Caring for your pet

The first five nights with your new cat

Setting up a safe room First things first, cats are very different from dogs, which...

The first five nights with your new dog

Just like humans, dogs can be a bit uneasy or even stressed when introduced to...

Bringing a new baby home to your dog

While most dogs happily welcome new additions to the family, precautions should be taken in...

How to decode your cat’s meows

You’ve probably heard before that adult cats don’t meow to each other; it’s a form...

Training your new kitten

Housetraining your kitten Housetraining kittens is so much easier than teaching a puppy, so rest...

Training your new puppy

The first few weeks with a puppy are crucial to its obedience training. You have...

Has your dog’s licking got out of control?

Dogs’ slobbery kisses are usually taken as a sign of affection. A lick can mean...

Socialising your adult dog

It's important to socialise your dog at a young age, but sometimes puppies don't get...

Socialising your puppy

An important part of your puppy’s development is getting him or her used to people...

What to expect when your dog is desexed

So, your puppy is peeing suspiciously frequently, is chasing after fur babies of the opposite...

Why you should desex your cat

Before we begin, let’s debunk a few myths. Firstly, desexing your cat will not change...

Why you should desex your dog

When dogs are not desexed, unplanned breeding occurs… The result of the natural process of...

Cat grooming 101

Cats are vain creatures–they take great pride in their appearance. If they spend half of...

How often should I groom my dog?

Grooming your dog helps your canine companion feel refreshed and healthy. Brushing the coat removes...

How often should I groom my cat?

Your feline friend might groom themselves after mealtimes or whenever it feels a bit bored....

How to give your cat a haircut

Cats are pretty much experts at grooming themselves, so a haircut isn’t generally a necessity—unless...

How to clip your dog’s nails

Tools needed: Nail clippers Dog treats Flour/baby powder/corn starch/styptic powder (just in case, to quickly...

How to put your dog on a diet

Sometimes those pleading puppy dog eyes can get the best of a firm owner, but...

Cleaning up after your dog

As a responsible pet owner, you should always clean up after your dog. This is...

Is your pet obese?

Like us, our fur-babies can get a little chubby around the tummy; the main culprit...

How to put your cat on a diet

Our feline friends can be notoriously fussy eaters but putting your cat on a diet...

What to feed your new puppy

Just like a newborn baby, a puppy will drink milk from its mother for the...

What to feed your new kitten

Just like babies, kittens need to be fed a few times a day but by...

What to feed your adult cat

How often and how much you feed your cat really comes down to what sort...

Bringing cats in at night

To be a responsible pet owner it’s important to keep your feline friend indoors at...

Stopping your dog from barking

Sometimes barking is a good thing, like when Rover is alerting you to danger, or...

Apartment living with pets: no grass, no problem!

Potty Plant is designed for pet owners who live in apartments or places where they don't...

Moving house with your cat

Moving house is a guaranteed stress-maker. The mess, the cleaning, the packing and unpacking, it’ll...

Is your pet depressed?

With one in four dogs left alone for more than five hours a day, can...

Keeping fleas away from your dog

Fleas have been around since forever and poor pet owners are continuing to fend them...

Pet safety —Dos and don’ts

Do check their medicine Have you looked in your medicine cabinet lately and checked your...

Natural ways to farewell fleas

What's the best way to avoid a flea infestation? To not have them in the...

Caring for your dog in winter

When you leave the house in the morning you'll put on layers and perhaps a...

The alternative to declawing your cat

No cat owner wants to hear the ‘skritch,’ ‘skritch’, ‘skritch’ sound of their favourite couch...

Vaccinating your dog

What are dog vaccines? Vaccines help the dog’s immune system fight against organisms that bring...

Vaccinating your cat

Cat vaccines are part of essential feline veterinary care. Typically, cat vaccines are delivered through...

Things to consider before breeding your dog

Raising a litter will be fun, right? Well, it might but often having puppies isn’t...

Caring for a pregnant cat

Zookie’s gathered some tips on caring for your feminine feline during her lead up to...

Things to consider before breeding your cat

It’s not uncommon to want a litter of kittens from your cat but this doesn’t...