why do dogs tilt their head?

One of the cutest poses a dog can do is tilt their head! It looks like they are trying to understand what you are saying! Most commonly a dog will tilt their head to try and hear clearly. The tilt of the head enables their ears to become more uncovered and the flap of their ear will move, resulting in the sound they were detecting to become clearer.

To learn more about why dogs tilt their head, click here!

Cats demonstrate many different forms of aggression towards people and cats.
The main ones include territorial and fear aggression. They will both usually stem from a prior experience that they have encountered. It is important to note that you are not alone if your cat is being aggressive, it is a common psychological problem among most cats.

For more information on the different types of aggression and how they can be prevented, click here.

Did you know we are the First Cat Friendly Practice in Adelaide? Click here to read more!

Generally most dogs will take the move upon themselves, as long as they know the family is moving with them.

If everything stays the same for your dog it should be a pretty simple change over, although if the move results in a change of routine, backyard, or new pets, the dog may feel uneasy and out of place.

Additionally change of the flooring, such as new floorboards can pose problems for your dog, especially for big dogs it can be tough for them, loosing balance easily! To learn more about how to move your dog when you move house, click here !

You have heard it’s better to have another cat to keep your current one company, but you’re really not sure what is best for your cat.  There are many things that must be taken into consideration:  the age of your cat, personality, if it’s lost a sibling and many more circumstances.

You’ve come to the right place, to find out more about getting another cat, click here.

All you need for Puppy Pre-school is to turn up with your pup, its current vaccination card and your family. But a word of warning – most pups develop selective deafness on a full tummy. So, we ask you to refrain from giving them dinner until after the class. Also, please bring a matt or blanket for puppy to settle on. We provide plenty of treats for training and rewarding as well as toys to keep them preoccupied during class.

Click here to learn more about Puppy Pre-School!

Moving house for people can be one of the most stressful experiences of your life. It is also just as stressful for your cat, whether you are moving you’re indoor or outdoor cat, the transition from one property to another can be just as traumatizing for either one.  It is imperative that you organize and prepare your cat for the move, this will decrease anxiety for your cat.

For more information on how to prepare you your cat for the change of residence, click here.

For other frequently asked questions about how to move your cat when you move house, click here.

If you are looking to move house and want to keep your cat safe for the crazy period Pet Universe can look after your feline. We offer Cat Club which incorporates luxurious condos and penthouses with a beautiful palm garden and cat play gym, click here for more information.

Naturally, dogs are fun loving and it’s not unusual for them to chase their tail sometimes. Dogs love the attention and reaction they get from people when they chase their tail!

On the other hand, It can turn into an issue when it becomes reoccurring and in extreme cases it could cause harm and interrupt your dogs daily life.

To read about the reasons for your dog chasing their tail and what you can do, click here.

 

We use a Feliway Diffuser in our clinics, this spray aids in improving signs associated with fear and stress in kittens and cats. This is another way we make your Cat’s trip to the vet more comfortable and anxiety free.

The scent that Feliway releases is an imitation of the pheromone that cats naturally give off when they feel relaxed in their surroundings. As a cat owner you know how much your cat likes to rub their body against people or objects. Whenever they do this, it releases the pheromone to mark its territory.

Minor changes such as moving furniture or even redecorating will remove their natural odors and can make your cat uncomfortable and may prevent them from releasing the pheromone. Cats are very sensitive animals, changes in your schedule, new people around the house or going away will stress them out.

Cats love routine and need a consistent environment.

Stressful feelings can lead to miserable behavior and may result in your cat being disconnected with you, hiding away or mischievous behavior.

Feliway will enable your cat to maintain the feeling of relaxation to decrease stress that your cat may experience in unusual or new situations.

This is why we use Feliway in our clinic!

As we are an Accredited Cat Friendly Practice we do everything that we can do make your cats trip to the vet stress free! For more information about how we are a Cat Friendly Practice, click here.

Have you been asking yourself if it is appropriate to go on a road trip with your dog? For majority of dogs, they will just love being able to spend time with you, regardless of the place.
Depending on the size of the dog will decide if they are placed in a carrier for small dogs or for larger ones, doggy seat belts are available!

If they are a smaller dog, you want to get your dog to enjoy the carrier and to have a positive association with it. You could get them used to the carrier at home, placing food inside to entice them to go in. It is best to start this from when they are a puppy but it can also be taught to adult dogs. For more information about how to get your dog ready for the road trip, click here!

The task of picking the perfect toy for your cat may sometimes be tough but it is important to understand the character of their species.

However, usually the typical toys provide the most erratic movement and piercing sounds to allow your cat to be distracted for hours.  Additionally cats enjoy being able to pick up their toys, therefore little items or toys are more appealing than bigger ones.

For more information on what toys to buy and other common questions regarding play times click here.

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