Everyday care
Kittens, coats, eyes and the small things that keep pets well.
9 articles
Your First Week with a Puppy: A Simple Checklist
New puppy? How to prepare your home, what to buy, the first night, feeding, sleep, the first vet visit, ID and safe socialisation, plus a checklist to share.
How to House-Train a Puppy: A Kind, Simple Guide
How to toilet-train your puppy with rewards, not punishment: a simple daily schedule, crate tips, apartment options, cleaning accidents and when to see a vet.
Kitten Care: A Simple Guide for Your First Weeks
New kitten? What to feed and how often, when it can leave its mother, first vet visits, the litter box, settling in and making it a friendly, confident cat.
Winter Desert Camping with Your Dog: Safety Tips for Pets
Taking your dog on a winter desert camping trip? Learn how to protect pets from cold nights, heater fumes, bites, stings and getting lost, and why cats are usually safer at home.
Overgrown Teeth in Hamsters: Causes, Signs and Prevention
Hamster teeth never stop growing. Learn why they overgrow, the warning signs like drooling or dropping food, how gnawing helps prevent it, and when to see a vet.
Obesity in Labradors: Why They Gain Weight So Easily
Why do Labradors gain weight so easily? The POMC gene, neutering and appetite, the health problems extra weight brings, and when to ask your vet for help.
Watery Eyes and Tear Stains in Persian Cats
Why do Persian cats' eyes water all the time? Learn what causes tear stains, which eye signs need a vet, and how to care for a Persian's eyes gently.
Skin and Coat Problems in Persian Cats
Skin and coat issues are the most common health problems in Persian cats. Learn about matting, ringworm and 'dirty face', the signs to watch, and daily grooming tips.
Rabbit Dental Disease: Overgrown Teeth, Drooling and Weepy Eyes
Drooling, weepy eyes or eating less? Rabbit teeth grow for life and can overgrow. Learn the signs, how hay helps prevent problems, and when to see a vet.