Cats are usually totally into hygiene all by themselves; constantly self-grooming. Cats spend up to fifty percent of their waking hours grooming themselves. Cats start grooming their kittens right away and it is an instant bond between Mom and kitten. This can be the case between owner and cat as well. There are definite reasons […]
Featured photo by Anna Dudkova on Unsplash This year has been strange. Now coming out of our second national lockdown, we’ve become used to working from home, socialising virtually and putting holidays on hold. But for many of us, there’s been a fantastic addition to our homes this year. Sales of new pets soared, with […]
This is a question people ask frequently. People with small dogs generally think about it later in their dog’s life and people who own large breeds thinking about it sooner. But what is the right age? In some ways, age really is just a number. There is absolutely no cut and dried answer. I think […]
It is Human nature to indulge oneself, and because we love them, we spoil our dogs as well. For example, rescue pets can be particularly food-focused, and adept at getting to the food they shouldn’t, no matter how careful we are. Most of us know that chocolate is dangerous for dogs, but there are other […]
Ad–Lib Feeding is where food is available at all times with the quantity and frequency of consumption being the free choice of the animal, it would be your job to simply ensure that your pets feeding stations are always topped up with fresh food. Advantages: Require less knowledge and work: The dogs choose when and how […]
Body weight or size of the dog Large dogs require more energy than small dogs. The bodyweight of the dog is, of course, the most important factor. It is important to know that energy requirements do not increase linearly. Small dogs have a higher metabolism and a relatively larger body surface (factor determining energy loss). […]
The cat is considered by scientists to be a strict carnivore and the dog is considered to be an omnivore. Both species are in the Class Mammalia and the Order Carnivora. Here’s the difference: The cat cannot sustain its life unless it consumes meat in some form. Dogs, however, can survive on plant material alone; […]