January 18, 2024 7:59AM Escaped by a whisker – the importance of vibrissae Lucy Richardson explains what an animals whiskers are for
January 04, 2024 7:59AM Stress relief for you, happiness for them – the purring of cats Purring is a form of communication for cats, not only with other animals, but also with themselves, Lucy Richardson writes
December 21, 2023 7:59AM New year’s resolutions for your fur family Lucy Richardson says we often forget our four-legged family when the cameras come out for memorable photos
December 07, 2023 7:59AM The simple things Veterinarian Lucy Richardson reflects on animals and their innocence
November 23, 2023 7:59AM Why is a puppy not for Christmas? Gifting a puppy or kitten for Christmas is so fraught with disaster
October 26, 2023 7:59AM Hallowe’en and the oft-maligned black cat Black cats were worshipped until the Middle Ages, when things went sideways, writes Lucy Richardson
September 28, 2023 7:59AM Leptospirosis: a nasty little bacterium with a simple solution Available vaccines effectively prevent the disease and protect dogs for at least 12 months, writes Lucy Richardson
September 14, 2023 7:59AM Hot days and dog bites A decade-long study discovered some interesting statistics about when dogs are most likely to bite, Lucy Richardson writes
August 31, 2023 7:59AM Keep dogs cool through the summer The best time to walk dogs at this time of year is early in the morning at about 6am
August 10, 2023 7:59AM What are core vaccines and why are they important for pets? Not sure about vaccinating your pet? Lucy Richardson advises that prevention is far better than cure