Obesity is the biggest health problem facing South African pets. Many owners believe a ‘little extra padding’ is not serious – but it is. Overweight pets have shorter lives, are at higher risk of diseases like arthritis, urinary conditions, skin conditions, heart disease and cancer, and research has demonstrated that fat pets are less happy. […]
Join The Society for Animals in Distress for their annual family fun run/ walk and dog jog. The event is scheduled for Sunday, 4th October, which is also World Animal Day. The event is hosted in commemoration of animals and animal welfare worldwide. Registration is now open and we call on our community, neighbours and supporters
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Celebrity golf day that makes a difference Pearl Valley Golf & Country Estate’s annual Celebrity Golf Day raised R120 000 for the Forever Wild Rhino Protection Initiative, a programme of The Wilderness Foundation. The event played out on the championship Jack Nicklaus Signature course on Friday 18 September with a full field of 128 golfers,
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One of the largest of all crocodilians, the Nile crocodile weighs up to 900kg and can grow to a length of over 6m (their average weight is 410kg and average length is 4m). The Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is quite widespread throughout sub-Saharan Africa. This large reptile is a supremely adapted aquatic predator with
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By Thursday morning a band of 13 European hunters had killed 49 animals in a ongoing Driven Hunt in Limpopo province. Animal activists this week descended on the farms where the animals were killed, vehemently protesting the controversial practice. Local and international outrage has followed last Sunday’s Carte Blanche exposé of the hunt, which sees game herded
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Rats are social and affectionate animals who often develop an intense connection to their humans. They are intelligent and can be taught simple tricks or to respond to their names. Contrary to popular belief, they are very clean and easy to keep as pets. All pet rats originate from laboratory rats who were domesticated during
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Two men and a woman were arrested on Saturday 22 August 2015 in Viljoenskroon after they had defied a Court Order obtained by the NSPCA from a Senior Magistrate in Kroonstad. The Court Order stated that bulls may not be used in the planned rodeo event. The use of bucking straps, flank straps and spurs
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SA’s oldest ‘township dog show’, the uMngeni SPCA/Hill’s Township Dog Show is happening on 11 October 2015. What’s it all about? Mixed breeds, mutts and township specials will proudly strut their stuff at the 13th uMngeni SPCA/Hill’s Township Dog Show, at Howick West Soccer Stadium, KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday 11 October. This is South Africa’s oldest ‘township dog show’
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I’ll answer your question by discussing a specific case we recently dealt with. Every once in a while we get a patient referral, and you just know THIS one is going to be special. And when she finally arrives she takes over your life, steals your heart and teaches you lessons in perseverance, determination and strength of
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Animaltalk magazine hosted another spectacular celebration of top show dogs bred by local breeders. Held at the The World of Dogs and Cats and Pets Exhibition at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on 17 and 19 July, the contest is billed as the Animaltalk South African-bred Invitational Challenge. This exciting clash of South African-born
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Come join in the fun and festivities and make new furry, feathered and slippery friends at the World of Dogs & Cats & PET EXPO, Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Gauteng from 17-19 July 2015. 20 years of WODAC Throughout its 20-year history WODAC PET EXPO has always put responsible pet ownership first. Take advantage
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The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) is proud to bestow its prestigious Cheetah Award to Rudi Kruger, a Corporate Specialist in Environmental Management within Eskom’s Sustainability Division. Rudi has contributed significantly towards advancing wildlife and power line related conservation efforts in South Africa. What is the Cheetah Award? The Cheetah Award is awarded to individuals who
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