There are 24 species of crocodiles around the world, but the gharial definitely looks different to the others. He also has more teeth than any other species of crocodile. He has approximately 50 on his upper jaw along both sides, and approximately 52 on his lower jaw, giving him a total of more than a
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One of the most stressful things about planning a holiday is making sure that your pets are safe and well taken care of while you’re away. For pets other than dogs, your choices are basically a boarding facility or a pet sitter. Before you make any decisions, do proper research to ensure that the people
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Q: A feral tabby female adopted me, but she is a very fussy eater. She is fidgety and scratches herself a lot. Could this be a food allergy? A: Firstly, I am very glad that you took the responsibility on you. Remember that she must be treated for worms on a three-monthly basis with a
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Nowadays, there is an app to download onto your phone for just about anything you can think of. Some apps are really helpful, like the Pet Diabetes Tracker app. This is one of the mobile apps that helps pet owners to track and manage their cat’s or dog’s diabetes. The app records and monitors a
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Are you ready to take a new pet into your home, but you’re not sure whether or not you’re ready to adopt from a shelter? Do this quiz to get an idea of whether you’re ready to visit shelters now, or whether you should rather wait a while. Owning a pet comes with huge responsibilities
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Q: Can I give my cat yoghurt to eat? A: There is definitely some reason for concern when giving your cat dairy products. Some cats, however, may retain the ability to digest milk throughout their lives. Both dogs and cats can be lactose intolerant and cats are more likely to experience problems. When young cats
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More and more people are starting to feel the financial pinch. With continuously rising costs, it can be difficult to sustain the quality lifestyle that our pets are used to. But that doesn’t mean we have to skimp on the quality of our pets’ nutrition. Dr Elizna Boag, veterinarian at Montego Pet Nutrition, answers a
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Getting a new pet shouldn’t be a ‘quick and easy’ decision. It’s a lifetime commitment and you need to seriously think it through, speak to as many people as possible, and do as much research as you can. You need to know that you will be able to take care of your new pet on
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A shoebill stork has such an interesting bill. If you’re lucky, you might find a shoebill stork in swamps and marshlands in East Africa. Let’s find out what the cool things are of this bird. 1. What’s in the name? When you take a closer look at the shoebill stork, you’ll realise why he has
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Finally! Your holiday plans are falling into place. But have you considered your pets? As pet owners we need to ensure that our pets are properly cared for if we can’t take them with us. If you are considering either a boarding kennel or a pet sitter, this is what you need to know. A
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Q: Why would my two dogs, out of the blue, and halfway through the bag of dry food, refuse to eat their pellets, even though there is nothing obviously wrong with the food? A: This is a difficult question to answer as there can be many causes. The fact that both dogs stopped at the
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Our lives are filled with so many things that we don’t have any control over. From loadshedding and economic pressure to politics and daily deadlines. It is no wonder that most people struggle with anxiety and stress. The problem with that is that it also affects our pets, without us even realising it. Animaltalk spoke
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