Dogs

What is my dog trying to tell me? If only my dog could talk … “I thought you were never coming home!” “I’m sick to death of this boring kibble!” “Walkies? Yes! Yes! Yes!” “It wasn’t me. Honestly.” “I feel like an idiot in this stupid jersey! (Or cone.)” “V-E-T means walkies, right?” “Yes. Your […]

How do I know if my dog’s overweight? A few extra kilograms on your dog may not seem to be a problem but extra weight can mean that your dog may develop health issues and may have a shorter life expectancy. In fact, veterinarians say that obesity is one of the most common problems that […]

Can We Be Of Service?! Who discovered that dogs could work? Dogs were the first animals domesticated by humans, more than 30,000 years ago, according to archeological evidence. It is believed that wolves, our dogs’ ancestors, began to move closer to humans and began to scavenge bits of food from hunter-gatherer Neanderthal humans, who began […]

Canine Vector-Borne Diseases What are vector-borne diseases? Vector-borne diseases – VBDs – are carried by fleas and ticks and may spread from these parasites to humans. These diseases are also called ‘zoonotic’. VBDs spread, from one animal to another, by the vector parasitic organisms – such as ticks, fleas, sandflies and mosquitoes. –  which carry diseases or […]

6 Signs your Dog has Ticks TICKS ON DOGS Posted by bravectosouthafrica – 01 February 2018 Topics covered in this article/blog: 6 Signs to look out for if your dog has ticksWhat do ticks look like on dogs?When should you start to worry?Symptoms that your dog might be suffering from BiliaryWhat makes your dog tick?What […]

Managing Mange And Mites In Your Dog SILENT KILLERS Posted by bravectosouthafrica – 11 June 2018 Just the sound of the word “mange” leaves an unpleasant sound in your ears. There are two different types of mange that your dog can get. Colloquially these are either called Demodex (Demodectic mange) and the more severe, Scabies […]

Keeping Your Dog Safe From Hypertension SILENT KILLERS TICKS ON DOGS Posted by bravectosouthafrica – 01 May 2018 Topics covered in this article regarding hypertension in dogs: The dangers tobacco holds for your dogThe dangers of Hypertension in dogsChronic Fatigue Syndrome in dogs Keeping Your Dog Safe from Hypertension and Other Silent Killers The month […]

Dog-friendly Hikes and Walks in South Africa DOG TIPS AND TRICKS FLEAS ON DOGS Posted by bravectosouthafrica – 30 November 2017 Topics covered in this article: Kranskloof, MagaliesbergNewlands Forest, Cape TownHuddle Park Golf and Recreation, JohannesburgConstantia Nek, Cape TownBuffalo Gorge, MiddleburgUmhlanga Lighthouse BeachWalk Haven Dog Park, JohannesburgKirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape TownLeadville Dog Park, Cape TownSards […]

Are you ready for a new puppy? PUPPY Posted by bravectosouthafrica – 30 November 2017 You should ask yourself these questions before you take the leap! Topics covered in this article: Can You Commit?Will Your Pet Fit Your Lifestyle?Interview Veterinarians before the AdoptionMake Your Home Pet-FriendlyChoose an Appropriate Food for Your Pup’s Age and Breed […]