Introduction & History Developed in the 19th century in response to the increase popularity of shooting birds for sport and the need to have those birds retrieved once they hit the ground. St. John’s water dogs from Newfoundland, water spaniels and possible collies were all used to develop the flat coated retriever. They also had…

As we all know, dogs enjoy their food and are usually eager when feeding time gets closer (as they usually trip over their own feet when trying to get to their bowl!). But what happens when your dog becomes a picky eater overnight or has a lack of appetite? This puts a huge amount of…

Meet Mienkie, Aka Mienkles as her family calls her. The Botes family has had their furry feline friend for over 12 years, and she happily rules the house. Rumour has it that it takes on average 66 days before a new behaviour (habit) becomes automatic. 12 years was more than enough time for Mienkles and…

Meet Bella and Coco, two 12-year-old sisters. Their mum, Tuli, got them when they were pups. They have been living with Tuli and her family for many years and have always had a strong bond. Up until recently, as they have grown older, Coco has become quite intolerant of Bella. Coco’s behaviour towards her sister…

Whether we like it or not, we may be bound to add a few kilos on our waistline during the holiday season, which might have an impact on our pet’s weight. Let’s face it, after a long year when we are relaxing with our family and friends the last thing on our minds is what…

Of course, you love your dog no matter what their IQ is, but if you want to know how you can test it, you might find this interesting! But, before you read this, remember that a dog’s intelligence is highly subjective when it comes to a pet parent and their dog’s relationship. While your dog…

Time to set new goals, not just for us, but for our pets too. We have 356 days ahead, giving us plenty of time to develop healthier habits and come up with fun ways to reach our goals. In order to come up with a list of resolutions, you will need to know what makes…

Pet proofing your house could happen in stages, tackling one room at a time, or if you are brave enough, you could do everything at once. The set up might also change as and when your home dynamics change, but predominantly, the thing to remember is that the environment your pet lives in should be…

We don’t realise how stressful Halloween can be for pets, especially dogs. Although some of our more social furry friends enjoy the hustle and bustle of the festivities, some might find the visitors in costumes and the increase in noise levels a bit stressful. A dog’s natural instinct is to protect their home and alert…

It’s been 5 years since we last published the results for the Petsure Health Monitor and although a lot has changed since then, some things have remained the same. The infographic above shows the list of the top 10 CAT names recorded during 2021. Can you believe that names such as Coco, Milo and Charlie…