Ten minutes of intensive sniffing can be the equivalent of an hour’s walk! It’s quite amazing how well dogs can smell. When we’re cooking a stew, we smell the lovely aromas of the veggies and the meat. A dog’s nose is so good that it can smell all the ingredients – the garlic, pepper, onion, […]
As a proud owner of a dog, you’re bound to have considered giving your fur kid his or her own Facebook or Instagram page and build them up to become social media celebrities. But even though your dog might be incredibly cute and love posing for photos, you’re going to need to put in a
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The phenomenon, referred to as Black Dog Syndrome (BDS) or Big Black Dog Syndrome (BBDS), is a very real problem in shelters. What do diamonds, pearls, dresses, and truffles have in common? All are more desirable when they’re black. Yet, when it comes to dogs, black seems to be the least sought-after colour of all.
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All dogs need exercise, and we’ve got you covered with a few great ideas to keep your fur kid busy Vital for a pet’s physical and mental wellbeing, exercise is also a crucial part of the relationship between you and your dogs. Even on those days when bad weather makes walks impractical, you can still
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Pet Sitters International celebrated the first annual Take Your Dog to Work Day on the Friday following Father’s Day in 1999. The original goal was to create awareness of the bond between humans and dogs to encourage adoption. The yearly event also sparked an interest to welcome more furry friends to workplaces. Studies have shown there are
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Hydrotherapy for humans has been used since ancient times, and some attempt at formalising treatment was made during the 18th century. Similarly, the benefits of sea water for the treatment and prevention of leg injuries in horses has been known for centuries. The greyhound racing industry eventually recognised the benefits of the equine treatment, and
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Cats are strict carnivores and rely on all their nutritional needs from animal meat. In the wild they would consume prey animals rich in protein and fat with small amounts of carbohydrates. Unlike dogs and other omnivores, they are therefore adapted to get most of their energy from protein instead of carbohydrates. A cat’s diet
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The early signs of heart disease are often missed, especially in dogs. The body has ways to compensate for a failing heart and it is only when the body cannot cope anymore, that the clinical signs of heart failure become evident. Here are mainly three types of heart disease. These affect the heart rate, the
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Cats can hear better than humans and dogs and can hear up to 64 KHz, which is 1.6 octaves above the range of a human and is one of the best of all mammals. Cats can move their bodies in one direction and point his ears in another. Cats have a third eyelid (called the
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Is your qualification eligible for registration with the South African Veterinary Council? Do you want to become a veterinarian or para-veterinary professional? Only specific qualifications will allow you to register legally in SA. Do you dream of working with animals? Is your heart set on becoming a veterinarian, veterinary nurse, animal health technician, veterinary physiotherapist,
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