11 reasons why your dog thinks you shouldn’t be dating that person
This is why you shouldn’t be dating the person you are with, as told by your dog.
This is why cats love cardboard boxes!
If you have a cat, you have probably seen your feline friend playing or napping in a cardboard box at some point in your life. But have you ever wondered why yo...
How to help animal shelters using social media
Social media has been very helpful in aiding animal shelters, but unfortunately it has also done some harm.
8 Things dogs can smell that humans can't
We all know that dogs have an incredible sense of smell, but did you know that their olfactory senses are 100 000 times more potent than a human’s?
How to help keep your dog happy while you are at work
"I wish I could take my dog to work!" Pretty much every dog owner wishes this could be the case. Unfortunately it's not that easy. But don't fret, here are some...
The 10 toxins most consumed by pets in 2015
In 2015 the Animal Poison Control Centre (APCC) handled 181 818 cases of pets exposed to poisonous substances, and nearly 16% of those were from pets who ingest...
Proof that dogs are good for your health!
All dog owners agree that pooches, with their fun-loving personalities, are good for our health. But did you know that science also backs this up?
6 Tips to prevent dog theft
Having your dog stolen is a seriously traumatic and heartbreaking experience. Here are a few ways you can prevent dog theft.
Tips for playing with your cat
Marilyn Krieger, author of 'Naughty No More!' and the 'Ask a Behaviorist' column for Catster, shares some tips on playing with your cat.
3 tips to keep your pet healthy
It might sound simple but keeping our pets in good health is something to consider on a daily basis. Lucy Ross, head of training at Pets Corner LTD, shares some...
Food to avoid giving to your dog
So often we open a packet of food and see the cute look on our dog’s face, and think: Oh, a little bit of this won’t hurt. Unfortunately many of these foods are...
6 medical conditions that dogs can smell
We all know that dogs have a very keen sense of smell, but did you know that dogs are able to smell certain medical conditions?
5 Moods you can recognise by observing your cat's ears
It's incredible to learn that cats have 32 muscles in each of their ears, so it comes as no surprise that they have such phenomenal hearing. But let's take a lo...
8 Expressions all cat parents know
As cat owners, we get accustomed to our kitty’s colourful variety of expressions very quickly. It’s easy to tell when they’re annoyed, happy or excited – it’s a...
Are cats keen on kisses?
Giving your cat a kiss can end in a either a purr or a scratch, but animal behaviourists are here to help!