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Your Questions: 'How can I make the best of my dog's twilight years?'
Saturday, 16 May 2009
Q. In the past few months I've noticed changes in our beloved 11-year-old Labrador. I've only just realised that he is getting older and I don't know how to deal with it. What will happen to him in his twilight years and how can I make sure he makes the best of them? Pat, Edinburgh
Pet of the week: The Goliath Birdeater
Saturday, 2 May 2009
Who is this fearsome-looking beast? Theraphosa blondi, the largest mygalomorph there is, with a leg span equivalent to a small dinner plate (up to 12 inches). This is most definitely not an itsy-bitsy spider, climbing up the wall. In fact, he is so heavy that climbing up walls is probably not an option, being as he weighs more than your average mouse.
Your Questions: How can I stop my cat climbing trees?
Saturday, 2 May 2009
Q. My cat has taken to climbing up the tree. But when he gets up there he doesn't seem to be able to get down. He starts crying and I have to rescue him. Why does he do it and how can I stop him? Lisa, Greenwich
Pet of the week: The chinchilla
Saturday, 25 April 2009
Who's this? It is a chinchilla, native of the Andes, and used to scraping a herbivorous living in pretty tough environments, so don't be fooled by the cute little ears and goofy teeth routine. He's a born survivor, so be prepared for him to live up to 15 years.
Your Questions: How can we stop our labrador stealing food from our plates?
Saturday, 25 April 2009
Q. We have an 18-month-old chocolate Labrador and he is quite well behaved, but has one significant flaw. He likes food too much and when we are sitting at the table having dinner, he is there watching us, dribbling and trying to get the food. If we are not careful, he will steal from our plates. We don't know what to do. Help! Margaret, London
Pet Of The Week: Pygmy marmoset
Saturday, 18 April 2009
Now who's this cheeky monkey? A pygmy marmoset, the very smallest monkey in the world, or Callithrax Cebuella pygmaea to give him his full title. Also answers to the names "Small-fry" and "Pint-size", as he is indeed no larger than a pint glass when fully grown. As a baby, he would be easily outsized by your average champagne cork. We're talking small.
Your Questions: Should I get my puppy's eat tattooed to identify him?
Saturday, 18 April 2009
Q. I am going to get a new puppy and I don't know how best to get him identified. I was thinking about getting his ear tattooed – what do you advise? Andrew, Norfolk
The Ten Best Dog Beds
Tuesday, 14 April 2009
Let your pooch sleep easy with this selection of dog beds.
Pet Of The Week: The Easter bunny
Saturday, 11 April 2009
I tawt I taw a wabbit? You most certainly did. A Netherland Dwarf rabbit, no less. Small of body, frugal of ear size, hamsterish of jowl, with big eyes. If you wanted to conjure up the perfect Easter Bunny (out of a top hat, perhaps?) then you could do no worse than this whiskery nibbler. And he's got a lovely temperament, not like some rabbits which can show a bit of attitude.
Your Questions: My cat has abandoned me!
Saturday, 11 April 2009
Q. My four-year-old cat, Nosey Parker, has abandoned me! We were getting along just fine, both of us leaving early in the morning and coming back in the early hours. But since I've moved, things have changed. He's taken up residence with my mother (when he only used to stay with her when I went on holidays). I've tried to keep him in, but as soon as he can get out he's off to my mum's. Stephen, Crystal Palace
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