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Debunking Tick Myths with Bravecto® – a Tick Treatment There’s a creature that adores the South African spring and summer just as much as you and your pup: the tick. This nasty beasty can put a real damper on your fun in the sun with all the misinformation spread about it. But never fear: Bravecto®, the … Read more

Ticks on Dogs and the Changing Environment Climate change is cause for concern not just because of rising coastlines and extreme weather conditions. It can also lead to a rise in the occurrence of ticks on dogs and other animals. These tiny pests can cause many serious diseases and pose a threat to our pets’ … Read more

Where To Look For Ticks On Your Dog TICKS TICKS ON DOGS Posted by bravectosouthafrica – 01 February 2018 Knowing where to look for ticks on your dog is of great importance. Making use of their nifty heat sensors, ticks can sense their next victim when in close proximity. Ticks need their host to survive, so … Read more

6 Tick-Borne Diseases to Keep At Bay Ticks flourish throughout South Africa. They may be tiny but they carry dangerous bacteria or viruses that can lead to tick-borne diseases. Find out more in this article! TICKS Posted by bravectosouthafrica – 02 April 2020 Ticks may be small, but they can cause life-threatening diseases. That’s why … Read more

Facts on The Life Cycle of a Tick TICKS Posted by bravectosouthafrica – 01 February 2018 Phase 1 The female tick lays the eggs. The eggs vary from 2 000 to 18 000. The male tick dies immediately after he has mated, whereas the female tick’s lifecycle ends after she has laid her eggs. Phase 2 The … Read more

What do I do if I find a tick on myself? TICKS Posted by bravectosouthafrica – 01 February 2018 First of all, don’t panic. Secondly, don’t just scratch it off. It is also crucial to remember not to pinch, squeeze or crush the body of the tick as there is a possibility that the fluid … Read more

Your Itchy, Scratchy Cat – All About Cat Skin Problems Time for a good night’s sleep for you and your feline friend, but he/she doesn’t stop scratching. Your cat may seem uncomfortable and unable to settle, and you begin to worry that he might have a problem with his skin. On examination, you might notice … Read more

Help! My dog’s barking mad! Volume 2 This month, we continue our DIY basic behaviour correction advice with some tips on house training. So, you know the story, or you’re about to. The cutest little ball of fluff is brought home with great excitement. (For this particular edition, we’re going to call our dog Dinky … Read more

The Hairy Facts about the dreaded hairball You love your feline friend, but you don’t love the cat hairballs. When you hear Kitty gagging and retching it can be unnerving, and when Kitty finally does expel that gross-looking mass on the floor at your feet, it’s rather disgusting. While cat hairballs may seriously gross you … Read more