Anybody who has ever experienced motion sickness will understand that it is not always something you can control. The same goes for your pet – he doesn’t have any control over it, but you can help him with these tips. If you suspect that your dog feels sick when he rides in the car, limit
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Q: I have often found my dog in the garden eating soil. Why does he do that? A: There are several possible reasons why a dog would suddenly start to eat soil. One is that the soil eating is due to a deficiency of a mineral substance in his diet. Any diet that is labelled
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We all start a new year with lots of hope and great intentions. Life happens, and time goes by faster than we would like it to. Don’t get caught off guard as a pet parent. Take a few minutes and plan ahead for this year to ensure that you stay on top of it all.
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If your dog is going on his first holiday with the family, you want to prepare him for the journey long before you actually depart, especially if the travel time will be long. Some dogs might get comfortable in a car more quickly than others, but it is still important to prepare your dog beforehand.
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A seahorse is one of those creatures that is so distinctive and we are mesmerised by them – they make us think of mermaids and unicorns, for some reason. Let’s find out what are the ten cool things about them. Tiny horses Seahorses get their name from the way their heads are shaped, because they
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Standing in front of the shelves with all the various types of pet food in front of you, it can be daunting to choose the ideal food for your pet. Pet food manufacturers use different terms to indicate what you can expect from the food. There are no real guidelines as to what the terms
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Q: My vet recently warned me that my obese cat should go on a diet or she could face some diseases. What diseases can be associated with obesity in pets? A: There are a number of diseases that may be linked to obesity. Some of these include: Insulin resistance (cells fail to respond to the
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In South Africa, summer is all about having fun around the swimming pool, with games and laughter. Of course, this scenario includes our furry family too, and one can almost hear the excited barking and splashing of water. And it is possible to include our dogs in the fun by playing games with them while
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One of the things that you can do to prepare for the holiday with your pet is to make sure that he is comfortable and safe during a long trip in the car. Have peace of mind that your pet is safe by using equipment that is ideal for him and that suits your preference.
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The honey badger was named the World’s Most Fearless Creature by the Guinness Book of World Records. This animal is so tough, he has a South African military fighting vehicle named after him – The Ratel (honey badger in Afrikaans). Let’s find out what else is cool about the honey badger. 1. Clever Houdini The
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Bunnies are very social animals who love companionship and, once they trust you, they will love you. They might not show their love like humans do – they do it in their own ‘bunny’ way. It is important to understand that a rabbit’s behaviour differs from that of cats and dogs. Here are six signs
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Q: Is too much fat bad for our pets? A: Let’s start by explaining what fat is. What we call ‘fat’ is medically referred to as ‘white adipose tissue’, but until about 10 years ago, we thought fat stored excess energy and just made your pet ‘big’. The idea was that fat was physiologically inert.
