Health and Wellness

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 […]

Furry Friends and Tiny Tots Many of us have happy memories of our childhoods, when we were often accompanied by a furry friend. If we look back on family photographs and videos, pets feature so often, as they played a big part in so many of our joyful memories. We remember Jackson, the Lab/Ridgeback cross, […]

Why Should I Vaccinate My Pet? Vaccines are used as preventative measures which allow your pets to develop levels of immunity against certain dangerous diseases. In order to protect your animals against some serious bacterial and viral illnesses, inoculations are essential. Without these vaccinations, your pets are unprotected. Vaccinations protect your furry friends against certain […]

Worms: Effects on Pets and People Why should I bother to pick up my dog’s poop? Responsible pet owners pick up their dog’s poop from their own gardens and during walks. This helps to protect other pets and people too. Did you know that your dog, other dogs and human beings can be harmed, sometimes […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Don’t Leave Me! Is there anything more exciting than the thought of going on holiday? The planning, the perfect destination, the passports and visas, the itinerary, the accommodation, the journey… You’re going half-way round the world on a business trip, which is a wonderful opportunity for you to impress the boss and to experience the attractions of […]

#BravectoCares about Animal Welfare Bravecto® helped animal welfare organisations through far-reaching #BravectoCares campaign With the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic still being felt across the globe, welfare and non-profit organisations are struggling to meet their outreach objectives with regular donor funding drying up. As a way to ease the burden on South Africa’s heroic animal […]