Will my newborn baby be safe around my dog? It is a very good idea to think about introducing your dog to your baby and to commence preparations so...
How old should a child be before they are allowed to take care of a pet? This question is not easily answered because it depends on the child. Some teenagers are not aware of the responsibilities...
How do I communicate with my dog? Body language is one of a dog’s main forms of communication, so it’s really important that we learn how to...
What is Toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic infection (acquired from animals) caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii). It is thought...
How do I introduce a new dog or puppy to children? It is important that you manage the introduction to your family carefully and that children are directly supervised at all...
Should I hug my dog or cat? It is best to avoid hugging your dog or cat because, although a tight hug is often a sign of...
How do I socialise my ferrets with people and other ferrets? Normal social behaviour Domesticated ferrets, unlike their wild cousins (the polecat and the weasel), are diurnal animals (active during the...
Can my ferrets get parasites? Internal parasites Adult ferrets are rarely affected by internal parasites such as worms, but juvenile ferrets (whose immune systems are...
What should I feed my ferrets? Ferret dietary needs There are two key facts to understand when you are planning a diet for your ferrets: They...