This cat owner is struggling with the personality clash of her 3 cats - the older cat dislikes the younger two! Is there any way to resolve their differences? Continue Reading

Did you know that your pet gets headaches … not only headaches but migraines, indigestion, sore throat and various other aches and pains too? Have you ever thought they could feel human-like emotions such as stress and anxiety? Well they certainly do and that includes dogs, cats, horses, guinea pigs, rabbits, birds and mice too. It probably hasn’t occurred to many that our pets have good days and bad days … happy days and sad days as well! Continue Reading

Every pet owner battles with fleas during summer. Here is some advice on how to get rid of them.  Continue Reading

Sadly, dog attacks are in the news again. But be warned, they should never have happened in the first place because in most cases, neglect or ignorance are the underlying cause. For too long humans have employed dogs to guard their properties from intruders, which is a good move as dogs are naturally territorial and will keep undesirables at bay. But most dog owners are unrealistic in their expectations of what the dog’s function should be.  Often I get calls along the lines of, “I got beaten up and robbed last night and I need a vicious dog to rip these bastards to pieces if they ever try again!” And while I’m sympathetic, I have to explain dogs should not be lethal weapons but rather early warning alarms at which they excel. Continue Reading

Alet needs some advice on controlling her new puppy’s unwanted behaviour - namely jumping up at visitors and “snacking” on the contents of the cat’s litter box. Continue Reading

I wonder how many dogs have lost their lives due to monkeys.  I’m referring to dogs disposed of by their owners who don’t know how to stop the canine hysteria triggered by our hapless tree-waifs. Not forgetting the many pooches who have been beaten up or have lost their lives while selflessly protecting their master’s fruit bowl from these marauding thugs.

And when it’s monkey visiting day, not only do our dogs behave like lunatics, but they also seem to lose their heads and turn on each other. In the heat of the moment, dog turns on dog and serious fights break out. Sadly, many a dog owner has arrived home to see dear old Yella lying in a pool of blood, breathing his last … and yes, the monkeys were the catalyst. Continue Reading

Heres a cute little video featuring a fluffy grey penguin and his mom. Click “continue reading” to view! Continue Reading

Ruane needs Glynne’s help - he needs to know how he can stop his dogs destroying the herb garden. Continue Reading

 This concerned pet owner would like some advice on how to cure her dog of his separation anxiety. Continue Reading

Confidence tricksters and scam artists are everywhere, just waiting to pounce on the gullible public, and nowhere are they more active than in the world of dogs. These unscrupulous individuals can be male or female, young or old and can be found in all walks of petdom. Newspaper advertisements are their favourite channel for luring victims and the smalls are where you’ll find them lurking - they are the dog brokers, puppy farmers,  fake behaviour specialists and suspect puppy and dog trainers. The shame is they care little for the welfare of poor animal and much about their pockets! Continue Reading