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Your Dog and Hot Weather High temperatures in the summer can be dangerous for our canine friends – they can overheat and may experience heat-stroke, which may be life-threatening. Summer can mean lots of fun times outdoors, but we must be aware of the dangers. We all want to ensure that our dogs are safe, … Read more

Cats and Hot Weather Like humans and dogs, cats can suffer from too much heat. Cats love to find a warm spot to sleep on or take a nap on a sunny windowsill, but as temperatures rise, they may overheat which may be dangerous for them. There are precautions you can take to ensure that … Read more

Fleas: A Danger to Your Pets … and You My pets live indoors – Do I have to worry about fleas? It’s true that fleas love damp outdoor areas with shade, soil and grass, which are, of course, found in your garden, where many pets spend most of their time. However, there is still a … Read more

Allergies: Pooches and Purries As Spring approaches, here in sunny South Africa, we are emerging from a chilly winter and are looking forward to warmer weather, blossoming plants and outdoor living once again. However, pet owners may also be bracing themselves for allergy season, which usually occurs as seasons change, and which can affect our … Read more

Doggie Yoga: Doga! Yoga, the “healing art” is becoming increasingly popular as people are realizing its mental and physical benefits. It has, in fact, been practiced for over 5,000 years. Yoga is considered to be a “mind-body” exercise. It benefits and strengthens muscles, circulation, bones, joints and the respiratory system. It has also been found … Read more

Can humans catch diseases from cats? Those of us who are fortunate enough to be a ‘cat parent’, know very well the benefits of being around a furry feline. Believe it or not, we and our human children visit the doctor less than those poor, misguided fellow humans who do not know about the pleasures … Read more

Adopting a Rescue Pet “I’ve always had two or three furry companions in my life and I’ve generally bought them from breeders. I have now been left with one lonely little pooch who needs a friend. I’ve become more aware lately of the thousands of dogs and cats in the various rescue centres in South … Read more

Pools, Pooches and Purries! Summer has arrived and there’s nothing more refreshing when you want to cool off than diving into a sparkling swimming pool. Many pets love to swim too, but not all of them. Most dogs, and even some cats believe it or not, enjoy a cooling dip when temperatures soar. However, as … Read more

Pets’ Health in the Tech Age We are all aware that technology for smart personal products – to wear and for our homes – is growing rapidly, world-wide. This technology is not just for humans though! The global market for pet tech products is rising, according to several research reports, showing that the demand for … Read more