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temperatures are rising, and the muggy weather isn’t the only reason. We’d been feverishly planning our annual pets Picnic Party at Sentosa Cove, and it was a resounding success! From the exciting activities to the buzzy weekend market, everybody had

One thing that sparks our envy when we travel abroad: the sight of dog owners with furkids in tow. “In France and Switzerland, pets are allowed into malls and restaurants—no questions asked,” observes Shannon Loh, paw-rent of a Golden Retriever. “In

With mesmerising blue eyes and a natural winged liner that would strike envy in even the best makeup artist, Coby the three-year-old British Shorthair cat from San Francisco is one stunning feline. With 1.2 million followers on his Instagram account,

* JOEL TAY, 24, STUDENT * BUDDY, 4, SHETLAND SHEEPDOG While most of his friends spent their growing up years glued to computers and mobile phones, Joel Tay dedicated a good part of his childhood to dashing around the running track. From primary schoo

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We’ve witnessed many heartwarming human-animal bonds, but there’s something very special about the relationship between Dr Dawn-joy Leong and her assistance dog, Lucy Like-a-Charm. Like a stoical guardian, the 10-year-old Greyhound was constantly by

most bugs are a bane for both paw-rents and furkids. While some are harmless, there are a number that can cause serious damage to Fido’s or Puss’ health. Some of these bugs carry deadly diseases or parasites; others can be incredibly difficult to eli

more organisations, including notable ones like Google, Amazon, Ben & Jerry’s, and Etsy, are adopting pet-friendly office policies. With the increasingly long hours spent in the office, it’s easy to see why having a pet at the workplace might help. A

i confess. I don’t always practise what I preach. Although I’ve churned out countless articles extolling the virtues of daily walks with Fido and regular playtime with Puss, I probably spent more time penning those words of advice than I did putting

• Size Large; 45 to 90kg. • Colours Black, fawn, blue, harlequin, brindle, mantle, merle, and white. • Grooming frequency Low; weekly brushing of fur. • Exercise Moderate energy level; needs daily walks of 20 to 30 minutes. • Temperament Devoted, gen

• Size Large; 4.5 to 9kg. • Colours Blue, seal, chocolate, lilac, cream, and red. • Grooming frequency Low; brush fur at least once a week, brush teeth daily, and trim nails regularly. • Exerclse Moderate energy level. • Temperament Relaxed, friendly

• Size Medium; 12.7 to 30cm. • Colours Yellow or olive-green with dark lines. • Grooming frequency Low; brush algae off shell and clean tank once a week. • Exercise Low energy level; swims around and basks in warmth. • Temperament Mild temperament an

Email your questions to asktheexpert@petsmagazine.com.sg When dogs play and interact with other canines, they often target the neck, legs and tail. It is instinctual and not wrong for your puppy to do so. However, if it causes bruising to the other d

Email your questions to asktheexpert@petsmagazine.com.sg The grading of patellar luxation is from one (least severe) to four (most severe), and patients suffering from a grade four patella luxation have their patella permanently positioned outside of

Cats are not able to break down many toxic chemicals, as they lack certain enzymes in the liver to do so. As such, felines are more susceptible to a wide range of these chemicals, which are present in some essential oils. There are a great number of

Email your questions to asktheexpert@petsmagazine.com.sg A female hamster does go through heat cycles but she does not, however, menstruate or have any bloody discharge (unlike in female humans and dogs). When she is on heat, she will be more recepti

The two most common strains of tick fever in Singapore are Ehrlichiosis and Babesiosis. Ehrlichia is a bacterium that affects white blood cells and gradually lowers a dog’s immune system, while Babesia is a parasite that infects and destroys red bloo

Email your questions to asktheexpert@petsmagazine.com.sg Congratulations on making the choice to upgrade to a raw diet for your dogs—this will provide them with the absolute best nutrition and optimal health. Unfortunately, the processes involved in

Paw washers do a great job in cleaning out those muddy, dusty paws after walks or play. They usually involve a water reservoir and feature soft bristles to help dislodge stubborn bits of dirt or mud. It’s similar to rinsing your dog’s feet in the sho

When 5 May Where Happenstance Cafe, 35 Opal Crescent For our eighth Breakfast & Breed instalment, we put the spotlight on a family fur-vorite: the Japanese Spitz! Over 30 paw-rents and their high-spirited white arctic pooches were greeted by the tant