Pet Care Blog

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.

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.

Most owners think that dogs only pant when they are hot as it helps them cool. What many of us don't realise is that this It may also be an indicator of anxiety. If your pet appears to yawn around the same time that it is panting, this may  also be an indicator that it is stressed.  

Yep, here it is! Some fun facts that you may or may not have known before about our best mate, the dog!

One of the most current trends that we are seeing in dogs is the rise of grain-free formulas.  As pet owners, it’s hard to know what we should feed our dogs and are these foods really better for our pets or are they just another fad? 

Obesity can be complex when it comes to people but in the case of pets, according to research undertaken by the University of Sydney, only 5% of weight gain in dogs and cats is medically related, the rest is caused by simply too much food.