Archive: Sep 2020

Our earlier blog discussed the scary reality that many of our older feline companions will be suffering from arthritis, perhaps without us even knowing it. There is increasing awareness that cats, just like dogs and peop…

It is the final act of love for your pet when you allow them to pass away with dignity. You will certainly have thought deeply about the euthanasia of your dog, but what happens afterwards?…

Over the last eighteen months, our lives have been upended in more ways than one. And whilst the world returns back to a semblance of normality, we may find ourselves at loss with what to do with our pets. With a whole g…

Ask a hundred people to name a type of arachnid and it’s likely nearly all would say a spider. But there is another eight-legged beastie that lives widespread in the UK. This one is much more relevant to our pets – the t…

Hibernation can cause health problems for tortoises, particularly when done without due care. Weight loss, unthriftiness and poor appetite are common post-hibernation complaints. A good system put in place to care for yo…

Modern-day lives are busy; what with fitting in work and family life and pets and hobbies, it’s no wonder that many people suffer from anxiety or stress. But how about our cats? Do they get stressed out, and if so, do ph…