Q: What are the symptoms of kennel cough, and how can I treat it? A: Kennel cough is an infectious bronchitis of dogs that is caused by various infectious agents ranging from viruses to bacteria. Dogs with kennel cough are usually alert and still eating, but have a harsh, hacking cough that sounds like they
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Your dog might appear to be as happy as can be – smiling at you and wagging his tail – and you would never guess that anything is wrong. However, animals have a natural instinct to hide any weakness or illness, so it is our responsibility to regularly do health checks and make sure that
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Everyone instantly can recognise a zebra and we love them for various reasons. Here are a few interesting facts about them you might not have known. A zebra can run at 64km/h A group of zebras is called a dazzle. Imagine having to be on guard all the time. If it’s not lions or leopards,
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Most people are aware that dogs can be afraid of thunder, but some people don’t realise that cats, too, can be. The reason for this is that dogs usually make their owners aware of their fear, whereas many cats simply go and hide, with the result that their owners don’t even realise that they’re scared.
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Q: Why are annual health checks important? A: Because our pets cannot talk and tell us when something is wrong or hurting, health checks by a vet are very important to enable problems or diseases to be picked up early, before they become a big problem with no treatment. Animals, especially cats, are very good
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With spring upon us, we are bound to start noticing allergies in our pets. It is important to note that animals can develop allergies at any stage of life; therefore, even if your pet has never had an allergy problem in the past, he could still develop one. There are a number of common allergies
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Did you know that when a porcupine loses his quills, he grows new ones to replace the old ones? Let’s find out what else is cool about this cute creature. 1. World’s biggest The Cape porcupine is the world’s largest porcupine and mainly lives in southern Africa. An adult porcupine can weigh between 10 and
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Most people know that, when you become a dog owner, you are responsible for your dog’s health, a regular exercise routine and a proper diet, but did you realise that you are also signing up to be the caretaker of a magnificent ecosystem living inside your dog’s gut? This ecosystem consists of millions of bacteria
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Q: Is it a good sign if my dog licks his bowl after he is done eating? Should I give him more food? A: Your dog enjoys his food, which is great! When a dog thoroughly licks his bowl clean, it’s usually a sign that he has enjoyed what he has eaten. It is possible
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Many behaviour problems in dogs come down to boredom, and a lack of exercise and stimulation – basically, their needs are not met. They spend much of their days indoors or outside in a yard. Not every dog is walked every day and not many get sufficient stimulation. When they’re outside, they are not always
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Penguins are super cute when they walk on the beach. Let’s find out more about this animal. There are 18 different penguin species in the world. All penguins are found in the southern hemisphere, except for the Galapagos penguin. The African penguin is also known as the jackass penguin. The penguin isn’t ‘dressed’ in black
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Feathers are the most complex integumentary (skin-associated) structures ever evolved by vertebrates. They first developed in dinosaurs more than 200 million years ago as protofeathers – single, wispy filaments likely used for insulation – and, since then, have diversified into a myriad of different specialised structures. Birds of a feather Different uses of feathers: Waterproofing
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