Health & Wellness

Fruit can be beneficial and even healthy for your doggy to consume, however, there are certain fruits that can be harmful, leading to loose bowels, kidney failure and ingesting doses of poison into their system. Make sure you do your research before feeding your doggy...

Separation anxiety is not just something confined to human beings - it affects our furry friends too. Dogs appear to be more prone to it, most likely because of the strong bond and dependence that naturally forms between a dog and their owner. However, cats...

Many of us will stand for hours in the supermarket aisles trying to understand what is packaged in the food we’re about to consume, however, very few of us will do the same for our furkids when purchasing their packaged food. Here are some handy...

Hill’s Pet Nutrition South Africa addresses pet parents’ Listeriosis concerns. The latest nationwide Listeria outbreak has naturally got pet parents concerned about what they should and shouldn’t be feeding their pets. Listeriosis is a serious but treatable disease caused by Listeria monocytogenes, which is widely...

Many know the beneficial use of aromatherapy and essential oils to help with anxiety, inflammation and other general uses, however, many people are unaware that there are several essentials oils that can be dangerous towards your pet’s health. The use of essential oils can be...

We all know that eating fruit is good for us, it is high in natural vitamins and minerals that assist our body to perform at its best. But is the same true for dogs? You might be surprised to learn that certain types of fruit...

Summer is an awesome time of year. However, it is important to pay close attention to our furiends as the temperatures rise this summer. After all, unlike us, they are surrounded with a hot, furry coat! When the weather becomes extreme it is essential to...

While some pets can consume anything they desire without experiencing any uncomfortable after-effects,  others are prone to sensitive tummies and need to 'watch what they eat'.  The question is; how do you know whether your pet is silently suffering from a sensitive tummy and what can...