Excessive nocturnal activity in cats
Over the years we have all kinds of concerns from loving cat owners who are at their wit's end because their favourite feline keeps them awake all night long. Typical complaints include [...]
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 [...]
Separation anxiety in dogs
Separation anxiety is one of the most common, yet most undiagnosed behavioural problems in dogs. The symptoms of excessive barking, whining, self-mutilation, urination and defecation can take a big toll on both [...]
Feather picking or loss – what can you do?
Most feather problems are due to one of five things; psychological factors/boredom, nutritional deficiencies, infections, hormonal imbalances, or parasites. Here's a list of things you should be doing to prevent feather loss. [...]
Overgrooming – How to know when your cat is overgrooming
Cats are famous for being fastidious groomers. In a normal day, they can spend up to 30% of their waking hours tending to their fur. However, if your cat is grooming to [...]
Aggression in Dogs
Aggression or reactivity in dogs is the most serious, dangerous and one of the most common behavioural problems that dog owners may need to deal with, and sadly, a leading cause of [...]