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We all love dogs, don’t we? There are so many reasons why dogs are “Man’s Best Friend.”. Well, this short movie will bring a smile to your face and will make you want to go hug your dog right away. I have written before about why healthy, happy dogs make for healthy, happy people. This movie shows [...]

You try to do the right thing for your family’s health. You exercise, reduce stress and eat high quality, fresh fruit and vegetables. But what about  your four-legged friends? Fido and Rover can also benefit from a healthy diet, and flaxseed oil is the ideal place to start. Just like humans, dogs need to get sufficient [...]

I thought I would enter the WordPress weekly photo challenge this week, as I have been wanting to post this gorgeous pic of Miss S, the late 17 year old cat of a good friend of mine, who used to take refuge in my suitcase whenever I stayed at his apartment. The cat took refuge, not [...]

The presence of animals in peoples’  lives has a positive influence on their physical, physiological and emotional welfare RSPCA Chief Scientist Dr Bidda Jones Our pets have kept us healthy for millenia – there is even fossil evidence suggesting this special bond has existed for at least half a million years. So just as our [...]

When you think about dogs, you usually picture in your mind a canine running around in the yard, and jumping up repeatedly to get the attention of its master.  It is always a sad thing to imagine an animal that has to limp around, and needs help getting up the stairs. But these are some [...]

It is in feline nature to be climbing and bounding around.  Cats seem to have an unlimited supply of energy, and appear to be so happy while they leap and run all over your home.  With this in mind, you know you want to do whatever it takes to keep them healthy and happy for as [...]

This time of the year, fleas can be a real nuisance on your pet. I am sure that most pet owners have had to deal with the problems caused by fleas at one time or another.  You probably love your dog or cat, and are truly bothered by seeing them scratch and wriggle around from [...]

Further to my piece on Kennel Cough yesterday, here is some info on the symptoms to look out for and some possible treatments. As I mentioned yesterday, people who keep their dogs and pets in kennels, board them, or have them at veterinary offices for extended visits run the risk of their canines getting kennel [...]

As we enter the new year and the new decade, it is good to think about our pets to ensure they are healthy and happy. Over the next few days I will share some information on Kennel Cough which is a common ailment among pets, mainly dogs but can also affect some cats. So just [...]

While Miss S, the cat I am looking after, is still sleeping, I thought I would share this with you. Not that she has this problem, at 17 years of age, plus. Many people share their home with cats and you may have actually thought that you needed to give your cat the Heimlich Maneuver [...]

I am looking after my friend’s cat, Miss S, who is over 17 years old. She demands lots of attention – mind you who wouldn’t at that age. So I thought I might share some more tips on pet care, specially related to cats, while Miss S is curled up, sleeping. It is in feline [...]

Everyone who has a cat in their family will have noticed their cat coughing from time to time. Here are some thoughts as to what can be done to meliorate your cat’s cough. Asthma, or shortage of breath, is caused when pathways in the lungs are constricted and inflamed.  According to most veterinarians, coughing and wheezing [...]

Yesterday I wrote about the importance of puppy school to ensure your dog is well trained and integrated into the family unit in a positive way. Puppy School provides the perfect opportunity for puppies to polish their canine communication skills. All too often, puppies are raised in sterile environments and find it difficult to cope [...]

I love animals – who doesn’t get all doey eyed when they see a newborn puppy suckling on its proud mother. Or a 12-week old puppy chasing a piece of string, full of energy and life. Well, one thing I have learned with the puppies I have had in my life is the importance of puppy [...]

In an earlier post I talked about the benefits for a young child of growing up with a pet, dog or cat, or in fact any pet. Whilst a child growing up with a puppy or kitten is good for both the kid and the pet, remember that dogs are gregarious animals and far prefer [...]

Many families today keep a pet or two, and often a wide range of pets form part of the family. Do you want a better life for your children and your pets? Well, here are a few thoughts that I believe will lead to a better home environment for both children and pets.  Children love pets, [...]

I received this story last week and felt I had to post it here. If you have a pet, please read this. When I was a puppy, I entertained you with my antics and made you laugh.  You called me your child, and despite a number of chewed shoes and a  couple of murdered throw pillows, I [...]