Here is your latest dose of Crazy Critters. These pets are just too adorable. Remember that your pet can also feature in Crazy Critters. All you have to do is to send a picture of your pet, his name, and your name and surname to animaltalk@panorama.co.za.
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Mdzananda Animal Clinic started from humble beginnings when Mr Joe pushed a trolley with water buckets around the community of Khayelitsha to bath and feed the community’s pets. With the help of volunteers and funds, the clinic was founded in 1996, and today, it is fully functional and operates six days a week. To continue
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Q: What is the correct way to hold and carry a puppy? A: The best way to pick up a puppy is the one that is safest for him. I prefer placing one hand under the puppy’s chest, where the rib cage is, just behind the front legs, away from his belly and soft tissue,
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If you’ve made the decision to emigrate to another country, you’ve likely considered taking your pets with you. You may be concerned that costs will be exorbitant, but this isn’t always the case. The emigration process takes time – for many, a good number of years, so if you are serious about taking your pets,
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Have you ever wondered what is the rave about puppy schools and why puppies should attend these classes? Behaviourist Samantha Walpole explains why it is important for your puppy. The general socialisation stage for a puppy is between three and 16 weeks. This is a critical one-time window of opportunity. We never get this
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Have you ever seen an elephant shrew? Did you know that compared to other insect-eating mammals, elephant shrews have large brains? Let’s find out what else is cool about this cute animal. Namesake Looking at the elongated snout of this little mammal, you quickly realise where he got his name – definitely from elephants. His
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Animal lovers know how the presence of dogs has a positive effect on our mental health and research has proved it as well. With this in mind, Woodrock Animal Rescue started a pilot project with Discovery South Africa, called Paws @ Work. This project is actually a pet therapy programme where Woodrock staff bring therapy
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Q: What is the easiest way to teach my puppy his name? A: This is an important first step in building a relationship between the two of you. As your pup learns to respond to his name and focus his attention on you, teaching other basic commands becomes much easier. Be consistent in always using
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That lovely ball of fur with his cute ears can melt any animal lover’s heart. Bunnies have starred in many stories, from Peter Rabbit to Bugs Bunny, and have entertained people both young and old. No wonder people consider rabbits as pets, but it is only in the past 50 or 60 years that they
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Dogs have been living in close proximity to people for 15,000 years and during this time they have channelled their natural talents to develop some really amazing skills. Most of us are aware that dogs are intelligent beings with superior senses and some particular abilities that far surpass that of people or machines (for example,
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Let’s take a look at this week’s Crazy Critters Super Pets. We even have a birthday girl this week! Your pet can also feature in Crazy Critters. All you have to do is to email pictures of your pet, his name and your name to animaltalk@panorama.co.za.
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Although there is not much we can do about certain sudden loud noises, like lightning during a thunderstorm, there are ways to prepare our dogs from an early age to cope in these situations. Unfortunately, some dogs will always struggle with loud noises, but you can make it easier for them, to a certain degree.
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