First aid
Your cat or dog is bleeding: what to do first
Stay calm, check the wound, press to stop the bleeding, rinse and cover it, then call a vet. Five first steps for a bleeding pet, and what not to do.
One-minute pet facts
Pet-care tips
One-minute facts for happier pets.
General information, not a substitute for a vet. In an emergency, see a vet quickly.
Cat behaviour
Why do cats "knead"?
When a cat presses its front paws up and down on you, it usually means it feels safe, relaxed and attached to you. Five common reasons.
Dog behaviour
Why does my dog lick my hand?
Licking is how dogs show closeness, say hello, ask for attention and even calm themselves down. Five reasons behind it.
First aid
Five first-aid basics for pet owners
Bleeding, vomiting, paw-pad injuries, insect stings and swallowing something harmful: what to do first, and when to go straight to the vet.
Everyday care
Five common pet-care myths
A wet nose means a healthy dog? Cats don't need much water? Bones are good for calcium? Five common myths, and what to do instead.
Everyday care
Smelly pet? Check the ears
Just bathed and smelly again? The ears may be the cause. Four signs that need checking, and why you shouldn't dig in with a cotton bud.
Food
Bones you should never feed
Cooked bones splinter into sharp pieces that can choke, cut or even pierce the gut. Chicken, duck and fish bones are the worst.
Everyday care
Hot days: watch out for heatstroke
Malaysia is hot and humid, and dogs cool down less easily than we do. Warning signs of heatstroke, how to prevent it, and what to do.
Understanding strays
It isn't fierce. It's frightened.
When a stray dog barks at you, it is often more scared than you are. Slow down, stay quiet and give each other space.
Animal welfare law
Animal Welfare Act 2015: cruelty isn't only beating
Under Section 29 of Malaysia's Animal Welfare Act 2015, neglect such as long-term chaining or abandonment is cruelty. Fines reach RM100,000.