by petpack | Jul 2, 2024 | Articles, Companion Animals
How much food does my kitten need? Once you have chosen a suitable food you need to decide how much to feed and how often. The top manufacturers all provide recommendations on the packaging as to how much of their product to feed and these can be used as a guideline....
by petpack | Jul 2, 2024 | Articles, Companion Animals
Nutrition – for your Kitten Why is nutrition important to my kitten? We have all heard the expression ‘you are what you eat’ and this is never more true than in the young growing kitten. Proper development of the teeth, bones, internal organs etc...
by petpack | Jul 2, 2024 | Articles, Companion Animals
Nutrition- for your puppy Why is nutrition important? We have all heard the expression ‘you are what you eat’ and this is never more true than in the young, growing puppy. Proper development of the teeth, bones, internal organs etc relies upon supply of...
by petpack | Jun 29, 2024 | Articles, Companion Animals
Why do I need to worm my cat? All cats need regular worming to ensure control of roundworm, hookworm and tapeworm. These three worm types live in the stomach or intestines and can cause vomiting and diarrhoea, though more commonly they lead to general poor condition...
by petpack | Jun 29, 2024 | Articles, Companion Animals
Why should I worm my dog? Worms are a common cause of ill-health in dogs and can cause symptoms ranging from loss of appetite, pot belly, vomiting and diarrhoea, coughing, anaemia and even death. Dogs are affected by four worm types in New Zealand—roundworms,...
by petpack | Jun 29, 2024 | Articles, Companion Animals
Whelping Bitches – notes for owners Is your Bitch about to Whelp? These notes are designed to allow your bitch to have a trouble free whelping, and to help you understand the process. If things do go wrong you are then better informed as to when to seek help....
