We know they’re special creatures, but just how super is your cat? SIGHT Cats have incredible night vision and can see easily in a low level of light that us humans could never see in. This is partly because of a thing called the tapetum lucidum, which reflects light passing through the retina back into…
Offering your pet a nutritious, well-balanced diet is important no matter how old he is, but it’s particularly vital that older pets get the nutritional support they need. As pet owners we can get stuck in the habit of feeding our pets the same foods throughout their lives. However, your dog or cat’s needs will…
The heat is officially on. And while us humans might relish the warmer weather, for some pets summer can be overwhelming. That fur that kept them cosy all winter can be a burden in the heat. So here are our top tips for helping your pets keep their cool this summer: Keep playtime to…
The RSPCA estimates that the average dog will cost its owner about $13,000 over the course of its lifetime. A cat will cost its owner close to $9000. And while food and toys form part of the bill, vet costs take up a big percentage of the final tally. There are regular check-ups and preventative…
If you have a new pup in your home, it’s important you offer him lots of opportunities to socialise. Until they are about four or five months of age, pups are ripe for socialisation. This is a critical period that will shape how they relate to other dogs and people for the rest of their…
Cats famously hate water, don’t they? Well, not always. Despite their reputation, some cats love to play with or in water. If you’ve noticed your cat has a fascination for running taps, likes to stare at her reflection in the bird bath or she keeps batting a paw in her water bowl, then you’ve got…
They all do it. Whether they’re a dainty Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, a hardworking kelpie, a polite greyhound or a fun-loving Labrador. No matter the breed, age or temperament, at some stage you’ll look over to your four-legged child and groan as you watch him roll in something disgusting. What is it about dead lizards,…
As pet owners one of our biggest worries is that our furry friend will become lost. For this reason, ensuring that your pet is microchipped is very important, as a lost pet that is microchipped is far more likely to be reunited with his family than a pet who is not. What is it? A…
Every pet owner understands the importance heartworm prevention. But what exactly are heartworms and why are they so dangerous? Here is all you need to know about these nasty little critters. What are they? The heartworm is a parasite that can live in the lung, arteries and heart chambers of your pet. The parasite feeds…
Cats are warm and snuggly, so surely in winter they can keep themselves toasty, right? Well, not quite. While some cat breeds, such as the Maine Coon, have coats that make them more resilient in cooler weather, other cats feel the cold just as much as their human owners do. Kittens, older cats, and those…