So, you’ve just brought home your new puppy and you are ready to raise him as well as you possibly can. And then, suddenly, lockdown! Unfortunately, socialisation – which is so vital for pups – can’t really happen while we’re all ‘social distancing’. However, although you cannot socialise your puppy with other dogs and humans […]
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Nothing is ‘normal’ during lockdown – not even a visit to the vet is what it used to be. In case you’ve been wondering whether you can still go and see your vet, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. Is it really necessary? Before even considering a vet visit,
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Buying Christmas gifts can be so much fun. But if you’re thinking of buying a puppy or a kitten as a gift for anybody, think again – no matter how special that person is. Here are eight reasons why you should say NO to buying an animal as a gift… Financial reasons You don’t know
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Be the first to see on the big screen and win tickets to the movie Playing with Fire. This movie is about a team of expert firefighters, who save three siblings in the path of an encroaching wildfire. But the team, led by Jake Carson (played by John Cena), the strait-laced fire superintendent, isn’t prepared
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The 1000 Paws Walk for SPCA is an annual event that has proven to be the largest single fundraising event for the three participating branches of the SPCA, namely the Pietermaritzburg, Umngeni-Howick, and Mooi River & District SPCA branches. This year the walk will take place on Sunday, 14 July 2019 at the Hilton College.
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We all have different personalities, and dogs also have character traits that make them special. To ensure that you are happy with your new furry friend and that you will be compatible, find a breed that will suit your lifestyle and family. There are so many different breeds to choose from – picking a dog
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Rabies is caused by a virus and affects all mammals. The World Health Organisation estimates that the disease claims around 60,000 human lives annually, with close to 95% of these deaths occurring in Africa and Asia. Rabies is found on every continent in the world, excluding Antarctica, and in 150 countries and territories. In South
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The temperatures are cooling down as we approach winter. While you are snuggled warmly and cozy inside, where is your dog? If you wonder whether he should be inside or outside in the cold – consider these 10 points: Consider your location in the country. Winter temperatures and climates differ in South Africa – consider
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The bond between people and their dogs is one of the most beautiful relationships between two species on this planet. But that bond can also make it difficult for a dog to cope during times of separation. Many dogs destroy, vocalise, urinate inside the home or otherwise act out when left alone or when a
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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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‘Sit’ is one of the most useful cues you can teach your dog. Think about it for a moment, while a dog is sitting, he can’t do anything else – he can’t jump up on people, he can’t trip someone and his focus is on you. There are various benefits in teaching your dog the
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Competing against 200 breeds and about 27,000 dogs, Dylan, the Papillion, won Best in Show at Crufts 2019 in England on Sunday, 10 March 2019. Also winner of the Toy group, Dylan was one of seven finalists in the four-day show held in Burmingham. Dylan and his owner, Kathleen Roosens, came all the way from
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