Animal sterilisations, education, and making sure tummies are full are our favourite projects. To date, we are proud to have enabled over 2 tons of food to be donated to animal shelters and raised enough funds to have over 100 dogs sterilised. Our main project for 2017 and 2018 is to drive an education campaign for school children. Although we help where we can, we set out to choose a
The honey bee has been around for millions of years. Honey bees, scientifically also known as Apis mellifera, which means “honey-carrying bee” Honey bees have 6 legs, 2 compound eyes made up of thousands of tiny lenses (one on each side of the head), 3 simple eyes on the top of the head, 2 pairs of wings, a nectar pouch, and a stomach Honey bees have been producing honey in
When your pooch gazes at you with those heart-melting eyes, just begging for a bite of what’s on your plate, it’s so tempting to give in. And, in many cases, this might actually be just fine…as long as you don’t replace their proper diet with it, and stay away from certain ‘no-no’ foods. Here’s what your dog needs you to know about eating your food. I love variety!
Exercise and maintaining a healthy weight is important for health. In fact, research has shown that a 30-minute walk (and it doesn’t have to be high-energy) three times a week is good for blood pressure, joints, digestive function, and sense of well-being – for you and your dog. Make sure I’m up for it I’d love to do some exercise – us dogs are built to move and it’s
There’s something undeniably rewarding about giving our pets treats. It’s a universal language of love—an unspoken “I adore you” wrapped in a tasty morsel. Whether
Understanding Tick Bite Fever in Pets If you’ve ever found a tick on your dog, you know the sinking feeling that comes with it. It’s
Boosting Your Pet’s Diet with Nutrient-Rich Ingredients As pet owners, we all want the best for our furry companions, and that includes their nutrition. While
Jenny’s Doggy Birthday Cake CELEBRATE YOUR PUP’S SPECIAL DAY WITH THIS NUTRITIOUS AND DELICIOUS HOMEMADE DOG-FRIENDLY CAKE! MADE WITH WHOLESOME INGREDIENTS, THIS CAKE IS A
The zebra, a fascinating and iconic African mammal, is scientifically classified into three main species: the plains zebra (Equus quagga), the mountain zebra (Equus zebra),
BY BRIAN BERKMAN “LUXURY TRAVEL WRITER, BRIAN BERKMAN, SEARCHES OUT THE FABULOUS AND OFTEN AFFORDABLE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO YOU AND YOUR PETS. JULIE, HIS RESCUED
Creating a Physiotherapy-Friendly Environment By Tanri de Lange (BSc.VetPhysio)SAVC Registered Veterinary PhysiotherapistFounder of The Vet Physio Pod Podcast When we think about home renovations, the
I qualified as a veterinarian in 1973 and have been in private practice ever since. That’s a career spanning over 52 years, and during that
Delectable Doggy Delights with Jenny Morris I have to admit, when Jenny Morris agreed to be the Cover Model for this issue, I was relieved.
Hi, my name is Travis and I’m a vet at a referral practice in Cape Town, dealing exclusively with dogs and cats. I’m a catlover,
BY BRIAN BERKMAN “LUXURY TRAVEL WRITER, BRIAN BERKMAN, SEARCHES OUT THE FABULOUS AND OFTEN AFFORDABLE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO YOU AND YOUR PETS. JULIE, HIS RESCUED
Hi, my name is Travis and I’m a vet at a referral practice in Cape Town, dealing exclusively with dogs and cats. I’m a catlover,
THE SCIENTIFIC NAME FOR THE ATLANTIC PUFFIN IS FRATERCULA ARCTICA. Puffins belong to the family Alcidae, a group of seabirds that also includes guillemots, and
by Tracy McQuarrie We love our canines as family but sometimes when in the company of other people we may need to say the inevitable
By Tanri de Lange (BSc.VetPhysio)SAVC Registered Veterinary PhysiotherapistFounder of The Vet Physio Pod Podcast As a veterinary physiotherapist, I often see how consistent, tailored physiotherapy
By Bryony Van Niekerk New Year, new me. There is something about January that brings about feelings of fresh starts, resolutions and new beginnings (which
“Amid the joyous chaos of a lively household where wagging tails and chirping feathers abound, a gentle giant has emerged as a beacon of hope
From Veterinary House As a boy, I spent countless hours with my dad who is a mixed practice vet in Estcourt. This sparked a deep
Getting a pet is a joyful, exciting, and fulfilling experience. So why do you feel like you’ve made the biggest mistake of your life, and
Sloths are divided into two main categories: two-toed and three-toed sloths, which are distinguished by the number of claws on their forelimbs. The scientific name
