Melinda Brink is one of South Africa’s rising stars. You may know her for her role as Tracy Smit in the KykNet show, Binnelanders, but do you know about her rescue pets, Kallie, Phoebe and Jack? We spoke to Melinda to find out how she adopted her pets. Fur family The three animals who rule
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The short answer is “No!”. While it is human nature to discipline or punish somebody for what they have done wrong, we should understand that pets are not people. They don’t comprehend things on the level we do, and they don’t understand the difference between right and wrong. Just as there are many ideas on
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Q: When is the best age to teach a puppy to swim? A: Most dogs will start to paddle when placed in water, but this does not mean they can swim if left in the water. I am not sure if there is an actual age when you should start teaching a dog to swim,
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Cats are so different from dogs and sometimes do the weirdest things. Your kitten might be fine one day, but then all of a sudden, become clingy. I can’t say for sure why your kitten has now started this behaviour, but probably something has changed in your household, and this has upset her. It could
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Your puppy is your whole world and it is your responsibility to ensure that he is healthy and well. It is sometimes difficult to know if he is sick, as dogs don’t always show when they’re in pain. And, of course, they can’t tell us if something is wrong. Here are some signs to look
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Q: Why are hippos so dangerous? A: Although hippos are herbivores and seem to just lay there in the water, they are recognised as the most dangerous animals, because they are so aggressive and unpredictable. They are the third largest land mammal and can weigh up to 2,000kg. Don’t be fooled – this heavyweight can
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We all want to be the best parents for our dogs that we can possibly be. By following these five tips, you too will be a better pet parent: Implement a routine – animals thrive on routine because there is comfort in knowing what to expect from life. Let your dog be a dog –
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Q: How do I know when to take my pet to the vet for stitches after a minor accident? A: This is a very difficult question to answer, as it depends on the area of the wound, the cause of the wound and the health of the animal. Immunocompromised animals (for example animals on corticosteroids
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Have you ever wondered why the giant panda bear is so highly endangered in the wild? The most recognisable panda bear is native to the south of China. In his native mountain ranges of central China, the giant panda eats mostly bamboo (99% of his natural diet). But due to the population growth in China,
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Is your rabbit struggling with hairballs? Diet can help. Hairballs can occur in rabbits who are fed an inadequate amount of dietary roughage. Unlike cats, rabbits are unable to vomit, so the hair they lick from their coats can collect in their stomachs. Rabbits suffering from hairballs should be given a maintenance diet containing between
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Q: How do worms transmit from animals to humans? A: Transmission of worms from pets to people rarely occurs directly from pet to person. Roundworm and hookworm infection usually occur through the skin of a person (for example if you walk barefoot in a contaminated area), or if a person ingests soil contaminated with dog
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A cat who has been ripping out parts of her fur and isn’t eating can mean many things. Unfortunately, when it comes to cats not eating, the list of possible diagnoses is almost endless. Most ailments have anorexia as a symptom, as these cats simply feel too sick to eat. Some of the most common
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