Care
Coat, nails, teeth, bathing, summer and winter.
Hoof care for horses: the daily pick-out
How to pick out a hoof properly, what to look for in the frog and sole, how often to book the farrier, and the signs that say call sooner.
GuideHow to trim a dog’s and a cat’s claws
Where the living part of the claw is, how to avoid it, and what to do if you hit it anyway. Why "once a month" is a poor guide and the sound on the floor is a good one.
GuideYour dog is lost: what to do in the first 24 hours
The first hours decide more than the whole week that follows. The order of actions that works, and the mistakes that send the search the wrong way.
GuideAutumn shedding in cats: brushing so the fur is not everywhere
What to brush a long-haired and a short-haired cat with, how often, and what to do if it will not let you.
Round-upHow to choose a pet shop and avoid counterfeit food
Bad shops sell oxidised fat and fakes of well-known brands. What to check at the shelf in ten seconds.
Question and answerWinter clothing for dogs: who needs it and who is harmed by it
A husky in a snowsuit overheats; an Italian greyhound without one gets cold. Who needs what in a Kazakh winter, and what to do about road salt.
GuideLeopard gecko: the enclosure, the heat and the food
A leopard gecko is the easiest first lizard — but only with the right heat. What to buy, and the mistakes beginners make most often.
GuideStarting an aquarium: why you cannot buy fish on the same day
A new tank is water without bacteria — and therefore poison for fish within a week. What happens in the first weeks and how to get through them.
GuideA budgie at home: cage, light, bathing and what is dangerous indoors
A budgie needs to fly, to sleep twelve hours in the dark, and not to breathe fumes from a pan. What to buy, what to remove, what to check daily.
GuideA guinea pig at home: cage, company and vitamin C
Guinea pigs cannot make their own vitamin C and do badly alone. What that means for the cage, the diet and your routine.
GuideMoving house with a cat: how to get through it without stress
Cats are more attached to their territory than to people. How to prepare a cat for a move, transport it and help it settle into the new place.
GuideAutumn: caring for your dog after walks in rain and slush
Should you wash paws after every walk, how to dry the coat and why checking pads and ears matters in autumn.
Question and answerHow often to bathe a dog, and with what shampoo
Why human shampoo does not suit, how often is actually right, and what to do with a dog that comes back muddy from every walk.
Round-upNew Year and your pet: what is dangerous and how to survive the fireworks
The holiday table, the tree and fireworks are the three reasons clinics fill up over New Year. What to remove in advance, and what to do about panic.
GuideFlying with a pet: documents and preparation
Preparation starts a month ahead, not a week. What airlines and veterinary services require, and why sedatives are a bad idea.
Question and answerHow long to walk a dog: numbers by age and size
Twenty minutes round the block is not a walk for an adult shepherd. How much is actually needed, and why duration matters less than sniffing.
GuideHow to choose a vet clinic: what to check before anything goes wrong
You choose a clinic in advance, with a clear head. At night with a struggling dog in your arms there is no time to choose.
GuideHeat and dogs: how to avoid heatstroke
Dogs do not sweat and cool themselves mainly by panting. What that changes in practice, how to spot overheating, and what to do before the clinic.
GuideYour cat has gone missing from the flat: where to actually look
An indoor cat almost never goes far. It sits nearby and stays silent — which is exactly why it isn't found.
GuideHow to choose a boarding sitter and what to ask them
Twelve questions worth asking before leaving your pet with a stranger for a week.
GuideTicks in spring: how to check a dog and what to do about an attached one
When the season starts, where to look first, and why oil and matches are a bad idea.
Question and answerDoes a dog need boots in winter, and what about road salt
When boots are genuinely needed, what to put on paws, and why washing them after a walk matters most.