Pets

By Lucy Hine If you’re wondering how to lose those few extra kilos, grab your dog and a leash and get walking. Physical exercise is vital to the health and wellbeing of you and your dog. Exercising together not only develops the bond you have with your pet but also stimulates your mental health, concentration, […]

By Lucy Hine The Borzoi is an elegant dog that is also known as the Russian wolfhound. Bred for wolf hunting by the Russian aristocracy, its name comes from the Russian word “borzii” which means swift. The method of hunting the Russians used with the Borzoi was quite unique. Russian hunters rode on horses in […]

Question: I have a six-year-old Doberman who likes to chase the car tyres whenever we drive out. We have tried everything. Can you help us please? — Sam Answer: Tyre chasing is quite a common hobby of active dogs, particularly those of a territorial nature. The movement sets off some sort of predatory behaviour inside […]

Question: Cats are natural carnivores and most of our pet cats just love a good munch on something meaty! Some butchers have the odd chicken neck floating around, this does sound gross but your cat will love you! (Make sure to serve outside to minimise mess.) Answer: Grace

Question: Our dog Jazz is a two-and-a-half-year-old Weimeraner x who we picked up from the pound two years ago. She had been mistreated for the first three months of her life then lived at the pound for the next two months before we adopted her. She’s a lovely dog, however, she is constantly edgy and […]

Question: While brushing my Chihuahua recently I noticed lots of little flecks of dandruff-like dry skin on him. Is there such a thing as anti-dandruff shampoo for pets? Or could this possibly be a skin condition? ? Emily Answer: Dry flaky skin is common in pets and could be a sign of several skin conditions, […]