It can be daunting for a pet owner to clip their dog’s nails for the first time. But once you’ve mastered the steps, you and your dog will become accustomed to the routine and it should get easier each time. Some dogs need their nails clipped every one to two weeks, while others only need […]
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Q: How do I know if my cat has a hairball? A: Cats with hairballs usually make retching and gagging noises before vomiting up small, cylindrical balls of hair. In most cases, it is normal for cats to expel these hairballs once every week or two, seeing that they naturally groom themselves and hair does
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Whether you should clean your dog’s ears regularly depends on your dog and his ear shape. Dogs with longer ears might need more cleaning, but for all dogs, it is important that you regularly check their ears, as dogs can develop an ear infection. 1. Frequency Before you grab the ear-cleaning solution, check if
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Cats and dogs feel safe and comfortable if they are properly taken care of in all areas of their lives. Although food and water are extremely important to them, they also need your loving attention, medical care if necessary and an all-round responsible pet parent. Here are 10 things responsible pet parents do. Do you
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Long, sunny days have made way for snuggling under warm blankets with a steaming cup of hot chocolate. Fortunately, in most parts of South Africa, we don’t have extremely cold winters, but most of us still want to take things a bit easier and stay warm. And, while WE might (on some days) get away
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Cats are the ultimate grooming machines, but longhaired cats require a little extra maintenance to keep their luscious fur looking fabulous. Grooming is not just about maintaining a healthy and shiny coat but also helps to prevent health issues such as hairballs, matting and infections. Here are a few grooming tips for your longhaired feline
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Outdoor adventures with your dog are fun for both of you, but they might leave him dirty, muddy, covered in grass, or worse, with ticks in his fur. He is dependent on you to clean him up and remove anything that could irritate or harm him afterwards. If you are an active pair who loves
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Sometimes, it is just easier to get a professional person to do the job for you. Not only can it actually save you money in the long run, but it can also save you – and your dog – from embarrassment if you’re not sure what you’re doing. Finding a good groomer can be challenging,
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Being a responsible pet owner entails more than just giving your pet food, water and a safe space to live in. A responsible pet owner makes his cat, dog, bird, or whatever animal, a part of the family, spends time with him and makes sure that all his needs are met. Here are 10 habits
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Going for a walk in the park with your dog can be fun, until you get home and realise that Rufus needs some grooming – especially if the walk was in tall grass and mud. But don’t despair, if you follow these tips, Rufus will soon be squeaky clean again. 1. Patience is a
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Q: What is the best way to groom my rabbit? A: Rabbits, especially the long-haired varieties such as the Jersey Wooly, need regular grooming to prevent knots and mats from forming in their very fine hair. Ideally one should get the bunny used to being brushed from a young age, as adult bunnies can take
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Q: My dog seems to lose a lot of hair currently. How do I know if he is shedding or whether something else is wrong? A: Dogs’ hair grows continuously like our hair does and as it gets to the end of the growth cycle it will be shed. This is a normal process for
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