Most people know that a dog’s sense of smell is much more powerful than that of a human…but did you know that a dog’s nose has as many as 300 million smell receptors compared to humans who have only around 5 million? This keen ability enables dogs to detect another dog’s sex, diet, reproductive status [...]
Continue reading...24. January 2010
It is the beginning of a new year and most people are faced with the struggle of losing extra pounds put on during the holidays. What about the extra pounds your pet is lugging around? Festive table scraps and treats may have turned your pets caboose into a freight train. Since pets just a few [...]
Continue reading...2. January 2010
With the recent change in season, you may have noticed that your best pal is acting a bit peculiar….they may be scratching and itching frequently, having digestion issues, or struggling with respiratory problems. Just as people are susceptible to a myriad of allergies caused by skin contact, inhalation or digestion, so are their pets. Since [...]
Continue reading...13. December 2009
The holiday season is on the doorstep and amidst all the excitement there are a few important factors to consider for keeping pets healthy and jolly. Things change in most homes during the holidays; we often bring in decorations that may be peculiar and dangerous objects to our pets and we typically have more visitors [...]
Continue reading...29. November 2009
Pets bring so much joy to our lives and keeping them healthy and happy is a priority for most pet parents. However, since you never know when your pets may get sick or hurt and with the high cost of veterinary visits, keeping your pet in tip-top shape may leave your budget in need of [...]
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14. February 2010
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