Contrary to popular belief, cats can be trained, at least to a degree. While they may not be as easy to teach as a dog, teaching your cat to change or modify their behavior will ensure you have a happy and healthy relationship.

Many dogs love to channel their inner cow and graze on grass. Some are even particular about what type of grass they eat. Is this behavior a sign of a nutritional deficiency or illness and is it safe?

If you have a medicine cabinet or first aid box, you probably have a combination of over-the-counter medications such as pain relievers, bandages, and...

What worms are dangerous in our cats and dogs? And what is the best way to protect your pets and family from parasites?

Many of us have heard stories about pets who have ingested things outside of their regular diets. Maybe you’ve heard of a dog who ate someone’s socks and underwear, or maybe you have first-hand experience dealing with your cat who ate a piece from a plastic plant. In any case, foreign body ingestion in pets can be very concerning. It is important to recognize the signs and know what to do if your pet eats something that they shouldn’t!  

From collars and carriers to kitty litter and toys we take a look at all the equipment essentials you'll need to care for your feline friend.

Digging dogs can make a real mess of the garden. These budding archaeologists have many reasons to dig. They will dig to join in with you if you like to garden, they will dig a hole to keep cool, bury bones or out of boredom. Each cause needs a specific solution.

Keeping your dog clean and well-groomed is about much more than just looking and smelling good. It’s about keeping your dog healthy too.

Your new kitten is going to love her fur-ever home, but that first night it’s going to seem strange and scary to her. Help her to settle in quickly by thinking about events from her point of view and adjusting the arrangements accordingly.

It can certainly be the case that your dog has fleas without you being able to find one of these tiny, sneaky critters.

With the recent changes to television and the switch to digital TV, pets are now able to ‘see’ TV much better. But do they actually enjoy it?

One of the worst things you can hear is that your dog has cancer. Despite the fact that survival odds have greatly improved over...

One of the many benefits of owning a dog, is that you always have someone to blame those unusual smells on. However, some dogs do appear to be particularly gassy. Read on for some hints on how to reduce the smell.

Bladder stones in dogs are firm clumps of minerals that have accumulated in the urinary bladder over a certain period of time. If you...

Having trouble getting your cat to use the litter tray? A common misconception is that cats do this as revenge, but the problem is not as simple as that.