When introducing another cat to a resident cat’s household, it is very important to be realistic when doing the introduction. Take into consideration the breed, age, socialisation history and temperament of both cats. Step one: Confinement Confine your new cat to one room in the house, and remember that she needs to have access to […]
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The koala is such a cute animal and we can’t help but go: “Awww” when we see him. Let’s have a quick look at this little creature. This arboreal marsupial is native to Australia and spends his lazy days sleeping in trees and consuming large amounts of eucalyptus leaves. Koalas are solitary and only meet
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Never get a pet because your child saw the animal in a movie and wants one. Get everyone involved but keep pet chores age appropriate
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Q: Our four-year-old Dachshund, Alice, has started to poo in the lounge in the middle of the night. She goes out into the garden before bedtime, so we can’t understand this new behaviour. A: As this is a new behaviour at four years of age, the first thing you need to do is make an
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The dolphin is the world’s darling. There are over 40 species and most live in warm waters, with only a few, like the right whale dolphin, preferring colder climates. Their diet consists mainly of squid and fish, though larger species, like the killer whale, do eat mammals like seals. Hello? Dolphins communicate using a complex
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The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) will file criminal charges against the individual seen in a recent viral video pouring an alcoholic beverage, suspected to be beer, down the mouth of a common carp. The individual, who publishes as Lethabo Sebapo on TikTok, has been tracked and contacted, and the compilation of a docket is
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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
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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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Our pets are so adorable and we want to share image of them. Here are today’s Crazy Critters cuties. Your pet can also feature in the weekly Crazy Critters. Simply email an image with your name and your pet’s name to animaltalk@panorama.co.za.
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Let’s see who made it to this week’s Crazy Critters collection… Remember, your pet can also feature in the weekly online column. All you need to do is to send us a picture of your pet, your pet’s name and your name to animaltalk@panorama.co.za. Remember to include your pet’s name, otherwise we won’t know what
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This week’s favourite Crazy Critters entries seem to be having a cold morning. Your pet can also feature in the weekly Crazy Critters. All you have to do is send an image with your and your pet’s name to animaltalk@panorama.co.za – as easy as that!
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