Health

Is your cat in pain?

When you love your cat, know her normal behaviours well and are in tune with her feelings, you will most probably have a suspicion when she is in pain. However, it is not always possible to know for sure as cats are good at hiding it. The signs There are a few signs that will […]

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Let her coat shine

As a cat lover, you would have noticed how your cat can spend hours grooming her lovely coat. Nature intended it that way by supplying her with all the right equipment to take care of her coat – from a flexible spine to manoeuvre herself to reach just about anywhere, to a barbed tongue to

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Smoking and pets

Did you know that according to the World Health Organisation about six million people globally die from smoking-related diseases every year? Included in this figure are the 44,000 South Africans who die annually as a result of smoking. Smokers are at risk for a number of serious diseases including heart disease, various lung diseases, chronic

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Dealing with parasites

There are so many parasites out there we need to look out for that we sometimes get lost in which parasite does what, and how to treat against it. This guide will make it easy for you to identify the parasite, its symptoms and treat the problem.   Ticks Fleas Mange Worms Spirocerca lupi Contraction

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8 tips for healthy koi fish

Watching koi fish swimming around in a beautiful pond creates a tranquil atmosphere. The last thing a koi owner wants to see is that there is something wrong with the fish. Here are eight nutritional guidelines to follow to ensure that the fish remain as healthy as possible. Koi fish are omnivorous, which means they

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Pet medical insurance compared

Now, more than ever, pet owners cannot afford to be without pet insurance. It has become a necessity to ensure that our pets can be treated in case of emergency. But the biggest question remains: which insurance to choose? We’ve asked some of the popular insurance companies to share information with us. Hopefully this will

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Does your dog bark non-stop?

A dog who barks non-stop can be a huge irritation to the neighbours, especially during night time when they are trying to get some sleep. The frustration of quieting your dog can escalate when the neighbours start to get legal advice. Best you take action to keep the noise down, before the neighbours take serious

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Cat zoomies

Has your cat ever had the zoomies? Your cat suddenly starts running around like crazy, as fast as she can, doing laps around the room while jumping over the couches or up and down the stairs. It is very funny and entertaining to watch, but at the same time you’re almost scared she’s going to

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Is sharing really caring?

What our food does to our pets’ bodies An rather amusing little scenario played out in my house a while ago. While preparing dinner, I dropped a cooked Brussels sprout. My Chihuahua ran at lightning speed to grab it before I could pick it up. And, seeing the opportunity for a fun game, he refused

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