Kristel Marie Ramnath

Our hominid ancestors were thought to be frugivorous (fruit-eating) or omnivorous (plant-eating) but were probably also scavengers of the kills of larger predators.

A frequent call-in question on my radio programme is, “Why does my dog howl when the ambulance is passing?” I have heard many Trinbagonians claim that their dogs are “harden” and do not listen, while

Browsing through the newspapers this weekend, a letter to the editor from a subscriber in San Fernando titled “Dog owners, take all precautions” caught my attention.

As a parent you will ensure that your medicine cabinet is always stocked with basic supplies for simple health treatment in case your child is injured or feels sick.

Many of us are moving away from the traditional culture of keeping a pet “in the backyard and feeding him table scraps once a day,” to having a pet “as part of the family” and forming a closer bond wi

In my last column I discussed the factors to consider if you were thinking of getting a bird as a pet.

Cats are sometimes described as the perfect carnivore because their whole being, from their claws and teeth to their digestive systems, is designed for hunting and eating animal flesh.

The web of life connects all living creatures on earth so it is no wonder that the imminent proclamation of the Dangerous Dogs Act is stirring so many human emotions.