Care
Coat, nails, teeth, bathing, summer and winter.
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.
GuideAutumn 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.