For the love of pets

With the hurricane season in full swing following the passage of Hurricane Elsa last week, we have been getting a lot of tips and advice on disaster preparation for humans. …

Sponsored by Farm & Garden Shop    Ectoparasites are organisms that live on the outside of an animal. Ticks are relatively common ectoparasites of dogs (and cats). How often you …

As we approach summer, we need to be mindful of ticks, especially when our pets spend more time outdoors. Ticks love the warm temperatures and can be bothersome in your …

Sponsored by Farm & Garden Shop  Pets are highly susceptible to tick bites and tickborne diseases. Vaccines are not available for most of the tick-borne conditions that pets can get, …

By Dr Laura Hutchinson of Trinity Animal Clinic  Avoid walking your dog during the hottest parts of the day. Instead, walk them either early morning or late evening when it’s …

By Samantha Matthews, DVM (Hons) of Trinity Animal Clinic  Sponsored by Massy Farm & Garden  One of the biggest problems companion animal and livestock owners in Barbados encounter is tick …

Dogs and children can be a great combination if your dog has learned how to behave around kids. Some dogs love children and seem to know how to act around …

  Any dog can and might bite a baby or child. Even friendly dogs might bite. Dog bites on children often happen in or around the home. Usually, it is …

Pets, especially cats and dogs, have become an integral part of family life. So, after much deliberation and a careful look at your life, it might be no surprise that …