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World Veterinary Day |
In the year 2000 the World Veterinary Association instigated World Veterinary Day on the last Saturday in April every year.
On this day vets all over the world are acknowledged and appreciated for... Posted on 22-03-2016More |
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South African Animal Hero's set up Fake Website to help save the Whales |
South Africans are known to be passionate individuals, but there is no stopping us when it comes to showing compassion and caring for our fellow beings. Yes there are a few people who can be... Posted on 09-03-2016More |
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Poo'llution – the importance of scooping the poop |
The non-scoopers will often say that dog poo is “organic”, “biodegradable” and “natural”.
This is far from the truth. A recent study in the USA found that dog poo is the number three most common... Posted on 07-03-2016More |
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Urinary Infections in Pets |
Does your pet suffer from Bladder Problems or UTI? How does one identify Urinary Tract Infection in you pet?
Urinary Tract Infections and bladder problems comprise a variety of conditions such as:... Posted on 07-03-2016More |
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Raw Meat and Dogs – What You Need To Know |
A controversial topic, but one that needs to be taken very seriously if you are serious about the best nutrition for your pets. Why is Dr Joanne Reichertz saying raw food is bad for your pets? Read... Posted on 04-03-2016More |
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Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business Idea |
Are you a keen entrepreneur who loves animals and would like to start your own business - especially one that you would love doing? Is there an alternative to dog boarding and or cattery services in... Posted on 12-02-2016More |
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Warrior dog buried alive finds her happy ending |
26 January 2016: On the 20th of October 2011 the dog named Warrior (renamed Lilly) was pulled from 1.5 meters under the ground at Luhlaza Secondary School Khayelitsha. The school’s kitchen cleaner... Posted on 01-02-2016More |
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AVOIDING SNAKES IS YOUR BEST DEFENSE |
Confrontations with snakes are common, in the event you do encounter a snake, the best advice is to leave it alone.
Snake encounters
Every spring snakes come out of hibernation on the hunt for a... Posted on 19-01-2016More |
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Willie Richards 500kmPlus Adventure for the animals |
When you work on a field support vessel in the middle of the ocean, there are not many options to keep your mind and body entertained. But we found out that Willie Richards decided to make the most... Posted on 26-11-2015More |
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What about the animals in Mozambique? |
Claudia Armandi, president of Animals SOS Mozambique, is also the founder of this organisation in Beira, Mozambique. Italian citizen Claudia visited Mozambique, but could not face the plight of the... Posted on 10-11-2015More |
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Keeping up with your pet’s health this summer |
by Dr Clinton Austin, Head of Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs for Animal Health at Bayer South Africa
As we wave goodbye to the cold winter days and usher summer back into our gardens,... Posted on 05-11-2015More |
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Understanding Hot Spots in dogs |
Does your dog always scratch or lick themselves? Please check, they might be developing a nasty Hot Spot on their skin. I recently experienced this phenomenon with my Wire Fox Terrier (Cathy) and... Posted on 25-10-2015More |
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Just Nuisance The Movie |
On 1 April 1937 a very special Great Dane was born in Rondebosch, Cape Town. His owner, Benjamin Chaney, ran a company called The United Services Institute in Simons Town. The sailor patrons from... Posted on 04-10-2015More |
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Montego Pet Nutrition Unveils New Facilities at Dogtown SA |
On Saturday, 19 September 2015, Montego Pet Nutrition proudly revealed their brand new housing facility, Montego Town, at Dogtown SA’s new property in Hartbeespoort. Guests were treated to an... Posted on 23-09-2015More |
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Abused dog shows up at their door |
"Hi, I'm Baxter! My last owner didn’t love me and I knew I just had to get outta there. At first I was afraid, I was petrified. Kept thinking I could never live without him by my side… Ahem, you... Posted on 15-09-2015More |
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Fact or Myth: A dog's mouth is cleaner than a human's mouth |
Here’s the myth that makes dogs sound like a dental miracle: "Despite all the leftover macaroni, rubber bands and dead squirrels they chew, our canine friends still maintain better oral hygiene than... Posted on 07-09-2015More |
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Non-Profits get Free Google AdWord Grants |
Congratulations, as a NPO in South Africa, you are already 1 step closer to being approved for a whopping Free Advertising Grant by Google AdWords. This is great news for our Animal NPO's and we... Posted on 04-09-2015More |
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Hydrotherapy for your dog or cat |
Pet Wellness Worx shares with us information regarding your pet and their weight loss needs and how Hydrotherapy could benefit them in the nicest possible way.
Being overweight is a marker for... Posted on 31-08-2015More |
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Dogtown SA Builds An Exciting New Home - With Montego’s Help |
Dogtown SA is expanding the reach and scope of their amazing work by moving into a new property near Hartbeespoort, stretching their legs from their current 2-acre site into a new custom-built 50-... Posted on 24-07-2015More |
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How to understand if your pet is experiencing pain? |
“Oh, he’s fine! He is not crying or anything, he is just getting old and slowing down I guess” says the pet owner to the vet about their geriatric doggie.
Have you ever dropped a heavy object on... Posted on 19-07-2015More |
