I have a dog who licks the couch and our bed. If we don’t stop her (as we don’t always see it) she just carries on until it is a big wet spot. If we see her and tell her to stop, she stops immediately. Can this be obsessive behaviour or can there be more reasons as to why she does this. Licking of objects with increased frequency and
It may be a small matter in the scheme of things, but it surely mattered to the lost lamb that was found next to the road by weekenders returning from the West Coast and deposited at World of Birds just before five on Sunday. It was not the first sheep that a motherly Debbie took under her wing and into her home. It was a struggle to get the sickly
In 2001 two donkeys were rescued from a miserable existence, blindfolded and walking endlessly in circles to mix mud and straw in a brick-making arrangement just outside the little village of McGregor in the Western Cape. They found a home with Johan and Annemarie van Zijl who had recently retired there. It quickly became evident that there were many more donkeys in need of help and the concept of a
Working with animals has always been a passion of mine. Ever since I can remember, I had wanted to be an “animal doctor”. I was lucky enough to grow up in a small coastal town in KZN and spent many a weekend on my Uncle’s farm, enjoying the outdoor activities and wildlife. Like most vets, I qualified from Onderstepoort and ventured out into the world with great ambitions and a
Late in June 2018, the Camdeboo Sterilisation Initiative (CSI) was contacted by a kind person who was taking her domestic worker back home to the township, when she noticed a dog being tied at the side of the road, with a group of children gathered around it. She stopped to investigate what was going on, upon which the children ran away. She could see that the dog was hurt, as
During June 2017, a horrific fire ripped through the Garden Route destroying over 1000 homes, claiming 7 lives and wiping out around 18 000 hectares of forest and fynbos. As the smoke cleared and aid began flooding in for people, pets and livestock, it occurred to me that it wasn’t only people who had lost their homes but wildlife as well. I noticed a huge influx of birds in
Buzz arrived in our lives, very shy and very quiet. Tina Marie Mudd from “Rescue Me” had answered our request for a rescue German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) and brought Buzz around, having found us suitable and he was left in our care, as forever parents. At first he ran around sniffing here and sniffing there, as dogs do when introduced to a new environment. I noticed that he was very
The first crocodiles appeared around 240 million years ago, at the same time when dinosaurs appeared. The prehistoric ancestors of crocodiles were much bigger than today’s counterparts. They are members of the order Crocodilia, which also includes caimans, gharials and alligators. They can be found in tropic areas of Australia, Africa, America and Asia with the exception of Europe. There are 23 species of crocodiles and most of them are
Dr Roselle Hartwigsen BSc, BVSc, CVA Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life. Helping animals came naturally to me from a very early age growing up on a farm. I never had a shadow of a doubt that being a veterinarian is my calling. I was blessed with the ability and means to pursue my passion and qualified from Onderstepoort in 2011. During
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
In the world of social media, there are countless influencers and content creators, each with their unique niche and passion. One such individual is Elle
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
The scientific name for killer whales is Orcinus orca. “Orcas” and “killer whales” both refer to the same species of marine mammals. “Orcas” is a
We all know what stress is and how it affects us and those around us. The slow pace of Covid and the subsequent couple of
In the age of smartphones, capturing the joyful antics and endearing expressions of our beloved pets has become a cherished pastime. As technology continues to
Baboons are primates and are native to Africa. They belong to the genus Papio and are known for their distinctive appearance and complex social structures.
Luxury travel writer, brian berkman, searches out the fabulous and often affordable options available to you and your pets. Julie, his rescued mixed-breed doggie-daughter, insists
A Tale of Resilience and Redemption There is nothing more inspiring than the will-power of an animal. The love they give and the forgiveness they
Some people colour with pencils, others use paint… then there are those who have the unique talent to paint with words. I count myself lucky
Luxury travel writer, brian berkman, searches out the fabulous and often affordable options available to you and your pets. Julie, his rescued mixed-breed doggie-daughter, insists
A frog is any member of a diverse and largely carnivorous group of short-bodied, tailless amphibians composing the order Anura. You will find frogs on
BY: BRYONY VAN NIEKERK It’s 21:00 on 2 October 2022 and I get a message from our pet sitter: Harri (our disabled cat who never
” Are you one of those people who gets all giddy when you see a dog in public? Trying to make eye contact with the
Your canine companion had a field day in the rubbish bin and now they’re literally sick as a dog – throwing up, nursing an aching
Luxury travel writer, brian berkman, searches out the fabulous and often affordable options available to you and your pets. Julie, his rescued mixed-breed doggie-daughter, insists
BY: BRYONY VAN NIEKERK There are two types of children: those who launch themselves with open arms at every dog they see, and those who
If I said it once, I’ll say it a million times more. Never judge a book by its cover. Meeting Carl Wastie just re-established this
It’s 7am on a Saturday morning, you get up and go to the kitchen. As you switch on the kettle, you also turn on the
Luxury travel writer, brian berkman, searches out the fabulous and often affordable options available to you and your pets. Julie, his rescued mixed-breed doggie-daughter, insists
BY: BRYONY VAN NIEKERK Woohoo, spring has officially sprung! I don’t know about you, but for me winter this year was on the colder side
