Pheromones are chemical signals secreted by animals for communicating with members of the same species. During lactation, for example, female dogs secrete a pheromone that reassures their pups when they are close to them. Synthetic copies of these natural pheromones have been developed to assist management of stress-related problems in

Fear and anxiety are the underlying factors for many of the behaviour problems seen in practice. Many pets with recurrent medical problems, such as vomiting, diarrhoea or skin problems, may also have anxiety as the underlying issue. The problem is, an anxious or fearful pet is more likely to bite.

If only pets could talk! It would be so much easier if they could simply tell us what is bothering them. Instead we have to be good observers and spend a bit of time figuring it all out. Here's the 5 crucial steps to start solving your pet's behaviour problems.