ByCatherine Green
My kittens are now almost seven months old. We experienced our first Christmas with them, and it was interesting. I thought it would be nice to share my experiences of living with cats and dogs, how I find life as a cat mom, and why I wouldn’t change a thing despite the stress they cause….
ByRobyn Harris
This is one of the hardest pieces I’ve ever written, and yet I want to reach out to anyone who might find themselves in the same position, to say that although you probably feel very alone at the moment, please know that there are others out there who care, and who will understand at least…
ByAnthony Altman
While I was growing up in South Africa, and experiencing the challenges created by a dysfunctional family, I came to rely heavily on our pet dogs. During the fifteen years I lived in Cape Town, we had had several dogs which became my personal confidants, companions, support mechanism, and best friends. I can honestly say…
ByRobyn Harris
In part 4 of this series I looked at the BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) diet. Some people, however, have voiced concerns about feeding raw food to pets. The Pet Food Manufacturers Association says: “There are concerns that feeding raw meat to pets can present a human/animal risk, such as salmonella contamination. In the case…
ByRobyn Harris
Roger Meacock, a vet based in Swindon, UK says: “What people need to understand is that while on the outside dogs and cats have been domesticated into cuddly pets, inside a dog is 99% related to the wolf, while a pet cat’s digestive system is no different from a wild lion’s.” He says that their…
ByRobyn Harris
As most pet guardians now spend less time preparing food for themselves and their children it is not surprising that they are less likely to give their animals a varied, unprocessed diet. Many people buy commercial pet food because they honestly believe it is best for their pet, and because it is convenient and affordable. …
ByRobyn Harris
In the first part of this series I started to explore the commercial pet food market and why it can be so difficult to get reliable information on what constitutes a good diet for your cat or dog. Supermarkets now have large sections devoted to selling pet food, but often these are the cheaper brands. …