Why dogs eat poo
Why dogs eat poo Coprophagia is a term which refers to consumption of faeces. Poo may not be a menu item for us but dogs disagree... Why dogs eat poo? There doesn't seem to be one clear reason for this unpleasant behaviour. Nutritional deficiency is commonly...
What important to Cats and their food?
Cats and their food are unlike dogs, they eat during both the day and the night. They need variety in their diet but you need to be aware of how cats perceive food when you change from one food to the next. Cats perceive their food through their sense of smell, feel...
Chocolate and pets don’t mix!
I knew chocolate and pets was a bad combination but I still found out the hard way when I discovered my dog, Toby a Maltese Cross had eaten two milk chocolate Easter eggs while I was out for a few hours. Oh dear! I thought I'd placed the Easter eggs safely far away...
Statement about controversial cat food brands research
Statement by the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) about the cat food brands research by University of Sydney A story was broadcast on ABC’s Lateline program highlighting the findings of a study published in this year’s January/February issue of the Australian...
Some supermarket cat food brands may cause illness
University of Sydney study has found: some supermarket cat food brands may cause 'severe illness' By the ABC News National Reporting Team: James Thomas and Alison McClymont. Key points: Study finds some supermarket and pet shop cat food brands may cause lameness,...
Dog bones do’s and don’ts
Be careful with dog bones! Domestic dogs are classified as omnivores as in the wild, they eat a variety of food. They hunt, generally small animals, and eat everything - muscle meat, bones, organs, other tissue and the digested vegetable material in the prey animal's...
6 simple tips to keep an indoor cat entertained
All animals need mental as well as physical stimulation according to Dr Kersti Seksel's book: Train Your Cat. She says if pets are confined all day such as an indoor cat, with their food provided in a bowl so that they don't need even to think about where the next...
Biggest problem with pets
We asked pet parents, what is your biggest problem with pets? Pets4Life conducted a one question survey on 25th of January 2016. We asked the Pets4Life community: what is your biggest problem with pets right now? The survey was emailed to Pets4Life subscribers and...
Designer dog breeds fuel unethical puppy trade
THE British public’s increasing demand for “designer” dog breeds is fuelling the unethical puppy trade, an RSPCA report has revealed On February 19, the RSPCA UK published its first comprehensive report on the puppy trade. The annual market for the puppy trade in the...
Pet euthanasia at home
Pet euthanasia at home a growing trend Sunset Home Veterinary Care director, Dr Jackie Campbell left not a dry eye in the house at TEDx South Bank recently when she shared her experiences in the latest global trend of veterinary care — providing palliative support and...
Heat stroke in dogs the signs and what to do
Let's get straight to the point - dogs can get heat stroke and die in hot cars! Never leave dogs in cars even for a minute. Even leaving your dog in a car on a mild day, has the potential to be very dangerous. The ambient temperature inside a car can rise rapidly -...
What to look for scratching post for cats
What to look for in scratching post for cats Does your kitten enjoy scratching your new leather lounge chair? Then you need a scratching pole ASAP! Whether you have an indoor cat or not, all cats need access to a scratching pole in your home to express her natural...
