Rent your pet its very own private pet-friendly villa complete with 24-hour 1-to-1 care and attention close to Corvera airport Mountain View Kennels and Cattery are now offering a private villa..

Cattery and Cat Accommodation La Puebla Mar Menor Murcia A clean and spacious purpose-built family-run cattery, in the quiet Spanish village of La Puebla Mar Menor Murcia providing plenty of natural..

No fully effective vaccine has been developed but jabs are a sound investment in your dog’s health The hazards to the health of pet dogs are rather different in Mediterranean coastal areas of..

How to get back on the right side of the law if you own a tortoise in Murcia Many members of the public are unaware of the fact, but since 1st July 2015 it has officially been illegal in Spain..

Vaccination is also highly recommended but not obligatory for cats and other pets In the UK it is now almost a century since the last case of a human being becoming infected with rabies, and the..

Procedures for travelling with dogs and cats between Spain and the UK In order to travel within the European Union, dogs and cats must have a microchip, passport and anti-rabies vaccination, and..

Feline Leukaemia and FIV are causes for concern among cat owners in the Costa Cálida Feline Leukaemia This is a dangerous virus all over the world, and unfortunately it is widespread in the..

Advanced filariosis transmitted by a mosquito bite causes heart failure and death in dogs Filariosis is a disease which consists of a parasite breeding inside the arterial vessels of the host..

Ticks are particularly common in rural areas and gardens in the warm climate of southern Spain In the south-east of Spain there are many kinds of tick which can cause considerable discomfort to..

The warm climate in southern Spain means that fleas are an active threat all year round Fleas have always been present in our society and are not only capable of spreading multiple epidemics amongst..

Vaccinations are now highly recommended for dogs in Mediterranean areas of Spain Canine leishmaniosis is a serious disease caused by a single-celled parasite transmitted by the bites of mosquitos..

The hairs of the caterpillar can kill inquisitive pets when the insects drop to the ground from their nests in pine trees The pine processionary (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) is so called because members..

Basic points to help keep your pet safe and healthy When moving to Spain it is important to note that there are a number of diseases and dangers for pets that aren't found in most other European..

A serious warning for dog owners Be aware that the seed pods of the Stephanotis plant, also known as Madagascar Jasmine, are lethal for dogs. This is a stunning plant with waxy green leaves and..

Is my dog allowed on the beach is a common question Several emails have been received over the last couple of years asking if dogs are allowed on the beach, but no, they’re not, is the short..