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Ask The Vet – Dr. Travis Gray

My dog was diagnosed with cancer. I’ve heard very good things about people giving their dogs Cannabis Oil with wonderful results. Some people also give it to their animals with other pain related issues. Please tell me about the advantages and disadvantages of giving my dog Cannabis Oil.   Cannabis oil contains Cannabidiol (or CBD), which is an extract of the cannabis plant which does not have psychotropic effects. Research

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One in a Million – Saving Sandy (By Jenni Davies Fisantekraal Animal Welfare)

Chained to the wall of a house in Fisantekraal township, the gentle Boerboel-Ridgeback female named Sandy paced up and down, dust puffing up around her dry paws, hot sun glaring down on her thin body. She was in shocking condition. But, as bad as it was, this day was actually the first day of a beautiful new life for Sandy.   A perfect pup When we first met Sandy, she

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When Treats Become Troubles

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

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The Bitter Bite

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

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Superfoods for Super Pets

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

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Recipes (March / April 2025)

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

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Fascinating Zebras Fact

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),

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Get to Know Dr. MAC

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

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Fascinating  Puffin Fact

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

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Fascinating Sloth Facts

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

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