PETS AND PET FOOD DURING COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS
As the world adapts to unprecedented circumstances brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, and concern for human health mounts, the...
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- Aug 11, 2018
Consumers to spend 117 million ZAR more on dry dog food by 2023, reports Euromonitor
The South African economy remains constrained by slow growth in 2018. This, combined with the volatile rand, resulted in massive cost...
- Jan 15, 2018
Rehoming a pet
As much as we’d love to live in a world where all pets, adopted or bought, are loved and cared for until their final days – as should be...
- Dec 18, 2017
Finding a lost pet
Although most pet owners will take every precaution to ensure their pets remain safely confined within their property, some cunning...
- Dec 1, 2017
What’s in a pet food label?
Pet food variety abounds in South Africa, so it is no surprise that not all foods are made equal. To ensure that you are feeding a pet...
- Nov 17, 2017
To spay and neuter or not
Gone are the days of allowing pets to “just have 1 litter. For the kids.” The harsh reality is that overpopulation, across the globe, is...
- Oct 31, 2017
The best start for a new pet kitten
As with puppies, setting your new kitten up for a happy co-existence with its new family is largely dependent on the initial welcome and...
- Oct 6, 2017
Bringing a new puppy home – giving him the best start
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of bringing home a new puppy, but to ensure you’re giving your pup the best start to its new...
- Aug 29, 2017
The unfortunate consequences of removing a pet from its mother too soon
The excitement of getting a new puppy or kitten doesn’t seem to waiver even as you get older. Few are immune to the cute factor, and the...
- Aug 16, 2017
Choosing the right pet
So, you’ve made the decision to adopt a pet – good for you! Now, it’s just a case of choosing the right pet to suit your lifestyle and...
- Jul 11, 2017
How to responsibly treat your pet
What would life be without delicious food and tasty treats? Whether an emotional eater or health conscious occasional treater, everyone...
- Apr 21, 2017
Particular nutrition pet foods – a pet’s first medical intervention
Responsible pet ownership does not stop and start with meeting your pet’s daily needs. It peaks at times when signs of illness or injury...
- Apr 7, 2017
No chocolate treats for pets – an Easter warning
What would life be without chocolate? It’s delightfully sweet taste and creamy texture has the ability to ease a broken heart, improve a...
- Mar 14, 2017
Aging gracefully: being kind to senior pets
Thanks to advances in pet nutrition (in part) we are fortunate enough to enjoy our pets that much longer due to their extended life...
- Feb 24, 2017
Correct storage of pet foods
You’ve made the wise decision and purchased a pet food brand that puts the welling of your pet first – you’ve purchased a PFI (Pet Food...
- Feb 13, 2017
The importance of water in your pet’s diet
The obvious nutrients required by your pet for a full and balanced diet, such as protein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and vitamins are...
- Jan 31, 2017
What makes pets different
The special bond between man and pet can’t be explained – you need to experience it to truly understand and appreciate it. That special...
- Jan 17, 2017
Getting overweight dogs back into peak condition
Weight issues are affecting pets just as much as they’re affecting their owners, and yet we often find it difficult to put down that...
- Jan 13, 2017
Correct feeding for your dog’s life stages
From the bouncing bundle of puppy love to wise matriarch or patriarch, each stage of your dog’s life brings fresh challenges and rewards...
- Dec 21, 2016
Firework stress worsened by rich foods
Silly season is finally here, after a long and difficult year. For most of us this is the time of year when we let our guard down and...
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