Pet Health

Pet owner spending quiet time with their dog at home
FeaturedTraining & Behaviour

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...

Dog and cat receiving regular parasite protection against fleas, ticks and worms
FeaturedPet Health

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...

Ostrich, dog, cat, bird and frog representing common animal myths
FeaturedNews

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...

Maxi, an 11-year-old senior dog waiting for a forever home at TEARS Animal Rescue in Cape Town
Adoption & RescueDogsFeatured

Maxi has waited years for a home: Could you give this senior girl her happy ending?

Any shelter will tell you, puppies get adopted in a heartbeat. Senior pets, though? These golden oldies are often the gentlest beasts and...

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,...

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....

Healthy dog and cat sitting beside bowls of balanced pet food
FeaturedPet Health

5 Signs Your Pet Is Getting the Right Nutrition

The pet food aisle often feels overwhelming. Packaging promotes grain-free, raw, high-protein, vet-approved and human-grade options. Your dog might eat almost anything placed...

Pet owner reading the ingredient list on a bag of dog food
FeaturedPet Health

Pet Food Labels: What South African Owners Should Check

South African pet owners are paying closer attention to their own food, yet many still focus on claims printed on the front of...

Dog scratching its skin because of itching or irritation
DogsFeaturedPet Health

How to manage your dog’s itchy skin

Persistent scratching, paw licking, face rubbing and frequent ear shaking may point to more than a temporary irritation. Skin allergies are the leading...