Dog ticks, a species of arachnid, feed on blood and can transmit serious illnesses such as Lyme disease and tick fever to dogs and people. They also cause skin irritation, and if an infestation gets out of control, anaemia could result. Consult Ve...

Many people have fond memories of dog ownership from their childhood and want to own one as adults. There are a lot of factors to consider before bringing a new family member home. How do you know when you are actually ready to go from wanting a d...

Even though it is killing us to see our once enthusiastic (over enthusiastic) pals now walking slowly, we take it as a part of life. Don’t we easily just accept that our aging dog is going to be less active, sleep often, and play less? Probably we...

Vaping has created quite a buzz these days as people of all ages are using tiny e-cigarettes or vaporizers for medicinal and recreational reasons alike. Such is the affluence of vaping that it’s emerging as a holistic lifestyle choice for smokers ...

Did anyone see a pandemic coming? Was there any plan prepared to fight with it? And since the answer to both of them is no, what do we do now? Many businesses have never even met such a situation before. It is not an event for which people mark t...

Leaving pets back at home is one of the most difficult tasks that one needs to accomplish. Pets are like another family member who need care and affection. However, in situations when it becomes extremely difficult to take them along, it is always...

As the weather, thankfully, starts to warm up, thoughts turn to sunny days in the countryside and summer nights in the garden. We’re all hoping for a lovely and warm (dare we even say hot) summer, and whilst it’s great for most of us humans, it ca...

When you keep a dog you must be willing to give it some care and attention. Look, everyone needs to be cared for and dogs are not excluded. Once you bring your dog home, the journey of life with your dog begins. From making sure they get the love...

As if we haven’t had enough to worry about with the lockdown and infection fears, the British Met Office estimated (back in January) that Ireland is set to experience its hottest summer yet in 2020. This burning bit of information took a backseat...

Ticks are disease-transmitting creatures, and their bites can be dangerous for both humans and dogs. Here's how you can remove a tick from a dog. A tick bite can transmit microbes and potentially dangerous diseases such as Lyme disease. Although ...