Have you been following our #DidYouKnowFriday facts about wild animals? If you do, you’ll increase your general knowledge a lot. Here are a few more facts for you. Did you know? For birds to fly and stay in the air, they flap their wings to start their flight. When they push their wings down, they
Many dogs love to dig for various reasons. Some do it to find a cool spot to lie in; others are digging to unearth prey like moles, for example; others may just dig for fun. If they are digging as a predatory behaviour, the only way to stop that would be to get rid of
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Q: What is the best way to get pets to take medicine at home? A: This will depend on the medication type and formulation. Most pets will take tablets with ease if you place them in a tasty treat like a piece of chicken, cheese or a vienna. I find that fish paste also works
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Every festive season, we read about and hear heart-breaking stories of pets being neglected, forgotten and forsaken. Let’s all work together to reduce the likelihood of it happening this year. Below are some tips from the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) for responsible pet ownership during the festive season. When leaving your pet at home
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Puppy classes are more than just teaching your dog a few tricks. Both of you will learn so much about each other, how to communicate and understand each other, and what to expect of each other. This will also help you to build a stronger bond with your puppy, which is why it is so
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What would the world be without interesting facts about animals to share with our friends? It’s time for #DidYouKnowFridays and we share some facts with you. Did you know? How do fish breathe underwater? He gets oxygen into his body by taking water into his mouth and forcing it out again through his gill passages.
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Resource guarding is a natural behaviour and is necessary for survival in any species, including humans. If we didn’t guard our resources, we wouldn’t survive. Dogs may resource guard their food, food bowls, bones, toys, beds, furniture and even people. None of these are unusual. That said, resource guarding can escalate, become extreme and dangerous,
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Q: Do cats get sunburn? What are the symptoms? A: Most animals have hair or fur that protect them from the sun, but they all have a few areas that have less or no hair that can get sunburn if it is exposed to the sun. Cats and dogs who have no pigmentation in their
After almost two years of being in and out of various levels of lockdown, and a time of feeling very serious, it’s time to let down your hair and have some fun with your pet. The objective is to laugh and enjoy yourself – create moments when you’re sure your pet is enjoying himself just
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When those big, puppy dog eyes beg for your love at the shelter, you have to remember that adopting a puppy isn’t a decision that should be taken lightly. It’s a responsibility that you will need to honour for the rest of the dog’s life. Consider the following things when adopting a puppy… 1. The
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More animal facts to lighten up your week with #DidYouKnowFridays and Animaltalk. Did you know? There are a variety of reasons why animals have tails. Monkeys, for instance, use their tails to grab and to hold onto something, like a branch. When animals use their tails as an extra limb, it’s called a prehensile tail.
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Ageing rabbits require different care than younger ones. The average lifespan of a healthy rabbit is 10 to 12 years. We consider them to be ‘seniors’ from seven to eight years old. Older rabbits commonly suffer from arthritis of the joints, kidney problems and tooth problems. They also tend to be less active and often
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