Deciding when is the right time to say goodbye Photo by Klas Tauberman: https://www.pexels.com/photo/black-tan-and-white-short-coated-dog-133163/ Our pets can bring incredible joy and fulfilment into our lives, which can make the choice almost impossible when it comes...
Dr Esmaré van der Walt, a veterinarian at EberVet Pet Clinic in Strand, explains that cats communicate in four primary ways.
Guide to Cat Carrier and Travel Training: by Dr Esmaré van der Walt, EberVet Pet Clinic Cat carrier and travel training can be a test of patience but can also be a bonding experience for you and your feline companion. Taking your cat to the vet is essential for...
Separation anxiety can be both heartbreaking and infuriating; heartbreaking to see a pet so fearful and infuriating because anxiety is often acted out through destructive behaviour, like chewed furniture, torn cushions, urinating in the house and more. But before...
Parvovirus is showing up more often in adult dogs judging by the number of adult cases being admitted to veterinary clinics in recent months. This a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease usually affects puppies. Though there are no official stats to back...
Pet health should be top of mind when adopting a puppy or kitten as the sooner you adopt healthy habits, the longer and healthier your pet will be with you. These pet health tips come courtesy of our friends at Rogz Pet Insurance Pet health must include teeth Your...
New Year Resolutions can be tough to keep but where our pets are concerned they can also save us heart ache and expensive vets' bills during the year. Here's our list of favourites: Book my pet's annual checkup. Do this before the end of January or the intention will...
Fear of fireworks is more common in some dog breeds than others, a recent university study has found. The study looked at standard poodles and discovered that these dogs were 28% more likely to fear fireworks than other breeds. In general, they were less tolerant of...
Avian flu has decimated South Africa's poultry industry with more than 7,5 million chickens having to be slaughtered in recent weeks, making this the biggest avian flu outbreak this country has every experienced. The virus was detected in April in the Western Cape and...
Tick control has never been more necessary than right now. According to Country Animal Clinic veterinarian, Dr Ingrid de Wet, the weird weather we are having (wet and cold one day, hot the next) has brought out the ticks in droves and clinics are seeing more and more...
When to take your pet to the vet may be a difficult decision for some pet owners. And there are several reasons why: Pets are good at hiding pain. This is a survival technique that goes back to their ancestors days in the wild. Any animal that is sick or injured and...
Teacup dogs are specifically bred to be pocket-sized. They might be called 'micro' or 'pocket' but whatever the name the practice is not good for the health of the animal. In fact, warns PetMD, purchasing a 'teacup' puppy supports unethical breeding practices and...