Pet Care Blog

Why cat owners shouldn’t kiss the Queen!
The flea tapeworm can grow up to 50cm in length but it is rare to see one of this size. Classic signs that your cat may have a heavy worm load is small segments about the size of a grain of rice around the cats bottom or in the cat faeces in the litter tray.

Is your dog scared of thunderstorms?
There are many types of anxiety that can be experienced by dogs, separation, noise and stimuli are a few of the more common. If left untreated, anxiety can often become worse and lead to behavioural problems in your dog. There are drug free alternatives that you can try such as the Thundershirt .

4 tips to help prevent life threatening bloat in your dog
Recognising the early signs of bloat and seeking veterinary intervention is critical. Symptoms include, trying to vomit, belching and the obvious sign which is an enlarged belly. Your dog may also have trouble getting comfortable and may move around a lot.

7 Great hacks to give you the best chance of getting your pe...
Don't be left feeling helpless if your pet goes missing. These simple yet effective tips will ensure a safe and speedy reunion with your pet!
Overweight pets
We love our pets and only have them for a comparatively short time. If your pet is overweight, the facts show clearly that they are likely to have both a shorter life span and poorer quality of life.

Pet Power - Could pets be a new source of energy?
On average a dog can produce up to 500g of waste a day and a cat about 150 grams. A study in metropolitan Melbourne estimated the total daily output of dog waste at about 30 tonnes a day or 10950000 kg of waste a year. It is proposed to turn Rover’s droppings into methane, which can heat homes, cook meals and generate electricity.