Understanding And Helping Our Ageing Pets 

As our pets age it is important to be mindful of their needs. We should aim to have a good understanding of their behavioural and physical needs as they get older and how these needs may change over time. Your pet may have lost hearing or sight, may be a little less active than he…

Young Children & Ageing Pets – What you need to know

Pets and children usually go hand-in-hand. The benefits of a non-judgemental pal for a child is immeasurable, and the attention and exercise that pets get by spending time with ‘short-legged’ people is great for their wellbeing too. However, there are a few factors which need special consideration when pets get older as well as when…

Hyperthyroidism in Cats – When your kitty is running on ‘speed’

Hyperthyroidism is a hormonal imbalance that affects many older cats. There are a few different ways that it can develop, but the end result is that there is too much thyroid hormone being produced causing the cat’s metabolism to go into overdrive. What are the signs associated with hyperthyroidism? increased appetite – many cats are…