Is Your Pet Scared Of Fireworks? Fireworks can be terrifying for both dogs and cats, although it is a common fear different pets can react in different ways. Some show many outward signs, other suffer in relative silence. It is important for pet owners to understand signs of stress in their pets. …
Did you know it is a legal requirement for all dogs over the age of 8 weeks old to be micro chipped. Here at Young Vets we always recommend micro chipping your cat too, as it is the most reliable form of identification and cannot be lost unlike a collar or harness. Should your…
Puppy training tips Puppy and dog training is essential for all, and time taken early on with the basics will go a long way to prevent behavioural problems developing later in adulthood. Remember that there are only two basic training techniques- 1- reward for good behaviour, and 2- being ignored…
Puppy toilet training should begin as soon as you get them home. Newspaper training Place newspaper on the kitchen floor, and after each meal pick him/her up and put them on the newspaper. If he urinates or defaecates on the paper reward him with attention such as “good boy!” and give him a little treat…
Kitten litter training should start as soon as you get them home, usually at 6-8 weeks old. Place the litter tray away from the feeding area, in a quiet area, away from busy passageways. Place the kitten on the litter tray immediately after each feed, and reward them with praise if they perform their toilet….
Kittens and adult cats are much less likely to bite and scratch us if they have been socialised and handled well when young. Kittens have two very important periods of socialisation when they learn normal behaviour, towards other cats and people. The first period is 2-7 weeks of age when handling by various…
