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Sleeping with Your Dog in Your Bed – Why You Should
Have you noticed how all the Disney princesses have a pet that sleeps in their bed? The message is clear. Keep your furry BFF at your side when you sleep as an emblem of your safety and wellbeing. As it happens, sleeping with your dog in your bed can have
5 Things New Kitten Parents Need to Know
New kitten parents are the envy of most people. Firstly, they have a new baby. Secondly, the baby is fluffy with cuteness measuring off the radar. Thirdly, the baby can walk, talk (albeit cat) and eat all on its own. However, there’s still the issue of the new kitten pooping
Senior Pet Parents – Contingency Plans for Your Pet
If you (or mum or dad) are senior pet parents, maybe you’ve begun to think about your/their pet’s future. Who will take care of the cat if you/they pass away? What about if you/they have to go into a nursing home or similar? To a lesser extent – what will
Friendliest Cat Breeds to Welcome Home
Are you hoping to welcome one of the friendliest cat breeds (like the Scottish Fold?) into your heart and home? Then look no further; Google has sent you to the right place. That’s because we’ve listed the friendliest felines around and given you a rundown of their personality. We’ve also listed
Toilet Training Your Puppy – Tips To Help Get It Right
Toilet training a puppy is one of the not-so-fun parts of getting a new canine family member. But if you’re diligent and know what you’re doing, you can avoid most of the accidents. Getting the toilet training for your puppy down pat quickly will set you and your dog up
7 Steps to Being the Purrfect Pet Parent
Being a pet parent is no walk in the park, yet it’s also deeply rewarding. Pet mum Rachel (who featured with her dog Maisy on NZTV contest, Dog Almighty) shares her thoughts on the topic in this article. She says “They’re just so amazing as really good companions. They’re never
Can’t Keep a Pet You Got for Christmas? Take These Steps
Getting a pet you can take care of for life requires considerable planning and finding that special connection. If you’ve received a pet for Christmas (or adopted at another time), becoming a pet parent overnight may have sent you into shock. Are you realising you can’t keep a pet? Perhaps
Dress Up Your Pet Day: What’s New on the Catwalk
This 14 January is time to celebrate National Dress Up Your Pet Day! But before we dive in, want to know the big difference between us and our pets? Our fur babies are born wearing their clothes (whereas we, uh, erm… are not). Plainly put, our pet kids are always
Giving Medication to Cats: Easy Tips
Giving medication to cats is a bit like trying to catch smoke – frustrating and often futile! Your usually cuddly kitty has been presented with a tablet. Suddenly it’s a writhing ball of claws and teeth, and nothing you do can convince them to just swallow the (expensive) medicine. It’s
How to Give Medicine to Your Puppy
Aaah, there’s nothing better than oversized paws, tiny zoomies, and that new puppy smell. Except when you have to give them medication. Not only do we worry about our little patients, but it can be a real battle too! Here are our top tips on how to give your fur