Health & Wellness
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2020-10-14
My cat is fat so what, it’s cute? And he’s on diet food.
There are many disadvantages to being fat, but for cats some of the biggest problems are developing diabetes, joint disease and urinary tract problems. Diabetes especially is a serious disease that is hard to manage, creates time restraints for pet owners and can be very...
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2020-10-02
The frustration of itchy skin and allergies in pets
Trying to understand hypersensitivity reactions or ‘allergies’ in our pets is the first step to better skin health management. In many cases we are often looking for ‘the cure’ to our pet’s problem skin. But unfortunately, this is often very unrealistic or virtually impossible, as...
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2020-10-02
Be Prepared for Grass Seed Season!
Every year towards the end of spring and most of summer we see grass seeds causing a lot of issues for many pets. Even though the clinical signs can vary quite a bit, it is a painful situation that can be prevented if one knows...
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2020-09-07
Hot dogs: Heat stroke in dogs! How serious is it?
South Africa is a hot country, and with global warming and climate change, it may be getting hotter. Which is why we need to be aware of the danger this poses to our pets. We have all heard about heat stroke or heat exhaustion, but...
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2020-08-31
Becoming Pet Parents
Choosing the right product that fits your needs is often easier said than done, because what do you actually need? Becoming a new pet parent can often be very confusing because it is difficult to know what exactly your pet needs regarding preventative treatment. There...
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2020-08-25
Understanding the importance of Omega 3 & 6 and how they differ
The terms Omega 3 and 6 can be seen everywhere nowadays, including on a lot of pet food packaging. But what are they? What functions do they have in your dog's metabolism? And how important are they for your pet's health? What are they? Omega...
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2020-08-13
Parasites in Small Animals
Tick, flea, and mites products Living in the southern hemisphere is fantastic. We have an amazing sub tropical climate which allows us to have a great outdoor lifestyle. But we are not the only ones that enjoy these conditions. Tiny little creatures that most dog...
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2020-07-22
Arthritis in cats
Until fairly recently osteoarthritis or arthritis in cats has not commonly been diagnosed or treated, the biggest reason being that cats are great at hiding disease! It’s in their survival instinct not to show pain. Especially when they get older, they just tend to sleep...
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