Why cats love being high up is a mystery to most cat owners but offer a cat a countertop, a shelf or a table to jump onto and you can be sure they'll do it. Cats love to be up high! But why? Why cats love being high up It's instinct. Cats make use of vertical spaces...
Feline herpes virus (FHV, FHV-1) is one of the most common causes of acute upper respiratory tract infections (Snuffles) in cats. The virus is highly contagious and is easily transmitted between cats. This occurs through direct contact with saliva, eye and nasal...
Why cats attack when stroked lovingly by their owners is a mystery to most feline lovers, especially when the cat has approached you for affection and attention in the first place. But, if you have ever had your cat snuggle up to you on the couch then nip at your hand...
Litter box habits are the number one reason cat owners relinquish their feline friends to animal shelters. Soiling outside of the box drives cat owners batty and because they don't properly understand their cats' needs, give up on their pets. But with a little effort...
Why do pets eat grass? Does it mean they are sick? This is a question vets are often asked because grass eating is common among both cats and dogs. We expect dogs and cats to eat meat only. They're carnivores, right? Actually, dogs can eat more non meat-based...
Cognitive dysfunction is cats occurs in up to 28 percent of cats between the ages of 11 and 15, and 50 percent of cats over the age of 15, studies show, although it is not as common as in dogs. The exact causes of declining mental function in older cats cannot always...
How to read your cat's mood is something most cat owners will tell you is impossible. Notoriously elusive and hard to fathom, most cat owners simply accept that they'll never understand them while continuing to administer to their every whim. How to read your cat's...
Mandela Day 2020 was the fourth mass sterilisation outreach clinic hosted by EberVet Community Veterinary Care but this year it went far beyond our expectations. When we set our target for the day, we hoped to sterilise 67 dogs and cats from Nomzamo/Lwandle...
Itchy ears are a common complaint in dogs. Certain breeds like Spaniels with their long ears and Labradors that like to swim, are more at risk. Itchy ears: symptoms to look out for • Repeated, vigorous scratching of the ear • Discharge • Bad smell from the ears Itchy...
Heart conditions in cats can be difficult for cat owners to spot because cats are so good at hiding symptoms. However, there are a few telltale signs which should alert you, and the earlier you get your cat to the vet the more successful the treatment. Heart...
Overweight pets are increasingly common the world over, and in South Africa. Why? Because most pet owners show their love for their pets by overfeeding or handing out treats. So much so that obesity in dogs and cats has become the number one health problem experienced...
Grooming your pet at home may seem daunting at first but with the right preparation and plenty of love and patience you'll have your pooch or puss looking pretty again in no time. Grooming your pet: the tools As with anything we do, we do it better when we're properly...