Question Is it appropriate for the mother of the bride to wear a black dress? If not, what would you advise? I don’t want to wear a fuddy duddy suit as everyone seems to be suggesting. Sue Thomas, via email. Answer Traditionally, black would not be the ideal colour for the mother of the bride. […]

Question I am going to the beach on the weekend and I haven’t lost any weight since I having my baby so I am quite large. What should I wear in the water? My thighs are covered in cellulite and I am a size 18. Brianna, via email. Answer Stripping down to your swimmers can […]

Question What colour and style heels would best suit a pale yellow, shimmery cocktail dress? Kim, via email. Answer Sounds like you need a strappy, gold or bronze shoe. Silver could also work if you had some silver jewellery to tie it all together. Look in stores like Zu, Betts, Mollini, Myer, David Jones, and […]

Question: I was wondering what we could do with our 10-month-old puppy. She is a border collie named Misty and whenever light comes into the house or there are shadows on the ground from lights, she tries to dig the light up. We have tried distractions but she goes back to the same thing. Our […]

Question: What is the lifespan of mice? Danuta Elliott Answer: Poor little mice don’t grace this earth for very long. The lifespan of the average pet mouse is 18 months to two years, but they occasionally live up to three or four years. While some people shriek at the sight of them or think they […]

A little grated cheese sprinkled on top of their food will encourage fussy cats to eat. Works for my fussy Ragdoll! Lynette Harper

By Lucy Hine The beautiful Persian is a quiet, gentle and sweet-natured cat that is well-behaved. Most think this is a cat that only enjoys a life of luxury, but the truth is this breed is happy to be anywhere where it’s loved and cared for. The Persian’s soft and luxurious fur comes in a […]

Question: I am really interested in getting a Pomeranian; however, I have been told they are a ‘yappy’ dog. Is this so and is it possible to train and change this characteristic? Julie Answer: Pomeranians, like a lot of toy breeds, are famous for being yappy. They certainly are quite brave and protective little dogs […]

If you want to give your dog a yummy, healthy treat without the risk of your dog choking, try fresh raw chicken necks! It may sound horrible but they are very cheap, easy to find (at any butcher or supermarket) and due to the soft cartilage are very difficult to choke on. Plus, they help […]

Question: I have a one-year-old cat who will eat anything, even pumpkin skin. We have got her on a strict diet of low calorie biscuits from my vet, but nothing fills her up. She is hungry 24 hours a day and will devour anything she can find. She has been tested for diabetes and thyroid […]