We’ve all been there! Your neighbour’s dog is barking up a storm, day in and day out. Although some dogs are just born to make their voices heard, some can be trained to be less sensitive to sounds and activities around them. Unfortunately, dogs who constantly bark may have a side effect of being sensitive…

Dogs love their toys! it is a good way to stimulate them, get them to play and get some exercise all at the same time. So, you can essentially look at toys as more of a necessity, rather than a nice to have. Toys can also help dogs fight boredom when you are away from…

Just like us. Your pet has different needs and requires different care at the various stages of their lives. Especially when it comes to our feline friends that have 6 distinct life stages. Let’s have a closer look at the different stages and what you can expect from them. Kitten – 0 to 6 months…

As we all know, dogs enjoy their food and are usually eager when feeding time gets closer (as they usually trip over their own feet when trying to get to their bowl!). But what happens when your dog becomes a picky eater overnight or has a lack of appetite? This puts a huge amount of…

Meet Mienkie, Aka Mienkles as her family calls her. The Botes family has had their furry feline friend for over 12 years, and she happily rules the house. Rumour has it that it takes on average 66 days before a new behaviour (habit) becomes automatic. 12 years was more than enough time for Mienkles and…

Meet Bella and Coco, two 12-year-old sisters. Their mum, Tuli, got them when they were pups. They have been living with Tuli and her family for many years and have always had a strong bond. Up until recently, as they have grown older, Coco has become quite intolerant of Bella. Coco’s behaviour towards her sister…

Whether we like it or not, we may be bound to add a few kilos on our waistline during the holiday season, which might have an impact on our pet’s weight. Let’s face it, after a long year when we are relaxing with our family and friends the last thing on our minds is what…

Ever wondered what the top 5 conditions are that DOGS go to the vet for? According to Petsure’s data the above infographic shows the Top 5 conditions claimed during 2021 for DOGS under 8 years and DOGS over 8 years that visited their Vets. So, next time you visit your Vet for one of these…

Ever wondered what the top 5 conditions are that CATS go to the vet for? According to Petsure’s data the above infographic shows the Top 5 conditions claimed during 2021 for CATS under 8 years and CATS over 8 years that visited their Vets. So, next time you visit your Vet for one of these…

Spring is here, and although we have been looking forward to it, there are a few things to remember to keep our pets hydrated. First things first. Your furry friends’ body is made up of 70% water and water is the most important nutrient necessary for each chemical process in the body, so we need…