Why does your cat ‘knead’ you?
Whether it's the bedspread, carpet or a companion, kneading is a very common behaviour for cats. But why do they do it? Well there are all kinds of theories, some say kneading [...]
How do you feed multiple cats when one is overweight?
I have two cats, one of them is overweight. How do I restrict her food without restricting my other cat's food? Multi-pet households are a challenge for those families who have pets [...]
Is it ok to feed your cat or dog milk products?
Similar to humans, dogs and cats can suffer from lactose intolerance and unfortunately for our companions it is a very common problem. Lactose intolerance is essentially the absence of the beta lactamase [...]
When to visit the vet
We often get phone calls from clients who are concerned about the symptoms their pet are showing, but are unsure whether it is a sign of something more sinister or if things [...]
Is it safe to treat your cat with your dog’s flea treatment?
The safest answer is no. We strongly recommend to carefully read the instructions of any product you intend to apply to your pet, as many supermarket dog flea treatments are extremely toxic [...]
FIV and HIV – are there any similarities?
The feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) was first discovered in 1986, following a study of a cattery in the United States. This group of cats were found to be unwell as a result [...]