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...
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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...
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Diarrhoea in pets: When to worry | Advice from a vet
Your pet has just made a big runny mess in the garden or litter box. So, is it merely something a little bit yukky, or is it time to get to the vet...
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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...
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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...
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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, ...
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Hairballs in cats: How to prevent them & when to worry
Cat owners, paws up if this has ever happened to you: you’re pottering around the house when suddenly you hear an awful hacking sound. It continues...
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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...
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How to spoil your cat on valentine's day | Healthy cat treat recipes
Whether your cat is an affectionate ball of fluff or a more aloof little floof, one thing’s for sure: if you’re wrapped around her paw, you’ll want...
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How to litter train your kitten: 10 cat house-training tips from a vet
If you’ve ever tried to house train a puppy, here’s the good news: litter training a kitten is immeasurably easier. Kittens and cats naturally try ...
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How to house train your puppy: 6 potty training tricks for puppies
Once you get a puppy, potty training her will be at the top of your priority list, and this requires time, dedication and routine. If you work, try...
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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 ...
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Bringing your new kitten home: 10 Top kitten tips for pet owners
Congratulations on your new kitten! It’s such an exciting time – and a bit daunting too. Your new baby is likely to be feeling a little out of sort...
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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...
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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...
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Children's safety around dogs: How to help prevent dog bites
A home filled with kids and dogs is often a very happy one, with positive interactions between animals and humans. However, the reality is that dog...
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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...
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Owning a cat: 17 Reason it's awesome to own a cat
Ask any cat owner about their beloved furbaby, and they’ll give you a hundred reasons they love them – complete with photos! Here we’ve managed to ...
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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...
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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...
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10 Foods you should never feed your dog
Ever slip your pooch a treat from the table? We can’t blame you. It’s so hard to resist those big brown eyes, especially when everything smells del...
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Healthy treats for cats: 10 Human foods that are safe for cats
As a cat owner, there are times when you’d like to spoil your kitty with some special treats. After all, 90% of a cat’s diet should consist of high...
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10 Foods you should never feed your cat
It can be tempting to feed your kitty table scraps or tasty human treats as you tuck in. But have you ever heard that curiosity killed the cat? Wel...
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Parvovirus (Parvo): Recognising these symptoms can save your dogs life
Canine parvovirus – commonly referred to as ‘parvo’ – is a serious virus transmitted from one dog to another. You may know it as ‘cat flu’ (or katg...
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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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The killer worm in South Africa - Spirocerca Lupi
Vets advise that you deworm your dog regularly because there are many different types of worms that can infect dogs. Generally, there are five mai...
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Xylitol poisoning in dogs
Xylitol poisoning is commonly seen overseas in places like Europe, Scandinavia and the USA. Unfortunately, it is not well known by the public in So...
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Our 13 best dog breed for your family
Adding a new member to the family can be a big decision. You need to ensure that you have adequate time to spend playing with your new puppy or dog...
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4 Things you need to know about tick control for dogs
Ticks in South Africa
Ticks are small ectoparasites that live on the blood of mammals and birds, sometimes even on reptiles and amphibians. There a...
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You're doing it wrong: Tick control for cats
Cats can get ticks
Many people assume that cats can’t get ticks, so they don’t use any preventative tick control methods. The reality is that they ...
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4 Most effective ways to help your pet lose weight
Obesity is a major problem that is seen daily in vet practices, with over half of all the pets in South Africa being overweight. Often, we think th...
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What no one is telling you about feeding your dog bones
Do you know the cartoons where there’s a dog happily chewing away on a bone outside his kennel, and when he’s tired of it he buries it in the garde...
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Keep your pets safe on a hot summers day
As South Africans, we are known for our love of being outdoors, enjoying the beautiful weather that our country has to offer. This summer has been ...
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The essential guide to stop your cat from scratching your furniture
Although scratching is destructive and detrimental to your prized belongings, you can’t make your cat do something she doesn’t want to do, especial...
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6 Simple tips to reduce your dog's farting
Some dogs seem to have special powers; the incredible ability to clear a room of people with the potent smell of their farts. All dogs pass gas fro...
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How brushing your pets teeth could save their life
Have you ever wondered why humans need to brush their teeth twice a day? Well aside from wanting white, sparkly teeth, we brush to prevent periodon...
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