Pet Health
Winter Stiffness in Pets: Is Your Dog or Cat Slowing Down This Winter?
As temperatures drop across South Africa, many pet owners begin noticing subtle changes in their pets. Dogs may seem slower on walks, hesitate...
From severe mange to a forever home: Huxley’s remarkable rescue story
When Huxley arrived at TEARS Animal Rescue in February, staff were confronted with one of the worst cases of mange they had ever...
Keep Your Furry Friends Healthy This Winter Season
As the chilly weather creeps in, we often focus on protecting ourselves from seasonal illnesses and forget that our furry friends can be...
Raw Meat Diet for Dogs: Is It Healthier or Just Another Pet Food Trend?
As more South Africans embrace natural, organic and minimally processed foods, many are extending the same philosophy to their pets. One trend gaining...
Winter grooming mistakes pet owners make when temperatures drop
As winter settles across South Africa, pet owners often focus on jerseys, blankets and warmer sleeping spots. But colder weather also brings a...
How to keep your pets safe during South Africa’s winter storms
With flood warnings in the Eastern Cape and severe storms battering parts of the Western Cape, South Africa’s winter weather has officially arrived....
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 a...
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....
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...
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...
