Do you also look at other people’s pet pictures and wish that you could get at least one of those beautifully posed pictures of your pooch? If your picture collection consists of your dog sleeping, or images that are out of focus, then try these tips to get your dog to pose for a few
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Q: Until what age should my puppy attend behavioural and socialisation classes? A: The simple answer – there’s no age limit! There are multiple studies highlighting the importance of early socialisation. Puppies go through a sensitive period for socialisation that ends at around 12 weeks of age, so a lot of positive experiences need to
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As the year winds down, it’s time to get a bit less serious about life, money and work, and consider how much time we have devoted to our pets during the past year. Besides all the benefits that we as pet owners get from spending time with them (see the article ‘Building special bonds’ in
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For most people, needing to gain weight might seem like a ‘good’ problem to have. I would certainly think so. And you might think it would also be a ‘good’ problem for dogs to have, seeing that most tend to struggle with being overweight rather than underweight. Unfortunately, there are many dogs struggling with being
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Does the South African law truly view animals as sentient beings, or is there room for improvement? It’s a question that Rui Lopes, Managing Director at Lopes Attorneys, has been asking. “We are in a position where South Africa’s Constitution does not specifically cater for animal rights in the same way some other countries do. For
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As our beloved pets grow older, the range of motion in their joints decreases, which is detrimental to the joint fluid health. This, in turn, increases the progression of osteoarthritis, which is an inflammatory degenerative joint condition. Simple stretches, performed daily, will slowly improve and maintain the range of motion within the joints, and can
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Q: I’m currently pregnant and have a very jealous Yorkie. How would I introduce the new baby to my jealous dog? A: Preferably, dogs should be positively exposed to items, sounds and smells associated with babies long before the baby arrives, so that they are well prepared for the actual arrival. In the case of
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Do you have a dog who loves to chase the cat across the street, or a rabbit when out on a walk? Perhaps your dog is desperate to chase the horse being ridden down the road, and you struggle to control him. Hunting behaviour is, for many dogs, a very natural behaviour. For many breeds,
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Blood Lions and World Animal Protection recently conducted a study, and found that the captive lion breeding industry in South Africa poses a serious health risk to thousands of tourists, industry workers and communities. According to a recent statement by Blood Lions, they found five major diseases that are harmful to people: human ehrlichiosis human
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There is always room for improvement, right? So, why don’t we pledge to be even better pet parents? If you are already the best pet parent there is – we salute you and we thank you. For most of us, there are a few more things we could do for our pets to make their
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Q: I’ve tried almost everything, but my eight-year-old female cat, Dolce, has been hiding indoors ever since the guy living near me brought a Pit Bull home. What should I do? A: I’m answering this under the assumption that the dog is a neighbour’s and does not have access to your cat – if your
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Instead of feeding your dog from the same food bowl at every meal, spice up his life with a few alternative containers. Not only will you provide him with entertainment, but you will also stimulate his mind and keep him occupied for a while. You’re basically giving him a job to do, and his reward
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