Last week a fox attacked our chickens. This was no sneaky night attack, this was a middle of the day, sun shining, full-on ambush. Luckily husband, Juno (our 20 pound terrier) and myself heard the raucous from inside the house and launched ourselves into the back yard. A large healthy fox had his canines … [Read more…]
As we’ve discussed before, cats are mysterious little creatures that we humans are fond of. But the feelings aren’t always mutual. Here are some expert tips from the cat guru himself, Mo-cat, on getting a cat to like you: 1) Feign complete disinterest. Yes, that’s right, any human that has no interest whatsoever … [Read more…]
I’d like to apologize for my break in blogging for the past few months. Being a full time mother to an infant and toddler is one of the most difficult jobs I’ve ever had! During my maternity leave, I was fortunate enough to fly the girls home to South Carolina for five weeks. Thanks … [Read more…]
I have a friend who’s an Irish county council worker. Her job description can jump from car park coin collector to being called to dispose of a 3 metre whale carcass on any given day! Just a few months ago she was called out to a dead 3 metre long minke whale stranded on the … [Read more…]
Why do kids love animals, and vice versa?
7 surprising hot weather pet hazards all owners should be aware of.
Ever since this new little bundle (human baby #2) came along, I find myself struggling to fit in a shower each day, let alone time to pamper myself. But when I do get a golden half hour alone, I’m inevitably sharing it with my pets. Which gave me the idea for this post; 5 … [Read more…]
Summer is here and so is an abundance of wildlife and wild baby animals. We often get people bringing in wildlife to the vet clinic, but this is especially true during spring and warmer weather. While people have the best intentions, 90% of the time it would’ve been best to leave the creature where … [Read more…]
I’m in the third week of caring for my second human baby, and of course the bond is already very strong. Babies and children are completely innocent and dependent on us for survival. And we (parents) are hyper aware of this dependency and cater to it as best we can. Dogs, cats, and other … [Read more…]
As I slowly recover from my 2nd daughter’s birth, it brings to mind how all wounds require care and management, no matter what species. Whether it’s from a bite, cut, or surgery there are certain steps that need to be taken by you as an owner to ensure that your pet heals properly. Otherwise … [Read more…]