Deadly Spiders and Snakes that live in our homes

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This article is not meant to scare ,just to make make you more aware. With the rollar coaster weather we’ve been having, its brought out all the creepy crawlies. Here are some that you should be aware of: 1.Rinkals (normally found by properties near veld or openland). Rinkhals is brown in colour with a darker […]

COMMON GARDEN/HOUSEHOLD TOXINS THAT COULD HARM YOUR PET

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Household toxicosis is a very real possibility, and often with some common garden plants. Dogs and cats don’t normally eat plants but they may chew the leaves or seeds from boredom, curiosity or sometimes teething in puppies. In some instances the owner could be responsible such as in the case of grapes/raisins or onions. This […]

Lung Worm

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FOR MY FRIENDS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.I do not have any personal experience or expertise of this condition. This disease is not endemic in South Africa but we do have similar parasites. Angiostrongylys Vasorum or Lungworm as it has come to be known was first discovered in France and is also known as the French […]

Pattern Baldness

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I received this question:   Debbie.This sounds like pattern baldness There are various variations of this condition but I will discuss the ones affecting the Dachshundreds here.There is symmetric thinning and loss of hair (alopecia) that usually begins by 6 to 9 months of age and progresses slowly until the affected areas are completely bald. […]

Proper restraints when transporting your pets

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You buckle up for safety when you’re in the car, shouldn’t your pet?   Unrestrained pets in a car are a distraction to the driver, and can put driver and pet at risk for serious injury, “or worse,” says Vet Larry.   …   To keep pets safe in transit: Never allow pets to travel […]

THE LINK BETWEEN HEART DISEASE AND OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS

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The formation of plaque on teeth leads not only to the accumulation of tartar but also to periodontitis (inflammation and destruction of the area where the tooth attaches to gum) and gingivitis (inflammation of gum). If this process is left untreated, it will progress into more advanced periodontal disease, abscesses and loss of teeth. Studies […]

Chipping your pets

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It is a sad fact that hundreds of dogs and cats go missing every year. These same pets are found, rather bedraggled but perfectly healthy and handed into local animal shelters who then search desperately for the animal’s owner to no avail. Many of these pets have been equipped with dog identification tags or collars […]

How to adjust your pets collar.

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Use the “two finger” rule: Once the dog’s collar is fastened, you should be able to easily slide two fingers under the collar. When you slide the width of your two fingers between the collar and neck, the collar should feel snug, but not tight.   You must adjust the collar as your pet gets […]

Do Dogs Mourn?

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Do Dogs Mourn? When one dog dies, owners will often notice some changes in the pets that are left behind. They may become aloof or lethargic. Some may stop eating or become clingy. Based on these outward signs, it appears that dogs do grieve when their canine companion dies. When a person experiences the death […]

Cover up

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For most people, cats are a great pet because they pretty much clean up after themselves. But uncovered poo is usually an indication of an angry kitty. Did you recently show him dominance? This could be his treat to show you that he is, in fact, the dominant one in your relationship.