Cats may have nine lives, but all cat lovers will know that they live them to the fullest! It is often difficult to deal with your cat getting older, but this is the perfect time for some extra love and care – she did after all choose to spend her life with you! We give […]
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Finally! Your holiday plans are falling into place. But have you considered your pets? As pet owners we need to ensure that our pets are properly cared for if we can’t take them with us. If you are considering either a boarding kennel or a pet sitter, this is what you need to know. A
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Whether you’re hiding in a cave while it is pouring with rain outside, or just exploring nature’s wonders, you may find a few interesting creatures inside. While some animals only sleep in caves, others never leave the caves or see the sun – ever! Let’s see what you can expect to find, and whether you
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Q: Do parrots need vaccinations? A: Parrots don’t typically need annual vaccinations from disease like dogs, cats and horses. In South Africa, most parrots are kept individually or in small collections that are not exposed to other parrots. Occasional disease outbreaks with bird breeders are treated with specialised vaccines but this doesn’t affect the average
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There is always room for improvement, right? So, why don’t we pledge – during this Mother’s Day month – to be even better pet parents? If you are already the best pet parent there is – we salute you and we thank you. For most of us, there are a few more things we could
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As we approach winter and the nights are getting colder, you might want to be aware of hypothermia. Let your pets into your home at night, and don’t expose them to the winter cold. This hypothermia infographic explains what it is, and what to do. You can also download it from https://www.coolmags.co.za/hypothermia/. What is hypothermia?
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Sitting next to the koi pond watching the koi fish swimming around can be so relaxing. The hobby of koi fish should be enjoyed and not be a ‘second job’, otherwise it won’t be as relaxing anymore. With the right skills in place and by receiving the right advice, your family and friends will enjoy
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Q: My hamster seems to have diarrhoea. Can it be because of his diet? A: Diarrhoea in hamsters can be caused by diet if the pellets are unbalanced, or if they eat a lot of green leaves at a time. If you suddenly change your hamster’s diet to a new pellet or different vegetables, this
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When we went into lockdown just over a year ago, we were warned that COVID-19 would be with us for longer than we expected. Never could we have imagined how this pandemic would change the entire world, and how it would affect our lives. Animaltalk wanted to find out how it has changed the veterinary
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Q: Do I have to brush my bunny’s teeth to keep them clean? A: No, you do not. If rabbits are fed good-quality hay daily, with the addition of limited amounts of extruded pellets and some greens and veggies, then their teeth should maintain themselves. Rabbit dental problems occur when they are not fed properly,
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While it is human nature to discipline or punish somebody for what they have done wrong, we should understand that pets are not people. They don’t comprehend things on the level we do, and they don’t understand the difference between right and wrong. Just as there are many ideas on how to ideally discipline children,
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We all use apps on our smartphones for various reasons – from WhatsApp and other social media platforms to news platforms. So, why not use an app for your pet, too? The challenge is that there are so many apps to download that it becomes difficult to know who you can trust and what you
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