Author: Dr. Daisy A. May

The presence of a dog with long hair in the house means that you probably must face numerous challenges daily. They have beautiful coats, which must be attended to, and their loose fur finds its way about the house. Unless you embrace a proper cleaning routine, your house will soon become sloppy and sticky. The following article gives you some useful daily tips to control fur, odor, washing, and household hygiene to make life with a long-haired dog more delightful. Daily Brushing for Less Shedding A daily brushing routine will help to prevent your dog’s long hair from spreading throughout…

Life lessons don’t always come from books, schools, or mentors. Sometimes, the best teachers have four legs, wagging tails, or soft purrs. Pets are more than companions— whether they’re fluffy, feathered, or even scaled, pets show us how to live with deeper kindness, connection, and understanding. By simply being themselves, they reveal what it means to love unconditionally and practise patience every single day. How Pets Teach Us Love How Pets Teach Us Patience For busy families, even finding the time to practise patience can be tricky. That’s where trusted support like GeorgesPetPals comes in, helping ensure that pets get…

Tried putting a harness on your cat lately? One second they are curious, the next they are flopped over like a furry pancake. Or worse, they wriggle backwards under the sofa and give you that look. You know the one. If you have ever thought, “Maybe I can walk my cat,” and then immediately regretted it, you are not alone. But here is the thing. Cats can learn to walk on a leash. Loads of them do. It just takes the right approach and a cat harness and leash that actually works for them. So let us talk about how…

If your dog just started peeing in their crate out of nowhere, I get exactly how you’re feeling. You walk in, expecting a happy tail and dry bedding, and instead, you find a mess, again. You’re frustrated, maybe a little worried, and probably Googling things like “dog peeing in crate all of a sudden” hoping for a quick, clear answer. This page is for you. I’ve been there with my own dog, and I know you just want to fix it fast. Let’s get right to it, if your house-trained dog suddenly starts having crate accidents, something is off. This…

In making a list of potential animal business ventures, most people think of traditional options such as pet sitting, dog walking, grooming, boarding, or training. These are good options for anyone entering the industry. But there are many more possibilities to think about, including some unusual ideas.  Here are ten of the most unusual animal business ideas for entrepreneurs seeking something different: 1.  Pet Colorist In recent years, particularly in large metropolitan areas, it has become trendy to dye pet fur into unusual colors and patterns. Many different colors and patterns have popped up in the pet population including pastels, stripes,…

As a veterinarian with over 10 years of experience, I have had the pleasure of caring for hundreds of adorable kittens and cats. When adopting a new furry friend to your family, you’ll want one with an adorable personality to match their cute looks. Cat BreedDescriptionMunchkinShort stature, huge personalities, loves to play and cuddle.HimalayanGlamorous, sensitive, requires high-maintenance grooming, calm and friendly.BengalDynamic, athletic, exotic appearance, intelligent, requires mental and physical stimulation.AbyssinianAncient, athletic, curious, playful, requires secure spaces due to their mischievous nature.Turkish AngoraRegal, intelligent, active, requires regular grooming, prone to deafness in blue-eyed individuals.Maine CoonLarge, friendly, enjoys water, playful, polydactyl, good…

By Dr Daisy A. May MRCVS BVSc (Distinction), Veterinary Surgeon It’s official: dogs aren’t small, furry humans! Whilst we sneeze, weep and wheeze our way through hayfever season, our four-legged friends are more likely to suffer from a different – if equally infuriating – symptom: itch. Itchy skin, itchy ears and recurrent ear infections…not to mention the itchy feet (oh such itchy feet!) The nibbling, licking and scratching can seem endless, and as a veterinarian I’ve seen canine allergies keep many a dog and many a pet parent up at night! What you call “allergies”, I as a vet have…

By Dr Daisy A. May MRCVS BVSC (Distinction), Veterinary Surgeon As a society, it’s apparent that we are becoming increasingly aware of the impact of our personal life choices on the environment and indeed on our future, and the future of new generations. And, in a world that is becoming ever more cognisant of the environmental impact of our choices, it would seem that our pets are not exempt from scrutiny. To set the scene, here’s a little context: the pet food industry represents a colossal global market, a goliath force churning out kibble, cans and fresh dog chow at…

By Dr Daisy A. May MRCVS BVSC (Distinction), Veterinary Surgeon As a veterinary surgeon working almost exclusively with dogs and cats, dental disease is probably the most common issue that I see affecting our four-legged friends. In fact, rather shockingly, data suggests that around 85% of our dogs suffer with some form of dental disease [1]. Let me repeat that one more time, for those at the back: if you’re a dog owner, there is an 85% chance that your dog is currently suffering with dental disease! And the most common type of dental disease that our pups are suffering…

By Dr Daisy A. May MRCVS BVSc (Distinction), Veterinary Surgeon As a veterinarian, I have spent more than ten years studying the finer points of canine anatomy, physiology, and nutrition, often in exquisite detail and to a painstakingly specific extent! What’s more, as a nutrition fanatic, I have always had a keen interest in the concept of raw food diets for dogs, even before the trend became so incredibly popular. This interest peaked in 2017 when I undertook an in-depth dissertation investigating canine raw meat diets. Websites like www.nextritionpet.com have sprung up over the years because of the concentrated effort…