Exercise

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 […]

Your Itchy, Scratchy Cat – All About Cat Skin Problems Time for a good night’s sleep for you and your feline friend, but he/she doesn’t stop scratching. Your cat may seem uncomfortable and unable to settle, and you begin to worry that he might have a problem with his skin. On examination, you might notice […]

The Dog’s Diet: A Bone of contention? ‘Food, glorious food!’ – yes, we’re going to be looking at the often thorny, emotive, debated and fascinating issue of our furry friends’ diet. In fact, this issue is probably even more contentious than what to feed our human babies. However, we are going to try to make […]

Your Itchy, Scratchy Cat – All About Cat Skin Problems Time for a good night’s sleep for you and your feline friend, but he/she doesn’t stop scratching. Your cat may seem uncomfortable and unable to settle, and you begin to worry that he might have a problem with his skin. On examination, you might notice […]

Top Autumn Pet Tips As our rich South African landscape morphs from the vibrant summer palette of greens, pinks and purples to make way for the rich, warm reds and oranges of autumn, it is a great motivator to get outdoors before the frosty winter months. The milder weather means more doggy walkies and lazy […]

How to holiday with pets Getting “away from it all” is something we all look forward to but deciding what to do with our fur-kids can be a tough decision that requires looking at all the options. Luckily we’ve done the ground work for you. Read on to get the down low on pet holiday […]

Helping pets help us during COVID-19 While the world reels from the long-term effects of Covid-19 and adjusts to the “New Normal”, some are really enjoying our extended time at home – our pets. HEALTH AND WELLNESS Posted by bravectosouthafrica – 25 February 2021 We have always found comfort in our furry companions but being […]

Fears and Phobias in Your Furry Friends One summer morning, the Nielson family decided to take their lively cocker spaniel pup, Milo for a hike. As usual, Milo ran the length of his leash, sniffing his way off the trail into the shrubbery to uncover every hidden scent he could find. But today was different […]

Do our pets feel emotions? As avid pet lovers, we are quick to defend our furry friends when others question their ability to feel emotions. But are those tell-tale signs of happiness, such as dogs wagging their tails or cats purring, really an expression of emotion or simple behavioural responses? Bravecto® has done the legwork […]