It?s been an extremely eventful month for Mary, and so it would seem, for us, her ?people?. It all started out quite normally, we have decided to venture into trying some new meat for Mary and we?re very pleased with it, especially Mary. It doesn?t smell like dog food at all, it smells like human […]
Well it?s been a busy month in the life of an ageing Staffy called Mary. We?ve had some fun in the snow, sunny days at the allotment, country walks and plenty of naps. Mary absolutely loves the snow! Don?t all dogs?! There were years when she would bound around in the snow, up to her […]
In 2009, in a waiting room at Battersea Dogs Home, we were introduced to a crusty eared, poorly Staffy with Battersea?s unique strand of kennel cough. She was brought over to us feeling very sorry for herself in her poorly state, and sat quietly with her head in my husbands lap, ears being stroked, as […]
We have all seen them ? the videos on the internet showing that cats are terrified ? utterly terrified ? of cucumbers. Why on Earth is this? What possible reason could a cat have for a deep-seated fear of a harmless vegetable (or is it a fruit? It?s a fruit, isn?t it?). In the majority […]
A purrfectly reasonable explanation Let?s take a look at the most wonderful of sounds to a cat-owner ? a purr. Why do cats purr? How do they purr? What?s the purrrpose of it all? (sorry) Why do cats purr? It’s easy to assume that cats purr because they’re happy. All contented kitty owners have experienced […]
Dogs? noses are tens of thousands of times more sensitive to odours than humans, but how exactly do these super sniffers? noses work? And why are man?s best friend so much better at smelling out stuff than we are? Dogs can detect some odours in parts per trillion. Dog cognition researchers have reported that, while […]
Does your dog like to swim? When it comes to water the majority of dogs throw themselves in, however, some are slightly more reticent and need a little coaxing. So why is swimming so good for your dog? Swimming is great exercise: Water produces resistance so your dog has to work harder than if he […]
What do you do if you notice that your dog is suffering from a dull and lacklustre coat? Most canine professionals will tell you that it?s probably linked to ?poor nutrition? but what does this actually mean? Just like humans, the food our dogs consume has an acute effect on our dog?s appearance. So, the […]
As we enter into the colder months of the year, it seems that there is an abundance of coughs and colds in the air. As our human bodies adjust to the changing of the seasons, we need to take extra care of ourselves and keep ourselves healthy. Making sure that your dog remains healthy and […]
We all have that friend, relative? or rival who walks their dog with expert lead-wielding skills. They aren?t being pulled down the block, tied around trees or tangled up with the friendly neighbour dog who?s also out for an afternoon stroll. I don?t know about you, but I silently envy the person and pet that […]
