|Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Pets world

Choosing a chinchilla as a pet

Before choosing a chinchilla as a pet, you need to consider that they can live for up to 15 years. They are lively animals and mostly nocturnal so they are not ideal as children’s pets – and children need to be supervised when handling them.

Cats don’t scratch your home out of spite!

Some cats may tear chair arms with their claws, scratch patches of wallpaper off the wall or shred carpets.

What causes a phantom pregnancy in dogs?

After every season or heat, there are hormonal changes which prepare a bitch’s body for pregnancy, even though they are not pregnant.

You, your cat and your new baby

As soon as you know there is a baby on the way, you and your family will begin to prepare yourselves for the changes ahead.

Vets issue urgent warning over glue

Dog owners are being warned about the dangers of waterproof glues after several cases of pets eating the substance and needing major surgery.

How to keep your budgie healthy

It’s important to keep an eye on your budgie’s health and check them every day for signs of illness. There are also lots of things you can do ...Full Article

Taking a horse’s temperature and pulse

A horse’s normal temperature is 38°C, though this may vary by half a degree either way.

Why is my dog being sick?

Similar to humans, there are a number of reasons why dogs vomit. Causes can include eating something that doesn’t agree with them (the most common cause), ...Full Article

How to face the decision to say farewell to your beloved cat

Cats do not live as long as humans. Thinking about euthanasia – literally, a “gentle and easy death” – is something that no cat owner likes to dwell ...Full Article