Dog talk

International World Rabies Day is on the 28th of September and this year, the Mdzananda Animal Clinic based in Khayelitsha, aims to vaccinate 100 dogs on the day. The clinic will be hosting a mass vaccination day where pets of ...

Choosing the ideal boarding kennel for your beloved pet can be difficult. One thing that most pet parents worry about is how their pets will be entertained while at the kennel. BKC Boarding Kennels answers these two questions: Q: How ...

Two interesting questions answered about travelling by air with pets: Q: What should a pet crate look like when travelling by air? A: To ensure that your pet travels comfortably, PETport custom-makes crates for your pets. The ideal crate should ...

What triggers stress in our dogs, how can you tell if your dog suffers from stress and what can you do to relieve his stress?

BKC Pet Boarding offers pets ideal boarding kennels at affordable prices. Without compromising on service and quality, these kennels offer a range of services to ensure that your pet is well looked after while you are away. Q: What makes ...

We are often advised not to share our food with our pet. But, are there human foods that our pets can benefit from? Dr Anne Fraser of the Ladybrand Dierekliniek gave us a breakdown of the effects of certain human ...

The choice is yours. How the year has flown! In just few months’ time many of us will be able to take a breather from another busy year, and some of us can even look forward to going away on ...

[Advertorial] Emigrating to another country can be daunting. There are just so much to think about and to get ready, and if your pets are joining you on the life-changing journey, it is best to start planning long in advance. ...

When you first get your puppy, one of the most pressing things all owners want the puppy to learn is not to toilet in the house. We need to remember that puppies have no concept of inside and outside, and ...

It is very common to hear people refer to their pets as their ‘children’. It wasn’t always like this. Back in the day, a dog was just a dog. Many dogs lived outside the house, with their owners feeling that ...

Why and how to do your homework before getting a new pet Far too many people live with the sad consequences of obtaining a pet on impulse. This can range from having to surrender or re-home the pet due to ...