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Trail Blazing with Ryan and Thandi

How amazing would it be to wake up on another continent, looking up at a sky speckled with stars that are unfamiliar to you? Stretching and yawning, while drinking your coffee, and amazed at the opportunity to be where you are. It sounds idyllic, doesn’t it? Well, this is the upside of being an ultra-trail runner, there’s always a new adventure waiting. Then the hard work starts!  From here, you

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Dogzcool Tricks and Treat – By Lloyd Bristow

I’m going to tell you a story. Perhaps even a story within a story. It was back in my school days. I recall going to my mother one day and telling her, in a very excited tone, that I had heard about a place in town that trains dogs, and I asked her if I may go there.   Well, my mother answered, “Yes,” which was followed by a moment

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8 things your dog wants you to know about getting into shape

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

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Travelling With Your Pet

Mere domestic animals to some, an integral part of the family to others – when it comes to  security and comfort, there is no place like home for your pets. This is why changes to unfamiliar environments are traumatic for our furry friends.   Colleen Clackworthy from Pet Travel, South Africa, shares some useful hints on alleviating the stress levels of all  parties concerned. Any pet owner can vouch for the

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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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