Pet Health

Thinking of adding a fur-kid to your family, but not sure where to start?  In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, Animal Advocate and Dog Trainer, Lara Shannon shares her knowledge on what breeds might be the best choice for your individual circumstances and their personality traits.

There is no doubt we love to hear our cats purr. But have you ever wondered why they do it? According to Animal behaviourist Laura V, “Purring is most likely an emotional expression. Depending on the circumstances, a cat may be experiencing a range of emotions from happiness and relaxation, to hunger, distress, or sometimes even pain.”  In her latest article Laura V shares her knowledge on how and why cats purr.

Thinking of adding a fur-kid to your family, but not sure where to start?  In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, Animal Advocate and Dog Trainer, Lara Shannon shares her knowledge on what breeds might be the best choice for your individual circumstances and their personality traits.

We all know there's more to fur babies than just those adorable puppy eyes. In fact, according to Animal Behaviourist Laura V, “One of the most important parts of a puppy’s routine is to establish an exercise schedule”. In her latest article for HIF Laura shares her top tops to ensure you expose your puppy to new experiences through physical and mental exercise, without risking their health and wellbeing.

Did you know living with a blind dog isn’t as daunting as it sounds? Dogs are very adaptable because of their amazing sense of smell. In this short clip with Pooches at Play, Animal Advocate and Dog Trainer, Lara Shannon shares her top tips for ensuring your dog adjusts to its surroundings.

Choosing the right type of pet is imperative, as is ensuring your lifestyle accommodates for it.  According to animal behaviourist, Laura V, “One of the main reasons why many people decide against having a pet is not because they don’t want one, but because they believe their lifestyle is too hectic”. In her latest article for HIF, Laura shares her expert advice on how to ensure the right pet fits perfectly into your lifestyle.

Did you know that jumping up is the most common behaviour problem for dogs? According to animal behaviourist, Laura V, “the pushing, the knocking over and just the outright annoyance, jumping up is a behaviour that only gets worse, and generally never disappears unless it is managed consistently.” In her latest article for HIF, Laura shares her expert advice to curb this behaviour.

We all like to give our dog the occasional treat or vary their diet a little, but they don’t have the same digestive system as us, so people food isn’t always suitable. Find out which foods are okay to feed your dog and which ones you should steer clear.