Cats are known to nest in the most inconvenient places. A pet crate will give your queen some privacy while being comfortable and safe!
Even the smallest of surgeries are invasive, and in most cases that means restricting how much activity your pet engages in to ensure healing and complete recovery. If a pet moves too much after a surgery, there’s a risk of wounds that don’t heal or heal slowly.
Puppies and adult dogs have a natural fondness for enclosed sleeping places - think of how often your dogs will sleep under a coffee table, against a wall or behind a couch.
In the wild, they would seek out a safe den to sleep and could be in the form of a cave or any other shelter that would keep them protected and secure. That is all a dog crate is.
Grooming does not mean that you need to find a parlour that can pamper your precious pup.
Although specialised facilities that cater for grooming, these are not within everyone’s budget and in many cases, you are more than capable of grooming your own dog – all you need is some basic understanding of what is required and how to do it correctly.
As a self-confessed cat lady, I try to be the best pet-parent!
I thought I was pretty clued up on what would be considered “good” human food for my kitties. I was surprised to read this list from petmd.com. Although I have a no-scrap rule, where I do not feed them any meal leftovers, I have on occasion given them some of the items on this “no-no” list without knowing that it could cause them harm in the long run.
Choking is a common emergency that you may experience with your pet.
Most dogs will chew nearly anything including bones, toys, sticks and plastic (to name a few!) which can get lodged in the windpipe - with a choking dog, knowing how to respond could save your pet’s life as you might not have enough time to rush to the vet.
After most surgeries, pets will need to be confined for a period of time to ensure accelerated healing and complete recovery.
We know that it can be hard emotionally and strategically, to confine your pet, but it is the only way he can get better. Confinement is ‘house-arrest’ or restriction to a limited area in an effort to prevent prolonged physical exertion.
Every truly avid dog-owner wishes for the chance to show off his pet at the nearest dog show. It is both a way to validate your pride in owning your pet and a chance to see other beautiful dogs in action. For the first timer, however, entering the world of competitive dog shows can truly be a daunting experience.
When you decide to adopt a new kitten, it’s normally more exiting for you and your family than it is for the cat you already own. Although cats are solitary by nature, most will come to accept or ultimately tolerate any additions. Cats can be very territorial, which is why you should always be careful when you introduce a new kitten to your older cat.
Sooner or later, every parent is likely to hear: “Please, can I have a puppy?”
A pet can become a wonderful addition to a family and teach children valuable life lessons including responsibility.
Pet lovers are increasingly treating their furry companions like fully-fledged family members. If you feel more excited to share the adventures of other species that you have welcomed into our home, instead of stories about blood relatives, don’t be concerned - you are not alone.
All training starts with taking advantage of natural animal instincts to reinforce the behaviour you desire.
Crate training your puppy from a young age give him his own space where he’ll feel secure and comfortable, which is especially important in a household with other dogs but offers clear and easily understandable lines of discipline and acceptable behaviour.
A Practical Guide for SA Dog Owners - As we approach Guy Fawkes Day (5 November), Diwali (10-11 November), Christmas and New Year, the fireworks season is upon us. Humans, celebrating special occasions through intense firework displays can be a delight for children and adults, however terrifying for our fur kids.
South African households show an increasing importance on responsible pet ownership. As members of the family, pets need to be well cared for when their parents are away on holiday or business trips. A number of pet owners often forfeit a trip because they don’t have anyone they trust to look after for their beloved animals. Should you own an exotic, fussy, needy or particularly high maintenance breed you might eventually require someone reliable to look after them.
Pets are members of the family and they are traveling with us more than ever, whether for the traditional trip to the park, holidays or extravagant excursions to the grooming parlour.
From Menace to Model Citizen
There is much joy and excitement when adopting a new kitten, yet inappropriate behaviour, including scratching, is the most common reason people give up their pets, with 18-30% of cats are no longer in their first home after the end of the initial year.