That lovely ball of fur with his cute ears can melt any animal lover’s heart. Bunnies have starred in many stories, from Peter Rabbit to Bugs Bunny, and have entertained people both young and old. No wonder people consider rabbits as pets, but it is only in the past 50 or 60 years that they […]
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Let’s take a look at this week’s Crazy Critters Super Pets. We even have a birthday girl this week! Your pet can also feature in Crazy Critters. All you have to do is to email pictures of your pet, his name and your name to animaltalk@panorama.co.za.
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Although there is not much we can do about certain sudden loud noises, like lightning during a thunderstorm, there are ways to prepare our dogs from an early age to cope in these situations. Unfortunately, some dogs will always struggle with loud noises, but you can make it easier for them, to a certain degree.
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Q: Why should I teach my dog to sit? A: Teaching your dog to sit may seem very basic, but a ‘sit’ is actually one of the most important things for your dog to learn. Teaching your dog to sit on cue is very simple and is a good exercise to do to prevent other
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We’re almost at the end of the year, and it’s time to plan for the year-end celebrations! And what better way than with food? We know that you also want to include your dog in your celebrations, so here are a few recipes to try out. For starters – Bear’s blueberry flapjack recipe This
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Rose-ringed parakeets are highly intelligent birds who make ideal pets. They are also social birds in that they don’t only bond with one person. They do require daily human interaction and toys that will stimulate them mentally, like solving puzzles in exchange for a treat. Many years ago, the people of India kept these birds
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Q: At the vet the other day, my nine-year-old dog snapped at a puppy who sniffed him in his face. He didn’t bite the puppy though. Is this normal behaviour? Why did he do it? A: Let’s look at this situation from your dog’s point of view, bearing in mind that a series of events,
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Whether you should clean your dog’s ears regularly depends on your dog and his ear shape. Dogs with longer ears might need more cleaning, but for all dogs, it is important that you regularly check their ears, as dogs can develop an ear infection. 1. Frequency Before you grab the ear-cleaning solution, check if
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As we get to the end of another hectic year, it is time to relax a bit. And what better way than to relax and play with your pets? It doesn’t matter what kind of pet you have – he needs your attention and will appreciate spending quality time with you. Here are a few
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We know you can’t wait for this week’s edition of Crazy Critters. So, here they are! Remember, your pet can also feature in the weekly online Crazy Critters – simply email your pet’s image, his name and your name to animaltalk@panorama.co.za.
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Balancing a treat on his nose is much more than just a cute trick for your dog. It teaches him to focus and to be patient. If you can get your dog to sit still for a few seconds while balancing a treat on his nose, he will also be able to focus on other
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Sometimes we just want to brag about our dog’s ‘bag of tricks’ and there’s nothing wrong with that! Dogs love to learn new things, and spinning around is one of those easy tricks you can teach your dog. Here’s a video to teach you how to teach your dog to spin around:
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