Articles tagged with 'Pet care'

Donkeys have evolved over thousands of years to live in semi-arid environments where the nutritional quality of the food available is very poor. They have adapted to eat fibrous plant material in small quantities throughout the day.

Heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency. Seek veterinary attention immediately. Heatstroke involves potentially life-threatening elevations in body temperature (hyperthermia). Heatstroke is an emergency. In dogs, it can lead to rapid multi-organ failure and has a high mortality rate.

Kittens are baby carnivores with specialised needs. Kittens naturally wean off their mother’s milk at around 8-12 weeks of age.

Socialisation involves exposing an animal to a range of experiences to help them prepare for and cope with different situations, interactions, and environments. Between 3 and 17 weeks of age (the critical socialisation period), a puppy’s experiences will shape their mental health, and how they behave into adulthood.

If your dog is jumping the fence and running away, the first step is to work out why. When you identify the reason(s), you can take steps to address the issue. Dogs jump fences for different reasons. They may be bored, lonely or scared to be left alone.

Training is an important part of a dog’s life for many reasons. It provides mental stimulation, supports cognitive wellbeing, teaches appropriate behaviour for living successfully in our homes and communities, and helps to ensure safety for both dogs and people.