Help your dog fight his fear of fireworks
San Juan and the summer festivities are approaching. And with these festivities, an element that can be a real torture for your dog: the fireworks. Many dogs are afraid of fireworks. They hide, cry, shake and experience a real episode of terror during the shortest night of the year, which for many of them becomes […]
Why do cats and dogs eat grass?
It is not unusual for cats and dogs to eat grass occasionally. And, in principle, it is not a dangerous habit either. In fact, although cats and dogs are carnivorous animals, their digestive systems are prepared to process vegetables from time to time. You have often heard the expression “cats/dogs eat grass to purge themselves”, […]
How to choose the best cat food?
One of the first questions cat owners ask themselves is: What is the best food for my cat? As well as: Is it better to give dry or wet food? Which is the best food for my cat? The answer to this question is easy: the ideal is to provide your cat with a diet […]
How do you know if your dog is cold?
Dogs are cold too. Although their bodies are protected by a layer of fur, which of course acts as a “coat” protecting them from the cold, it may not be enough. It is true that depending on breed, coat type, size, age and state of health, some dogs may suffer more from the cold than […]
How to tell if your cat has renal failure? (and how to act?)
Did you think renal problems were a uniquely human disease? You were wrong. Cats also suffer from renal failure, a dysfunction of the kidneys, which stop working and removing harmful substances from the body. Kidney failure is quite common in felines and it is estimated that between 10% and 30% of cats eventually develop kidney […]
How to get a cat to drink more water
If a cat drinks little or less than it should, it’s a sign that something is wrong. And that’s not silly, because staying well hydrated is crucial to their diet and health. It may simply be that his water bowl is dirty, or there may be a more serious reason, such as illness. So the […]
Basic commands to teach your dog
A puppy has arrived at home. You have its food bowls, its bed, the best food for it… But, as well as getting used to its new home, the dog will need some behavioural guidelines. Dog training is essential for a peaceful coexistence based on respect for both the dog and the family. Perhaps he […]
Top 10 chic Christmas gifts for a dog
Christmas is coming and with it, the presents from Father Christmas and the Three Wise Men. If you have a dog at home, I’m sure you’re thrilled that he or she will also have a little present under the tree. After all, your pet is a member of the family and also deserves to be […]
Shedding hair in cats. Everything you need to know
Yes, cats also shed their fur. It’s their way of preparing for the changing seasons and adapting to temperature changes: in autumn they grow a thicker coat to cope with the cold, and in spring they change that thicker coat for a thinner one to help them cope better with the summer heat. “But… my […]
Everything you need to know before adopting a sheepdog
Sheepdog: its name does not give rise to many doubts, but many people mistakenly believe that the sheepdog is a breed, when it is a classification based on the function performed by these animals. Wikipedia lists more than 60 different breeds that fall into the category of sheepdogs. What is the character of sheepdogs like? […]