Are you contemplating whether you should bring a new doggy into your life, or do you need to convince someone that you need a dog? Here are some valid reasons why owning a dog will bring you lots of happiness. But do keep in mind that dogs are not toys that you can play with
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Prof Karolina Westlund said: “Play seems frivolous and not serious. It really isn’t. It may be the emotion that you should take the most seriously.” Social species (like dogs) have seven primal emotional systems in the brain; these systems ‘light up’ when the animal is experiencing certain emotions. Let’s talk about the Play system. This
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Not all of us have space available to keep dogs, but would still like to have a furry companion. Mice might be the answer. Pet mice are quite different than the wild kind that would have many people jump onto the closest chair! Should you get a mouse? Pet mice come in a variety of
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A dog who barks non-stop can be a challenge. His continuous barking could be a sign of a medical issue or as a result of boredom, but it can be very irritating for your neighbours, and very frustrating for you. Things could even escalate if the neighbours start seeking legal advice. Rather take action to
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You really want a pet and think that a cat is an obvious choice, because they are generally independent and just do their own thing. But this is not true. Although a cat can be independent, she still needs your love, attention and to be taken care of by you, her owner. Do this quick
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Guinea pigs make great first pets and are relatively easy to look after. Before getting a guinea pig make sure that you have the time, budget and knowledge to meet all his needs. Different breeds There are many different breeds of guinea pigs on the market. Some of these breeds include the Coronet, Silkie and
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Q: Does my dog miss me when I’m at work and what can I do about it? A: This depends on the individual dog, the relationship you have, the circumstances, whether there are other people or other dogs at home when you are at work, whether there is activity in the home during the day,
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Taking pictures of your puppy as he is growing up is nothing out of the ordinary for any pet owner. But do you also sometimes wish that you could have picture-perfect poses with your dog? It is possible to have pictures other than those of your sleeping pup or pictures that are out of focus.
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Keeping your cat indoors is certainly much safer, but could lead to boredom, frustration and unwanted behaviour. So, follow our guidelines to make sure your cat enjoys good quality of life. 1. Choose the right breed Certain breeds make much better indoor cats than others. Therefore you’ll be much better off going for a quiet
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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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There is no doubt that social media and in particular video platforms, like YouTube and TikTok, have had big influences on our lives. Through social media, we’ve learnt how cute animals can be and how some people are adopting ‘farm’ animals as their pets. There is no harm in doing so, as long as you
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Do you find yourself poring over your latest bank statement, trying to decide between new school shoes for your child or petrol for your car? This situation is becoming all too common, not only in South Africa but all over the world. Daily life is getting expensive, and the cost of living keeps rising. Necessities
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