Q: How can I stop my dog from eating the cat’s food? A: Dogs love the smell and taste of cat food, as it has a higher protein and fat content than dog food. A bowl of cat food can look and smell like a bowl of tasty treats to your dog. Dogs are natural […]
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Q: What could be wrong if my cat stops eating? A: Should this problem continue for longer than 24 hours, it can become a life-threatening medical problem. Anorexia in cats can develop due to a single reason or a combination of factors. These include a change in routine or diet, a new food bowl or
With so many types of pet food available on the market, it can be daunting to choose a specific food for your beloved pet. Not only can you choose from different brands in the pet shop and vet shop, but there is also a big variety of food available in supermarkets. So, is a higher
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When you consider balanced nutrition for cats, you probably think of protein. While cats do require protein as the major component of their diets, protein is only one aspect of a balanced diet for felines. “A ‘balanced and complete’ diet is a diet that contains at least the minimum or maximum levels of essential nutrients
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As responsible pet owners, we put a lot of thought into our dogs’ food. We do research and do our best to buy our pets the food that we think will be of most benefit to them. But have you ever thought about the way you handle the food after you bought it? A lot
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We are often advised not to share our food with our pet. But, are there human foods that our pets can benefit from? Dr Anne Fraser of the Ladybrand Dierekliniek gave us a breakdown of the effects of certain human foods on our pets. According to Dr Fraser cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they can’t
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How to keep your pet’s weight in check
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Duck, duck….goose! If you have a garden pond, you can raise a pair of ducks or other suitable waterfowl
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