Travelling with your pet in the car requires some preparation: protecting the seat, ensuring they are properly secured, making stops and keeping them comfortable. A safety guide for short and long journeys.
A retractable lead gives you freedom; a fixed lead gives you control. We’ve compared the two types of lead to help you choose the right one for your dog and your walks.
A GPS collar lets you track your dog in real time, set up safe zones and receive alerts if your dog wanders off. Here’s what you need to know before you buy.
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.
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 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…
Urinary frequency varies with age, water intake, weather and health. Learn to distinguish between urinary frequency, increased urine output and signs of urinary obstruction.
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.
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…
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.
