One of the most important lessons your puppy or dog should learn is that they must sit before interacting with you or any other human.

You can easily teach a puppy or even a mature dog to sit. Dogs learn at any age, as long as lessons are repeated often enough and teaching sessions are short and fun.

Step 1

• To begin, take a very special food treat like a small piece of cheese, and hold it between the two fingers of a hand.

• Place this hand close to the front of your pet’s nose.

Step 2 Read more »

Dogs can have their teeth brushed in order to eliminate the dental plaque that can cause tooth decay and the formation of tartar, which can lead to gum disease. You should begin a regular, daily brushing routine when your puppy is between six and eight weeks of age. Read more »

A healthy dog’s eyes should be clear, bright and free from dirt, discharge and inflammation.

Common Symptoms of Illness

Red inner eyelids

Matter 'stuck' on the surface or in the corners of the eye

Cloudiness within the eyeball

A dull eye surface

The 'third eyelid' coming across the eye

Excessive tearing or unusual discharges

Tear-stained fur around the eyes

Eye Tests used to Diagnose Eye Problem

Fluorescein stain to identify the presence of corneal ulcers Read more »

A healthy cat’s eyes should be clear and bright and the area around the eyeball white.

Common Symptoms of Illness

Red inner eyelids

Matter 'stuck' on the surface or in the corners of the eye

Cloudiness within the eyeball

A dull eye surface

The 'third eyelid' coming across the eye

Excessive tearing or unusual discharges

Tear-stained fur around the eyes

Eye Tests used to Diagnose Eye Problems

Fluorescein stain to identify the presence of corneal ulcers Read more »

At home, use a good quality ear cleaner specifically for pets that has an antiseptic action and will help break down wax and debris and have a drying action. We recommend “Epi-Otic” ear cleaner.

Be generous with the amount of ear cleaner that you use. You are aiming to thoroughly “flush” the ear canal. A few drops is a waste of effort. Read more »