How to get your dog to eat more slowly: 6 practical tips
A dog that wolfs down its food in seconds is at risk of flatulence, vomiting and even gastric torsion. Learn how to get your dog to eat more slowly with these simple tips.
Cat water fountains: are they worth it?
Cats don’t drink much, and the problem is exacerbated by dry food. A water bowl encourages your cat to drink more and helps prevent urinary problems.
How to Remove Dog and Cat Hair from Your Home: Sofas, Clothes and Beds
How can you remove dog and cat hair from your home without it becoming a daily chore? The short answer: a vacuum cleaner on its own isn’t enough, because the fine hair gets trapped in the fibres of the fabric…
How many times a day should a dog urinate?
Urinary frequency varies with age, water intake, weather and health. Learn to distinguish between urinary frequency, increased urine output and signs of urinary obstruction.
How long after eating does a dog do a poo?
Eating can stimulate the urge to go to the toilet, but there isn’t a set time frame that applies to all dogs. Find out how to monitor their routine and watch out for warning signs.
How to choose a cat litter tray
Choosing a cat litter tray seems like the most trivial aspect of owning a cat — and it is, in practice, the decision that prevents the most common problem of all: the cat refusing to use it. In most cases…
Should people with pets take a worming treatment?
Having pets does not mean that the whole family needs to take anti-parasitic medication. Find out how to reduce the risk of zoonotic diseases and when to seek medical advice.
Roundworms in cats: signs, transmission and prevention
What do cat roundworms look like, how are they transmitted, what are the possible symptoms, and how can you minimise contamination of the litter tray and the surrounding area?
A pipette or a tablet for dogs: which should you choose?
Pipette or tablet: find out why the active ingredient, the target parasite and lifestyle matter more than the form.
The essentials before bringing your pet home
A bed, a food bowl, water, hygiene supplies and a toy: a list of what you need to have at home before your new dog or cat arrives.