Signs of aging in your dog are gradual, just as with us. Slowly becoming grey around the muzzle, slowing down, not a quick to get up from lying down, and sleeping more.
These are natural normal signs of elderly dogs, and are inevitable. Depending on the breed and size of your dog, the rate of aging [...]

THISPOOR DOGGIE IS ONLY GUARANTEED TO BE ALIVE FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS FROM TODAY! So if this is your dog then hurry up and come and get her! Or even if you just like the look of her, then get down to the RSPCA on Higher Road, Halewood, Liverpool 0151 486 1706, BEFORE IT’S [...]


Cats don’t seem to be as healthy as I remember them to be when I was a child, many moons ago.
Now they seem to be prone to any and every disease under the sun, with exotic breeds succumbing the most.
Whether your cat health questions are infertility, upper respiratory issues, “inevitable” ageing diseases, renal problems, fleas, [...]


Over the past several decades, numerous drugs have been discovered or invented as a result of advancements in both research and technology. The lives of many dogs that have become seriously ill have been saved. Additionally, those dogs that have been chronically ill have had their health and quality of life restored because of these [...]


You have probably seen plenty of foxtails, possibly growing in vacant logs, along roadsides, or in meadows, but you may not have known what they were called.  Though found throughout the US, they are most prevalent in the West, particularly in California.  The word ‘foxtail’ describes the grassy, seed-bearing structures that in the early spring [...]


If you are new to owning a cat, you may be surprised to find that health problems are a common thing. No matter what breed of cat you own, health problems are to be expected. Some may be hereditary, while others can easily be prevented.
Worms No matter what breed of cat it may be, worms are [...]

THISPOOR DOGGIE IS ONLY GUARANTEED TO BE ALIVE FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS FROM TODAY! So if this is your dog then hurry up and come and get him! Or even if you just like the look of him, then get down to the RSPCA on Higher Road, Halewood, Liverpool 0151 486 1706, BEFORE IT’S [...]


Planning to fly the friendly skies with your furry, four-legged, or feathered companion? Following some common sense tips will help ensure a happy and safe flight for you and your pet.
Before you begin your trip, be sure that your pet is “up” for the journey. This means a visit to the vet for a medical [...]


Today my vet mentioned the ‘F’ word ….. he’s foreign, Polish I think, and I’m not sure if the ‘F’ word is acceptable in his country ….. but it certainly is not acceptable in mine!
”Fat”, he said, “Your dog is too FAT. He needs to lose weight or he’ll DIE before his time.”
’D’ along with [...]


The domesticated cat has spread to nearly every continent and is one of the most popular pets worldwide. However, there are many people who do not like cats and would never consider letting a cat share their home for several different reasons.

Although some people simply don’t enjoy animals, many prefer dogs over cats [...]