The hammerhead shark has such a peculiar head that he is easily identifiable from all the other sharks. Find out why he looks like this and what else is cool about this underwater creature. 1. Stating the obvious One of nature’s weirder-looking creatures, it’s not hard to see how the hammerhead shark got his name.
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Have you received your free sample of Bon Appétit cat food with the September issue of Animaltalk magazine yet? If you haven’t, hurry and get your September copy from leading supermarkets now, or go to www.coolmags.co.za. The October issue will hit the shelves on Friday, 18 September, and then you’ll miss the opportunity to get
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Q: Should I be concerned about my dog’s bad odour? A: There is a skin condition in dogs that can cause them to smell bad. This skin condition is called seborrhoea. There are two forms of this disease: the oily form and the dry form. Most dogs get a combination of the two forms. The
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Just like dogs, cats can also have ‘accidents’ in the house. This often happens in the form of spraying, or sometimes your cat will simply stop using her litterbox, leaving you completely confused. The good news is that there are reasons for your cat’s behaviour regarding this, and Animaltalk is here to help. Spraying Unfortunately
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Let’s not beat around the bush here. Worms are disgusting. As pet owners, none of us like the idea of these parasites infecting our dogs and cats. The reality though is that many of us lead extremely busy lives, and it’s easy to forget your pet’s deworming routine. Let’s take a closer look at the
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So your child has gotten into the habit of persistently reminding you that he or she wants a pet. Or, you decided that you would like to give your little one a companion animal, in order to have a friend and learn responsibility. However, you don’t have the time to deal with the hair, noise,
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Q: How does the teething process work in kittens and puppies? A: Puppies and kittens develop sharp, needle-like teeth, at about the age of three to four weeks of age. By the age of six weeks or so, these emerging teeth often irritate the nursing mother, and the weaning process begins. The start time and
Cats spend many hours of their lives grooming themselves. It keeps their coat soft, clean from debris and dead hair as well as stimulating blood circulation. This is perfectly natural, but excessive grooming can lead to problems with hairballs. Excessive grooming Small amounts of hair can pass through the cat’s digestive system without any problems.
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Your dog loves you unconditionally. Some dogs do, however, love us a little less when it comes to bath time! Whether you do it at home or at a parlour, grooming plays an important role in keeping your pet neat, clean and pest free. At the parlour Imagine going to a grooming parlour for the
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They might not traditionally be considered pets, but there’s no doubt a lamb can make the hardest heart melt! Animaltalk chatted to Yvette Wilde, animal activist and lamb ‘mother’, about what it takes to keep one of these woolly animals. Please tell us how Mowgli became a part of your life. I got Mowgli when
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My dog enjoys lying in the warm sun. I am concerned as he has a white coat. What can I do to keep him safe? The main danger is the harmful ultra-violet (UV) radiation in sunlight. White dogs can go through life safe from the sun if their coat is dense enough to protect their
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Here are a few stories and facts for all the cat lovers. See if you knew these facts about them. Cat spy In the 1960s, the CIA decided that a cat would make a great spy. In an hour-long procedure, a vet implanted a microphone into a cat’s ear and a radio transmitter at the
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