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Dogs
Your dog is lost: what to do in the first 24 hours
The first hours decide more than the whole week that follows. The order of actions that works, and the mistakes that send the search the wrong way.
GuideA puppy's first days at home, hour by hour
What to prepare in advance, how to get through the first night, and why you should not invite guests in the first week.
Question and answerHow long to walk a dog: numbers by age and size
Twenty minutes round the block is not a walk for an adult shepherd. How much is actually needed, and why duration matters less than sniffing.
GuideHow to muzzle-train a dog without a fight
A muzzle is needed on transport, at the vet, and under walking rules. A week is enough if you go slowly and never force it on.
GuideHeat and dogs: how to avoid heatstroke
Dogs do not sweat and cool themselves mainly by panting. What that changes in practice, how to spot overheating, and what to do before the clinic.
GuideTicks in spring: how to check a dog and what to do about an attached one
When the season starts, where to look first, and why oil and matches are a bad idea.
Question and answerDoes a dog need boots in winter, and what about road salt
When boots are genuinely needed, what to put on paws, and why washing them after a walk matters most.
Question and answerWhy a dog howls when left alone
And what to do about it so the neighbours stop posting in the building chat.
Cats
Autumn shedding in cats: brushing so the fur is not everywhere
What to brush a long-haired and a short-haired cat with, how often, and what to do if it will not let you.
Question and answerYour cat is spraying indoors: why it happens and what to do
Spraying and puddles are two different things with different causes. How to tell them apart, and why punishment always makes it worse.
GuideYour cat has gone missing from the flat: where to actually look
An indoor cat almost never goes far. It sits nearby and stays silent — which is exactly why it isn't found.
Round-upWhat to buy before a kitten arrives: 9 things
A list with nothing spare: what you need on day one, and what can safely wait.
GuideHow to litter train a kitten
Usually a kitten already knows how. If it misses, the problem is almost always the tray, the location or the litter — not the character.
Everyone
Microchipping your pet in Kazakhstan: where to go and what happens without it
From 28 August 2026 dogs and cats must be microchipped and registered. Where to go, what it costs, and what refusing it means.
Round-upNew Year and your pet: what is dangerous and how to survive the fireworks
The holiday table, the tree and fireworks are the three reasons clinics fill up over New Year. What to remove in advance, and what to do about panic.
GuideFlying with a pet: documents and preparation
Preparation starts a month ahead, not a week. What airlines and veterinary services require, and why sedatives are a bad idea.
GuideHow to choose a vet clinic: what to check before anything goes wrong
You choose a clinic in advance, with a clear head. At night with a struggling dog in your arms there is no time to choose.
GuideHow to choose a boarding sitter and what to ask them
Twelve questions worth asking before leaving your pet with a stranger for a week.
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