This week’s story is about rabies… It was reported recently that a baby was bitten by a large rat, resulting in the tragic death of the child. It struck me as out of character for a small, normally timid creature to attack with such viciousness as to inflict a fatal wound. This made me wonder whether the rat had not, in fact, been rabid. But we will never know because the rat escaped capture and the symptoms of rabies are only detectable 20 - 60 days after exposure. Continue Reading

Many cat owners have this problem: their feline friend won’t stop scratching the furniture! Such behaviour must be stopped - using food. Continue Reading

Just as in any other walk of life, myths about pets find their way around the world and often in our mail boxes. And a common question that is asked is whether they are indeed fact, or simply old wives’ tales. So today I thought I’d turf a  few of these well-worn myths into the Bark Ages where they rightfully belong! Continue Reading

Winifred has a problem - a spraying cat, who messes on the furniture, her handbag and more. Why is her beloved pet doing this, and what can be done to stop the behaviour? Continue Reading

This little female cat is constantly running away from her owner’s house. Why does she do this, and what can be done to stop it? Continue Reading

Amanda’s tom cat has started urinating in the bath. Glynne advises changing the litter box location, as well as checking for a medical problem. Continue Reading

Sandra’s puppy, Rex, is grabbing her kittens and hurting them. What can she do to stop this dangerous behaviour, before another death occurs? Continue Reading

Chantal has adopted a new cat who has now started using her bedroom floor as a litter box.  How can she stop her cat messing in inappropriate places? Continue Reading

Kerry needs some advice from Glynne concerning her two cats - the older one keeps growling and hissing at the newly arrived kitten. Continue Reading

Colleen has recently installed a cat flap for her cats, and wants to know how she can train them to use it. Is using food as an incentive the only way? Continue Reading