With the mercury dropping and winter nipping at our heels, we’re all getting ready to fight the chill. But while we’re piling on the blankets and turning up the heaters, our furry buddies are at our mercy to keep them cosy during the coming cold days. So, we spoke to our expert animal behaviourist, and […]
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Easter is around the corner which means sweets and treats galore! Just like humans, dogs have a sweet tooth and won’t say no to a tasty titbit. However, while you can have your cake and eat it too – don’t sneak your pup a piece under the table. We asked an expert to give you
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Most of us have a working knowledge of how to care for a dog, and it usually involves three key steps: feeding them, exercising them and taking them to the vet when something is wrong. But is it really enough? We spoke our expert animal behaviourist, Lara Nobre for a few more steps you can
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Although February marks summer drawing to a close, it is, funnily enough, the hottest month of the season. Unfortunately the soaring temperatures mean that, like us, our furry family is at risk of developing dehydration, if we’re not careful. We spoke to our resident expert vet, Dr. Ockert Botha, to find out what the symptoms
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Unfortunately lost pets are quite common in South Africa, with one in three dogs estimated to go missing at least once in their lifetime. Of these, almost 90% will never find their way home again. A missing pet is something that no owner wants to experience, but what are the steps to follow when your
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Guy Fawkes is a notoriously bad time for dogs, and with the event happening this month, we thought we’d take a look at how you can help calm your dog down in situations of extreme fear or stress. From what signs to look out for to simple at-home remedies, we spoke to expert animal behaviourist,
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Now that we are in the middle of Spring, you can expect ticks and fleas to become more and more common. These tiny insects attach themselves to your dog and feed off its blood, which can lead to serious health problems. We spoke to our expert vet, Dr Ockert Botha, to bring you all the
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With spring in full bloom, you might not be the only one in your house feeling a little ruff. Hay fever in dogs is actually more common than you’d think and pretty easy to identify once you know what to look out for. We spoke to our resident expert vet, Dr. Ockert Botha, to bring
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