Pet of the Month

Why you should adopt a senior or older dog By adopting an older you are fighting for the value and beauty of life at all ages and stages. Most older dogs have already mastered training basics. They know outdoors is for potty, and shoes are for walking, not chewing. A senior dog has learned many … Read more

Air Pet

Relocating can be confusing and scary—for you and for your pets—but it doesn’t have to be if you’re well prepared There are many things to consider when you begin to plan for the relocation of your pet, with the animal’s comfort being the top priority for many of our pet parents. With this in mind we always recommend that owners choose to fly … Read more

Paw Pixels

Time to get Fido and Whiskers ready for their close-ups Fluffy cats with pouty expressions and pugs posed with their paws in the air are pretty much the stuff that makes any human being smile. If your Instagram feed is mostly celebrity pets, Lil Bub and your own cuddly, fourlegged friend, then you’re going to want to read about Thomas Ritchie’s (www. thomasritchiephotography.co.uk) … Read more

See the Signs

Seven common signs of a sickness in kittens and puppies Unhealthy puppies and kittens can be difficult to deal with and one of the trickiest parts is to find out whether they are sick or not because they cannot tell us how they feel. This knowledge can be obtained through careful observation of their behavior. … Read more

A Visit To The Vet

Oi Vietnam speaks to Dr. Thuy, from Animal Doctors International Vietnam, about the challenges and rewards of being a veterinarian in Saigon What inspired you to become a vet? I’ve loved animals since I was a tiny kid, especially my pets. They’re not only pets, which are used for watching or hunting, they’re also members … Read more

Pica Chew

What to do when your pet ingests a foreign body “Pica” is the term for the indiscriminate eating and swallowing of things—from toys and stones to dirt and even feces—by your dog or cat. There are numerous causes to this, ranging from behavioral, such as boredom, through to medical pathologies. This habit can also lead … Read more

Have Dogs, Will Travel

The dogs, Locke and Ronan, are stepbrothers banded together on their mission to explore the world. Rhodesian Ridgeback Ronan prefers to spend his time pondering and looking mean while white-speckled Locke is the more playful of the two who tends to get into trouble often. Along with their humans—Rob and Chelsea—the family of four are … Read more

My Pet Snake

Learn about keeping pets such as snakes, turtles and lizards Surprising to some, our cold-blooded friends can make wonderful companions. To get you started these are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive from potential reptile guardian. What are some common reptilian pets? There are a huge range of reptiles that people keep … Read more