We all know that one of the first people to suffer in the recession were those that have pets that they couldn’t afford to keep in the first place, as inflation has increased and the cost of living soared many families found that they were unable to care for their beloved family pets. Cats and [...]
2010/2011 is set to be the worst so far when it comes to receiving calls and requests to take in abandoned animals. Animal charities and rescue centres are preparing for an influx of unwanted pets as Christmas and New Year approaches as many will be forced to give up their beloved pets or some will [...]
All pet owners will need to visit a vet sometime during the duration of their pet’s life and most visit yearly for inoculations. We all trust our vets because we believe they look after our beloved pets as well as we do but recently one of the biggest vets, Medivets was investigated for abuse, ripping [...]
One of the added expenses of going on holiday for pet owners is the task of finding someone to look after their beloved pets or a suitable boarding house for the duration of their holiday. You can get pet sitters that visit your home to feed and care for your pets but the thought of [...]
Sphynx cats are indeed weird looking creatures. Characteristically different from the normal breeds of cats with hairless skin, these animals are adored by some and disgusted by others. Initially the product of a mutation in the gene pool, the sphinx cat is now regarded as a separate breed of cats through careful and practiced inbreeding. [...]
BP (Beyond Petroleum) oil spill is today called the worst ever environmental disaster to occur in the United States. The largest oil spill recorded was the Exxon valdez off the coast of Alaska in 1989 which released about 11 million gallons of oil into the sea but the BP spill by far out competes it. [...]
It looks like dog owners may soon be faced with even tougher regulations when it comes to having a pet dog. There is currently the Dangerous Dog Act where a dog owner can be fined for an out of control dog in a public place but it may soon include residences as well. The majority [...]
20 years ago, there was little training and education for veterinary dental technicians but in 1988 a group of veterinary surgeons with an interest in veterinary dentistry founded the British Veterinary Dental Association (BVDA). BVDA promotes teaching, practice and research. It also offers practical postgraduate training courses. Every year members of BVDA come together in [...]
There are 30 species of dolphin although not all of them live in the sea. Some are river dolphins that can be found in India, Pakistan, China and Brazil. The largest of the species is the bottled nose dolphin which can grow to over 9ft and weigh 200kg. The smallest species are buffeo dolphins they [...]
Having your very own pet horse will be the envy of all your friends and family, but having one is a very demanding responsibility.Having a pet horse is a very time consuming hobby and a huge financial commitment. Before buying a horse you should know exactly what is involved. If your child really wants a [...]
