Banting, Weigh-Less or low fat food? (Part 2 of 4)
How to keep your pet’s weight in check
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Germs and Parasites
Your dog licks your face to show his love and affection for you. But make sure you exercise caution to stop the spread of infectious diseases
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Nine harmful snacks not to feed your cat
Treats made for human consumption often contain substances that are not good for cats
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Q & A: Do hamsters get fleas?
Q. Do hamsters get fleas? My hamster is constantly scratching, but I’m not sure if it’s fleas or an allergy, but if it is fleas, can I use a dog or cat product on my hamster?
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Q & A: Are white cats prone to skin cancer and is it treatable?
Q. My white cat has small sores on the tips of her ears and on the pink skin of her nose. Someone suggested it could be skin cancer.
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A to Z on pet care (Part 3 of 3)
Do you have what it takes to be a responsible pet owner? Caring for an animal requires a firm commitment to the animal’s health and welfare throughout his life
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A to Z on pet care (Part 2 of 3)
Do you have what it takes to be a responsible pet owner? Caring for an animal requires a firm commitment to the animal’s health and welfare throughout his life
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Q & A: Do birds require routine veterinary procedures such as vaccinations?
Q. DO BIRDS REQUIRE ROUTINE VETERINARY PROCEDURES SUCH AS VACCINATIONS A. In South Africa, parrots don’t typically require annual vaccinations from disease like dogs, cats and horses do. Most parrots are kept individually or in small collections that are not exposed to other parrots. Wild birds, especially doves and feral pigeons, do pose a disease risk
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Q & A: What exactly is torsion or bloat and why are mostly bigger dogs are affected?
Q. WHAT EXACTLY IS TORSION OR BLOAT AND WHY ARE MOSTLY BIGGER DOGS AFFECTED? A. Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) also known as bloat, gastric torsion or a twisted stomach, is an emergency condition that all dog owners should be aware of. There are two parts to this condition: 1 | The stomach dilates with gas and
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Dog food – how to choose the right one
We all know that to avoid conflict, there are certain topics that are better to just avoid. Lately, the question of what is best to feed our pets has become one of those topics – hardly surprising considering the huge variety available! The choice of what to feed is ultimately yours, but there are guidelines
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