"It's a Pet's World" is both an entertaining and informative series whose goal is to do away with widesppread misconceptions. Vic and Vivian discover thanks to Jack, The veterinary, some of the problems our furry or feathered friends face.
DirectorPhilip Glineur
WritersAlexandre Duval, Hamid Boussouf, Bob Muller, Fabrice Langelier, Brice Magnier, Catherine Griffaton
Fleas
Sep 6, 1999
Whenever you treat your dog's or your cat's coat for fleas, they always reappear. Want to know why?
The Nose
Sep 7, 1999
It's a peak! A headland! What am I saying! A peninsula! No, it's a nose! A dog's sense of smell is around 1000 times more developed than Cyrano's.
Chubby Chops
Sep 9, 1999
I'm not fat... just... well covered! Why and how a dog becomes overweight, and the solution.
Hot Dog
Sep 10, 1999
What is a dog's normal temperature? Is a high temperature a sure sign that your dog is ill?
Heat Stroke
Oct 11, 1999
What happens when you shut a dog in a car in direct sunlight? Heat stroke! Even when the car is in the shade! Even if the window is left slightly open!
The Cat Who Licks Himself
Sep 14, 1999
Does your cat often lick himself? We often say that this is quite normal, he's cleaning himself! Well, not necessarily!
The Dog Who Thought She Was Going to be a Mother
Sep 16, 1999
It is said that every dog must have at least one litter otherwise she'll start having phantom pregnancies... we often talk rubbish...
Oh Rage! Oh Despair!
Sep 17, 1999
Oh Rage! Oh Despair! Oh enemy bite! How is rabies transmitted? What are the symptoms?
The Ticks
Sep 20, 1999
The hardest thing with ticks isn't catching them; it's getting rid of them!
How to Feed a Puppy
Sep 21, 1999
You don't feed a baby like a grown up. It's the same for puppies!
Cocoons
Sep 6, 1999
The fleas are back! But how is it so, I've de-flead my dog, the cat, and the whole house?
The Master and the Turtle
Sep 24, 1999
It's little, it's cute and it makes no noise... Watch out, these gentle little animals can become a real plague on our environment!
The Weekend Away
Sep 27, 1999
What do you do if your cat is ill or scared of travelling? Cancel your weekend away? There are other solutions!
Catcrobat
Sep 28, 1999
Everything's fine so far... Everything's fine so far... it's not the fall that's important, it's the landing!
Who's the Master?
Sep 30, 1999
There's an old adage that says we should all know our place. This is especially true for a dog. In order to live in harmony with your pet, give him a place that suits him in the heart of the family!
How to Choose a Dog
Oct 1, 1999
Eeny meeny miney mo... Choosing a dog should not be done by chance or by sudden fancy. Tell me where and how you live, I'll tell you what dog to choose.
The Vaccinated Homebody
Oct 4, 1999
Why should I vaccinate my cat? He never goes out! Are you sure about that?
Night Watchman
Oct 5, 1999
A pet... for insomniacs!
The Dwarf Rabbit: I Gnaw, Therefore I Am
Oct 7, 1999
Just because I'm small it doesn't mean I can't have long teeth, you could even say they grow!
All Claws Outside
Oct 8, 1999
Does your cat claw everything in the house? Do you think he claws for the same reasons that a puppy chews? What if I told you you were wrong?
Ideal Parents
Oct 12, 1999
Canaries, the modern couple. How the mother and father share in the education of their chicks.
Happy as a Fish in Water
Oct 14, 1999
Just because I live in a bowl it doesn't mean you can ignore me!
Furnished Aquarium Wanted
Oct 15, 1999
There's no doubt about it, a fish's life is improved by its surroundings! How to choose an aquarium.
Watch Out: Danger!
Oct 18, 1999
The kitchen, the stove, the bathroom, the medicine cabinet! These can all be dangerous for your dog!
Meow! That Hurts!
Oct 19, 1999
All the precautions you need to take to stop your house from being full of traps for your cat.
Canine Academy
Oct 21, 1999
Dogs that perform public duties, an elite race trained in specialised schools. "The Canine Academy".
Food and Drink
Oct 22, 1999
My cat is a carnivore, he only eats meat! Not necessarily! You should give your cat a balanced diet from an early age.
Ear or Thigh?
Oct 25, 1999
Why and how you must tattoo your dog.
When Puppies Appear
Oct 26, 1999
What do you do when your dog is expecting puppies? From conception to birth.
When Children Appear
Oct 28, 1999
Can the birth of a child affect a pet's behaviour? The precautions you need to take.
Dogs Bark, Neighbours Collapse
Oct 29, 1999
Argue with the neighbours or educate your dog! It's your choice!
If You Love Him, Vaccinate Him!
Nov 1, 1999
It's the same each year, should I vaccinate my dog? Why?
Coat Off and in the Bath!
Nov 4, 1999
Grooming and Cleaning.
Good Master, Good Dog
Nov 5, 1999
Keeping the pavement clean... why and how.
He's Ill, but I'll Look After Him
Nov 8, 1999
How do you look after an ill dog? Tricks to get him to swallow medication, care for his injuries...
The Vet in the Field
Nov 9, 1999
It's not an easy life being a country vet!
Home Birds
Nov 11, 1999
Is a bird cage self sufficient? Yes, and every day too!
Hibernation
Nov 12, 1999
My hamsters hibernating? That's right; it's all down to the temperature of your house.
Companion Wanted
Dec 10, 1999
Behavioural differences between the sexes.
Too Scared to be Happy
Dec 13, 1999
I'm very timid but I take care of myself and I'll tell you why!
Old Age (Part 1)
Nov 22, 1999
Is it true that to work out your dog's age you need to multiply it by seven? What are the signs of ageing?
Keep it Clean!
Nov 23, 1999
Eyes, ears, teeth... regular hygiene is necessary for our companions' health.
Each to Their Own
Nov 25, 1999
Can a dog pass on its illness to man? And vice versa?
A Story About Sleeping Upright
Nov 26, 1999
No, I don't believe it! Horses sleep standing up? Why?
To Your Good Health
Nov 29, 1999
Vets inspect restaurants, canteens, transport of merchandise...? It's good for health, your health!
Taking the Lead
Nov 30, 1999
No, it's not a bungee jump rope! No it isn't edible! It's a lead! How do you teach your dog to use a lead?
My Parrot is Pulling His Feathers Out
Nov 15, 1999
I love myself a little... a lot... passionately... NOT AT ALL! I'm bored.... VERY BORED!
First Aid
Dec 9, 1999
What you need to have in your animal first aid kit.
What Sharp Hearing
Dec 2, 1999
Did you know that puppies are born completely deaf? But as they grow they develop a very keen sense of hearing and they can even hear sounds that we can't hear.
Four Stomachs and a Ruminant
Dec 3, 1999
What's a ruminant? What! They've got four stomachs?
Old Age (Part 2)
Dec 6, 1999
How do you take care of your aged dog?
City Vet
Dec 7, 1999
He doesn't meow, or bark... but he knows about all types of pet (and even other animals). Of course he does, he's a vet!
