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Protect Your Home From A Flea Infestation FLEAS Posted by bravectosouthafrica – 01 October 2018 Now that the warmer weather is officially upon us, fleas have also, unfortunately, become more prevalent. Although fleas tend to stick it out all year round, the warmer weather and humidity speeds up the flea’s life cycle. Once fleas are … Read more

3 Easy Ways to Keep Your Fur Friends Protected During Extreme Weather There’s a good chance that, whatever season it is where you live, you’re in the midst of a weather challenge right now. If you think it’s challenging to stay cool or warm, imagine how your furry friend feels! If it’s summer, his or … Read more

Do our pets feel emotions? As avid pet lovers, we are quick to defend our furry friends when others question their ability to feel emotions. But are those tell-tale signs of happiness, such as dogs wagging their tails or cats purring, really an expression of emotion or simple behavioural responses? Bravecto® has done the legwork … Read more

Fears and Phobias in Your Furry Friends One summer morning, the Nielson family decided to take their lively cocker spaniel pup, Milo for a hike. As usual, Milo ran the length of his leash, sniffing his way off the trail into the shrubbery to uncover every hidden scent he could find. But today was different … Read more

Get the Fast Facts: Diabetes Signs and Symptoms in Dogs and Cats If there’s one thing that both dog and cat parents can agree on, aside from how awesome their furry friend is, it’s that being in tune with their dog’s or cat’s behavioural patterns is the key to understanding subtle changes in their dog’s … Read more

Helping pets help us during COVID-19 While the world reels from the long-term effects of Covid-19 and adjusts to the “New Normal”, some are really enjoying our extended time at home – our pets. HEALTH AND WELLNESS Posted by bravectosouthafrica – 25 February 2021 We have always found comfort in our furry companions but being … Read more

How to holiday with pets Getting “away from it all” is something we all look forward to but deciding what to do with our fur-kids can be a tough decision that requires looking at all the options. Luckily we’ve done the ground work for you. Read on to get the down low on pet holiday … Read more

Keeping Your Pet Warm And Healthy This Winter HEALTH AND WELLNESS Posted by bravectosouthafrica – 25 July 2018 Topics covered in this article: Your dog and mental healthWorld Hepatitis Day and winter common cold Winter in sunny South Africa doesn’t always feel like much to worry about regarding temperature. We still enjoy relatively sunny days … Read more

Top Autumn Pet Tips As our rich South African landscape morphs from the vibrant summer palette of greens, pinks and purples to make way for the rich, warm reds and oranges of autumn, it is a great motivator to get outdoors before the frosty winter months. The milder weather means more doggy walkies and lazy … Read more