Category: Pets

Between school runs, after-school clubs, work calls and the general chaos of keeping a household fed and functioning, it is the family dog who tends to slot into whatever gaps are left. A walk gets squeezed in before the school bell, dinner gets served a bit late, and the vet…

Is your family dog bored all week waiting for someone to have time? It occurs in nearly every hectic home. Between school, work, soccer practice and dinner someone forgets about the dog. Not because they stopped loving them… just because nobody made a plan. And a dog without a plan…

The domesticated Dutch draft horse has been around since after World War One. It is safe to say the origins of the breed go back many hundreds of years, as far as the horse rug itself. The beginnings of horses used in agriculture probably go back as far, but soon,…

Juggling school runs, work deadlines, and after-school activities is the daily reality for most busy families. When you add a furry, four-legged family member to the mix, their needs become another important part of that hectic schedule. From routine check-ups to unexpected illnesses, managing a pet’s health can feel like…

Choosing the right dog food for your doodle doesn’t have to be a guessing game. We compared 52 readily available formulas, ruled out any with active recalls, and crunched the cost-per-calorie math so you don’t have to. Whether your mini torches calories, your standard puppy needs steady growth, or your…

Introduction Most cat owners scoop litter every day without giving much thought to where it comes from. New research has started tracing the exact materials packed into typical litter bags, from raw clays to plant fibers. Scientists have tested absorption rates, dust levels, and chemical residues across popular brands, and…

When we brought Daphne home, I assumed the “girl name” part would be the easy bit. Surely you just reach for something soft and a bit pretty and you’re done. What actually happened was three days of low-level family warfare. My husband wanted something that “sounded like a name a…

So, I don’t own a bobtail cat. Between Daphne, Diego, Misty and Mochi, my house is already a full house of colours and coats, and none of them have that gorgeous stubby, rabbit-like tail. But a friend mentioned she was bringing home a Japanese Bobtail kitten a while ago, and…