is at the vet for some sort of emergency procedure. Dogs that are frightened or in pain are much more likely to bite....
Pets Corner: Dogs that eat poo

Pets Corner: Dogs that eat poo

Dogs that eat poo can be one of the most distressing and frustrating of behaviour issues.  However, although disgusting and anti-social for us humans, coprophagia is normal dog behaviour. The fact is, for many dogs poo is just another food source. It is thought the...
Pets Corner: Dogs that eat poo

Pets Corner: Dogs that eat poo

Dogs that eat poo can be one of the most distressing and frustrating of behaviour issues.  However, although disgusting and anti-social for us humans, coprophagia is normal dog behaviour. The fact is, for many dogs poo is just another food source. It is thought the...
Pets Corner: Dental hygiene for pets

Pets Corner: Dental hygiene for pets

Clean, sparkly teeth are important for human health but pets also benefit from regular dental care. A little training and regular inspections not only help save your pet from costly veterinary interventions and the risks of general anaesthetic, but will keep them...