Advice from APAH
On this page we provide owners with useful information about keeping cats and dogs. Call back regularly to read the latest articles on how to get the most out of having a four-legged friend in your life.
Remember, look after him and he'll look after you.
How to Stop your Dog from Destructive Chewing
Posted: 30 December, 2007
For dogs, the act of chewing seems to be a matter of individual preference. Some dogs have an innate desire to chew as an act of pleasure, while others have absolutely no need to chew unless they are driven to it out of sheer boredom.
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Processional Pine Caterpillars
Posted: 4 December, 2007
Latin name: thaumetopoea pitycampo.
These fuzzy little caterpillars of the pine moth actually look quite cute as they march in line from tree to tree in Spring but they are covered in hundreds of poisonous hairs that are a danger to pets, children and even to adults who suffer an allergic reaction.
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Pets and Christmas
Posted: 2 December, 2007
Overexcited, overtired, overfed and hung over - and that's just the humans. When the party season is underway, don't forget that animals still have to be cared for.
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Leishmaniosis (Leishmania Canis)
Posted: 10 July, 2007
Leishmaniosis is an illness occurring in Europe, primarily in the South and the Mediterranean area, which is transmitted by the sting of the sand fly. The sand fly is at home in all Mediterranean countries including Turkey, Greece, Portugal, Southern France, Spain, the Canary Islands, Italy and also in parts of Germany (so far only Baden-Wuerttemberg) as well as in Switzerland.
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Internal Worms - A Real Problem
Posted: 19 June, 2007
Prevention for internal worms (heartworms, hookworms and roundworms) in dogs and cats are readily available from veterinary practices. They can either be administered by the vet in the form of an injection or by the owner in the form of a tablet or specialist 'chew'.
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Dogs Die in Hot Cars
Posted: 26 May, 2007
With summer rapidly approaching here is some timely advice about the dangers of leaving dogs (and other animals) in hot cars.
Dogs can suffer and die when left inside parked cars, even on mildly warm days.
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Your Pet in Spain
Posted: 31 January, 2007
Once your dog has arrived in Spain it should be registered with a local vet and have its microchip number recorded. Your dog should wear a collar with your name and address and with an up to date rabies tag visible.
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Bringing Your Pet to Spain
Posted: 31 January, 2007
Not only do you have to consider all the opinions of the human contingent in your family before moving to Spain, but you also need to consider the family pet.
With the introduction of the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) introduced in March 2000, the movement of pets across Europe is somewhat easier than previously, with no need for six months quarantine.
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Hugging and Kissing Your Dog
Posted: 12 January, 2007
Whilst in some circumstances animals can be safely hugged you may wish to bear in mind the following general advice to keep your children safe.
Some dogs do not like hugs and kisses.
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What to Expect When Adopting a Dog
Posted: 26 December, 2006
When considering the birth rates among animals, it’s not hard to understand why animal shelters are always filled with animals waiting to be adopted. Shockingly, it has been calculated that over a seven year period, one female cat and her offspring will produce approximately 420,000 kittens.
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