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Pet ownership and the law

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     Being a pet owner is a huge privilege and extremely rewarding, and with it comes great responsibility. Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 , every animal has the right to: have ready access to fresh water, and a suitable diet to maintain health and vigor have a comfortable resting area, and an appropriate environment in which to shelter be free of pain, injury, and disease, through prevention, rapid diagnosis, and treatment have access to sufficient space, proper facilities, and the company of animals of the same species, in order to express normal behaviour be free from fear and distress, by ensuring the conditions and treatment avoids mental suffering. These rights are referred to as  The Five Freedoms. https://kb.rspca.org.au/knowledge-base/what-are-the-five-freedoms-of-animal-welfare/ https://kb.rspca.org.au/knowledge-base/what-are-the-five-domains-and-how-do-they-differ-from-the-five-freedoms   This means as part of your responsibility you should ensure the animal is regularly
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Fun Facts about Dogs and Cats

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Dogs   🐶                                     A dog's heart beats 50 times faster than the average human's. The longer a dog's nose is, the more effective their internal cooling system is. Not all dogs can swim; a Basset Hound cant. Dogs only sweat through the pads on their feet.🐾 There are more than a dozen separate muscles that control a dog's ear movements. Dog's noses have a thin layer of mucus that helps them absorb scent. Dogs can dream when they sleep.💤 They have the same rapid eye movement as humans. A dog's brain releases oxytocin (the love 💞 hormone) when they play with humans and other dogs. Dog's eyes contain a special membrane called the tapetum lucidum, which allows them to see in the dark.👀 Dogs are not colour blind. They can see blue and yellow colours as well as monochrome. Dogs can hear around 4x the distance of a human. Dogs can recognise more than 150 words. Dogs can smell human emotions and health conditions. Dog
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Energy healing with Reiki

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It is natural to be sceptical about energy healing; after all it isn't something we can see. But when you understand how aware animals are of the energies we give out, (be it anger, anxiety, sadness, exuberance, excitement), why shouldn't they also be able to sense healing energy? Reiki is one form of energy healing, which animals are especially receptive to. So where did Reiki come from? Reiki (pronounced Ray-key) is believed to have come from Tibetan Buddhist monks. The ancient healing therapy was rediscovered in the late 1800’s by Dr. Mikao Usui, and introduced to the western world in the mid 1970s. The word Reiki is Japanese; “Rei” means “Universal” and “Ki” means “Life Energy”. So Reiki is the vital life energy that flows through all living things. It is not affiliated with a particular religion, and it is not based on a particular belief. Reiki is a subtle, non-invasive, yet effective form of energy work using spiritually guided life force energy. Reiki pract
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An introduction to T Touch

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If you've never heard of  Tellington TTouch , it was the brain child of internationally recognized animal expert Linda Tellington-Jones, Ph.D., and has become widely recognised in the UK thanks to Sarah Fisher and her team at Tilley Farm near Bath. All behaviours are linked, and TTouch recognises a link between posture and behaviour. Observations are key to understanding the dog on a whole new level. Changes in the coat can often appear where there is an underlying tension in the muscles. The position of the ears and tail can give information about the dogs emotional state. The way the dog moves and holds his body position can also give vital information about physical balance. TTouch can help to improve physical balance and well-being, release tight muscles, improve circulation, create a sense of calm, and increase confidence, through a combination of body work, ground work, and in some cases, specialist equipment. TTouch can be performed on all animals, regardless of siz
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Natural remedies which could help your dog

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With the increasing trend in using herbal remedies for people, you may be wondering if the same can be applied to our pets. There are some things you should consider though: Not all herbal preparations are safe for animals. It's important to do your research first. Some medical conditions can be made worse by preparations if you don't fully understand what you are giving. Veterinary advice should always be sought. Considerations should always be made regarding on going medical conditions which could be adversely affected by any new treatments. Again seek veterinary advice first. If you have a holistic veterinarian, you are extremely lucky. They will be much more likely to value your opinions and give sound advice on alternative treatments. Most veterinarians are against holistic alternatives to their own prescribed medications, claiming they have no value, can be dangerous, or simply don't want you spending money elsewhere. But pharmaceutical drugs can not only be
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Why should I provide enrichment?

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Due to this coronavirus covid-19, many of us are experiencing what it's like to be confined to our homes with limited access to the outdoors. Most of us still have the luxury of entertaining ourselves through use of the internet, tv, and computer games. Others may prefer reading books, knitting, playing board games, baking, or some other hobby. Our pets on the other hand, don't have those forms of entertainment, and often can't understand our own fascination with them. They rely on us to play, walk, and socialise with them. When left to their own devices, they can become bored, frustrated, and destructive. So what can we do to improve things? Enrichment is not a new concept. In some ways we already provide things like shop-bought toys and chews without really understanding the benefit of them.  ( Incidentally, you should always supervise the use of such items, to prevent the risk of ingestion or choking, should parts be chewed off that shouldn't be eaten)
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Let me begin by introducing myself....... This is me with my inspiration for setting up my business. Shadow was my beautiful black Labrador, who sadly passed in June 2018 at the age of 14 years. She became diabetic at the age of 12, and lost the majority of her vision 6 months after diagnosis. She also suffered with arthritis and showed signs of dementia. Needless to say she required a great deal of support just to get around. Shadow showed me the true meaning of resilience. I learnt so much while caring for her; diabetes in pets, how to administer insulin, adaptations for blind pets, managing dementia and ways to ease arthritis pain. Caring is a full-time job, but unfortunately not recognised as such where pets are concerned. It is so hard to juggle that care with any other work, and that is one of my incentives for setting up a pet care business. For those people who need help supporting their pets (for whatever reason, medical or physical), I aim to be able to provide he
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