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Cape of Good Hope SPCA team providing care to animals in a Cape Town community
FeaturedNSPCA News

SPCA enters ‘one of Cape Town’s most dangerous communities’ to help 40 animals

Photos: SPCA Cape of Good Hope SPCA teams entered a Cape Town community described as one of the city’s most dangerous after animals...

Pet owner talking to a dog as researchers study how humans communicate with their pets
FeaturedPet AccessoriesTraining & Behaviour

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...

Dog and cat shedding their winter coats during spring
FeaturedPet Health

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...

Dog scratching its skin due to itching or irritation
FeaturedPet Health

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,...

Cat and dog representing different pet personality types
FeaturedTraining & Behaviour

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...

Cat scratching and dog chewing behaviour explained for pet parents
CatsFeaturedTraining & Behaviour

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...

Dog and cat waiting for small pet treats from their owner
FeaturedNutrition & TreatsPet Health

How many treats should your pet have each day?

Next to a cuddle and a belly rub, a treat feels like one of the best ways to show your pet some love....

Puppy and kitten inside a pet-proofed home
Adoption & RescueFeatured

5 Things You Need to Do Before Bringing a New Pet Home

Congratulations, you are getting a new best friend. You have bought the food, prepared the bed and perhaps even found a little Springbok...

Dog holding a household item in its mouth
FeaturedPet Health

Why Your Dog Steals and Hides Household Items

Do you keep finding missing socks, toys or remote controls in your dog’s bed or buried in the garden? Your dog is not...

Dog responding to its owner’s emotions
DogsFeaturedPet Health

Dogs process human fear and sadness differently, brain scans show

Dog owners often notice how their pets respond to changes in mood. When you cry, your dog might rest its chin on your...