September - December 2021

Pets Magazine

Singapore's Leading Magazine for Pet Lovers

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Pets Magazine
PUBLISHER Ho Sum Kwong sk.ho@petsmagazine.com.sg MANAGING EDITOR Eileen Chan eileen.chan@petsmagazine.com.sg DESIGN CONSULTANT Jonathan Foo jonathan.foo@petsmagazine.com.sg IT & DIGITAL MEDIA DIRECTOR Jun Evangelista jun.evangelista@petsmagazine
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An Art Affair
Early humans had animals drawn on their cave walls. Today, we still find animals adorning the walls of our homes. The art world seems to be an attractive habitat for cats, dogs, and an assorted menagerie of animals. From oversized photo walls of a fa
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US Study Warns Peas May Be Linked To Canine Heart Disease
MASSACHUSETTS, USA: According to a report published in Scientific Reports on 5 Aug 2021, researchers from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, has linked certain dog foods to canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a severe heart disease. The
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Super-Sniffers Detect Covid-19 With 94% Accuracy
LONDON, UK: People who are infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus have a distinct odour that can be detected by trained dogs with a high degree of accuracy. In a study, led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) collaboratively with
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CDC Suspends Importation Of Dogs To The US Due To Rabies Risk
WASHINGTON, USA: The United States is temporarily suspending the import of dogs from 113 countries from 14 July onwards due to a rabies concern. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a “Notice of Suspension of Dogs Entering
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Puppies Are Born Ready To Communicate With You
CHICAGO, USA: Researchers found that pups are born ready to communicate with people. A research paper published on 3 Jun 2021, in the journal Current Biology, noted that puppies exhibited social skills and interest in human faces by eight weeks of ag
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78.6% of Parents Spend US$25 Or Less Per Month On Aquarium For Kids
SEATTLE, USA: Some 78.6 percent of parents spend US$25 or less per month on their child’s aquarium, according to a study by Aquarium Friend. The survey also found that 68.7 percent of parents spend four hours or less per month on the aquarium. The Fi
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Survey Shows Increase In Pet Ownership And Pet Spending By Millennials
CONNECTICUT, USA: A survey conducted by The American Pet Products Association (APPA) shows that pet ownership increased to an estimated 70 percent of US households that own a pet from an estimated 67 percent some six months back. The release of the 2
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Ban On Scottish Fold Cats In Belgium
FLANDERS, BELGIUM: From October 1, 2021, the breeding and trading of cats with folded ears such as the Scottish Fold is prohibited in Flanders, the Flemish part of Belgium. Fold cats or fold ear cats are characterised by the forward folded ears. The
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Short-Headed Dogs Will Gaze Into Your Eyes First
HUNGARY: Short-headed, co-operative, young and playful dogs were most likely to gaze into the human eye says researchers from the Department of Ethology, Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary. Forming eye contact is important in dog– human communicatio
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Good Grief: Pets Offer Better Emotional Support To People Grieving
ARIZONA, USA: It seems that pets, not humans, offer the most satisfactory support when people are grieving. The study assessed bereaved individuals’ satisfaction of social support in traumatic grief. Findings suggest inadequate satisfaction from prof
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Research Shows Welfare Crisis Looming For UK Dogs
LONDON, UK: Pandemic dog owners in the UK fear they can’t give a suitable home to their pets as lockdown restrictions ease – unless places of leisure and employment improve their dog-friendly credentials. The survey conduct by The Kennel Club, UK, re
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Wow Chow: Delivery-Only Fresh Pet Food Brand
VANCOUVER, CANADA: Just Kitchen Holdings, operating in Hong Kong and Taiwan, has launched its launched its proprietary Wow Chow brand and associated menu of delivery-only pet foods, in June 2021. Wow Chow items are suitable for both dogs and cats and
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Pet Safe Sanitizing Blue Light That Kills Bacteria
CINCINNATI, USA: Every day, pets are being exposed to people, other animals, pollutants, surface contamination and more. Cleaning is difficult, and infectious pathogens can stay active for up to two weeks, raising the risk of an outbreak. According t
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Paw Prints
NEW YORK, USA: Dog Brew by Busch have crafted a brew so the pooches can drink their own “beer” alongside their owners. Made from pork bone broth, the brew contains alll-natural product and fresh ingredients like vegetables, herbs, spices, water. The
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Shopping Guide
“Burp!” a house brand, launched by Pet Lovers Centre (PLC) in 1996, has introduced a range of six Everyday Jelly Cup Cat Treats. These newly created premium delights are set to entice even the fussiest cat. Available in a variety of flavours with eit
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Animal Art Affair: The Furry Things
There’s nothing more adorable than a fluffy cat. And these black and white balls of fur seen here can attest to just that. Described as poetic, humourous, imaginative, and playful, the felines are fluffed and puffed into rotund balls sprouting equall
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Takeda’s Secret Garden Of Animals
Hiroki Takeda is a Japanese artist who specialises in watercolour paintings. This year he’s been gaining much traction on the social media platforms for his charismatic cats, dogs, hamsters and assorted menagerie found in his expansive portfolio. He
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Pet Photo Wall: Size Does Matter
Pet photography portraits tell us stories about their subjects: They speak to our hearts and souls. But most of all, it is a wonderful way to pay homage to our pets. William Falocco, 47, from Pet Photo Wall, says: “The subject does matter, and some s
