Articles from this Author

Latest Articles

  1. Have you Checked your Dogs Teeth Recently?

    by Matthew Homfray - 2006-12-08
    Dogs cannot brush their own teeth. This may seem like stating the obvious, but there are a huge number of dogs out there with severe dental disease that desperately need treatment. Most owners are una...
  2. Is your Pet a Porker?

    by Matthew Homfray - 2006-12-08
    Humans are not the only species to be suffering an obesity epidemic in certain parts of the world. Our pampered pets are also getting fat, with some estimates putting the level of obesity amongst dogs...
  3. New Pet Dog Vaccination Guidelines in the USA

    by Matthew Homfray - 2006-12-08
    Vaccinations are an essential preventive care for your dog. Through vaccination, dogs can now be protected from numerous disease risks, including rabies, distemper, hepatitis and several others. Some ...
  4. Winter and Christmas Holiday Hazards For Pets

    by Matthew Homfray - 2006-12-07
    Christmas is a special time of year but its important not to forget your pets.The following tips will help to keep your pets out of danger during the holiday season this year.Firstly, please make sure...
  5. Cat Litter Tray Problems - Urinating Everywhere But The Tray!

    by Matthew Homfray - 2006-12-06
    Many cat owners are faced with inappropriate urinating in their home. A consistent problem is cats that urinate around the litter tray but never actually in it.Q:I have a 7 year olf half Himalyan and ...
  6. Neutering Your Dog...Why, When and How

    by Matthew Homfray - 2006-12-06
    As a dog owner it is sometimes difficult to make decisions about what is right for your pet, especially with many veterinarians and pet professionals having at times conflicting views on the pros and ...
  7. Neutering Your Cat...Why, When and How

    by Matthew Homfray - 2006-12-05
    Neutering a male is a procedure known as castration. It involves complete removal of the testes via two small surgical incisions over the scrotum. The scrotal wound is usually left open to heal up by ...
  8. Avoiding Thanksgiving Holiday Hazards for your Pet

    by Matthew Homfray - 2006-12-04
    Thanksgiving is this week, and the rest of the holiday season is fast approaching. It's a busy time for all of us, but it is very important to make sure that your pet is kept safe from any danger.At t...
  9. Does Your Pet Have Worms?

    by Matthew Homfray - 2006-12-01
    Of the ailments pets can suffer from, worms may not be the most dangerous to an animals health, but they are one of the most unpleasant from an owners perspective. Not only can they cause weight loss ...
  10. Fleas: How To Rid Your Pet Of Them

    by Matthew Homfray - 2006-11-09
    There are several different types of flea, but by far the most common is Ctenocephalides felis felis, also known as the cat flea. Though it is called the cat flea, it is the species most often found o...
  11. Is Your Dog Terrified Of Fireworks?

    by Matthew Homfray - 2006-10-30
    Noise fears or phobias in dogs are among the most common of the behavioral problems, but are frequently ineffectively managed. They are most easily treated with early identification and intervention w...
  12. Disaster Preparedness For Your Pet: Part 1

    by Matthew Homfray - 2006-10-30
    Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires, blizzards – nature has its fury days from time to time, not to mention the man-made threat of international terrorism. No-one is exempt from the possibility...