Knead, knead, knead with a soft purr – and you know your cat is content. Have you ever wondered why she does it? Cats knead for comfort and to show pleasure. Many cats knead when lying on your lap, or when they feel like showing love and contentment. Kneading is relaxing and soothing for cats and they usually
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Just imagine what your dog would say if he could speak. But he can’t. Dogs use body language to communicate with us and it is up to us to learn to try and understand them. Although sometimes your dog shows you clearly what he wants, at times it can be difficult to understand him. Here
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The relationship you establish with your veterinarian is an important one that will continue throughout your dog’s life. Your vet is your pet’s primary health practitioner, but will also provide dental, emergency and specialist care. If you’ve never had a puppy before, finding the right vet is an important first step in your dog’s health
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Q: Although it is very cute, I am still concerned about my puppy having hiccups a lot these days. Is it normal? A: A puppy getting hiccups is completely normal. They may have hiccups on and off throughout the day. It starts sometimes while eating a meal or thereafter, and can occur at any time
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Do you need to convince someone why you need a dog? Don’t stress; here are a few ‘selling points’, if you need any. But do keep in mind that dogs are not toys that you can play with until you’re bored – they are a lifetime commitment, but totally worth the time and effort. 1.
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Calmeze is a nutritional aid that reduces stress and anxiety in dogs and cats. Short-term use for individual events • Kennels and cattery. • Travel. • Separation anxiety. • Dog and cat shows. • Hospitalisation. • Moving house. • Weaning. • New dog or cat brought into the family. • Loss of a pet in
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Q: My kitten is all of a sudden urinating all over the house. Why does she do that? A: Firstly, you need to determine whether it is a health or behaviour issue. To eliminate the health issue, take the kitten to the vet, who will evaluate her physical condition. Cats urinating around the house is
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Over the years, people have developed and bred dogs for specific reasons – such as hunting, tracking down prey, or to be their companions, to name just a few. These were used as a basis to group dogs into seven categories, which today make it easier for us to distinguish between the various canines. The
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In his natural environment, your guinea pig wouldn’t sit in a cage all day and night. He would be out in the wild, running and foraging for food. Although he is much safer with you, he still needs some stimulation to keep his mind active. One way to do this, is to play games with
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Q: Do parrots need vaccinations? A: Parrots don’t typically need annual vaccinations from disease like dogs, cats and horses. In South Africa, most parrots are kept individually or in small collections that are not exposed to other parrots. Occasional disease outbreaks with bird breeders are treated with specialised vaccines but this doesn’t affect the average
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Do you sometimes look at your cat and wish that you too could live a life so leisurely? Although you might not be able to sleep all day long, you can take a few hints from your cat on how to be more relaxed. 1. S-t-r-e-t-c-h Have you noticed how, sometimes, your cat gets up
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You have come this far – you’ve chosen the breed, found a reputable breeder you can trust, and now you have to choose a puppy from the litter. Always ask the breeders for advice, as they will most probably know the puppies’ temperaments the best. But there are a few things to look out for
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