Health guides for dogs of all breeds and ages
Halloween is one of the most hazardous nights of the year for household pets. In a single evening, your home may contain bowls of toxic candy at paw height, strangers in alarming costumes ringing the doorbell every few minutes, flickering open flames, and a front door opening and closing repeatedly …
By 2050, antimicrobial resistance is projected to cause ten million deaths per year globally — surpassing cancer as a leading cause of mortality. While…
Feline obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the developed world. Surveys consistently show that 50–60% of domestic cats are overweight or obese.…
The degu (Octodon degus) is a medium-sized rodent native to the scrublands and foothills of central Chile. Over the past two decades they have grown in…
Chocolate is one of the most dangerous foods a dog can consume, and it is also one of the most common causes of fatal dog poisoning every year. Most…
Asphalt and concrete absorb heat at a rate that most pet owners dramatically underestimate. On a day when air temperature sits at 25°C, tarmac can…
Dog agility is a timed obstacle course sport in which a handler directs their dog through a sequence of obstacles as quickly and accurately as…
Heart disease in cats is often called a silent condition, and for good reason. Unlike dogs, who commonly develop a detectable heart murmur long before…
The Ragdoll is one of the largest domestic cat breeds, instantly recognisable by its blue eyes, semi-long colourpoint coat and famously relaxed…
There are few things more unsettling than being woken in the night by the sound of your dog panting heavily when they should be quietly sleeping. Dogs…
A litter of Yorkshire Terrier puppies is eight weeks old. Most are bouncing, gaining weight, and meeting milestones. One is noticeably smaller,…
If your cat is over ten years old and has been losing weight despite eating well, acting more restless than usual, or vomiting regularly,…
Most cat owners will, at some point, be presented with a token of their cat's affection in the form of a dead or injured bird, mouse, or — if they are…
A cancer diagnosis in your cat is one of the most frightening things an owner can face. Yet understanding the disease — its types, its signs, and the…
A cat's eyes are among its most expressive and sensitive features, and changes to their appearance or behaviour can be the first sign of something…
Beagles are compact, merry hounds with an extraordinary nose and a propensity for following their instincts wherever they lead — including straight…
A small amount of discharge from your dog's eyes is entirely normal. The eye continuously produces tears to lubricate its surface, and this fluid,…
Pet insurance can seem straightforward until you actually need to use it. The terminology — excess, co-insurance, maximum benefit, time-limited — is…
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a medium-sized, muscular terrier with a devoted following in the United Kingdom. Officially described by the Kennel…
The crate is one of the most useful tools in a dog owner's toolkit — and one of the most misused. Done correctly, crate training gives a dog a personal…
Dogs can be grouped into three broad energy categories based on breed heritage, body structure, and temperament. These categories provide a useful…
Italy's relationship with cats is unlike almost anywhere else in the EU. Italian law grants cats a degree of legal protection and freedom that reflects…
Yes — and not just safely, but enthusiastically. Blueberries are widely regarded as one of the best fruits you can offer a dog. They are non-toxic, low…
Cats are not naturally social animals. Unlike wolves or primates, they did not evolve in cooperative groups with established social hierarchies. When…
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