- December 17, 2021
- Kate Phillips
The 12 Dangers of Christmas
Keep your pets safe this Christmas by avoiding the following things this festive season: 🐾 Decorations - make sure they're out of reach of curious kitties and playful dogs. They can get tangled or ingest something they shouldn't.🐾 String - whether hanging things or wrapped around the turkey, string can be a serious hazard if ingested.🐾 Poisonous plants - poinsettias,...
- December 13, 2021
- Kate Phillips
What's the scoop with litter boxes?
The do's and don'ts for your kitty loos.Did you know that the basic rule for how many litter boxes you should have is one extra litter box location than you have cats?That means if you have two cats, you should have at least three litter boxes, all in different locations! This is because most cats prefer to urinate in one...
- December 13, 2021
- Kate Phillips
Deworming, how often should it be done?
We know deworming is important, but how often should it be done?All pets need to be dewormed with a broad-spectrum dewormer regularly, even indoor pets that don't interact with other animals. Your pet should be dewormed every one to three months.Puppies and kittens: Recommended at 6, 8, 10, 12 weeks and then monthly until 6 months old.Mostly indoor: At least...
- July 04, 2021
- Lara Robertson
Winter Pet Care Tips
In some parts of the country winter means below freezing temperatures, icy wind and sometimes even snow. For other parts, it means cold, wet and muddy conditions. But what does winter mean for pet owners? Many are under the misconception that due to your four-legged friends having a permanent furry coat, they can tolerate the cold better than their human’s....
- April 22, 2021
- Lara Robertson
Ways to keep your pup entertained indoors
With the cooler and wetter weather on its way, your pooch will have a lot more inside time. Below find a roundup of activities to keep them entertained (and refrain from destroying the furniture), also known as "Netflix for dogs". 1. Find The Treat - Grab some treats and have your dog watch as you place them around the room. Give your...