Question: I have two miniature poodles that are one to two kilos over the recommended 10kg weight for their breed. How much food should I be giving them? I like to give them dry and tinned food daily, with raw bones once a week. The suggested amounts on the commercial food packets differ with each […]

I have been brought up in a strict Italian Catholic family. My whole life has been organised from day one, including my arranged marriage. When I was growing up I was always the one to miss out on fun activities with my friends and fellow students, as my father thought a young lady should be […]

Question: I have just adopted a nine-month-old Westie and we also have a two-year-old Maltese female. The Westie has just been desexed but will not stop mounting our female dog. How do I stop this as it’s really upsetting our little bitch? Jenny Answer: The first thing to note here is this is not a […]

Question: I have wavy hair with a huge cowlick at the front. I desperately want a fringe but know that’s fairly impossible for people with cowlicks. Is there any fringe I can get apart from longish bits framing my face? Abbie Answer: Unfortunately, no. If your cowlick wasn’t as strong you could get away with […]

I had known David for years; not well, but well enough to know a lot about him and his lifestyle. He was a man I could not respect, a well-heeled, very social, party-loving type. Good looking and free living, he was very popular. He had an established professional career, an income to die for and […]

Question: What do I do when my dog has skin problems? Answer: To soothe skin allergies in dogs, take some tea tree oil (about a tablespoon), add it to one bucket of warm water and bath the dog with the oil and warm water. Repeat in a week and the results are outstanding. Emily Hobden

Question: I am confused about what’s best to feed my miniature poodle. Which is best: raw meat with vegetables or cooked meat with vegetables? Marinette Schemali Answer: Making a homemade diet for pets isn’t as simple as it sounds. You need to be sure they are getting all the vitamins and minerals and enough protein […]

Question: Are facials essential once a month for great skin or is a good moisturiser more than enough? I know facials are nice but are they a waste of money? Hailee Answer: Facials, if you can afford them, are great, as the massage that the therapist gives you stimulates the skin. It’s almost like a […]

Question: My puppy likes to suck my thumb, sometimes up to six times a day. Is this normal? She seems to get great satisfaction from it. Should I stop her from doing this? I should tell you I’ve had her since she was a day old. Pauline Foster Answer: It sounds like your little puppy […]

I had always been fairly lucky in love. I would end up with nice guys, ultimately not “the one”, but good guys. My girlfriends warned me that one day I was sure to get burnt, that my winning streak in love couldn’t last. They were right. When I met Tom in April, very quickly I […]