Pets: Dealing with weight issues

Pets: Dealing with weight issues

Let’s face it, a slightly ‘padded’ kitty or doggo is cute. But, it usually comes with direct and indirect health risks that far outweigh any cuteness factor. In fact if a pet is overweight, the consequences may be serious. HERE IS A SIMPLE WAY TO SEE IF YOUR PET IS...
Pets and Booze – a big ‘nope’

Pets and Booze – a big ‘nope’

While many South African pet owners know that animals and booze don’t mix, with the Christmas season approaching, many of us may be consuming a bit more than usual. Mostly, animals are not interested in alcohol itself, but rather the tarts, puddings, and mixers etc...
Summer Safety for your Pets

Summer Safety for your Pets

What a great time lies ahead for us in South Africa as temperatures climb and the days become longer. There is also however, a higher risk for our fur kids – more strains and sprains, insect bites, pollen and the big one, the dreaded heat stroke. Pets easily...
Pet Identification and Keeping your Pets Safe

Pet Identification and Keeping your Pets Safe

If your dog or cat is lost or stolen, the chip and it’s registration is definitive proof of ownership. This is particularly helpful in the case of stolen pets when ownership might be in dispute. – A chip greatly increases the likelihood that your pet will be...
SOCIAL DISTANCING WITH PETS

SOCIAL DISTANCING WITH PETS

What are the effects of physical distancing on pets?Lockdown can be a very exciting time for your pets. While working from home, takeadvantage of this time to enjoy some extra cuddles, walks and playtime with your pets. “Fresh air and exercise will likely...
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