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Many pet owners have the problem of their dogs barking at night, to the detriment of their sleeping patterns. How can the incessant barking be stopped? Continue Reading

Dear Petshrink Readers

If any of you have posted a question on the site in the past two weeks, please note that it has been lost due to a server crash and will need to be reposted. I am waiting to hear your queries and feedback, so don’t hesitate to call on me for help with all your pet related problems.

Regards
Glynne Anderson, Petshrink

Ever wondered why pushy cats make a B line for people who don’t like them?
I remember when I was very little, my mom took me to visit an eccentric relative of hers  who lived alone with about fifty moggies in an old house, slap bang in middle of the poshest neighborhood in town. Couzzie had no idea there was a world outside her crumbling walls, nor did she know that cars and telephones had been invented since her abdication from society. Continue Reading

This bird owner wants to train her attention seeking ring neck parrot so that he won’t make such a noise and a fuss. Why is the parrot doing this? Is it a cry for help or just a consequence of being spoilt? Read Glynne’s response and find out… Continue Reading

Many new pet owners are unsure which age is the most beneficial to spay their female dog. Read Glynne’s answer if you need some clarification… Continue Reading

Watch this video about Ten, the parrot that can solve puzzles faster than humans. Continue Reading

Today’s article deals with the risks and extreme cruelty of tail docking. Some people think puppy docking is perfectly safe…after all his eyes were still closed and his tail still soft and it’s done so quickly he didn’t feel a thing, right? NO… wrong on all counts! In fact, it causes an immense amount of pain for the newborn puppy. And thats not all - there are many more negative effects… Continue Reading

This cat owner is extremely frustrated because her cat keeps running away to their previous house. Understandably, this is extremely frustrating. What does Glynne recommend? Continue Reading

Have you ever noticed how dogs have an incredible knack of always finding their way into the picture? And I don’t mean the likes of Jock, Lassie or Mozart, who found their way into movies but how our inimitable best friends pop up absolutely everywhere … and in the most unexpected places too. Continue Reading

There is a theory that neutering your male dog will prevent prostate cancer. What is Glynne’s opinion on the matter? Continue Reading