January 04, 2024 7:59AM Stress relief for you, happiness for them – the purring of cats Purring is a form of communication for cats, not only with other animals, but also with themselves, Lucy Richardson writes
December 21, 2023 7:59AM New year’s resolutions for your fur family Lucy Richardson says we often forget our four-legged family when the cameras come out for memorable photos
December 07, 2023 7:59AM The simple things Veterinarian Lucy Richardson reflects on animals and their innocence
November 23, 2023 7:59AM Why is a puppy not for Christmas? Gifting a puppy or kitten for Christmas is so fraught with disaster
October 26, 2023 7:59AM Hallowe’en and the oft-maligned black cat Black cats were worshipped until the Middle Ages, when things went sideways, writes Lucy Richardson
September 28, 2023 7:59AM Leptospirosis: a nasty little bacterium with a simple solution Available vaccines effectively prevent the disease and protect dogs for at least 12 months, writes Lucy Richardson
September 14, 2023 7:59AM Hot days and dog bites A decade-long study discovered some interesting statistics about when dogs are most likely to bite, Lucy Richardson writes
August 31, 2023 7:59AM Keep dogs cool through the summer The best time to walk dogs at this time of year is early in the morning at about 6am
August 10, 2023 7:59AM What are core vaccines and why are they important for pets? Not sure about vaccinating your pet? Lucy Richardson advises that prevention is far better than cure
July 27, 2023 7:59AM Dogs need their beauty sleep too Dogs are happier and healthier when they get enough shuteye