Nothing quite beats the feeling of snuggling up to a loving, cosy canine at the end of a long day. They make excellent foot warmers in winter and can enjoy a tickle in the same spot for hours at a time. Here are some facts that you may not know about cuddle-time: Cuddling deeply strengthens [...]
An apple a day might keep the doctor away, but what about a daily cuddle from your pet? It’s easy to see why there are almost as many pets in Australia as there are humans: they give us unconditional love, make wonderful playmates, cuddle buddies and ensure more active lifestyle for families. But studies show [...]
We know our feline friends are capable of expressing their deep love for us, even if they show it in strange and mysterious ways. Here are some ways you may not know are signs of love: They show their tummy If your cat lies on her back, with her tummy up while you’re nearby, she [...]
There’s no denying it: dogs love to eat. Whether it’s a T-bone steak or week old crumbs on the floor, they are rarely fussy about what they put into their bodies. A lot of the time we wonder if they’re eating too much and we find ourselves trying to refrain from giving into wagging tails [...]
Humans are extremely verbal creatures. We can express how we feel quite effectively using only words. While most of their communication is body language, cats do communicate verbally – especially with humans. Sadly, just as they probably don’t understand much of our language, we don’t understand much of theirs. This can lead to barriers in [...]
Some people say the world is split into dog people and cat people… And we think they’re right. No matter how big of an animal lover you are, you’re likely to have a preference one way or the other. But which is the best team to be on? Let’s take a look at some of [...]
Puppies are easy to fall in love with – they’re soft cuddly and love to play. But anyone who has had to raise one also knows they sure are a handful! If you introduce a pup to your house, you’ve got to be willing to make sacrifices: You can expect things around the house to [...]
When you add a fur kid to your family, you may breathe a sigh of relief knowing you’ll never have to put them through university or buy them a car. However, your precious doggie or moggie still requires some investment, not just in food, but also things like grooming, bedding, toys, flea and tick treatments [...]
Despite the fact that humans and dogs can be best friends, we are very different in our anatomy. One of the largest differences between our species (besides the fact that we’re fleshy and they’re furry or that we talk and they bark) is the way we perceive and interact with our environments through the senses. [...]
Traveling without your pets can be stressful and upsetting, especially if you are away for a longer period of time. You just want to have them by your side, and it’s definitely possible to travel with them. Here are some top tips for making sure that everything goes smoothly if you travel with your pet. [...]
