Q: What could be wrong if my cat stops eating? A: Should this problem continue for longer than 24 hours, it can become a life-threatening medical problem. Anorexia in cats can develop due to a single reason or a combination of factors. These include a change in routine or diet, a new food bowl or
While many of us are more comfortable with kittens or puppies, snakes are beautiful in their own way. Should you prefer your animal friend more on the scaly side, it is true that snakes can make great pets. However, you need to be 100% certain that you are ready for the commitment before you acquire
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Catnip is a green herb which causes cats to react in a very entertaining manner. What is catnip and how does it work? We take a closer look. What is catnip? Catnip (Nepetacataria) is a herb from the mint family, Labiatae. There are around 250 species of flowering plants in this family, but Nepetacataria is
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A 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 to give it back even upon offering him
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The hammerhead shark has such a peculiar head that he is easily identifiable from all the other sharks. Find out why he looks like this and what else is cool about this underwater creature. 1. Stating the obvious One of nature’s weirder-looking creatures, it’s not hard to see how the hammerhead shark got his name.
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Have you received your free sample of Bon Appétit cat food with the September issue of Animaltalk magazine yet? If you haven’t, hurry and get your September copy from leading supermarkets now, or go to www.coolmags.co.za. The October issue will hit the shelves on Friday, 18 September, and then you’ll miss the opportunity to get
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Q: Should I be concerned about my dog’s bad odour? A: There is a skin condition in dogs that can cause them to smell bad. This skin condition is called seborrhoea. There are two forms of this disease: the oily form and the dry form. Most dogs get a combination of the two forms. The
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Just like dogs, cats can also have ‘accidents’ in the house. This often happens in the form of spraying, or sometimes your cat will simply stop using her litterbox, leaving you completely confused. The good news is that there are reasons for your cat’s behaviour regarding this, and Animaltalk is here to help. Spraying Unfortunately
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Let’s not beat around the bush here. Worms are disgusting. As pet owners, none of us like the idea of these parasites infecting our dogs and cats. The reality though is that many of us lead extremely busy lives, and it’s easy to forget your pet’s deworming routine. Let’s take a closer look at the
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So your child has gotten into the habit of persistently reminding you that he or she wants a pet. Or, you decided that you would like to give your little one a companion animal, in order to have a friend and learn responsibility. However, you don’t have the time to deal with the hair, noise,
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Q: How does the teething process work in kittens and puppies? A: Puppies and kittens develop sharp, needle-like teeth, at about the age of three to four weeks of age. By the age of six weeks or so, these emerging teeth often irritate the nursing mother, and the weaning process begins. The start time and
Cats spend many hours of their lives grooming themselves. It keeps their coat soft, clean from debris and dead hair as well as stimulating blood circulation. This is perfectly natural, but excessive grooming can lead to problems with hairballs. Excessive grooming Small amounts of hair can pass through the cat’s digestive system without any problems.
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