The Zuki Pet Blog– Tagged "Dogs"

Assessing Your Dog's Health Through Their Gums: Prevention And Treatment

A wet nose means a healthy dog, right? Well, not quite! Despite what many pet owners believe, a dog's nose should not be seen as a benchmark of their overall health.

Do Dogs Remember Their Siblings?

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We love our little pooches a little more each day, and they likely feel the same way. So, when a puppy gets adopted into their new forever home, they usually have no problem adjusting to a new way of life, and this may cause you to wonder if your dog misses their mommy and siblings? As time goes on, you might even start to wonder if they remember their littermates at all. And, if they did, would they be able to recognise them in the park?

How To Keep Your Pets Safe In Winter

In winter, we make sure to stay safe and warm to avoid getting sick, and we should also take the same precautions for our four-legged friends. Many people assume that because pets have fur, they're safe from harsh, cold weather. But many pets, such as dogs, in particular, can experience severe problems, such as hypothermia and frostbite if left outside for long periods.

3 Easy commands to teach your dog

More and more, dogs are becoming part of their owners’ everyday activities. Whether they’re chilling with their humans at restaurants, zooming arou...

8 Easy ways to make car rides safe and enjoyable for your pets

Some pets will spend many hours travelling in cars with their families, while for others, it will only be for dreaded vet check-ups! But whether th...

Camping with your dog: what to know before you go

Your dog is part of your family, so of course you want to take her with on your family trip. Camping can be ideal for pets: there's plenty of outdo...

Emigrating with pets? Here are 8 steps to follow when leaving South Africa

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If you’re emigrating you’re probably dealing with tons of paperwork, and figuring out how to get your pets to your new country may feel overwhelmin...

Dog bite wounds: why they’re worse than you think

If you are a dog owner, you’ll probably experience a dreaded dog fight at some point or another - the bared teeth, the horrible noises, and worst o...

Owning a giant breed dog: 10 things no one tells you

They’ll tower over your toddler and take you up to your hip! Great danes, mastiffs, Newfoundlands and Rhodesian ridgebacks are just a few of the po...

Spoiling your pets. Simplified. We’re taking the frustration out of fussing over your fur-babies

Let’s face it, times are tough out there. The economy isn’t exactly thriving. The cost of living seems to soar ever higher as salaries shrink and f...

10 ways to be a better dog owner

There’s more to being great pet owner than simply feeding your pooch and giving her a place to sleep. Here are 10 things you can do to start being ...

What should I do if I’ve lost my dog, or find a lost dog?

A missing pet is an awful situation, and your instinctual reaction will probably be to panic. But try not to. Staying calm and clear-headed is nece...

Tail docking & ear cropping: cool or cruel? Here’s the answer.

When you get a cute new canine addition to your family - particularly belonging to certain breeds - you may wonder whether you should dock its tail...

The surprising truth about choosing between male and female pets

So you’ve decided to get a pet but you haven’t made up your mind about gender. It seems everyone has an opinion on whether to go for a male or fema...

Am I a cat or a dog person? Answer these 5 questions to find out

Am I a cat or a dog person? So you know you want to lavish your love and affection on a furry friend, but you’re not sure whether it should be a fl...

Hot spots in pets: What they are and how to treat them

Hot spots in pets: what they are and how to treat them You’re playing with your pet when suddenly you notice a large, raw wound on their body, almo...

8 Strange Pet Behaviours Explained

Strange pet behaviours explained If you’re a pet owner, you’ve no doubt caught your furkid doing some pretty silly stuff, from head-butting you to...

How to make homemade ice pack for your pet to ease pain & discomfort

Like humans, pets inevitably experience pain from time to time. An effective way to help ease your furbaby’s discomfort is by making ice packs at h...

Dog First Aid: When and how to help your dog throw up

Here’s to a rodent and poison-free home!Sometimes, pets ingest dangerous toxins that can make them severely ill. If you witness them doing this, it...

Rat Poison in dogs.Signs, Symptoms & What to do

In South Africa, poisoning in dogs is fairly common and also very serious. Rodenticide (rat poison) is the most common type of poison causing accid...

Meow-y Christmas: 7 Safe & fun ways to spoil your pet this festive season

Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re as crazy about your furbabies as we are about ours, you’ll want to spoil them just like every ot...

10 Most controversial pet questions,answered by a vet (Part 2)

Here’s the second part in our two-part series focusing on some of the most contentious questions we get asked at our veterinary practice. Maybe you...

Should I get a dog or a cat? 5 Questions to give you paws for thought

Ready to add a furkid to your family, but not sure whether you should opt for a dog or a cat? It’s a conundrum a lot of animal lovers face, and for...

5 Tell-Tail sign that your dogs is bored (and what you can do to help)

It’s not always possible to tell what an animal is thinking or feeling, but boredom is a little different. Boredom in dogs is often very easy to sp...

Travelling long distance with your pet: Insider tips from a vet

There are a number of reasons you may need to take your dog with you on an extended trip. Maybe you’re relocating, or perhaps you want to take your...

Deworming pets

Icky as it may sound, worms are part-and-parcel of owning pets. Animals tend to sniff, lick and taste most things they come into contact with, espe...

Don't procrastinate - vaccinate! A vets's guide to vaccinating your pets

Vaccinations are essential for all dogs and cats, young and old, to keep them in the best possible health. As a pet owner, it’s your responsibility...

Why dogs eat grass: Causes, prevention & when to worry

Have you ever spotted your dog chomping on juicy green blades of grass? If so, you may also have noticed that after enthusiastically devouring it, ...

How to spoil your dog on valentine's day | Healthy homemade dog treats

If you’re anything like me, you’ll want to spoil your furbabies just as much as your favourite humans this Valentine’s Day! But with what? You’re p...

Bringing your new puppy home: 5 Puppy tips for new pet owners

As the owner of a brand-new ball of fluff, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed at the responsibility ahead. That’s why it’s important to start ...

Biliary in dogs: Understanding tickbite fever & symptoms of biliary

Biliary is a serious tick-borne disease (hence ‘tickbite fever’) that affects the red blood cells of dogs. It’s caused by a tiny blood parasite cal...

Am i too busy to own a pet? How to choose a pet to match your lifestyle

Adding a pet to your home can seem like a great idea, especially when you spend all your free time flicking through photos of French bulldogs on In...

Owning a dog: 15 Reasons it makes you an awesome human being

It’s only once you’ve owned a dog that you’re able to understand the incredible connection between human and pooch. We could give you countless rea...

Rabies in pets: The threat is real

There is currently an outbreak of rabies in South Africa, and it appears to be escalating. However, it doesn’t mean you need to panic: You can prot...

healthy treats for Dogs: 10 Human foods that are safe for dogs

Who doesn’t love to treat their pup to a delectable human snack from time to time? Even though 90% of a dog’s diet should consist of good quality p...

9 Simple tips to keep your dog warm this winter

We are lucky here in South Africa with our winters. We do not have long freezing winters but it does drop below 0 deg C a few times over our short ...

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