Tails Pet Blog
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2018-04-16
How to Solve Common Skin Problems in Pets
Skin problems can be of great discomfort to your furkid. There are several reasons your beloved pet may be suffering from skin problems including: diet, the environment, and allergies. In fact, 40% of vet visits are related to skin problems. The most common skin problems...
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2018-04-09
The CLAW enforcement: How to train your cat from scratching the furniture
Where do cats lay down the law? At the CLAW enforcement. Anyone who has a cat, and even those that don’t, know that cats like to scratch. If furniture could talk, your sofa would tell you their claws are worse than a weapon. Cat owners...
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2018-04-03
6 Fruits That Are Dangerous for Your Doggy
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...
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2018-03-29
What happens when Day Zero hits TEARS Pet Rescue?
Water restrictions in the Western Cape has been difficult for many of us, but have you ever considered the effect of these restrictions at animal shelters? Water is limited to 50 liters per person, per day, but this does not include our precious animals. Animal shelters...
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2018-03-27
How to Beat Your Pet's Travel Anxiety
So, you are all set for your annual holiday complete with the family pooch, but an hour into your trip Rover is panting and whining in the back and you are at your wits end! When traveling with pets, it can be a stressful time...
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2018-03-19
Does Your Pet Have Separation Anxiety?
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...
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2018-03-15
Pet Food Labels Explained
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...
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2018-03-13
Listeriosis and your pet | Everything you need to know
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...
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