Discover the best tips for taking care of your animals and protecting yourself from insects at home and in the garden.
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Begging for food is a common complaint among dog owners. It can be very annoying and even embarrassing for everyone in the family when you have guests. We have therefore listed a few ways to get your dog to stop begging. Let him go to his place Going to his place is a command that you can teach y
Anxiety is one of the most common behavioral disorders in dogs. As an emotion, fear is a normal and vital response that helps individuals survive in threatening circumstances. When the fear is excessive and interferes with the dogs life, it is called a behavior problem. Excessive fear can significan
While the dog is often blamed, there are two sides to every story when it comes to bite cases. Many children do not learn how to properly handle a dog. Instead, the dog is expected to simply take the treatment the child is given, including tail pulling, hard petting, and strangling hugs. Here we sha
As millions of pet owners around the world stay at home during the COVID-19 crisis, many are discovering the benefits of sharing more time with their pets. Research into simple acts such as walking a dog or petting a cat continues to demonstrate what many pet owners around the world have long unders
Now that we are more at home, we have more time to spend with our four-legged friends. Dogs enjoy the attention and an extra round outside with their owner, but cats sometimes get stressed from a lot of noise in the house. Your beloved pets are also at risk of contracting ticks and fleas this spring
Its warmer again, so we use our gardens more often. And, now that were all at home, why not make your garden summer-ready for your pet? Here are our tips for making your garden a safe place for them. Repair the fence In winter, the fence has to deal with all kinds of weather conditions. This coul
Now that we have stayed home en masse during the pandemic, our four-legged friends have been given some extra time with their owners. As restrictions begin to ease, this change in the daily schedule can cause anxiety in pets, especially dogs. Here are some tips on preparing pets for life after quara
In recent months, people around the world have become accustomed to working from home – and for those of us with pets at home, it meant a new kind of colleague is around. We are, of course, talking about the furry, four-legged species. Do you work from home and need a distraction? A new Instagram ac
Training a pet can be a rewarding process. It takes some time and patience, but it can also be a way to bond with your pet and help you live a happy life together. Here are 4 tips to train your pet. Be patient, start slow Remaining patient is the key to training your dog or cat. Your pet probably w
Cats have a reputation for being difficult to read, but new research from the University of Guelph has shown that some people are true cat whisperers who excel at deciphering subtle differences in cat faces that reveal mood. Women and those with veterinary experience were particularly good at recog
If you have a dog, hopefully you will be fortunate enough to know that they are very attuned to their owners and understand a wide variety of commands and gestures. But are these skills innate or are they learned through training only? To find out, a new study examined whether untrained stray dogs
Nala, Simba, Pip, Luna and Coco. These are the five most popular cat names in 2019. According to research by pet insurance Petplan, based on data from more than 10,000 pet owners. The name Nala was the most chosen name for females in 2019. For males, the name Simba was the most popular. The Disney f
Cancer, unfortunately, also occurs in dogs and cats, especially if they are over the age of 10. An easy way to protect your pets is to seek immediate treatment if they are not feeling well. Here are 10 warning signs to watch out for: 1. Unusual nodules: an unexpected bump or swelling under the skin
Taking your dog outside for daily exercise is always good when it comes to their health and happiness. Not only is it better for the dogs general well-being, but it can also help reduce the likelihood of problem behaviors resulting from boredom or frustration. But often owners overlook one of the si
To keep your dog healthy and happy, it is essential to provide the right food. Poor nutrition can lead to unhealthy dogs, with some dogs developing allergies, skin conditions and diabetes. So what you feed your dog is one of the most important decisions you will make for their lifelong health. Made
A dogs shedding season can be frustrating for all of us, no matter how much we love our dogs. All dogs are affected by this to some degree, with the exception of completely hairless dogs. Certain breeds suffer little from hair loss, and others more. All year round moulting period All animals with
sleep. We all need it, both humans and animals. People need between 6-8 hours a night. But have you ever thought about dogs? How Much Sleep Does a Dog Need? Do they have the same type of sleep as a human or is it different? Dogs sleep patterns are different Dogs sleep patterns are very similar to
All dog breeds have undesirable behaviors such as noise sensitivity, aggressiveness and separation anxiety, but differences in frequency between breeds are large. Several undesirable behavioral traits often occur simultaneously, as shown by a study recently completed by the research group of Profess
Aging is a normal part of life and at some point all dogs become seniors. The most important thing to know is that older dogs have different care needs than young dogs. As a dog gets older they become less mobile, their hearing and vision are not as good as they used to be and they are more suscepti