April 22, 2019Do human medicines and natural remedies also work on pets? It works for me, so won't it work for my dog or cat?
Our four-legged friends react completely differently to remedies designed for the human body. Experts say you should never give your pet your own medicine.
Medicines meant for humans can be very dangerous to pets.
That...
April 18, 2019Giving an animal a hug makes most people feel relaxed. Does it logically follow though that the bigger the animal, the better you'll feel afterwards?
A farm in the state of New York is offering cuddling sessions with the doe-eyed animals starting at US$75 (RM306) per hour for up to two people. During that time, you can brush, pet or...
April 17, 2019Dogs are famously loyal and protective. That applies not only to the dog’s owner, but to any children in the family as well. However, it’s essential that both sides observe a few clear rules in order to maintain a healthy relationship.
First, small children and pet dogs should never be left alone with each other no matter how...
April 16, 2019Tiny pink noses. Stubby little tails. High-pitched mews. Kittens possess an undeniable charm. But while one kitten is aww-worthy and two playing together are adorable, 450 of them with nowhere to go is a catastrophe.
Animal shelters across the United States are scrambling to accommodate the annual "kitten season". It's not unusual for...
April 16, 2019Malaysia’s Wildlife and National Parks Department is on the front lines of the struggle to stop poachers and smugglers from driving our wildlife into extinction. Its director-general speaks exclusively to The Star about measures he is taking to stem the tide.
April 15, 2019When the fire brigade marches out, it’s not just a matter of saving human lives. Emergency forces frequently have to save house pets that suffer from smoke poisoning. That’s why the first fire brigades are now upgrading their equipment.
In the United States, so-called pet oxygen masks have been around for a long time, and fire...
April 15, 2019Intelligence seems such a simple concept but it’s proven impossible to find a universal definition. At a very basic level, it’s taken as having self-awareness. If you can recognise yourself in a mirror, you’re probably self-aware.
Beyond that, we tend to think of intelligence as involving logic, the ability to learn, think...
April 15, 2019A clever experiment this week proved that cats recognise their own name but often choose to play dumb and ignore their families calling for them to come in. Amazingly, this was a big surprise to some people.
Cats are often portrayed as small furry geniuses, sweetly clever if you love them and cunning sociopaths if you don’t, but I'm...
April 13, 2019Dogs can use their remarkable sense of smell to recognise the specific scent of seizures, researchers said, raising hope that canine carers could one day protect sufferers before a fit takes hold.
April 13, 2019Skin fungi like ringworm are not only transmitted from person to person, but also from animal to human. Guinea pigs are likely candidates for transmission, says a German medical magazine.
According to the Neue Apotheken Illustrierte, children are at primary risk of being infected with a dermatophyte – a group of fungus that cause...
April 12, 2019The southern German town of Passau has a new star attraction: The world’s very first museum dedicated to the dachshund (also known as the sausage dog, wiener dog or weenie dog).
Since it opened last April – to the joy of dog owners all over Germany – the two men behind the project say they’ve been getting a lot of calls and...
April 8, 2019Castration is seen as a solution to most problems for male dogs. But some say the procedure is not all it's cracked up to be. Luckily there's a middle ground; an implant that comes with a time limit.
April 5, 2019Veterinarians and animal rights activists are pleading with pet owners to stop falling for trends and buying pure-bred dogs and cats, as they frequently inflict a torturous life on the pet.
April 5, 2019If you have an animal that is sensitive to mother nature's more dramatic moments, it is best to take preventative measures to spare your furry friend from unnecessary stress.
March 29, 2019Those who want to feed the sparrows, tits and other feathered friends that visit their gardens should make sure they are not doing more harm to the creatures than good. Here are some tips on how to get it right.
March 28, 2019Parrots are highly intelligent animals and need constant stimulation to stay healthy. Without it, they can become so distressed that they even start to self-harm.
March 25, 2019The Poodle, Basset and Chihuahua make great pets for people in their senior years. Read on to find out what characteristics they possess that make them so.
March 23, 2019The next time you bake some treats for yourself, make some for your pet too. Just remember to use the right ingredients. They will love those homemade snacks.
March 22, 2019Your dog suddenly won’t eat, your cat keeps coughing. These could be symptoms of a cold, which can clear up on its own, but they could also lead to severe health complications if not taken seriously.
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