How to empty a dog’s anal glands
When our dog often drags its bottom along the floor, it probably has full or inflamed anal glands. Let’s look together at how to…
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Old age in dogs and cats: advice for facing it
Just as with humans, our animals also reach a point when old age arrives, with all the problems it entails. Cats can generally be…
The First Things to Do When Adopting a Cat
Have you decided to add a cat to your family, but have no idea where to start to give it the welcome it deserves?…
A cat’s nonverbal language: how to interpret it
Understanding a cat’s nonverbal language can be an important step toward experiencing the relationship between owner and pet even more intensely. Let’s see how…
Bathing a Cat: Is It Really Harmful and How Is It Done?
One of the most widespread beliefs is that bathing a cat is not only unnecessary but also harmful to the cat’s health. Let us…
How to Care for and Bottle-Feed a Newborn Kitten
If you have just found an abandoned kitten and believe it is not yet old enough to be self-sufficient, follow this guide to help…
Heat in Animals: What It Is and How to Behave
Many of us have only a general understanding of the term "heat" and will surely have seen or heard a female dog or cat…
The Dog’s Nonverbal Language: Learning to Understand It
Understanding a dog’s nonverbal language is essential for an owner. Let’s see how to learn to understand it. Although our animals cannot speak our…
A Practical Guide to Trimming a Dog’s Nails
Trimming a dog’s nails is probably the most important part of grooming. In fact, all owners who regularly take their dog for professional washing…
How to Remove and Prevent Hairballs in Cats
Hairballs are an annoying problem that almost all cats have to deal with sooner or later. Here is a simple guide explaining how they…
A Practical Guide to Trimming a Cat’s Nails
For cats that live indoors, it is very important to have the opportunity to sharpen and shorten their claws. In nature, felines maintain the…