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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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PETS NEEDS A BREAK – Overberg

Paws in the Overberg: Julie Berkman- Fluckiger’s Guide to Stanford BY BRIAN BERKMAN Julie Berkman-Fluckiger sniffs out a remarkable stay at a fire-restored Stanford home

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Recipes Winter Issue 2026

. . . RAINBOW WELCOME ROLLS Ingredients:12 spring roll rice paper wrappers½ cup mint leaves½ small pack Thai basil leaves4 spring onions (cut in half

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Heart & Home

There is something incredibly special about the relationship between humans and their pets. Long before science confirmed the emotional and psychological benefits of companion animals,

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Recipes (April / May 2026)

Spring Sprout & Marrow Soup Ingredients: 450g baby marrow, chopped1 onion, roughly chopped2 celery sticks, roughly chopped1 carrot, roughly chopped4 Tbsp butter3 Tbsp flour3 cups

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Trails To Thrive

Inspiring pet-friendly destinations where every trail walked together tells a story of growth CEDERBERG MOUNTAINS Rugged, dramatic, and beautifully untamed, the Cederberg Mountains are a

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Fascinating Honey Badger Facts

Fascinating Honey badger (Mellivora capensis) The honey badger (Mellivora capensis) is the only surviving species in the genus Mellivora and the subfamily Mellivorinae. The species

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Growing Together

By: Jenni Davies Our furry family members don’t all enter our lives at the same stage. We welcome some as roly-poly babies or gangly juveniles;

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Small Steps, Big Progress

COCO’S IVDD RECOVERY STORY Coco, a lively French Bulldog, suddenly lost function in her back legs. Her owners immediately knew something was wrong. She was

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A Fresh New Start

By Tracy Mcquarrie There’s something magical about a fresh new start. Whether it’s the beginning of a new year, a new season, or simply a

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