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Spring cleaning? Keep disinfectants away from your cat
26th April, 2022
If you share your home with a cat, take care when using cleaning products this spring. Common household cleaning products can be harmful to pets, so they should be used sensibly and only when necessary, says the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS), an emergency service that supports vets in the management of poisoning cases in animals....
Why does my old dog act like a puppy?
13th April, 2022
Most dogs mature somewhere between six and nine months, and then follow all the behaviour training that you've instilled in them throughout most of their adult life. However, some older dogs can actually seem to regress into puppy-like ways during their latter years – forgetting their good toileting manners, barking in their basket, even staying up all night....
Old dog refusing to eat? Here are 20 things to try
12th April, 2022
Is your senior dog giving a brief sniff of their bowl, then walking away without touching their food? The sight of an older dog rejecting their food can be worrying – sometimes with good reason, as it may indicate underlying health issues. But it doesn’t always point to an illness. Often, it's more a change in their surroundings or mood that’s caused them to refuse their dinner....
Senior cat finds retirement home after appeal goes global
7th April, 2022
A 21-year-old cat has found a new home after a charity appeal that led to offers from around the world. Morag ended up in the care of the RSPCA when her former owner could no longer look after her....
Is my pet overweight? Should I leave the radio on for them? Common pet queries revealed
7th April, 2022
Cat and dog owners are going online to learn more about their pets’ health, wellbeing and behaviour, according to new research. The survey of 1,000 pet owners by digital magazine and newspaper app Readly found that owners typically search for pet-related answers three times a month....
How to keep old pets safe in a storm
5th April, 2022
We are all fairly familiar with the advice on how to keep ourselves safe in a storm: secure loose objects, fasten doors and windows shut, stay indoors as much as possible, and avoid driving where you can. But how do these dramatic, noisy and often violent weather events affect our pets – and how can you keep your older dogs and cats safe and reassured during a storm?...
Dog therapy can reduce pain and anxiety, study finds
24th March, 2022
New research backs up what dog lovers already know: affection from a dog really is good for you. The study in Canada found that patients in hospital who spent just 10 minutes with a dog experienced clinically significant changes in pain, anxiety, depression and wellbeing....
How to care for a terminally ill dog
17th March, 2022
Looking after an older dog whose illness is only going to get worse can be a distressing experience for everyone involved – for you, your family and, last but definitely not least, for the dog themselves. However, there are certain steps you can take to ensure that your dog's final few months with you are as contented and pain-free as possible....
What are the common signs of dementia in cats and dogs?
17th March, 2022
Just like humans, dogs and cats can develop dementia as they get older — but owners often assume that signs of the disease are just part of ‘getting old’....