Maryanne Gicobi

Aug 20, 2024 | nation.africa | Maryanne Gicobi

Pets peeing on their owner’s bed is often taken as an act of dominance or rebellion but the reasons may be more complicated than this. Your bed is soft, appealing, and smells a lot like you and naturally, your dog or cat may want to spend a lot of time there. The first step to solving this issue when it happens is to find out the cause for it. Determine if it has happened out of the blue, whether a well-behaved pet may suddenly develop an inappropriate urination issue.

May 14, 2024 | nation.africa | Maryanne Gicobi

When Ruth Mwangi adopted her cat Noel four years ago, she dreamt of a long life together. She knew the cat would not outlive her but never in her wildest dreams did she imagine her fur friend would die so soon and so suddenly. The death has now thrown her in a state of grief and sadness and she is allowing herself to mourn and feel the loss of her cat. “Noel was more than a cat to me, she was the first pet I ever owned and we grew very close over time.

Nov 13, 2023 | nation.africa | Maryanne Gicobi

Kelvin Ongulu and his two white cats 'Snow' and 'Flake' have become an internet sensation among feline lovers. He keeps their fans hooked with updates on their escapades and glam life. Snow and Flake came into Kelvin’s life about three years and one year ago respectively. They were gifts, sourced from a vibrant online cat group that promotes the adoption of pets. “Pets should not be sold. There is something called a cat distribution system.

Oct 10, 2023 | nation.africa | Maryanne Gicobi

Just like aging humans sometimes grapple with chronic memory loss, older dogs also suffer age-related memory loss. They may forget the route for their daily walks and may stop enjoying activities they previously loved such as chasing after birds or even waking up to greet you at the door. To help you detect the onset of dementia or cognitive decline, you will need to know what signs to look out for in your dog.

Sep 28, 2023 | nation.africa | Maryanne Gicobi

Although separation anxiety is common in dogs, cats also develop stress when left by their caregivers. A cat that is uncomfortable being left alone by their owner will sometimes urinate or poop outside the litter box. They may even go ahead and pee on the parent’s bed. Another way a cat shows anxiety is by yowling or crying excessively. Some will destroy your things for example claw on curtains, eat up your shoes or topple over house plants.