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Don’t judge your cat by his or her fur – And other important things you should know about your cat’s coat Different breeds of cats have very distinguished and different types of coats. Some have short hair, some are long-haired, and some appear to be hairless. No matter the type, however, your cat takes great … Read more

Help! Loud noises are making my dog, and me, crazy! There are certain dates in the year which dog parents dread. You know what we’re talking about, when we mention ‘fireworks’. (Why, oh why, don’t they ban the horrible things?) We hate the sound of the word because we know the suffering this causes for … Read more

Tummy Troubles in Cats Cats, like us, can suffer from occasional stomach discomfort, which is just as uncomfortable for them as it is for us. We need to be able to know when the symptoms suggest something serious. Surely I should respect my kitty’s privacy? Cats, like us, prefer to be alone when relieving themselves. … Read more

Vectors: The Diseases They Transmit Pathogens are disease-causing organisms which are spread from one animal – or host – to another by carriers such as fleas, ticks and mosquitoes. These little pests can be carriers of serious diseases which can affect our dogs and ourselves. When they bite and feed on a host – animal … Read more

Kitty communication! What kitty human parent doesn’t talk to their furry feline?  Most of us assume ‘baby talk’ voices when chatting to our kitties and we would be most embarrassed if a fellow human heard us: “Come my wittle nou-nou, Mommy’s got some dewicious foodies for you!” and “Who’s the bestest/loveliest/cutest/ handsomest boy in all … Read more

Spaying and Neutering: The Myths and the Truth Most owners of puppies and kittens are faced with the decision as to whether they should have their baby spayed or neutered. Spaying is when a female’s uterus and ovaries are removed and neutering is when a male’s testicles are removed. The Benefits Most veterinarians and experts … Read more

Help! My Pup is Out of Control! Dear Bravecto® SA, I’m an avid reader of your interesting blogs and I wondered if you could help me with my problem. I have a new addition to my family: a beautiful 6-months-old spaniel puppy called Delilah, who my family and I love to pieces, but, quite frankly, … Read more

Ticks – The Truth Ticks are not just gross little bloodsuckers which annoy your pet, and you. They can, in fact, spread serious, potentially fatal, diseases to your animals, one of which is a serious illness called ‘babesiosis’. How does a dog become infected with babesiosis? Babesiosis spreads to dogs when they are bitten by … Read more

A WINTER’S TAIL Our winters are fairly mild, in comparison to parts of the USA and UK for example, but in some areas, it can reach freezing temperatures, especially at night. The Western Cape, for instance, is both cold and wet in winter. You feel the cold but, thanks to furry coats, our cats and … Read more