The Endangered Wildlife Trust can only become a charity bond for the Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge 2015 once they have 20 cyclists that have registered on the Momentum 947 cycle challenge website and paid their registration fee. The EWT will then email these 20 cyclist names to the organisers. The organisers will only then add […]
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The previous article in our series on how to make your dog great focused on how to prepare for the arrival of your new puppy, how to help him settle in and the importance of attending the right kind of puppy classes. We now continue with a few of the issues all new puppy owners
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Dogtown SA (or Barking Mad as many people know it) is a centre unlike any other. Rather than a shelter, Dogtown is a rehabilitation centre for up to 140 formerly abused and unwanted dogs. Each dog’s journey to his full potential begins with a full veterinary check-up. Once the dog receives a clean bill of
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Highly driven, athletic, energetic and always up to a new challenge, the German Shepherd Dog (GSD) makes a great family protector, loyal companion and canine sport star. He may just be the dog for you as long as you are happy to provide him with the correct mental and physical stimulation. A GSD will reward
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Although not the world’s widest or highest waterfalls, the Victoria Falls are considered the most spectacular. When taking all the dimensions into account, they are the biggest curtain of falling water on planet Earth. Situated in the mighty Zambezi River between the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe, this natural wonder and its surrounds are home
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Puma Fact File Scientific name: Puma concolor Distribution: From the northern Yukon in Canada (North America) to the southern Andes in South America Habitat: Although he prefers dense bush, this cat can adapt to every habitat type within his region Prey: Pumas need to eat meat to survive. They mainly eat mule deer, white-tailed deer
The South African Agility Championships is the most prestigious event that the agility community has on their calendar. Dogs from across the country have to qualify by competing in four trials prior to the event. The top 60 dogs across all three height categories then qualify to compete at the SA Championships. In addition,
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Diabetes in pets can be controlled through veterinary care and by following a strict diet, much like humans need. The causes and resultant symptoms of diabetes are similar, although not the same, in humans and pets. Dogs usually have type 1 (insulin-dependent) while cats typically have type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. What exactly is diabetes and
Cats have sharp teeth and will bite when upset. Statistics show that up to 80% of cat bite wounds become infected. This is because cats have sharp, needle-like teeth that can cause deep puncture wounds which are not always easy to clean, and do not bleed a lot to get the infectious saliva out. The
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Dietary proteins are needed to help maintain muscle mass and a good immune system to fight infections. It is therefore imperative that a senior cat’s diet contains a high percentage of a good quality protein that is easy to digest. A greater percentage of fat is also required to maintain energy levels. Your top premium
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