This was meant to be a post about finding lost pets (I’ll post that next time) but plans changed, as last Friday 28th August was the last day my Mr. Elvie inhabited his physical body. So, this week I’ve decided to share some thoughts from my journey through that and to pay tribute to my fine furry,… Continue Reading
5 reasons why learning Pet First Aid can save your pet’s life.
It’s vital to know how to react when your pet has an emergency. Whilst mindset is important, and I often share tips on how to stay calm in a crisis, there are some really practical things you need to know that could make the difference between life and death for your four legged friends. With… Continue Reading
3 things NOT to say to someone whose pet has died.
In my work with people who have struggled after their pets have died it never ceases to surprise me how insensitive the people around them can be. The truth is that many people cannot comprehend the depth of affection we pet lovers have for our pets and thus the overwhelming sense of grief when that… Continue Reading
Should you share your feelings with your pet?
Are you hiding your feelings from your pet? If you are, you’re probably doing it to shield them from your negative feelings, right? This may seem like a good idea but it often isn’t. I do understand why people do it, and my own advice may even inadvertantly lead people to do so. Let me explain.… Continue Reading
It’s never easy to say goodbye.
When it’s time to say goodbye. As pet lovers and guardians, saying goodbye to a beloved furred friend is never going to be easy. Last week I was asked by Shannon Nicholson over at Mack and Spencer (a site named after her most adorable labradors) to write a piece for her readers sharing some tips to… Continue Reading
Appreciating our beloved pets.
‘Have I told you lately that I love you’ were the song lyrics, corny as they may be, that tumbled through my mind as I was re-united with my darling Sally dog this week, after being away at the fantastic Animal Energy World Conference in England last weekend. I guess absence really does make the… Continue Reading
Let me out! How to deal with pets in confinement.
This was what poor Elvie was saying to me a few weeks ago, when he was confined to the house. The discomfort of having to wear that horrible e-collar was bad enough, but then the indignity of realizing that he wasn’t allowed out was almost too much for him to bear. Those eyes said it all.… Continue Reading
Guilt and how to deal with it as a pet owner.
I have a confession. I didn’t practice what I preach the other week. Why I got that guilty feeling. Mr Elvie (my handsome tabby cat) had a reaction to a de-worming treatment ( I had tried him on natural options such as Diatomaceous Earth but he really didn’t like it). It has happened before, and… Continue Reading
Why don’t people understand how much my pet means to me?
As loving pet owners it can surprise us that others may not think like we do about pets. We may think the world revolves around our fur babies (and I’ll admit that mine certainly does) but many people have different attitudes and when we run slap bang into those attitudes, it can hurt. Let me… Continue Reading
Dealing with cognitive decline / Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CCDS) in aging dogs.
My thoughts on cognitive decline in pets (including canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome). My Sally came to visit last week. She’s 17 now (and very sprightly for her age) and spends part of her time with my ex-partner and part with me. I hadn’t seen her for about a week and I was really surprised… Continue Reading