Cattery Checklist: What to Take to a Cattery
As much as we wish our feline friends could join us on all our adventures, there are times where we must leave them behind. It could be a holiday, a family visit, or even a business trip, whatever the reason, a cattery is a place you can lodge your cat for the time you’re away much like leaving a dog in kennels.
Can I Give Human Painkillers To Pets?
You should never give human painkillers to pets. They are specifically designed and formulated for human use. Using human medicine on an animal can have extreme – and even fatal – side effects.
Complete Guide to Pet Supplements
The health and well-being of our pets is always our top priority, but with so many products claiming to offer total care for your pet, it can be easy to get overwhelmed which may lead to you feeling you’re not doing all you can for your pet.
Common Christmas Dangers for Pets
Christmas is a time of joy and cheer for everyone in the family, including our pets. However, what we as people take for a tasty Christmas treat or a beautiful piece of decor, can pose a risk to our furry friends.
Tips for Taking Your Dog to Work
More and more offices and workspaces are becoming pet-friendly, and a recorded 79% of people want to discuss pet-friendly options while looking for jobs, so it makes sense that more and more companies are finding ways to make it work. There is even a day dedicated to taking your dogs to work, which occurs around June 23rd each year, depending on whether the day falls during the working week.
Can Dogs Catch a Cold?
We all feel a little under the weather sometimes, and it's no different for our pets. Whether they're affected by environmental factors or contract an illness from being around other dogs, there are many illnesses that your dog can face during their lifetime.
Toxic Spring Plants for Pets
Spring is the time of rebirth, and as the world comes back to life after a long winter, we can once again see a wealth of beautiful flowers gracing our gardens and countryside once again. However, not all of these plants are pet-friendly, and many (if ingested) can cause a severe reaction in your pet and even poisoning.
How to Care For Your Dogs Ears
Your dog’s ears should be clean, odour-free, and pale pink in colour with a minimal amount of wax. This will help prevent ear mites or any infection caused by the buildup of wax and debris. Good canine ear health starts with clean ears, so read on to learn all about dog ear health and tips on keeping your pooch in top condition.
What to Do if Your Dog is Stung by a Bee
Summer is here, and it’s time for us to enjoy the longer days and warmer weather. But we’re not the only ones excited to be back outside and enjoying the sunshine. From spring through to autumn, critters are hard at work, and you’ve undoubtedly had one buzz by your ear already. And if you’re particularly unlucky, you may have even been stung. And if not you, then perhaps your pet.
How to Give a Dog Tablets
An inevitability of pet ownership is at some point having to administer them medication, whether it’s a routine worming treatment, antibiotics to fend off an infection, or treatment for an ongoing condition. And while we know that the medicine is for their good, this isn’t something your dog can understand.
The Complete Guide to Dog Treats
We all deserve a little treat now and again, whether it’s a tasty chocolate dessert after a meal or maybe an extra scoop of ice cream in the park. The same goes for your dog. However, with so many options available and disputing arguments on what dog treats dogs should eat or how many they should have, it's difficult to know where to start.
How to Choose the Best Dog Food
It is easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer variety of dog food available today, especially when you want to ensure that your dog has the best!
Your Dog Won’t Eat? Here’s What To Do
Anyone who owns a dog or who has been around one for longer than ten minutes knows that most of the time, they’ll eat anything! So, it’s understandable why your dog suddenly going off their food would be worrying.
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Lara Hew 17 articlesLara is a photography major at UArts in Philly! In her free time, she likes to walk dogs and, of course, take photos. She also loves reading and movies, hiking, kayaking, and just anything that involves being outdoors. She has grown up with animals since she was little and currently has two dogs and a cat of her own.
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Peyton Shine 9 articlesPeyton originally from Michigan, but have lived in Philadelphia for 10 years. She grew up surrounded by animals, both at home and on her grandparent's farm. She now has one dog, a golden retriever-boxer mix named Cooper.
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Tiffany Salmon 18 articlesI focus on empowering my team through collaboration, transparency, and a shared sense of purpose. I believe in leading by example, maintaining a mindset of continuous learning, and encouraging others to think creatively and take calculated risks.
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Dana Minacapelli 18 articlesDana started her journey in the veterinary field in 2004 at an animal shelter in Corpus Christi, Texas. She immediately fell in love with the profession and nurtured her passion for helping animals that were in desperate need of a second chance. Here, she began implementing improved policies that mitigated disease control, managed a low cost spay/neuter program for the community, and made recommendations to the Board of Directors on best practices for the clinic as well as the shelter as a whole.
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Lizzie Youens 25 articlesLizzie has over ten years of experience as a veterinary surgeon with particular interests in animal behaviour, dermatology, and geriatrics.
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Hannah Clark 10 articlesHannah has worked at Pet Drugs Online for over three years, researching, writing, and publishing all of our blog content. She currently lives in Cardiff with her 5-year-old cat, Margot, and 2-year-old Cavapoo, Merida.