Useful Pet Information

The most common reason dogs drag their bottom is inflamed anal gland.

Anal glands are sacs located just below a dog’s tail that collect a fluid from the animal’s body.
Historically, the excretion of bulky feces pressed against the anal sac during defecation and resulted in a natural squeezing out of the waste liquid during elimination.
However with more complete absorption of modern pet foods and correspondingly smaller stools, the anal sac is often not pressed during bowel movements and so periodically needs assistance from humans to “express” or squeeze the over-full sac to remove this fluid. This is an especially putrid liquid so we recommend leaving this task to the groomer, or in severe cases, to your veterinarian. We do provide anal gland expression for free with our Mobile Dog Grooming Services.

Other less common reasons are ringworm, fleas or food allergies that causes itchiness.
Do look out for bleeding, swelling or lump at the anus area as well if your dog start scooting as it may indicate sometime more serious that require immediate attention.

Annual check-up with the vet is a good way to keep them safe and healthy. Early recognition of problem can save your pets life, let’s prevent it rather than cure it!

First of all, we need to understand that cats are just like us human, we lose hair everyday so do they. It is impossible to prevent them from shedding but is possible to manage and lessen the amount shedding on them.

Generally, Cats are more likely to shed during warmer weathers and heavy shedding can be expected once to twice a year.

Other common reasons that causes a cat to shed more can be due to lack of nutrition, under stress, effects of medication, nervous disorders, skin infection, allergies and parasites.

For a healthy cat, we recommend brushing of their coat on a regular basis and De-shed when necessary to reduce shedding. With adequate proper brushing of their coat, you will experience less loss hair around your home.

You know your cat the best! Bring them for a health checkup if you think that there could be other reasons for their fur loss.

As a Pet Lover, we must learn to understand their needs. Give them a good brush when needed. Clip their nails when it’s too long. Clean their ears when it’s dirty etc. Engage a professional if you face difficulty doing it by yourself —-> Mobile Cat Grooming Services

Show them our love and do our part in keeping them healthy and happy. They will live a long life!

Guinea pigs, also called as cavies, are a domesticated species of rodent. They were originally native to South America. Their average lifespan is 4 to 8 years. They weigh about 700g to 1.2kg and length is approximately 20cm to 26cm.
Guinea pigs diet include pellets, hays, fresh vegetables, vitamins and water. Generally, guinea pig is a gentle, docile, rodent.
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• Highly Sociable, Cheerful, Easy Going And Affectionate - Guinea pigs are very sociable animals and can live happily with their own kind. Having the same-sex pair will be recommended.​ Guinea pigs can recognise and respond to owners smell, they tend to be more relaxed and comfortable once they are used to your smell. Sometimes when you return home from work, they greet you with a high pitched squeal or whistle to show their excitement on your return, or to tell you it’s feeding and playtime. Guinea pig purrs like Cat too, a deep relaxed purring is telling you that they are feeling contented. Overall, they are very interactive for a small animal!

• Space Constrain - Many of us who wish to own a pet consider about the space we can give to our pet at home. Especially young adults living with parents, may need to seek approval before having one. Like cats and dogs, they require access to bigger or entire indoor area and outdoor as well. A good sized and sturdy cage or DIY house that is safe for guinea pig is all that you need! Depending on how many of them you intend to keep. For example, the minimum cage size recommended for 1 guinea pig is 7.5 square feet. Offering them a roomier cage is beneficial as they have more space to exercise. Giving them the opportunity to roam and express their natural behaviors, they will feel happier and live healthier. Time out of their cage or house is a plus!

• Busy Individual Looking For A Pet As Companion - Unlike Cats and dogs, they require much more attention from their owners. They need playtime, frequent brushing of their coat and walks etc to keep them healthy and happy. It is best to have their owner around with them in the house to keep them accompanied. These tiny fur balls can play on their own or with their partner. In case you are really busy on a particular day, you need not worry so much for your precious guinea pigs at home as long as they have adequate food supply and fresh water. When it comes to cleaning, it is much more easier and less time consuming as you will only have to wash their cage and clean it’s surrounding. Whereas for cats and dogs, you have to disinfect and wipe stained areas, sweep and mop the floor and vacuum the entire house to keep clean.

• Ideal Pet For Kids - If you are considering to give your kids a pet and to learn how to take care of them responsibly, Guinea pig is a good choice. Guinea pigs are less fragile compared to rabbits and less skittish than smaller pets like hamsters etc. They are much more steady to be carried or handled by kids and they are unlikely to bite as well. A lovely pet to be petted and cuddled with once they are comfortable with you. There should always be an adult to supervise.

• More Affordable To Take Care - In Singapore, it can be very costly when our pet needs medical attention. With good nutritious food, fresh water and a clean environment, Guinea pigs hardly fall sick and can be quite easy to take care of. Grooming fees are much more lesser than larger animals like cats and dogs. Check out our Mobile Guinea Pig Grooming Services to understand what we can cater to your guinea pig!

• Generally Easier To Tame - As we all know that guinea pig is considered a prey in the nature, they may be more nervous and timid when first introduced to a new environment. With more interaction, attention and gentle handling, most of them become tamed easily.

• Not A Demanding Pet - A spacious and comfortable cage or DIY house for them to live in, a couple of feeding time and fresh water supply a day, weekly cage cleaning and the love from you is what they need!

Ask Yourself This Few Questions:
​1. Am I acquiring a guinea pig on impulse?
2. Do I have sufficient time for one?
3. Can I afford to pay for their living and medical expenses for up to 8years?
4. Am I allergic to guinea pig?

Having a pet is a Long-Term Commitment, do consider carefully before making the decision on one.

A recent study carried out by the Royal Veterinary College, revealed the most common canine conditions seen by vets.
The most common canine conditions:

• Overweight/obesity
• Osteoarthritis
• Otitis externa (Ear problems)
• Anal sac disorder
• Conjunctivitis (Eye disease)
• Dental disease
• Lipoma (fatty lumps)
• Dermatitis (skin disorders)

The Study was conducted by analysing data from 455,557 dogs presented at veterinary practices.
Of these common canine conditions, the three disorders that had the highest impact on their welfare was:

1. Osteoarthritis
2. Obesity
3. Dental disease

How do these conditions affect canine health & welfare? Osteoarthritis can be very painful and being over-weight puts unnecessary pressure on joints contributing to pain and progression of arthritic changes. Not only that, obesity can lead to Diabetes Mellitus, heart disease and has been implicated in the development of some cancers.
Dental disease is another painful and debilitating condition. Bacteria within the mouth can lead to heart and kidney disease which in some cases can be fatal.
What can we do to help?

1. Feed a suitable diet and avoid giving your dog too many tit-bits to avoid obesity. After neutering some dogs tend to put on weight so reducing calorie intake can help. Special low calorie diets are available.
2. Incorporate a healthy exercise plan in to your dog’s daily life. Regular dog walks, swimming and play can all help as part of a healthy life-style (for you as well as your dog).
3. Regular brushing of your dog’s teeth has been proven to reduce the build-up of tartar. Daily brushing is gold standard. This also gives you the opportunity to check your dog’s mouth for any abnormalities.
4. There is some research suggesting that supplements can help reduce inflammation in the joints. Omega 3 fatty acids is just one that may help. Speak to your vet for more advice.
5. For older dogs look at the Canine Arthritis Management (CAM) website. There are lots of lifestyle tips and ideas for adapting the home to help your dog move around with more ease.
6. Take your dog to the vet for regular health checks and weighing. This can help identify problems early on so that conditions do not develop. Many practices run weight management clinics and very often these are free of charge.

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