Water, meals and food temperature are the three things you set every single day for your cat or dog. Here's what each one actually involves.

Every April, we remind ourselves of the importance of animal welfare. This month is the prevention of cruelty to animals month, a stark reminder that being cruel to animals in any way, shape or form, is completely unacceptable. Let us take a walkthrough of what to keep note of this month. Intentional Cruelty The most common form of animal cruelty in Singapore and across Southeast Asia is neglect, not deliberate harm. Neglect happens when an animal's basic needs go unmet. T

You visit the tomb, light the incense, and pay your respects every year at the Qingming Festival, to honor and remember those that came before us. For some pet owners, Qingming might land differently after losing a pet. Qingming Festivities Qingming, or Tomb Sweeping Day, has been observed for over 2,500 years. At its centre is a Confucian principle called 孝 (xiào), or filial piety: the practice of honouring those who came before you. Families visit graves, offer food, burn

April 1st comes and goes, and for most pets, it is just another day. But for the humans around them, it is a day of pranks, chaos, and the occasional moment of panic. Even if your pet has no concept of the date, they absolutely notice the energy in the room, and that matters more than you think. "It's just a prank" Pets do not distinguish between real threats and staged ones. A dog that watches you fake a fall, scream, or act erratic does not file it under "harmless fun." T

Do you ever notice when you're at home, scratch marks on the sofa? Random damp spots on fabrics and cushions? Maybe even stray fur all over the bed? It is not often talked about but when you do get a pet, you might also want to invest in pet-friendly furniture. Younger pets or pets that were newly adopted, might leave unwanted messes or are extremely playful. And as such, your furniture might be caught up in the middle of it as collateral. Lets take a walkthrough on what you

(Source: Homes and Gardens) Have you ever gotten a dog that randomly barks at you when you walk past a neighbor's door? Stranger danger. Pets by nature, are very weary of strangers, whether its in or near the house. If afraid of strangers, dogs will sometimes be aggressive and bark, some will hide and cower. Cats will stay on high alert from a distance, trying not to get too close and comfortable just yet. It's not always the case where your pet will be weary of strangers,

(Source: CareCredit) "All good things must come to an end" - Geoffrey Chaucer There is nothing that will fully prepare you for when your pet reaches their final chapter. The grief starts before the goodbye, and most pet owners will have a hard time coping. However, knowing what to expect and what you can actually do makes those final days far less frightening for both of you. The Decline (Source: Mount pleasant vet clinics) It is well known that we outlive our pets. Every

Over the past decade, pet owners have transformed their homes into multi-pet households. This often means sharing space between different species, particularly cats and dogs. Sharing a space with another species can feel like living with strangers. It’s not easy to blend different personalities. The same applies to pets. Multi-pet living can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it enriches the lives of both pets and their owners. On the other, it requires careful management.

(Source: Rover) Happy Chinese New Year to all pet parents! This year we welcome in the year of the horse, a symbol of . Although it may be a joyous period for all, that might not be the case for your pets. This year however, festivities began a little later than usual, with the 15-day long celebratory period beginning on Tuesday the 17th of Feburary, the Lunar New Year. It is one of the most joyful times of the year for people. The same couldn't be said for our pets. This

It is currently the middle of winter in most countries around the world, and for many of us, that means cozying up indoors with a hot drink and a good book. But when you look over at your pets, they sometimes do the exact opposite, rolling around in the snow and even happily running around when its snowfall. At some point, you should have wondered to yourself, why do pet animals enjoy this weather even though it is unbearable for us humans? Oftentimes, the answer lies in evo

We all dabble in work in our everyday lives, it is but a routine for us. But every so often, you run into an animals that do just about the same thing. Where did it all begin? It is a widely known fact that dogs were the first domesticated animals. Back then, they assisted us humans primarily in hunting and guarding against predators. This was the earliest period where animals actually had jobs just like us. (Source: Freepik) Of course, jobs were not necessarily relegated