Tim Dowling: the cat’s had his nuts off. Does no one else feel his pain?

Tim Dowling: the cat’s had his nuts off. Does no one else feel his pain?

Once out of the carrier, he walks round the kitchen table in unsteady circles, knocking into chair legs.“He’s still groggy,” the middle one says.My wife is washing up, and the youngest is at the table making guacamole, surrounded by a growing mess.“How is he?” I say, looking at the cat.

How to stop a cat from climbing on a table

How to stop a cat from climbing on a table

Spread citrus peels on the surface of the table or pour water with the addition of aromatic oil into a small container.By jumping into a bowl of water, the cat will have an unforgettable unpleasant experience that can keep her from jumping onto the table another time.

Tim Dowling: I’m sent a photo of a tiny kitten… in the back of our car

Tim Dowling: I’m sent a photo of a tiny kitten… in the back of our car

An hour before, she comes into the kitchen with a cat carrier.“Where did that come from?” I say.“We had it,” my wife says.Looking again at the picture of the kitten, I notice it’s sitting in a brand-new cat carrier, on the back seat of our car.

Australian dogs poo the weight of the Sydney Harbour Bridge each month. Where should it go?

Australian dogs poo the weight of the Sydney Harbour Bridge each month. Where should it go?

Photograph: Natalie Parletta“In our trial at just one dog park, we learned that we can divert at least 31,000 plastic bags and five tonnes of dog poop each year via just one green waste bin,” says project coordinator Ruth Miller.

Tim Dowling: the dog needs a haircut, and I’m next in line

Tim Dowling: the dog needs a haircut, and I’m next in line

“I think that looks pretty good,” my wife says, standing back.“In the box,” my wife says.“Fix what?” the youngest says.“These are dog attachments, but whatever,” I say.He looks at me, and the youngest one, and then me again.“I’m good,” he says.

Zara Home launches its first range for pets

Zara Home launches its first range for pets

Pet accessories (Picture: Zara Home)There are various beds on offer, from the natural wicker basket to the patterned soft cushioned options in both striped and floral styles.

5 Thanksgiving foods that are not safe for your cats and dogs

5 Thanksgiving foods that are not safe for your cats and dogs

And while canned pumpkin can be a nice treat for pups, pumpkin pie filling can contain xylitol, an artificial sweetener that can be deadly to cats and dogs.

Food writer opened a restaurant during the pandemic — for a chipmunk

Food writer opened a restaurant during the pandemic — for a chipmunk

Angela Hansberger, a food writer from Tucker, Georgia, missed going to restaurants as part of her job after the pandemic hit.But when her uncle sent her a tiny picnic table, a customer immediately showed up and suddenly she was in the restaurant business herself, playing host to a hungry chipmunk.

Rescue dogs treated to Christmas grotto that’s totally edible

Rescue dogs treated to Christmas grotto that’s totally edible

We know dogs can’t smile, but look at his happy face (Picture: Dan Rowlands / ) Food artist Prudence makes some last minute adjustments to the dog grotto (Picture: Dan Rowlands / )It came as Wilko revealed research about pets and Christmas that found an average of £27 pounds is spent per-pooch on gifts over the festive season.

Service dog helps 7-year-old boy prepare for his 10th surgery

Service dog helps 7-year-old boy prepare for his 10th surgery

“Throwing the ball to me 10 times is therapy,” Swearingen said. But he now reads books to Elmer every single day. He’s reading for fun and enjoyment,” Swearingen said. But the 7-year-old now reads books to Elmer every single day.