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Veterinary physiotherapist applications open to register with SAVC

June 4, 2018

The South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) recently announced that the veterinary -and para-veterinary professions are welcoming new para-veterinary professionals on board as veterinary physiotherapists. The council requested that applications for registration or authorisation need to be submitted as soon as possible but before or on Friday, 22 June 2018 to. To submit your applications, or […]

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No dignity for dead dog – family apologises

June 1, 2018

In the latest update on the dog dumping saga in Kensington, the family involved has offered an unreserved apology for their actions, and has accepted full responsibility. The family experienced a traumatic weekend following the sudden death of a family member and the accidental death of their dog. They however, acknowledge that this does not

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No dignity for dead dog – further information

June 1, 2018

The man behind the heartless dumping of the body of a family dog this week is a leading member of the legal fraternity. Adam Anderson, head of litigation at Bowman Gilfillan, one of the largest Sandton-based law firms, was caught on CCTV opening the boot of his Mercedes Benz, and glancing around before dumping the

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1000 Paws Walk event to raise money

May 30, 2018

The 2018 1000 Paws Walk for SPCA will be held on Sunday 15 July 2018 at the usual venue – Hilton College. This joint fundraising event of the SPCA branches of Pietermaritzburg, Umngeni-Howick and Mooi River & District sees hundreds of dogs and their owners sharing the 2km and 4km walks through the school’s scenic

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Win movie tickets for ‘Isle of Dogs’

May 29, 2018

Would you like to win tickets to see ‘Ilse of Dogs‘? This animation tells the story of Atari Kobayashi, 12-year-old ward to corrupt Mayor Kobayashi. All the canine pets of Megasaki City are sent to an island, which is actually a vast garbage dump. Atari sets off on an adventure to find his bodyguard-dog, Spots,

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Human food for pets: the good and the bad

May 2, 2018

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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A look at responsible pet ownership in today’s society

April 3, 2018

It is very common to hear people refer to their pets as their ‘children’. It wasn’t always like this. Back in the day, a dog was just a dog. Many dogs lived outside the house, with their owners feeling that if the dog has food and water, he is well taken care of. This picture

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Sufficient shelter in winter is vital for your pets

March 27, 2018

As the beautiful colours of autumn are all around us and the leaves drop off the trees, winter makes its approach known with the chill of the morning and evening air. You may be tucked snugly in your warm bed, but where is your dog? Should he have a spot indoors or can dogs sleep

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Dogs 101

February 6, 2018

Things you (probably) didn’t know about dogs

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Banting, Weigh-Less or low fat food? (Part 4 of 4)

November 23, 2017

How to keep your pet’s weight in check Should my pet do the Banting diet? Dr Omar Mehtar answers: Banting for humans is a contentious topic. For pets, I would imagine it would be even worse. What is good for us humans doesn’t equate to what is good for our pets! Cats, for instance, are obligate

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