Pet Health
SAVET makes finding trusted vet care easier
SAVET is changing how pet owners find veterinary care in South Africa. Launched in March 2026, the platform was built to solve...
DETHRONED documentary exposes Global Big Cat Crisis
Global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS International has announced the streaming release of DETHRONED, an internationally recognised documentary exposing the realities facing big...
Protect Your Pet from the Hidden Threat of Parasites
Parasites are more than a nuisance. They can cause serious illness in pets and may also pose a risk to human family members....
TEARS World Spay Day Campaign Success
Late in February, TEARS Animal Rescue, in collaboration with Animal Welfare South Africa, AfriPaw and TAH, undertook a sterilisation campaign called ‘Stop the...
38 Pet Food Products Recalled in South Africa
Venecia Valentine A nationwide pet food recall has been launched after batches of condemned dry pet food were stolen from a waste management...
Why Every Cat Needs a Scratching Post
If you live with a cat, you already know scratching is not optional. It is part of how cats move, stretch and interact...
Flea and Tick Survival Guide for Pet Owners
Warmer weather brings longer walks, beach days and garden playtime for pets. Unfortunately, spring and summer also mark the peak season for fleas...
World Spay Day: 207 animals sterilised in Cape Town
A two-day mass sterilisation drive in Lavender Hill and Cafda Village has resulted in 207 dogs and cats being sterilised, as the Cape...
Tick season warning for pet owners
Summer is in full force, and for pets and their owners, that means tick season. Ticks are parasites that transmit serious diseases to...
The Pet Parent Playbook: 10 Expert Tips for Dog and Cat Wellbeing
If your dog could talk, it wouldn’t just ask for more walks or tastier food. It would ask you to look deeper into...
