Tails Pet Blog
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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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2020-09-30
Getting Summer Ready!
Every year summer brings with it energy and excitement. One wants to get out and do things! Be outside. Be in nature. And who better to spend this time with than your beloved fur friend. To make the best of this amazing time of year...
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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
Breed specific pet nutrition
You may ask yourself, why are there different diets for specific breeds, what makes them special? Well just like the different breeds themselves have certain characteristics, traits and unique sensitivities so do the ROYAL CANIN® breed specific diets. No two dog breeds are the same...
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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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2020-08-31
Grooming cats is so much more than just brushing!
If you think grooming a cat is all about just getting those knots out, think again! All cats benefit from being groomed, whether they have long or short hair. And we all know that cat’s love to groom themselves, as they spend a lot of...
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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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