As it turns out there are plenty of illnesses you can transfer to your pet! I’ve frantically researched and this is what you need to know. In the search for cat and puppy care, I was researching things to avoid for dogs and came across the fact there is a thing called a ‘zoonosis’. A […] Read more…
How Pets Can Help Educate Children
Pets educate children and adults alike, I have seen it time and time again and also in my own family. That being said it is a hard feeling to desribe to those who don’t have pets of their own because as an animal lover I can’t understand why you wouldn’t want them haha! So I […] Read more…
8 Ways Animals Are Part of the Family
We are animal lovers (in case you haven’t guessed) and for us, we consider our cats as part of the family Volunteering for an animal charity has highlighted to me how little some people care for their animals and when they give their pets up so easily I honestly don’t understand it! That is one […] Read more…
What Your Kids Learn From Having A Pet
I have always had a pet (or pets) and we all know I love animals (my 4 cats are proof) When Emma contacted me about a guest post I was thrilled, because this is something I completely agree with. Having pets is something that we wanted the little chap to grow up with and learn […] Read more…
Overcoming Grief With A Pet Loss Counsellor
Pet loss is something I have been fortunate not to deal with much, however, I know a lot of people who have and I am constantly reminded about the harsh realities of having pets (especially with cats who go outside). I thought it was important to consider how to deal with the grief of losing […] Read more…
Get To Know The Parasite – 17 Flea Facts
THE FLEA dun dun dun. I thought I would start off The Mummy Toolbox #catweek2015 with the archenemy of cats (and other furry friends) everywhere. These “not-so-fun” flea facts are everything you need to know about the little bloodsuckers! The Flea lifecycle is: egg, larva, pupa and adult A group of fleas is called a […] Read more…