Of all the potential natural disasters that could occur in South Africa, we’re more likely to experience floods than major earthquakes. Certain parts of our country have also experienced devastating veld fires, which destroyed everything in their path. Although we don’t even want to think about these disturbing disasters, we have to plan and prepare […]
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Time flies by so fast and, before we know it, another month has passed, and then another year. With our lives filled with meetings, deadlines and challenges, we sometimes miss important dates and things we were supposed to do, but just didn’t get round to. Planning ahead and making actual notes somewhere, will help a
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Dogs are more susceptible to heatstroke than humans because they can only pant to cool off, where humans sweat. Pets can’t ask for water and they can’t say that they are too hot either. And because dogs are pleasers, they will continue to play in the heat – just to make you happy. What to
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The Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha has launched #MyFirstChristmas to encourage members of the public to give a homeless pet some Christmas love. The animal clinic and shelter has seen an enormous increase in pets being handed over or abandoned at their clinic leading up to the festive season. These pets will be alone for
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Q: A stray cat adopted us, but what do we need to do before we can let him into our house? We have two other cats who seem to get along with him. A: Before adopting or allowing a stray cat into your house, it is important to ensure that it does not suffer from
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Cats may have nine lives, but all cat lovers will know that they live them to the fullest! It is often difficult to deal with your cat getting older, but this is the perfect time for some extra love and care – she did after all choose to spend her life with you! We give
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In South Africa many of us are fortunate to have large yards, which gives us the freedom to have pets. It also enables us to adapt our yards to the needs and desires of all members of the family, be they furred, feathered, scaled or fleshed. Here are some ideas for your non-feline and non-canine
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will be on the big screen from 26 December 2024 and to get you all excited about the movie, Animaltalk, in association with United International Pictures, are giving away two hampers to lucky readers. You can win a special Sonic 3 Santa hat and nightlight. All you have to do is
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Q: Is there such a thing as doggy dementia, and is there a way that I can prevent it? A: ‘Doggy dementia’ is a recognised disease in dogs. Because it can occur in cats as well, it is referred to as cognitive dysfunction (CD). It is a neurodegenerative condition, similar to Alzheimer’s disease in humans,
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Have you ever wondered whether you should brush your guinea pig’s teeth? The short answer is no. Guinea pigs do not need tooth brushing. Their teeth, unlike ours, grow continuously throughout their lives and are not prone to developing cavities as ours are. Their high fibre diet also helps to keep the teeth clean. It
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It’s the last Friday of November and time to have a look at more adorable Crazy Critter pets! Don’t you just love them? Your pet can also appear in Crazy Critters. All you have to do is to email a picture with your pet’s name, your name and surname to animaltalk@panorama.co.za.
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The Society for Animals in Distress (SAID) has received unexpected opportunities and a powerful new partnership that will help it amplify its efforts in South Africa and beyond. It all began when Chery South Africa approached the society for an interview on Women’s Day, celebrating women making a positive impact in South Africa. During the
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