A recent survey by Hill’s Pet Nutrition showed that an astounding 60% of cat owners have experienced their cat urinating indoors, outside the litter tray. Many of those might be described as having a condition known as FLUTD, or feline lower urinary tract disease. An indoor lifestyle, inactivity, neutering and weight gain have all been shown...
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Here at Royal Canin we recognise the frustrating position many owners are put in when faced with a cat that refuses to eat its usual dinner. Although it may be painful to hear, refusal of food is not a natural behaviour that occurs in healthy cats. Unfortunately, most fussy feeding behaviour is actually a learnt response to human behaviour, as we (...
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Feeding dogs a raw, or BARF – biologically appropriate raw food or bones – diet is becoming more commonplace as some people choose to seek an alternative to the processed and dried commercial foods. By following a few simple and common sense guidelines regarding hygiene (always scrupulously cleaning preparation surfaces and washing hand...
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If you have small animals, you will know the importance of regular hutch and cage cleaning. While it probably isn’t something you look forward to, it’s a necessary evil for a happy and healthy pet. The longer the habitat goes without being cleaned, the more it becomes a breeding ground for bacteria. Over time, this can be harmful to you...
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Behavioural problems in caged and aviary birds are relatively common and tend to occur for several reasons e.g. because of boredom, cage issues (lack of natural light, poor size and thoughtless positioning), fear, sleep deprivation or illness. Trying to resolve bad behaviours once learned is a difficult task and they are better approached with an u...
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What is it? Toxocariasis is a parasitic disease caused by Toxocara canis or T. cati roundworms commonly found in the digestive tracts of dogs and cats. Toxocariasis is a classified zoonosis that is easily spread to humans who don’t observe good hygiene when handling their pets or fail to keep up-to-date with worming. The parasite responsible...
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It’s something that many cat owners ask – does my cat need vaccinating? And are yearly boosters necessary? Particularly if they’re talking about an indoors-only cat with no exposure to the outside world. Cat owners are supposedly 30% less likely to visit their vet than dog owners, which includes keeping up-to-date with vaccination...
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If you have a dog or cat with a skin complaint, you will know how distressing they can be and how difficult they are to treat. In fact, skin problems are often described as a vet’s ‘worst nightmare’ and are so common they account for nearly all UK vet visits. But thankfully there are products on the market that can really make a d...
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Finding a good bridleway is like finding a good walking route - you can revisit time and again, whatever the season, enjoying the same familiarity but always discovering something new. As we step into summer, there's plenty of time to find an exciting bridleway for you and your horse to enjoy. Whether you want a laid-back, relaxing ride, stunning s...
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As most of us bird-lovers know, lovebirds are small parrots native to Africa. With their peach-coloured faces and vibrant green feathers, they are truly a sight to behold. But while they might be among the smallest parrots on the planet, they have the intelligence to match the biggest! It is unsurprising that so many people choose to keep them as p...
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