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How to Prevent And Treat Heatstroke In Pets During Summer

6th Nov 202111th Jan 2022 Posted By Dr Tanya Viljoen

Summer is here! The great news – more outdoor time, less great news – heatstroke in pets is a real threat. Here are some tips every pet-parent should know:

How To Keep Your Dog Cool During A Hot South African Summer

6th Nov 20219th Nov 2021 Posted By Comine du Toit

South African summers can be brutal and heatstroke is all too real. So help your pet beat the heat with these easy-to-do tips, tricks and tools this season.

Is My Dog At Risk For Sunburn? Here Are The Facts

17th Oct 202118th Oct 2021 Posted By Comine du Toit

Is my dog at risk for sunburn? Remember – sunburn goes beyond uncomfortable skin, and can actually be incredibly harmful and develop into skin cancers too.

How To Keep Your Pets Safe During Those Frightful Fireworks

28th Sep 202114th Oct 2021 Posted By Comine du Toit

Fireworks can be the worst! So here are our top tips on how to keep your pets safe and calm during those inevitable festivities.

Gardens And Pets – Here Are 4 Must-Knows:

10th Feb 202110th Feb 2021 Posted By Andrew Freemantle

Gardens and pets are three words that can describe fun, but throw in ‘dangerous’ to the mix and you’ve already painted a different picture.

How To Prepare For Dog Emergencies And How To Handle Them

10th Feb 2021 Posted By Dr Sarah Miller

Review these common dog emergency scenarios to help assist you in how to prepare for dog emergencies and how to handle them:

Do Dogs Ever Need Blood Transfusions?

28th Jan 202128th Jan 2021 Posted By Dr Tanya Viljoen

Did you know that dogs may need life-saving blood transfusions, just as humans do? Find out about dog blood types, donation and transfusions.

10 Voedselsoorte Wat Jou Hond Nooit Moet Eet Nie

16th Dec 202010th Feb 2021 Posted By Stienie Pretorius

Hier volg ŉ lys van die 10 voedselsoorte wat jou hond nooit moet eet nie, want baie hondeienaars voer hulle honde mense kos.

Why Should You Microchip Your Pet? Here’s What You Need To Know:

8th Oct 20208th Oct 2020 Posted By Dr Tanya Viljoen

Why should you microchip your pet you ask? Here’s what you need to know to help protect your pet and yourself from potential heartache.

How To Protect Your Fur-Kids: Your Pet Vaccination Questions Answered

7th Oct 202010th Feb 2021 Posted By Dr Tanya Viljoen

Here are some of your pet vaccination questions answered, because there’s a growing public concern about the risks of vaccinations.