So, you’ve been thinking about getting a dog for years and now, finally, after deciding that you can afford the pet insurance, you have been giving lots of thought towards the breed that best suits your manic (or not) lifestyle, you have settled on a Shetland Sheepdog: that’s right, the loveable little lassie-type dogs that look so cute and have that amazing lion’s main fur that everyone on the street can’t help but want to stroke! Then you get Read the rest of this entry »
Not everyone can boast a sprawling backyard where they are free to let their dog go to play around in. Apartment dwellers especially are at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to space for pets. Dogs regardless of their size need enough room to move around and live comfortably. They need their share of daily exercise too. Living in cramped spaces with no fresh air and no exercise can make them irritable and edgy and that is not a very Read the rest of this entry »
How does your dog respond to having its nails clipped? Even the most laid-back and relaxed dog can object quite forcibly when it sees the nail-clippers being taken out of the drawer and, no matter how quietly you approach this job, few dogs are happy about a nail care routine. The best way to approach the problem is to buy a good pair of proper dog nail clippers. It makes the job so much easier as a dog’s claws are Read the rest of this entry »
All cat lovers would agree that there is nothing more painful for a cat than to suffer from fleas daily. It is very important therefore to get rid of these fleas in order to let it lead a happy life.
Fleas once manifested on cats do not only stick to them, they take your whole house hostage to their menace. In order to get rid of the fleas from your cat, you would need to clear your whole house of Read the rest of this entry »
As someone who’s grown up almost entirely pet free, getting a cat was a pretty big step. Now, I will never look back.
We’ve had Honey, a Persian Chinchilla cross - which technically makes here a pure Persian - for a little over three months now and despite the copious amounts of fur deposited all over the house, and the regular interruptions to our sleeping patterns, I can no longer imagine the house without her in it.
There’s just something Read the rest of this entry »
There is no doubt that a dog really can become your best friend and remain a faithful companion throughout the years. Whenever you feel sad or have a bad day, there is nothing more rewarding than the excited eyes and wagging tail of your beloved pooch who is always happy to see you and is able to turn that frown upside down within minutes. When you purchase a new dog, it is easy to want to ‘go walkies’ and buy Read the rest of this entry »