We all start a new year with lots of hope and great intentions. Life happens, and time goes by faster than we would like it to. Don’t get caught off guard as a pet parent. Take a few minutes and plan ahead for this year to ensure that you stay on top of it all.
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If your dog is going on his first holiday with the family, you want to prepare him for the journey long before you actually depart, especially if the travel time will be long. Some dogs might get comfortable in a car more quickly than others, but it is still important to prepare your dog beforehand.
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In South Africa, summer is all about having fun around the swimming pool, with games and laughter. Of course, this scenario includes our furry family too, and one can almost hear the excited barking and splashing of water. And it is possible to include our dogs in the fun by playing games with them while
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One of the things that you can do to prepare for the holiday with your pet is to make sure that he is comfortable and safe during a long trip in the car. Have peace of mind that your pet is safe by using equipment that is ideal for him and that suits your preference.
Safe car trips with your dog – when to use what Read More »
Q: Is too much fat bad for our pets? A: Let’s start by explaining what fat is. What we call ‘fat’ is medically referred to as ‘white adipose tissue’, but until about 10 years ago, we thought fat stored excess energy and just made your pet ‘big’. The idea was that fat was physiologically inert.
While the saying goes that sleeping dogs should be left to lie, I believe that there are some questions that simply should be asked. Like how much sleep does a dog really need? Or do dogs dream just like people do? Recently, there has been a lot of talk about the influence of sleep on
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It has become very trendy to celebrate our pets’ birthdays with an event similar to a child’s birthday party. We celebrate their actual birthdays or, if the date of birth is not known, some people use the date they adopted their pet. But most animals age faster than humans, which means they are actually older
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If you’re planning to throw a party for your puppy or dog to celebrate his birthday, you’re in for a very exciting time. I recently planned one for Finlay, my youngest Golden Retriever, and his littermates, when they turned one. To say it was epic and fun for the dogs and humans alike, would be
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The bond between people and their dogs is one of the most beautiful relationships between two species on this planet. But that bond can also make it difficult for a dog to cope during times of separation from his owner. Many dogs destroy things, vocalise, urinate inside the house or act out in other ways
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Here is a games that you can play inside or outside with your dog: tug-of-war. Who doesn’t love a good game of tug-of-war? Most dogs do, but if he’s not interested, or if he has a dental problem, you might want to try another game instead. How to play: Step 1 Choose one toy and
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You’ve seen the dogs in the parks and on the beach playing with a frisbee with their owners and you can too. You have to agree that playing with a frisbee is fun, but even for humans, it needs a little bit of skill and practice. Give your dog time to practise each step before
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Here’s another game for you to play with your dog – find the treat! An alternative to playing hide-and-seek with Fido is to hide his favourite toy or a tasty treat for him to find. The game is very similar to hide-and-seek, with a few changes. How to play: Step 1 – Let him sniff
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