Recommendations for new cat owners Cats are fun, playful, loving, independent, smart, curious and entertaining. They are easy to maintain especially when you learn the basics such as feeding, grooming, general health, safety tips and litter management. However, cats are not as easy to train as dogs and require patience to have them fully domesticated. Building kittens confidence Many kittens tend to be shy and reserved and may hide under furniture until they are sure […]

Tick borne infections and control Ticks are ecto parasites that are fairly common in dogs. The severity of tick infestation depends in the region that the dog lives in and how often is the use of tick control medication. In a study done by Tsai-jung and et al found out that 63.7 % of dogs had history of tick infestation. Dogs that never had tick control were more likely to be infested by ticks. Dogs […]

Diabetes in Dogs Overview November is a pet diabetes month, which provides an opportunity to understand the manifestation of diabetes in dogs.  Diabetes is generally a disorder of carbohydrates, fat and protein metabolism caused by absolute or relative insulin deficiency. Diabetes is among the common endocrine diseases in middle-aged and senior dogs. At least 70% of the patients older than 7 years may manifest the symptoms by the time of diagnosis. The prevalence is between […]

Cats living in high rise apartments Cats are quite inquisitive in nature and like exploring the areas around them. They have been known to be distracted by birds flying by their windows or balconies and they leap in anticipation of a good hunt. Sometimes this comes with a price of them accidentally falling, especially if they are living in high rise buildings. When cats fall from high rise buildings, they tend to land with their […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Introduction The recent novel coronavirus disease has placed the world in mortal terror and consternation. There has been a few cases that have been reported in Kenya causing public fear and anxiety. Doubt is fuel for fear and this can be more harmful than the actual COVID-19. This article will give you a general overview of COVID-19 so that you are armed and avoid being a victim of public misinformation. The coronavirus disease […]