Hannah Cole
With 8 years on veterinary helplines and pet forums, Hannah specialises in answering common pet owner questions with calm, clear, judgment-free guidance. Her writing focuses on addressing frequently asked questions, busting myths, and clarifying when veterinary consultation is needed, drawing on veterinary guidelines and Fear Free certification standards.
- Credentials
- Pet helpline advisor, 8 years answering owner questions, Fear Free certified
- Focus
- Faq
Authored Guides
Adopting a Galgo or Podenco From Spanish Rescues
A calm, judgment-free FAQ for anyone considering a Spanish sighthound this summer, covering surrender seasons, disease screening, transport, apartment settling, and first-year costs. Honest answers to the questions rescue volunteers hear most.
Summer Pond Care FAQ: Oxygen, Algae and Predators
Calm, practical answers to the questions garden pond owners ask most during heatwaves. Learn how to manage oxygen, algae, top-ups, predators and stocking.
Adopting a Stray Cat in Greece: Tourist Season FAQ
A calm, comprehensive FAQ on adopting a Greek stray cat during tourist season, covering legal steps, Mediterranean disease screening, vaccinations, EU import logistics, and rescue networks.
EU Animal Health Certificate After April 2026: FAQ
The April 2026 EU pet travel overhaul affects every non-EU resident travelling with dogs, cats, or ferrets. This FAQ covers the new Animal Health Certificate rules, the five-pet vehicle limit, tapeworm requirements, and the documentation errors that get pets turned away at the border.
2026 EU Pet Travel Rules: Your Questions Answered
The EU's stricter pet travel enforcement began April 22, 2026, bringing tighter microchip and vaccine sequencing checks plus updated rules for non-EU pets. This FAQ guide covers every common question owners are asking right now.
Pet Insurance Waiting Periods: Your Questions Answered
Confused by pet insurance waiting periods, especially as spring vet visits approach? This FAQ guide covers illness vs accident coverage timelines, pre-existing condition rules, and how the free look period works.
Home vs Clinic Euthanasia: Your Questions Answered
Owners facing end-of-life decisions for a terminally ill pet often wonder whether home or clinic euthanasia is the better choice. This FAQ guide covers what each option involves, costs, finding a mobile vet, and the aftercare decisions required that day.
What First-Time Budgie Owners Get Wrong
First-time budgie owners often fall for cage size myths, seed-only diets, and mirror misconceptions. This FAQ guide covers the most common mistakes and how to fix them before problems start.
Smart Cat Feeders for Weekend Trips: a Full FAQ
Automatic cat feeders promise worry-free weekends away, but they have real limits. This FAQ covers portion accuracy, connectivity failures, and the backup plans every owner needs.
Pet Insurance Waiting Periods: Your Questions Answered
A country-by-country FAQ covering pet insurance waiting periods, pre-existing condition clauses, and what new policyholders need to know before signing up. Clear answers to the questions owners ask most.
Why Large Dogs Stay Longer in Shelters
Large dog breeds consistently wait longer for adoption than their smaller counterparts. This FAQ guide explains why, busts common myths, and helps first-time adopters prepare confidently.
Pet Groomer Licensing: What Is Required by Law vs. What Is Voluntary Across the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and the EU
In most countries, anyone can pick up a pair of scissors and call themselves a professional pet groomer, with no licence, exam, or proof of training required. This guide breaks down exactly what the law does and does not demand, region by region, and explains what voluntary credentials actually signal about a groomer's competence.