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Sweet Dreams Are Made Of These
Deniz Aygün Benba, 47, founder of Sweet Dream baskets and Irena Kaufman, 43, share a common love for animals, nature and crafts. These two friends from two different continents – Deniz is a Turkish national living in Japan while Irena is a Slovenian
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What Is Fostering?
When you agree to foster a dog, you are opening up your home to a dog for a period of time until an organisation, much like Hope Dog Rescue, find an adopter for the dog. Every month, rescue groups across the island save countless dogs from a hard lif
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Healthy Diet Alternatives
Commercial feeds have been around for more than 70 years, entire generations do not remember feeding anything else. They are convenient, affordable and seemingly safe, especially those that are available at your local veterinarian. With beautiful pac
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Aggression in Dogs: Resource Guarding
“My dog is food aggressive” is a common label from dog owners. When probed further, owners usually relate very similar experiences when it comes to feeding their dogs. From the definition of aggression, the dog’s resource guarding is an outward expre
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Food, Glorious Food
Food. It’s a basic necessity for survival and also listed as one of the five freedoms* that every pet owner must uphold. While feeding our pets may seem simple enough, it poses a conundrum for many pet owners. Typical questions asked include the bes
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Bowl Of Fun
All animals evolved to acquire their food through activity, whether hunting, scavenging, or foraging. No animal evolved waking up to a full food bowl! Increasingly, pets who lack sufficient mental and physical stimulation display behavioural issues r
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Contest: It’s OK To Play With Your Food
During mealtimes, what strategy do you use to give them some mental stimulation? Send in your answer to win one of the four fabulous gift hampers from Chew Good and Woofalicious worth $170 in total. Address your email entry to: chewgoodsg@gmail.com C
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DIY Kissable Breathe Dog Treats
Shaggy Dog Eats! has 24 easy-to-bake dog treat recipes that will turn all paw-rents into bona fide bakers. Here’s one that’s sure to delight: 2¾ cups of brown rice flour2 tbsp of steel cut oats2 tsp of baking powder2 cups of fresh parsley2 tbsp of fi
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Miniature Schnauzer: Mighty Mini
Boasting a superb temperament, the Miniature Schnauzer hankers for human companionship. It is consistently cheerful, sweet, and spirited yet obedient. With his bushy beard and eyebrows the Minis offers a charming, human-like expression. Add to the mi
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Schnauzer Bumps
Schnauzer Comedo Syndrome (or, Schnauzer bumps) is a common skin disorder exclusively of Miniature Schnauzers. The skin lesions usually appear on the dogs’ back and feel like small scabs. They are much like “black heads” and are caused due to a defec
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Fun Fact
Derived from the German word for ‘muzzle’ or ‘moustache’, the Schnauzer refers to the Standard Schnauzer, the Giant Schnauzer, and the Miniature Schnauzer. The latter two originated from the Standard, which is about three times the size of the Miniat
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The Sphynx: Stark & Sophisticated
If there’s a cat that stands out among the rest, it’s the Sphynx. These non-furry felines may look sophisticated and graceful, but they’re the best playful pals. Sphynx cats first hit the big screen in 1997 as Mr Bigglesworth, the favourite pet of Dr
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Cockatiels: A Ray Of Sunshine
The Nymphicus Hollandicus or Cockatiels as they are more popularly known are cuddly, outgoing, highly intelligent and very trainable. They are also talented whistlers and when not busy, they can be seen enjoying their downtime snuggling on their favo
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Magawa To The Rescue!
Magawa, is an African giant pouched rat born in Tanzania in 2013. This very talented sniffer rat has been working tirelessly for the past five years in Siam Reap, Cambodia. For those living in the area who know him, he is more than a pet – he is thei
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Saltwater Aquariums: A Thing of Beauty
If you have traded in a fishbowl for a freshwater tank, you’d probably be thinking about taking the next step: A saltwater marine aquarium. A nice looking aquarium with a good mix of fish and corals sounds just about right perhaps? Called a community
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How To Take Better Pictures Of Your Cats – With Your Phone!
“The best camera is the one you have with you” – a motto that definitely applies to taking great pictures of your feline friend! And today, we all have great cameras on our phones! But what makes a picture look really great and show your kitty in the
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K9 Connection: Singapore’s Latest Day School, Boarding & Training Academy
Looking for a safe, secure, and positive space for your dogs? K9 Connection, located at 450 MacPherson Road, may be the answer to your question. Singapore’s latest day school, boarding facility and training academy opened on 18 July 2021, providing a
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How Has Using A Harness Changed Your Dog Walks For The Better?
Ms Ai Nee Chua walked off with the winning prize in Pets Magazine ‘Let’s Walk, Pup!’ contest held in June 20201. The contest on how using a harness has changed walking a dog for the better was held in collaboration with Loyal.D and West Coast Vet, Dr
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Create Your Online Personalised Pet Memorials
It is never easy dealing with death, what more the death of our precious furkids. Memorialising them can be a positive thing to do – it takes our focus away from the grief, and helps us create one last final memory that we can hold on to. Now, you ca

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