Pets Corner: Keeping pets safe in hot weather

Pets Corner: Keeping pets safe in hot weather

It’s nearly holiday season and the thermometer mercury is rising. Many of us will be venturing abroad for even more sun, and a fair few will be taking their dogs. However, even for those set to enjoy the intermittent heat on home shores, please remember that our pets...
Pets Corner: Working your dog’s nose

Pets Corner: Working your dog’s nose

Last month we looked at the importance of play for pets. This time I want to focus on the dog and in particular his amazing sense of smell. It might be said that a dog ‘sees’ through its nose. Humans are primarily a sound and vision species, we rationalise our...
Pets Corner: Working your dog’s nose

Pets Corner: Toxins in the Home

Toxins in the home Easter is on its way and most dog owners are well aware of the tremendous harm those chocolate goodies can do to their pet if ingested, but many will be less aware to what extent the average household is filled with potentially harmful products,...
Pets Corner: Working your dog’s nose

Pets Corner: Pets that hate to be alone

  A new year begins and most of us face a return to work, after a long break. For some pets, especially new pets, this can be a difficult time. Many of us have to spend significant periods away from home, either in the office or travelling to it. Unless trained...
Keep your pets safe this season

Keep your pets safe this season

With the festive season just around the corner we are all busy planning how we are going to celebrate, have fun and spoil our loved ones – including our pets. It is a time of year when our home is bursting with family and friends, fancy decorations and treats, which...