A Chinchilla is the picture of pure luxury. If you live in a complex and would rather have an indoor cat, then this might be the breed for you. Chinchillas are quiet and peaceful, and quite happy not to do much at all – except, of course, look beautiful! While placid, Chinchillas do get quite […]
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While the festive season is a thing of the past for us humans, the damage done by fireworks during this time still remains a harsh reality for many animals. These include pets who ran away from home out of fear, and in the process lost their families and even got badly injured, to mention just
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The holidays are officially over for many of us and we are returning to our normal work routines. This can be hard on our dogs, who love nothing more than being with their family! Read on for advice on making the separation easier on them. When Nicky Morkel picked up her new puppy, Abby, a
Parts of South Africa are experiencing a particularly hot summer, with the mercury expected to keep rising. This is as uncomfortable for our pets as it is for us! Animaltalk brings you tips for keeping your animals safe during the summer season. Around the house Your home is where your animals spend most, if not
On Wednesday 9 December 2015, San Lameer Country Club was the proud host for the Golfing for Teddy golf day to raise teddies and funds to buy for children in hospital on Christmas Day. These Teddies will be a companion and friend to many children in hospital too ill to make it home for Christmas.
The story of Zeus is a true ‘rags to riches’ tale. The feature film ‘n Pawpaw vir my Darling hits the big screens in South Africa on 8 January. The film is based on the book of the same name by Jeanne Goosen, and was directed by Koos Roets. It also stars some of South
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Many animal lovers dread New Year’s Eve. While people are out there having fun, celebrating the start of the new year, it is unfortunately often the case that our entertainment becomes a source of terror for our pets. Here are some tips for when the noise becomes too much: Tire him out. Earlier in the
In June 2015, Beryl and Lourens Dames saw a picture of an eight-week-old blind Rottweiler puppy on the Facebook page ‘Friend of the Rottweiler Rescue & Re-home South Africa’. As the couple love the breed, their hearts melted and they couldn’t bear the thought of this puppy having a smaller chance of finding a home
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Puppy classes play a valuable role in socialising your new puppy. You will be taught how to train your dog, how to make sure he grows up healthy and happy, and you will have lots of fun! If you have never attended puppy school you might be a bit hesitant, or even nervous! There is
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The world’s fastest land mammal is built for speed. His claws are semi-non-retractable for good grip, his tail is long and muscular to help him steer at high speeds, and the black tear marks under his eyes help divert the sun’s glare for precise vision. He is capable of reaching a speed of 96km/h in
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Every spring gives rise to reptiles coming out of their winter slumber to hunt for a much-needed spring meal. With snakes, hunting of prey is done by sight and sometimes scent, depending on the species. A snake’s sense of smell is extraordinary. This is thanks to a harmless, constantly flicking forked tongue that carries scent
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Dogs and cats drink approximately 40-60mℓ of water per kilogram of body weight per day. That means a dog weighing 10kg will drink about half a litre of water per day. This can vary due to environmental factors and the amount of exercise the pet gets. When your dog or cat suddenly starts to drink
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