Don’t you hate it when you see flies on and around the newly fresh food you’ve left out for your dog or cat? Do you find that you are woken up every night in the small hours when kitty is hungry and can’t wait for the alarm clock to go off? So, like a zombie, […]
It is not a zoonotic disease We have known for a while that Coronavirus (COVID-19) is not a zoonotic disease. Animals cannot infect humans, although stories have circulated where this may have occurred in very rare circumstances. But, in the main, especially for domestic animals, this is a huge relief. Can you imagine what would […]
What Are The 5 Animal Freedoms? The Five Animal Freedoms relate to how a sentient being ie an animal should be treated by its owner, carer or guardian. The guidelines are determined by Section 9 of The Animal Welfare Act which was amended in 2006. By following these simple rules, it is hoped that all […]
Bungeeeeeeee!!! Many years ago, whilst travelling in New Zealand, I had the opportunity to do a bungee jump from a bridge over a river in Queenstown on the South Island. There was a group of us – fellow backpackers I’d met along the way – and I guess I was egged on to […]
Physical Therapy on animals such as our cat and dog friends and others of course, involves biomechanics, physics, consideration of their anatomy, physiology and psychology for patients with dysfunction, injury or pain. There are many physical therapy or physiotherapy applications such as: massage, ROM (Range of Motion), PROM (Passive Range of Motion), thermal agents […]
Having grown up with dogs and walking them at various animal shelters over the years, I have had the experience of using different types of leads and harnesses and each has its pros and cons. While many people depend on one type of lead, others will disagree and say another is better, especially depending on […]
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