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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 it’s a crunchy biscuit, a chewy snack, or a nibble of whatever we’re eating, treats have become a staple of pet parenthood. After all, who can resist those big, pleading eyes, the wagging tail, or the excited little bounce that comes when a pet knows

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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 not just about removing the tick—it’s the nagging worry about what kind of diseases it might have carried. One of the most concerning is Ehrlichiosis, also known as tick bite fever. It’s a bacterial infection that can make your pet seriously ill, and if left

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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 traditional pet food provides the essential nutrients pets need to thrive, incorporating superfoods into their diet can provide an extra boost to their health. From improving digestion to supporting their immune system, these human-grade foods offer plenty of benefits. But not all superfoods are pet-friendly,

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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 HEALTHY TREAT FOR YOUR FURRY FRIEND. Ingredients: Instructions: Preheat the oven to 180°C.Prepare the pan: Lightly grease asmall cake tin with olive oil.Fry chicken livers in a pan with alittle bit of olive oil. Layer the ingredients: Arrange half of the chicken breast slices at

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Fascinating Dolphin Facts

Dolphins are toothed whales, belonging to the suborder Odontoceti, with most species part of the oceanic dolphin family, Delphinidae. The familiar bottlenose dolphin’s scientific name

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PETS NEED A Break too!

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

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Fascinating Flamingo Facts

Flamingos belong to the bird family known as Phoenicopteridae, which includes all six recognized species. There are six main species of flamingos found across the

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From RUFF to Radiant

By Jenni Davies A glossy mane, supple skin, shiny eyes, sparkling smiles… SA’s next top model? Guess again. Whether your pet has long, luscious locks

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Fur-Friendly Finds

Top 10 Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Cape Town Image credit: The Farm Village THE FOODBARN One of the standout features of The Foodbarn is how warmly

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Fascinating Dung Beetle Facts

Dung beetles are part of the superfamily Scarabaeoidea. Most species fall within the subfamilies Scarabaeinae and Aphodiinae, which are part of the scarab beetle family,

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THE KUSA CONUNDRUM

By Jenni Davies From scruffy scrappy-doos to glossy champions, dogs come in all shapes and sizes – and we adore them all. But, behind the

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