
Save the date for the next Animaltalk Top Dog awards
The next Animaltalk Top Dog awards will take place on Saturday, 19 January 2019 at the Indaba Hote, Fourways. Every year we celebrate all the
The next Animaltalk Top Dog awards will take place on Saturday, 19 January 2019 at the Indaba Hote, Fourways. Every year we celebrate all the
Leon Schuster and Gray Hofmeyer’s latest comedy, Frank and Fearless, is all about rhino poachers, starring a beautiful Rottweiler and a baby rhino. Animaltalk spoke
The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) investigated a case of deliberate cruelty to a tortoise by Letiya Mercy Lebakeng who was sentenced in the Palm
You hear the crack of thunder in the distance and you cringe, knowing what follows next – a dog who is so afraid of the
Most cats will spend many hours grooming themselves – but with so much grooming going on, is it still necessary for you to groom your
Yes, dogs can become bored, and that is usually when behaviour problems can occur. Just like children, dogs need environmental enrichment to stimulate their minds
You can do it for charity – you can join the first Bark in the Park 5k9 run for a good cause. You can even
by Dr Anthony Zambelli, Sr Jodi Venter, Dr Kenneth Joubert Mini Schnauzers are the seventh most common breed in South Africa according to the Kennel
Looking for something fun for the whole family to enjoy? Then head to the Moonlight Dog Walk on Friday 5 October at Killarney International Raceway
International World Rabies Day is on the 28th of September and this year, the Mdzananda Animal Clinic based in Khayelitsha, aims to vaccinate 100 dogs
Ten kilometres west of the Kruger National Park is the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC), offering conservation education, training and skills development programmes. To help
There is a reason why the lion is the king of the jungle. For instance, did you know that a lion’s canine teeth are about
If you have an indoor cat who is not allowed outside, but keeps on slipping through the door when you’re going outside, here’s some advice.
Q: Why don’t dogs struggle with hairballs? A: Cats spend much time grooming themselves, which predisposes them to getting hairballs. Dogs don’t groom as excessively
A young dog who often whines to get attention, is a delicate situation, because it’s important that your dog knows he can always communicate with
Elephants are such majestic and amazing animals. Here are some facts that you might not have known. 60 years is the average lifespan of an
Teaching your cat her name, or a new name when she’s been adopted, is easier than what you may think. Find out what your cat’s
Q: How can I prevent or treat my birds if they have harmful parasites on them? A: There are safe bird dewormers on the market.
Why does my dog follow me into the bathroom? Your dog obviously doesn’t care where you go, as long as he can be with you.
Ever wondered why certain animals are at the top of the food chain? Animals who eat other animals, but who don’t have natural predators who
Q: Can koi fish suffer from sunburn, and if so, how can I prevent it? A: Koi fish do get sunburn. The typical symptom of
The lovely thing about South Africa is that our winters aren’t as cold as those of some countries – like in Europe. In general, most
Have you also found your dog eating soil at one time or another? There are several possible reasons for him to do this. It can
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