Crazy Critters May 2025
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Grooming your cat – it’s more than a cleaning act
Most cats will spend many hours grooming themselves – but with so much grooming going on, is it still necessary for you to groom your cat? Actually, yes. Especially if you have a longhair cat. That doesn’t mean that shorthair cats don’t need grooming; they may just need less grooming. By grooming your cat, you
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Q& A: Scared puppy
Q: How can I determine what scares my 13-week-old puppy when I walk towards him? I’ve never hurt him in any way or even scolded him. A: It’s unusual for a 13-week-old puppy to be showing fear when approached, especially if there appears to be no apparent reason. Without having more information, such as if
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5 Reasons to own a dog
Are you contemplating whether you should bring a new doggy into your life, or do you need to convince someone that you need a dog? Here are some valid reasons why owning a dog will bring you lots of happiness. But do keep in mind that dogs are not toys that you can play with
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Curbing the spread of zoonotic diseases
Humans and animals share a special and close bond, especially when it comes to our beloved pets and our livestock. But think twice before giving your parakeet an affectionate peck on the beak, letting your dog lick your face or cuddling up with your new kitten until your pet has received a clean bill of
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Ask Patches: Fetch, fetch, fetch and liquid cats
Fetch, fetch, fetch… Dear Patches Who needs to watch TV when you can just sit on the windowsill and watch your neighbours and their dogs? I swear that if I made a movie of them, it would be a blockbuster! But what I don’t understand is this: why do dogs continue to fall for the
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Q & A: Barking at visitors
Q: My dog will not stop barking at visitors. I’ve tried giving her treats, taking her to another room, and even outside. What should we do? A: This can be a frustrating problem for both you and your visitors, especially if everything you have tried is not working. Dogs might bark at visitors because they
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4 grooming tips for the colder months
Long, sunny days have made way for snuggling under warm blankets with a steaming cup of hot chocolate. Fortunately, in most parts of South Africa, we don’t have extremely cold winters, but most of us still want to take things a bit easier and stay warm. And, while WE might (on some days) get away
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How to manage stress and anxiety in our cats and dogs
Anxiety and stress can be detrimental to our health and cause various health issues. The same goes for our pets – prolonged stress and anxiety also have a negative effect on their wellbeing and behaviour. Animaltalk asked Kathy Clayton, Animal Behaviour Consultant for dogs and cats, how to identify stress and anxiety in our pets
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Ask Patches: Hillbilly biscuit thief and No bell prize
Hillbilly biscuit thief Dear Patches, My owners decided that it was time for a new puppy and brought home the most out-of-control dog they could find. I call him Tornado because he runs through the house as if the devil is behind him and leaves a trail of devastation. Nothing is safe where Tornado goes.
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Q & A: Protecting cat with a chronic disease
Q: My cat tested positive for feline leukaemia (FeLV). How can I boost her immune system so that she doesn’t get ill too often? A: No treatment exists to eliminate FeLV, but supportive care and treatment of the secondary bacterial infections with antibiotics are possible. The effectiveness of antiviral drugs is limited, and they may
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Win a Montego treats hamper
You can win a Montego hamper worth R1,000! And there are three hampers up for grabs. The hamper is filled with various treats, food complements and more for cats and dogs. This is the ultimate hamper for your pets! All you have to do to enter is answer this question: How old is Montego this
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