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Dog Ear Infection: Everything You Need to Know About Dealing With Canine Otitis A canine ear infection is also known as canine otitis externa and can cause plenty of pain for your loyal pal. Read on to learn more about the causes and treatment of ear infection in dogs today. DOG HEALTH Posted by bravectosouthafrica … Read more

Gone With Dog Fleas – Everything You Need To Know Dog fleas are a nuisance. A good place to start is with preventing or getting rid of pesky dog fleas. Read on to find out how to nip the problem in the bud early on, leaving your dog parasite-free all year long. FLEAS FLEAS ON … Read more

Dog Hair Loss – The Naked Truth If your dog’s hair is falling out more than just normal shedding or you see some spots on the body where skin is visible, it’s likely your dog has any of a number of conditions that fall under the general name “alopecia,” which simply means “balding.” While human … Read more

Dog Pregnancy: How Long Is a Dog Pregnant? Have you ever wondered how long a dog is pregnant for? Are you curious about th e time frame, stages, symptoms and birth? Read on for more information. DOG HEALTH Posted by bravectosouthafrica – 14 October 2020 Understanding the Canine Heat Cycle, Gestation Period and Birth Who … Read more

Help! My dog’s barking mad! Remember when you first brought that new puppy home? So tiny and fluffy, you called him Teddy. The family was entranced; the kids promised that they would clean up after him (if he ever peed inside!) and would feed him regularly. And, at first, this worked. Until, almost overnight… Teddy… … Read more

How to Handle Diabetes in Dogs and Cats Dogs and cats, just like their owners, can suffer from diabetes. The cause can range from a genetic predisposition to an unhealthy lifestyle. However, fear not – with proper management, your beloved dog or cat can still lead a long and happy life. Read on to learn … Read more

Keeping my dog safe from nicotine poisoning DOG HEALTH Posted by bravectosouthafrica – 01 May 2018 Dogs are our best furry friends and unfortunately, they don’t always understand that certain things will hurt them. Luckily, however, we can help them stay out of harm’s way as well as minimise their exposure to things that are … Read more

How to Prevent Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Keeping Your Pup Calm and Happy While You’re Away Being left alone is some dogs’ worst nightmare. They have a deep desire to be with their owners all the time. Helping your dog improve their sense of security will lead to them enjoying a better quality of life … Read more

Identifying rabies in your dog DOG HEALTH Posted by bravectosouthafrica – 07 September 2018 Rabies cases in South Africa are around 600 – 900 annually reported, excluding all the numbers that go unrecorded. To minimise the risks of this viral disease, it’s important to educate yourself on the signs, causes and realities. Rabies symptoms in … Read more