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Cats
Humans need physical and social contact; it is literally written into our DNA. When we touch (e.g. cuddle, hug or hold hands) our bodies release “happy” hormones such as oxytocin, dopamine and serotonin. These…
Behaviour
This post is sponsored by Elanco. For more information, visit their My Pet and I website. We all know that every cat is unique - they all have their own likes and dislikes, tendencies and foibles. That said, whether…
Choosing a vet
Have you ever spent time phoning around different practices to find the lowest prices for veterinary treatments for your pet? Wouldn’t it be great if there were a quicker way to ‘shop around’ to find the cheapest vets in…
Dogs
So it seems that this is now a thing; not only can we humans treat ourselves to monthly deliveries of make-up, food, magazines, and clothes (and the rest), it turns out that we can indulge our much-loved, and until now a…
Dogs
Patience, responsibility, unconditional love, a healthy attitude to exercise; the list of virtues that dogs and dog ownership can teach a child goes on... So many special childhood memories have been created with canine…
Behaviour
Uh oh, disaster! You’ve introduced an adorable new bundle of fluff into your home, but your older cat has taken offence and is refusing to tolerate the new addition. This may seem like a good time to panic, but the situa…
