8 TIPS ON ENDING WINTER WORRIES FOR YOU & YOUR PET
Although temperatures in South Africa are usually fairly pleasant year round, in winter month lows can still dip down to almost freezing. This can provide a dangerous environment for some dogs depending upon certain conditions and where they live. For example, if you live in a neighbourhood where antifreeze is used, the key ingredient, ethylene […]
8 WAYS TO STOP PUPPY BITING
Puppies are irresistibly cute until they sink their needle-sharp baby teeth into your soft skin. Then, all of a sudden, they turn into a little monster that you can not get away from fast enough. How can you teach your puppy to stop biting you? 1 – Don’t Use Your Hands We have all done […]
Having Fun with Your Dog
“A tired dog is a good dog.” While you’ve probably heard the saying many times, there’s a lot of truth to that simple phrase. Bored dogs will often try to entertain themselves—whether that means chewing your shoes, barking at what seem like imaginary sounds, digging up your flower garden, or chasing their own tails. Playtime […]
Children and pets – having fun, while staying safe
With 45% of the population having a pet in the household, it seems many agree that pets are part of the family unit. They bring us joy, and help teach children how to be responsible, caring and animal-loving adults. Given 26% of pets are dogs and 18% cats, today they will be our focus. Did […]
HOW TO KEEP YOUR PETS OCCUPIED DURING THE CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN
Guide for Pet Owners The current restrictions, such as physical distancing and lockdown, due to the COVID-19 pandemic has an impact on both humans and animals. Many pets will find their daily routines suddenly changed and their owners at home instead of at work. While this can be an anxious time for everybody it is […]
Your dog or cat and COVID-19
The need to be confined to one’s house during the state of alarm caused by the coronavirus Covid 19 also affects the physical and mental health of our pets, especially dogs. A dog’s well-being depends on three fundamental aspects, which are physical exercise, exploring the surroundings and social interaction. All three can be affected by the exceptional […]
Coronavirus: Dogs to be trained to detect virus
Specialist sniffer dogs are to be tested to see if they can detect coronavirus. The charity Medical Detection Dogs has already trained dogs to spot the scent of malaria, cancer and Parkinson’s. It plans trials on the current pandemic virus with Durham University and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Charity boss […]
Can other animals be infected by SARS-CoV-2?
Many species are susceptible to infection because they contain a protein known as angiotensin-converting enzyme 2, or ACE2. That’s because the virus itself is covered in spiky projections that can to latch onto ACE2 proteins on the surface of animal cells. The coronavirus “spikes” then lock into place and hijack the cell to replicate. Using […]
No Dog Walks or Liquor Sales in Tight Rules for South Africa Lockdown
The South African government has released its final regulations covering the 21-day lockdown to start at midnight on Thursday, and it said that people were meant to stay in their homes at all times except to obtain essential goods and services. The Minister of Police Bheki Cele said at a press conference, where several ministers […]
Can Dogs Get Coronavirus?
In early March 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the COVID-19 novel coronavirus is a global pandemic. In the panic over the spread of the virus, people are worried not only about their own health but the health of their dogs, cats, and other pets. Dogs wearing face masks have popped up in photos across social […]