There are many ways we show our dogs how much we love them. We provide them with the best food we can, a comfy place to sleep and we help when they are hurt or ill. But how do we know if they love us back? Of course, all dogs have their own personalities, and […]
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Q: What to do if our older dog takes away our puppy’s treats? A: For dogs food is a ‘primary resource’, which means that food is really important. The ‘better’ the food tastes to the dog, the ‘higher value’ it has. Receiving treats should be a happy, enjoyable event – something that your dog looks
One of the first things we are taught as children is that we have five senses: sight, smell, taste, touch and hearing. Our feline friends have the same senses, yet they are vastly different from ours. Cats’ senses are designed in such a manner that they enable them to be masters at hunting, especially in
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Some of the tools and equipment used in dog training vary widely due to various opinions and experiences by people who work with dogs. In the past, and unfortunately still today, aversive equipment is used to ‘force’, ‘correct’ or ‘punish’ dogs into doing what is required. These include (but are not limited to) the shock
Stop a moment and consider your own diet. If you don’t eat a healthy, balanced one your body won’t get the important vitamins and minerals it needs to stay healthy. For example, if you don’t get enough iron in your diet, you’ll develop iron-deficiency anaemia and you will begin to feel exhausted, look pale and
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It’s that time of the year when we get together with friends and family to enjoy each other’s company around a good meal. Our pets are very much part of our families, so it’s only natural for us to want to include them in the festive fun. Do you offer your pets something special around
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Last week we started the conversation about keeping koi successfully. This week we continue with part two of the article. Where in the garden is the best location for my pond? A koi pond can be placed anywhere. What do I need to know about maintaining the water conditions in my pond? Maintenance is the
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Q: Do hamsters get fleas? A: A hamster is highly unlikely to get fleas. Hamsters do tend to spend a lot of time grooming. Sometimes the grooming may look excessive and be interpreted as itching or scratching. If there is no physical evidence of skin disease, for example hair loss, rashes, flaky skin, swollen extremities
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Are you looking for a hobby that is both rewarding in terms of taking care of an animal, as well as adding something relaxing and beautiful to look at to your life? Keeping koi might be something that you will enjoy. No idea where to start? Animaltalk chatted to Chris Neaves of the South African
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Q: What is a healthy colour for a dog’s tongue? A: Most dogs have pink tongues – Chow Chows and Shar Pei being the exceptions with black tongues. Pink tongues make it fairly easy to check for mouth disorder symptoms. Some dogs have coloured speckles on their tongues, but black spots that were not there
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Our homes are where we feel most comfortable, and we plan our interiors according to what makes us feel that way. Some of us like everything in its place, while others are a little more relaxed around the house. However you choose to live, things get a little more complicated when you add a cat
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Many dog owners describe how after a long day at work, they arrive home to a pet who seems thrilled to see them. While some cats are aloof, others are loving and warm. Could these positive reactions be an outward show of happiness and love? What about the new puppy who looks shamefully guilty for
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