Household poisons – safeguard your pets from commonly found toxins
We welcome our pets into our homes with the intention of caring for them and sharing a wonderful bond. However, without knowing it, we...
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May 17, 2016
5 easy steps to becoming a better pet owner
Fancy yourself a good and responsible pet owner? Perhaps there are a few additional things you haven’t considered, which may take you...
Apr 15, 2016
Getting back into a routine – why it will benefit your pets
Companion animals truly are creatures of habit and, as a result, they really do benefit from a regular routine, especially in light of...
Apr 7, 2016
5 Tips to help your pets through the colder months
Winter – some live for it, others count the days until spring. But love it or hate it, there’s one thing we should all agree on – our...
Mar 23, 2016
Is the food I feed my pet made up of waste?
Let’s clear the air – the commercially prepared food that you are feeding your pet is not made from waste or discarded ingredients deemed...
Mar 16, 2016
Hairball control – for a happier kitty and a happier you
Hairballs: the not so nice side of owning a cat. But did you know that as objectionable as hairballs are to us, they’re equally...
Mar 9, 2016
Why chocolate is a no-no for pets, unless it is pet specific chocolate
With Easter around the corner, chocolate sales and consumption is set to sky rocket. While this may only mean a few extra pounds or...
Mar 2, 2016
Why you should never miss your pet’s annual veterinary check up
As a responsible pet owner, exercising good preventative care should be high on your list of priorities. In some ways, annual veterinary...
Feb 15, 2016
Using food to help your furry friends through tough times
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside your furry friend’s mind? They’re sometimes so “human” it feels like only their appearance...
Feb 2, 2016
Behavioural effects of an imbalanced diet
A great deal of research has gone into understanding the dietary requirements of our pets. The top reference of this is the National...
Jan 19, 2016
Are your good intentions leaving your pet malnourished?
Past experiences often pave the road for new habits, but if you’re on the path of preparing your pets’ food at home, from scratch, can...
Jan 5, 2016
Spoilt for choice – which pet food brand is right for my pet?
Much like us, each pet is unique, with different preferences and dietary considerations. Opting to feed your pet a commercially prepared...
Dec 29, 2015
5 New Year’s resolutions to benefit your pets
While you’re working hard at sticking to those New Year’s resolutions, to improve your own life, why not consider making a change or 2...
Dec 20, 2015
Pets’ Festive Season Woes
With the Festive Season around the corner, relaxation begins to set in. And, with that, our dietary willpower seems to waiver. Not only...
Dec 15, 2015
Have a blast this New Year’s, without the blast
As the year draws quickly to a close, ‘silly season’ creeps near, which is often a very trying time for our pets. Families vacation,...
Nov 1, 2015
Travelling with your dog in tow
More and more we see dogs shifting roles from “watch guard” to “part of the family”, meaning that holidays are now, more than ever, being...
Nov 1, 2015
8 tips to get your pets through an extreme heat wave
In the midst of one of the worst droughts and heat waves to ever hit South Africa, the Pet Food Industry Association of Southern Africa...
Oct 19, 2015
A symbol of promise for safe, nutritious pet food
In this day and age, where business is driven by profits and bottom lines, it is not unheard of for pet food brands to alter their...
Sep 9, 2015
South Africa to host GAPFA’s 1st World Congress
The GAPFA aims to provide a global industry forum to address and gain consensus on key and mutual issues related to pet nutrition and the...
Sep 8, 2015
The PFI: gearing up for a safe and healthy pet food industry
Formed in 1998 and with unwavering focus, the Pet Food Industry Association of Southern Africa (PFI) has always been committed to...
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