Pets
Cat stress, health & behaviour
Data suggests even stoic cats can have elevated levels of adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine, and other stress hormones, and that chronically stressed cats often feign sleep. So until the cat exhibits obvious signs that attracts the owner’s attention, such as going…
Pet grief – it hurts
Pet-keeping is one of the closest forms of human-animal interaction in Western society. Although owner-pet relationships may stem from genetically…
Christmas – A pet owner’s survival guide
The countdown to Christmas has begun. Our homes are typically filled by now with Christmas trees, baubles, gift wrap, interesting…
PODCAST: Hanne’s interview on babies and dog-owner relationships
I was delighted to recently speak with friend & trainer Oli Juste from Channel 4’s Puppy School. Oli has a…
Older dogs – ageing and promoting longevity
Humans, dogs, cats, rodents, and horses all share similar ageing processes, with arthritis, loss of hearing or sight and organs…
Puppy Socialisation Bingo – During COVID-19
Every owner wants a happy, sociable and contented dog. To help your puppy gain confidence around new environments, sounds, people, animals…
Create a sensory pet garden (inside or out)
Ever heard of a sensory garden? It’s a self-contained garden that is designed to stimulate the senses not just with…
Enrichment tip: toilet roll treats
This is a simple hack that you can get the kids involved in. What you will need: Toilet roll tube[s]…
Enrichment tip: crazy kebabs
This is a simple hack that you can get the kids involved in. What you will need: Some carrots (or…
Some hacks to burn your dog’s energy during lockdown
While many of us are in lockdown, this presents a challenge for owners of energetic young dogs and certain breeds…
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