Digging – Your backyard has been excavated by your dog
It's important to understand why dogs love to dig. Dogs dig for several reasons including to find or bury food, to make a cool spot to lie in, for enjoyment and in [...]
Why do cats have whiskers?
Whiskers (also called vibrissae) are a vital part of your cat’s mobility and sense of security. Without whiskers, cats would not be able to achieve such great acrobatic feats or protect themselves [...]
Spraying and soiling in the house
The cat is a very meticulous animal and usually confines his or her toileting behaviour to the litter tray or garden. The smell of cat urine in the house or the discovery [...]
Stress in your bird
Birds get stressed too! Stress can be defined as the physiological response of a bird to a situation that causes it strain or tension, such as overcrowding, too high or too low [...]
Puppy socialisation and parvovirus protection
With the ever present risk of parvovirus, also known as parvo, puppy owners have raised concerns over socialisation and its potential risks. While socialisation is particularly important for developing healthy behaviours and [...]
Indoor cats – keep your feline happy
There are many circumstances in which keeping a cat indoors may be safer for a cat and therefore, arguably, better for the cat. Indoor cats are at lower risk for injuries associated [...]
