Cats
Your pet might be doing more for your wellbeing than you realise
There is something about the bond you share with a pet that is difficult to find anywhere else. They greet you when you...
Cape Town pet owners: Here’s what could change under the new Animal Keeping By-law
Cape Town pet owners could face stricter leash rules, new identification requirements for dogs and shorter holding periods for animals picked up by...
Fleas, ticks and worms: The parasite schedule every pet parent needs
Pet parents everywhere will be able to wax lyrical about the joys (read: frustration) of fleas, ticks and worms. Keeping on top of...
6 animal myths you probably still believe
You know them. You’ve probably repeated them, and you swear they’re true. But most of them? They just aren’t. Some have been passed...
Is your pet struggling with separation anxiety? Here’s how to help
I remember how, after lockdown was lifted, my neighbour’s dog would howl nonstop. I felt for the pup. He went from having his...
Scientists have found a new way to decode how we really talk to our pets
For every “good girl”, every “who wants a treat?” and every heart-to-heart conversation you have with your cat, researchers have found a way...
Pet shedding season is here: How to survive the spring fur explosion
It’s that time of year. Winter is receding, the days are getting longer and you can tell we’re heading into spring by the...
Is your pet constantly scratching? Here’s what their itch might be telling you
Licking paws, nonstop scratching, shaking their head. If you live with an itchy pet, you probably know the sound off by heart. Itching,...
What personality does your pet have? Take this fun quiz to find out
No matter how small your pet is, you know they have a BIG personality. Your cat acts like they’re the landlord and you’re...
Your pet isn’t being naughty. Here’s what their behaviour is telling you
Your cat scratches the brand-new couch. Your dog destroys your favourite slippers. Then there is the barking that seems to start for no...
