A subspecies of the wildcat, the European wildcat is found across Europe and in some parts of Asia Minor. They resemble domestic cats and are closely related to the African wildcat, the Asian wildcat and the Chinese Mountain cat. Genetic studies have shown that our domestic cats are probably descendants of the African wildcat and […]
AnimalTalk calls all animal lovers to assist the abused and homeless puppies and kittens at Kitty and Puppy Haven – thieves stole their food and other supplies! Samantha Berger, owner and founder of Kitty and Puppy Haven says: “I simply have no words to express the inconvenience caused by this weekend’s events, “ says Samantha
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Montego Pet Nutrition is celebrating the launch of their new packaging with a promotion to brighten anyone’s day – especially their Mondays! Montego will be delivering 52 Happy Mondays to one loyal consumer, who stands in line to win 52 cash prizes of R1000, deposited into their bank account every Monday, to start their week
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The Animaltalk Top Dog 100 Ratings Danny is a real cuddle bug, Adam chases hadedas in the garden, Kinko loves nothing more than playing with his rubber chicken toy, while Finn is happiest when enjoying his favourite snack (which is apple) on his mother’s duvet. What makes these dogs different to the average family pet?
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Calling all Bunny Believers, our supporters and local community to join the Society for Animals in Distress for a fun-d-filled event. The Society for Animals in Distress (SAID) is egg-cited to invite the public to their Mad Hatters and Easter Parade event on Saturday 21 March 2015, from 10h00 to 12h00, at The Paddocks; their farm
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Beating thousands of other dogs, Knopa (Ch Mcvan’s to Russia with Love), a Scottish Terrier from Russia won Best in Group for Terriers and qualified for the final of Crufts. Knopa, aged five, will now compete for the prestigious title of Best in Show on Sunday 8 March against just six other dogs at the world’s greatest
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Medical detection dogs are taking their life-saving missions to a whole new level. The dogs’ amazing sense of smell – between 1,000 and 10,000 times better than our own – is helping to identify various diseases and conditions that are potentially life-threatening to humans. Researchers and dog trainers are investigating the possibility of dogs to
Can weasels fly? According to an image captured by amateur photographer Martin Le-May, they can if they hitch a ride on the back of a woodpecker. The picture shows a Least weasel clutching on the back of a European green woodpecker, likely as a result of a predatory attack gone awry. Le-May told BBC News he
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The animals of Cape Town need your assistance Day five of the devastating fires raging on the Cape Peninsula and firefighters have finally managed to get the blazes under control. More than 2,000 career and volunteer firefighters fought the flames since the fire broke out in Muizenberg on Sunday. A strong southeasterly wind very quickly
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The Oriental and Siamese share many similarities in temperament and physique. They are not without reason called ‘shameless flirts’ − an Oriental cat will make sure to get your attention when she wants to. New breed First in Britain in the 1950s, and a decade later in the USA, breeders set out to create a
Internal parasites may take up residence in your pet’s intestines or other organs and cause serious health complications. We look at how deworming products are formulated and manufactured to provide a safe and effective way to control them. Endoparasites or internal parasites live inside the body of the host and feed off partially digested food
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A list of the world’s most expensive breeds of dog: Note: These prices are calculated averages and will vary from breeder to breeder! 1. Basset Hound (R14,000 – R17,500) These droopy-eared dogs make for great companions. They have a very keen sense of smell and are popular detective dogs. 2. Bernese Mountain Dog (R23,500) This
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