Q: Hi there, I would like a professional opinion on cat claws, please. Facebook and other media channels have been advertising these soft gel claw caps for cats, that get glued on their claws so they don’t scratch your furniture. Apparently, they grow off. A lot of people, however, seem to have a huge issue with this, and say that its cruel and unnatural. Is this uncomfortable for cats and
Q: My 6-year-old male cat has recently started getting fussy about his food. They get dry food pellets in the morning according to the required measurements on the pack and then again at night with a small amount of wet pouch food as a treat. He refused to eat the dry pellets, but eats the wet food and then begs for food from our plates. (I occasionally spoil them with
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
Hi, my name is Travis and I’m a vet at a referral practice in Cape Town, dealing exclusively with dogs and cats. I’m a catlover,
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
by Tracy McQuarrie We love our canines as family but sometimes when in the company of other people we may need to say the inevitable
By Tanri de Lange (BSc.VetPhysio)SAVC Registered Veterinary PhysiotherapistFounder of The Vet Physio Pod Podcast As a veterinary physiotherapist, I often see how consistent, tailored physiotherapy
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From Veterinary House As a boy, I spent countless hours with my dad who is a mixed practice vet in Estcourt. This sparked a deep
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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
by Bryony Van Niekerk Remember, remember the 5th of November. With the end of year fast approaching that means it is almost time for the
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I think it was Sarah Ban Breathnach who famously said, “The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all the world needs
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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by Bryony Van Niekerk In this digital age all our memories, moments and achievements are all tied up on our phone, social media pages or
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The aardwolves belong to the sub-family Hyaeninae and its scientific name is Proteles cristatus. Despite its name, the aardwolf is a member of the hyena
