A cat’s whiskers add to her looks, but they also do much more! Read all about it in your August 2016 issue of Animaltalk. Here’s a sneak peek: Do whiskers keep kitty upright? It is actually a myth that whiskers assist the cat with balance. Like all mammals, the inner ear regulates balance and tracks […]
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Many of us fondly remember the pets we had as children. They were always there for us – ready to lick away tears, to take part in the silly games we played, and to attentively listen to the important things we needed to tell them. According to research, kids experiencing problems turn to their pets even
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What the smaller breeds lack in size, many make up for in personality. Some small breeds are very busy dogs, needing plenty of exercise. Others are ‘too big for their boots’, often standing up to dogs twice their size with a courageous and fearless character. Here are a few facts about small breed dogs.
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Making the decision to become a pet owner should never be taken lightly. You would never buy a house or decide to start a family without considering your current lifestyle and finances and how such a decision would impact your life. While pets are wonderful companions, they are a responsibility. Just like a new baby,
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Your blood turns ice cold while your eyes burn and tears form. You’ve known this day would come, but the reality has never sunk in. Nobody wants to see their pet suffer, and nobody wants to say goodbye either. But this choice isn’t about you. This is about what is best for your pet. When
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If you’ve made the decision to emigrate to another country, you’ve likely considered taking your pets with you. You may be concerned that costs will be exorbitant, but this isn’t always the case. The emigration process takes time – for many, a good number of years, so if you are serious about taking your pets,
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A new addition to the prestigious Animaltalk Top Dog Awards this year was an agility category, sponsored by Bravecto South Africa. These super-quick canine achievers were recognised in three categories: small, medium and large. Winner: Large Kwik, a six-year-old Border Collie bitch, was simply made to excel in agility. She is a 6th generation dog,
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A new addition to the prestigious Animaltalk Top Dog Awards this year was an agility category, sponsored by Bravecto South Africa. These super-quick canine achievers were recognised in three categories: small, medium and large. Second place: Large The winners in this category were Annaret Meintjes and her Border Collie Catch. At just over three years
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Following the recent confirmation of several cases of rabid animals in Lanseria and Muldersdrift, in Gauteng, the public are advised to remain vigilant against rabies. “Any animal that does not have a complete record of rabies vaccinations could be an infection risk, and members of the public should think twice before approaching any animal which
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Cats are probably some of the laziest animals around. After all, they sleep all day, and expect their human slaves to bring them food day after day. Right? Wrong. Actually, the cat’s sleeping pattern makes perfect sense. All in the genes Generally cats are most active at dusk and dawn, and then for up
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A new addition to the prestigious Animaltalk Top Dog Awards this year was an agility category, sponsored by Bravecto South Africa. These super-quick canine achievers were recognised in three categories: small, medium and large. Third place: Large Sassy, who took the third place with handler Tracey Lander, was born on 10 May 2010 in the
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In recent headlines a young veterinarian took her own life and those of her beloved pets after what seemed like just another day’s work. But what could not be seen on the surface was that she had reached her breaking point. Her closest friends could never have expected the news. Just a few days later
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