February 29th, 2012 by Peter
New estimations show that around 75% of dogs will not die peacefully in their sleep, which means that this amount of dog owners will have to go through the trauma of making the decision to put their pet to sleep.
But how do you know when the time is right?
A good vet will advise you on your pet’s current condition but the final decision will of course be yours. It is always important to reflect on the choice you have and don’t make a decision you may regret later. The main question you’ll have to ask is whether the dog will have a quality of life worthy of keeping him alive for a few weeks or months more.
February 27th, 2012 by Peter
There are loads of great reasons why you should get a cat. Here are some of them:
- You always receive a warm welcome when you arrive home after a hard day at work
- Your cat will love you no matter what mood you are in
- Cats are easy to feed and keep themselves clean.
- A well trained cat will do its business outdoors so you won’t need a litter tray or have to poop scoop
- A cat will keep your knees nice and warm
- You will be able to buy a new sofa every year or so because the cat will see off the old sofa really quickly
- A cat sheds it’s hair everywhere meaning you have to keep the house clean and tidy
- A cat has sharp claws so it will always keep you on your toes if it jumps on your knee
- There’s nothing funnier than watching a cat fall into a full bath of water when he’s trying to take a drink
February 19th, 2012 by Peter
If you have a cat you’ll know how difficult it can be to train them to stop doing something they shouldn’t be doing.
We have a large extension on the rear of the house where the cat can gains access by jumping from a neighbours fence. This isn’t really a problem during the day but it does become a problem when the cat decides to meow at the top of his voice to be let in through a bedroom window at five in the morning. The cat always has access outside and it’d be a shame to restrict this and no doubt messy with the addition of a litter tray likely.
Does anyone have any recommendations on what to do? I can’t take the fence down and I can’t stop the cat from going outside. But I’m starting to lose my patience.
Ideas in the comments please.
February 15th, 2012 by Peter
Once a family decides to bring home a puppy, you need to be sure it’s a happy and healthy one. When choosing a puppy to bring home, don’t just go for the cutest or the smallest. Here are a few tips to help you recognise a happy, healthy puppy:
• The puppy you bring home should be plump and well fed so he will be strong rather than small and weak
• The eyes should be clear and there should be no discharge from his nose or eyes
• Check the rib and hipbones should not be sticking out
• Check the puppy has been wormed and flea sprayed
• The coat should not have any scars, rashes or any bald patches on it
• Stand behind the puppy and make a noise to check how he responds to it. Some puppies are born deaf.
• Choose a happy, energetic and outgoing puppy; one that is not shy. The same test will suffice. The puppy should be curious about new noises and people, not scared
• The surroundings should be neat and clean. A pup from a well-kept kennel or house will grow into a healthy dog
• The puppy should be at least eight weeks old. Puppies younger than that need a lot of care and attention and need to be fed every few hours and will be too young to house break. They need to be with the mother until then to be well socialised
• Ask the breeder for records of vaccinations if applicable
February 10th, 2012 by Peter
They say that accidents do not come with a warning. It is our duty to beware and take necessary precautions against any unfortunate events. Insurance policies are designed to do just that. They are devised to help you financially in troubled times. Most pet owners do not realise the importance of having a pet insurance policy for their pet until it is too late.
Pet insurance policies give you freedom and spending power in times of an emergency. You have financial backup that would support you in case your pet meets with an accident or develops an ailment. Today’s pet insurance policies are very flexible and are devised to help you more. With a wide and varied array of pet insurance policies available in the market, it can be tough to make a decision.
Do not settle for policies with lower premiums as they will give you only minimal cover. Instead, opt for a better policy and spend some money (you won’t feel the pinch when your pet is treated). At times a few aliments/diseases may not be covered by some insurance policies. So it is important to go through the fine print of the insurance policy before you sign up. A good insurance policy means peace of mind and a healthy pet!
June 20th, 2011 by Peter
As a pet owner, you no doubt want to give your pets all the treats they deserve. However, buying up of all the latest pet accessories can be expensive, so you need to find a way to come up with the extra cash.
One thing you could try is online bingo, a game which many people have taken up as a way of getting a bit more spending money. At small cost to yourself (some sites offer penny bingo or even free bingo games), you can play alongside like-minded people to win cash and other prizes.
You could pick up a tenner here and there or you could win the jackpot and take home thousands of pounds in cold, hard cash! With these kinds of online bingo winnings, you could buy anything and everything for your pets, from a new kennel for your dog or a brand new collar for your cat to a multi-level hamster cage or a brand new aquarium for your fish.
Whilst this new stuff can’t ever replace the love and care you give to your pets, it will most definitely be appreciated!
Start your bingo adventure at mecca bingo, a great site for newcomers to the game.
May 27th, 2011 by Peter
Whilst out walking my dogs I have found that there are certain types of dog owners, the ones that happily walk along and let there dogs meet other dogs to smell and play and the ones that at the first sign of barking (dogs do this to communicate) pick their dogs up immediately as if they were a child!
These people quite frankly should not have a dog as they simply don’t understand how to handle dogs, dogs are not meant to be picked up at any time.
May 27th, 2011 by Peter
As for everything else in the world there are arguments for and against certain things, how about this one:
Canine or Feline??
Dogs:
Perfect companions and loyal to the death, dogs genuinely love you and will protect you as one of their own pack. On the downside (and this is if you are very lazy or just don’t have the time) dogs need exercising daily no matter how small (even the ones you can fit in your bags).
Cats:
Cuddly playful little animals, let themselves out and in again! you hardly even notice they’re there. On the downside some cats like to kill other animals and bring them to you as a present. As you aren’t with your cats when they venture out it can be quite distressing when they don’t come home.
May 27th, 2011 by Peter
Have a look below and see if you fancy any of these for your new addition to your family:
Max
Tigger
Jake
Tiger
Buddy
Smokey
Maggie
Bear
Sam
Kitty
Molly
Bailey
Sassy
Shadow
Simba
Patch
Lady
Lucky
Sadie
Misty
Personally I love Misty for a cat, although my cat is called Kevin!
May 27th, 2011 by Peter
I remember when we picked up our little puppy Max, he was so cute and tiny with massive ears and huge paws.
When I got home from work he would bound over to me wagging his little tail and jumping up at me.
Of course 2 years on he is still as excited to see me however he is now nearly as big as me and weighs just as much too!
