Pet library
The Pet library is where you can find all kinds of information on caring for pets, their behaviour information articles to find out about caring for pets, learn more about pet behaviour, read from a selection of important health care topics and keep up to date on the latest in pet health and well being.
- Cats
- Basic health and care
- Caring for your cat - vaccinations, fleas, worms, feeding, general care
- Caring for your new kitten - vaccinations, fleas, desexing, feeding, kitten care
- Desexing - sterilisation and your pet
- Eye drops - administering your cat's eye drops
- Ears - problems, cleaning and giving drops
- Feeding your cat
- Feeding a fussy eater
- Feeding treats to a pet with a Prescription Diet
- Fleas - solving a flea problem
- Heartworm disease
- How long do cat's live - aging
- Grooming - Can I bath my cat?
- Giving your pet a tablet - hints and tips
- Microchipping - identifying your pet
- Pregnancy and your cat...
- Scratching or itchy skin - does it mean fleas?
- Urine sample collection at home
- Weighty Problems - weight loss for your pet
- Weight - Body Condition Score
- Worms and your cat
- Behaviour
- Dental care - your pet's teeth and gums
- Illness and injury
- Anal Glands (Anal Sacs) - including Anal Sacculectomy
- Aural haematomas in cats - ears
- Blood tests - understanding your pet's blood work
- Diabetes Mellitus - excessive sugar in the blood
- First Aid Tips
- F.I.V. and your cat - Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
- Fighting - wounds and infections - the fighting spirit
- Head shaking - an ear of an issue!
- Heatstroke - hyperthermia
- Hyperthyroidism
- Lumps and bumps on your pet's skin
- Pain - How can you tell if your cat is in pain?
- Prescription drugs
- Skin cancer - can pets get it too?
- Snakebite and your pet
- Ultrasound - non intrusive diagnostics for your pet
- Vomiting cat - normal or a concern?
- Seniors
- When is a pet considered to be a senior?
- How do I keep my best friends around as long as possible?
- What should a seniors health check up include?
- How do I know if my pet is unwell?
- What are the signs of aging? Complete our seniors checklist
- Now my pet is a senior, what changes do I need to make?
- How much exercise does my senior pet need?
- How can I make my pet's everyday life comfortable?
- What should I feed my senior pet?
- Surgery
- Pet safety - common problems and dangers
- Heatstroke - hyperthermia
- Chocolate is toxic to pets
- The coat - matting, stains and contamination in your pet's hair and fur
- Collars - an essential pet accessory, but how safe are they?
- Fireworks - and coping with loud noises
- Lillies - the flower that is very toxic to cats
- Lead poisoning - renovation rescue for your house not your pet!
- Moving house - settling your pet into a new house
- Poisons in the household - toxic food, medications, baits and more
- Poisons in the garden - poisonous plants and garden dangers
- Snakebite and your pet
- Summer days - ideas to keep your dog cool and amused
- Swimming pools in your backyard - safety and your pet
- Basic health and care
- Dogs
- Basic health and care
- Caring for your dog - vaccinations, worming, flea, heartworm, feeding
- Caring for your new puppy - vaccination, worming, fleas, desexing, puppy care
- Desexing - sterilisation and your pet
- Ears - problems, cleaning and giving drops
- Feeding your dog
- Feeding your puppy
- Feeding a fussy eater
- Feeding treats to a pet with a Prescription Diet
- Fleas - solving a flea problem
- Flies - tips on how to stop flies annoying your pet
- Heartworm disease
- Grooming - giving your dog a bath and tips for shampooing
- Giving your pet a tablet - hints and tips
- Inherited defects in dogs - things to consider about your pet
- Microchipping - identifying your pet
- Pregnancy and your dog...
- Scratching or itchy skin - does it mean fleas?
- Skin - the difference between canine and human skin
- Urine sample collection at home
- Weight - the ideal bodyweight range for your dog (by breed)
- Weighty Problems - weight loss for your pet
- Weight - Body Condition Score
- Behaviour
- A fear free visit to the vet - Overcoming canine fear and anxiety
- Chewing - choosing a safe chew toy for your pet
- Chewing - Why do dogs chew?
- Come - Teaching your dog to come
- Digging - Your backyard has been excavated by your dog
- Grass - Why does my dog eat grass?
- Meal-time - Teaching your dog table manners
- Moving house - settling your pet into a new house
- Socialisation - essential for puppies
- Dental care - your pet's teeth and gums
- Illness and injury
- Anal Glands (Anal Sacs) - including Anal Sacculectomy
- Aural haematomas in dogs - ears
- Arthritis
- Blood tests - understanding your pet's blood work
- Coughing - should you be concerned?
- Cruciate Ligament Rupture
- Diarrhoea
- Ears - infections and treatment
- First Aid Tips
- Head shaking - an ear of an issue!
- Heatstroke - hyperthermia
- Hip Dysplasia in dogs
- Lumps and bumps on your pet's skin
- Luxating patella - a knee cap problem in dogs
- Pain - How can you tell if your dog is in pain?
- Parvovirus
- Prescription drugs
- Skin cancer - can pets get it too?
- Snakebite and your pet
- Ultrasound - non intrusive diagnostics for your pet
- Seniors
- Arthritis
- When is a pet considered to be a senior?
- How do I keep my best friends around as long as possible?
- What should a seniors health check up include?
- How do I know if my pet is unwell?
- What are the signs of aging? Complete our seniors checklist
- Now my pet is a senior, what changes do I need to make?
- How much exercise does my senior pet need?
- How can I make my pet's everyday life comfortable?
- What should I feed my senior pet?
- Surgery
- Pet safety - common problems and dangers
- Heatstroke - hyperthermia
- Chocolate is toxic to pets
- The coat - matting, stains and contamination in your pet's hair and fur
- Collars - an essential pet accessory, but how safe are they?
- Fireworks - and coping with loud noises
- Lead poisoning - renovation rescue for your house not your pet!
- Moving house - settling your pet into a new house
- Poisons in the household - toxic food, medications, baits and more
- Poisons in the garden - poisonous plants and garden dangers
- Snakebite and your pet
- Summer days - ideas to keep your dog cool and amused
- Swimming pools in your backyard - safety and your pet
- Breed Profiles
- Airedale Terrier
- Anatolian Shepherd (or Karabash)
- Australian Cattle Dog - A true blue Aussie
- Beagle
- Border Collie
- Boxer
- Golden Retriever
- Hungarian Vizsla
- Irish Wolfhound
- Pekingese
- Miniature Pinscher
- Samoyed
- Shar-Pei
- Shetland Sheepdog - Sheltie
- Shiba Inu - big dog in small body!
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Weimaraner
- Welsh Corgi-Cardigan
- Basic health and care
- Pocket pets
- Birds
- Wildlife
- Loss of your best friend
- The pet owner
- Zoonoses - Healthy pets, healthy people
- Family safety - Protect your family from dog bites
- Family safety - Getting your pet ready for the arrival of a baby
- Lawncare - stop your lawn from turning yellow
- Pet insurance - does your pet need to be insured?
- Pet selection - Choosing the right pet for your family
- Pet selection - Choosing a crossbreed companion
- Pet selection - Choosing a dog for a senior pet owner
- Photography - Hints on taking pet photos
- Travel - Going on holidays - leaving your pet with a carer
- Travelling safely by air with your pet
- Tips to a water wise pet