Separation Anxiety in Dogs

“Separation anxiety” is the term used to describe the stress or anxiousness experienced by an individual dog brought on by the leaving(or preparing to leave) of its guardian. Dogs with separation anxiety exhibit behaviour problems when they are left alone. Typically separation anxiety occurs within the first hour after their guardian leaves.   The most…

Catnip – The Herb of Happiness

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a perennial herb belonging to the mint family (Labiatae). There are around 250 species of flowering plants in the mint family, but Nepeta cataria is the one that cats get so much joy from. Catnip grows in semi-arid regions and is native to Europe, Africa and the western parts of Asia.…

The Dog’s Tongue

Did you know that your dog’s tongue is actually an amazing, hardworking organ? It is one of the most important parts of his body. He uses it to eat, lap water, swallow, cool himself down and show love and affection.   Here are some cool facts about a dog’s tongue: The tongue is essentially an elongated…