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Best Gear For Walking Your Dog On Your South African Adventure |
Best Gear For Walking Your Dog On Your South African Adventure
South Africans are known for their devotion to their canine friends, and statistics prove it. A study revealed that on a global list of... Posted on 02-04-2019More |
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Blue-green Algae is toxic for pets and humans |
**Warning** Dogs that enjoy swimming and playing in dams may be exposed to blue-green algae.
Low water levels (which increases the water temperatures) during hot dry months can increase the risk of... Posted on 26-03-2019More |
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Good reasons to adopt an older pet |
Chip off the ol’ block
Everybody loves puppies and kittens. They’re cute, they’re full of energy and they can’t wait to explore the world around them. As rewarding as it is for pet parents to raise... Posted on 22-03-2019More |
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Five signs your cat is ageing |
As a pet parent you may not like to think about the fact that your cat is getting older, perhaps because of the risks that come with age, such as cancer, arthritis, brain ageing and kidney disease.... Posted on 16-03-2019More |
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When it’s time to say goodbye |
By Sr Julia van Draanen : Euthanasia is a dreaded word for all pet owners.
Maybe the vet says ‘put him out’ or ‘put him down’ or ‘put him to sleep’. Whatever it is, it means you will be going home... Posted on 09-03-2019More |
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What To Know Before Adopting a Second Pet |
Owning a pet is a wonderful experience. Whether you have a dog, a cat, or another type of pet, they bring you happiness, but also come with responsibility. If you already own a pet and are... Posted on 08-03-2019More |
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How to make friends with your cat |
Everyone knows the saying “ cats work for money – if you want loyalty get a dog”. Cats can be quite independent creatures that treat us mere humans with total disdain, especially if we are late with... Posted on 23-02-2019More |
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Compassion Fatigue in Veterinary and Animal Welfare industry |
For the Love of Animals: Compassion Fatigue in Animal Welfare Work and the Veterinary Industry.
Mastering the Art of Caregiving is an extremely rewarding career to be in, but what goes on behind the... Posted on 19-02-2019More |
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Understanding how a dog thinks |
One of the ways that we can bond with our new puppy is by spending time training them and even teaching them tricks. This develops a bond of trust. A well trained dog is a pleasure to own. Many dogs... Posted on 14-02-2019More |
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Fascinating Facts about Cats and Kittens |
The word cat refers to a family of meat-eating animals that include tigers, lions, leopards, and panthers.
Cats have five toes on each front paw, but only four toes on each back paw.
Cats are... Posted on 11-02-2019More |
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Flamingo Rescue 2019 Update |
Kamfers Dam’s flamingos – comments from Mark Anderson, CEO of BirdLife South Africa
Kimberley, 6 February 2019 -- The situation unfolding at the Lesser Flamingo breeding colony at Kamfers Dam near... Posted on 11-02-2019More |
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Bizarre discovery in Germany: Puma cub kept in apartment |
FOUR PAWS provides sanctuary for cub that is victim of Europe’s trade in wild cats
Cape Town, 31.01.2019 – Shortly before Christmas 2018, authorities discovered and confiscated a male puma cub in a... Posted on 31-01-2019More |
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Avian Pox and the risks it exposes to our wild and domestic birds |
Cape Town 16.01.2019: There have been reports of wild birds (pigeons and doves) being brought into local veterinary clinics for euthanasia due to their faces being deformed from a disease suspected... Posted on 16-01-2019More |
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Reasons why Pet Adoption Applications are rejected |
"I entered the kennels and saw him sitting in the corner. He was staring at me, but was too affraid to come to me. I slowly approached him and with caution touched his soft furry ears and head. ... Posted on 30-12-2018More |
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Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds for people suffering from allergies |
If you are a dog-lover, but suffer allergic reactions due to the shedding of their fur, then this information is just for you. Here we share with you a list of hypoallergenic dog breeds that do not... Posted on 10-12-2018More |
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Can I treat my pet's wound at home? |
We often wish and hope that we can treat our pets at home, rather than having to fork out a few hundred Rand (or more) - for "just a bandage or just a cleaning". Treating a wound is not as easy as... Posted on 08-12-2018More |
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5 Languages of Appreciation in your Pet Business |
Do you want to take your pet business to the next level? Are there frustrating moments that you often experience but are not sure how to deal with it. Today we would like to talk about the people... Posted on 05-12-2018More |
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Popular Dog and Cat Names |
There are so many variations to consider when choosing your new pets' name. I got my first dog when I was 5 years old. It was a stray Scottish terrier. In those days the internet did not exist,... Posted on 03-12-2018More |
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Buying Guide for Pet Toys |
Toys. Today we look at a few tips on how to get the correct toys for your pets. Getting the right toys for their needs can save you money, frustration, and possibly even an emergency trip to the... Posted on 01-12-2018More |
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50 Amazing Pet Blogs |
50 Amazing Pet Blogs And Websites Any Pet Lover Should Follow
Any Pet owner who cares about their furry friends wants to find the right information to keep their pets happy and healthy.
Luckily,... Posted on 23-11-2018More |
