They say that we’re never too old to learn new things, and I have to agree. As the editor of Animaltalk magazine, I have learnt so much over the years, and I still learn something new every day. I would like to take you on this journey with me so that we can learn new […]
When introducing another cat to a resident cat’s household, it is very important to be realistic when doing the introduction. Take into consideration the breed, age, socialisation history and temperament of both cats. Step one: Confinement Confine your new cat to one room in the house, and remember that she needs to have access to
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New neighbour Dear Patches, Almost a year ago, a friendly couple moved in next door to us in our complex. They are such marvellous people. It wasn’t long before I jumped over the wall that separates us and introduced myself. They quickly invited me in, and it wasn’t long before they offered me treats and
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Ever wondered if your feline friend is really enjoying her life with you? Here’s how to find out A relaxed cat is usually a happy cat. Just like us humans, stress, competition and pressure may cause depression, which often results in destructive behaviour. And like us, cats may also suffer from depression as a result
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Mocking bird Dear Patches, For years now, Pollie, our African grey, has been mimicking everything everybody says, sings or whistles, as well as the telephone and the alarm. It is so annoying! And what’s even worse, is that he is so good at it, that I can’t distinguish between him and the real source of
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Q: How do I know if my cat has a hairball? A: Cats with hairballs usually make retching and gagging noises before vomiting up small, cylindrical balls of hair. In most cases, it is normal for cats to expel these hairballs once every week or two, seeing that they naturally groom themselves and hair does
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We love our pets, and we would love it if they could live for as long as we do and grow old with us. But the sad reality is that they don’t. However, some animals live long past their life expectancies to create great memories. Let’s see what the average ages are of some types
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Tipping the scales Dear Patches, Here we go again. It’s the beginning of the year, and Mom is on a ‘let’s-lose-some-weight’ drive to get rid of all those festive season rolls she accumulated. I wish she would keep all that exercise to herself and not try to involve me as well. I’m talking morning and
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Q: My cat loves Pronutro and goes crazy when I have it for breakfast. Is it safe to give him a bit – about a pea-sized amount – in the morning? A: Giving a small treat to your pet is usually not a problem, as long as he is not allergic to any of the
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I dig it Dear Patches, Every year, usually during spring, my mom spends some time in the garden. She digs holes in the ground, places plants in the holes and then covers them with soil. It looks like so much fun, and I cannot help myself… I also want to play that game. So, when
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Q: My two cats love chasing daddy long-legs spiders, and then eat them. Are these spiders dangerous and should I discourage them from their hunt? A: Cats are obligatory hunters and will often hunt when they see something move, irrespective of whether or not they are hungry. They may also only perform one part of
Never get a pet because your child saw the animal in a movie and wants one. Get everyone involved but keep pet chores age appropriate
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