Winter doesn’t just change our routines, it can change our pets’ behaviour too. Discover why cold weather, less movement and hidden pain affect dogs and cats and simple ways to support them through the colder months.
Calm isn’t something dogs are born knowing, it’s a skill we need to teach. Discover the difference between real calm and a fearful shutdown and learn simple, fear-free exercises to help your dog settle with confidence in any situation.
Dogs run off lead, dams double as swimming pools, and the welcome is as warm as the woodwork. Here’s why AntBear Eco Lodge has become a favourite pet friendly Drakensberg escape for South African pet parents.
From growing puppies to senior pets and high-performance working dogs, raw feeding offers targeted nutritional benefits at every life stage. Discover how a biologically appropriate diet supports your pet from the inside out.
Constant play and wrestling might look like a happy multi-dog household, but calm coexistence is what truly keeps dogs settled, secure and free of unnecessary stress.
Dog vomiting is one of the most common health concerns South African pet owners face, but knowing the difference between vomiting, regurgitation and retching and understanding what different vomit colours mean, can help you respond calmly and get your dog the right care at the right time. Veterinarian Dr Falon Olfsen explains everything you need to know.
AI is changing how we care for our pets but it is not here to replace your vet. From smart collars that detect early behaviour changes to digital records that travel with your pet, technology is quietly becoming a partner in South African pet healthcare. Runveer Singh, founder of Pet ConneX, unpacks what AI-assisted care really means, what it can and cannot do, and how you as a guardian can use it wisely.
Die keuse van ‘n etiese honed teler is een van die belangrikste besluite wat enige toekomstige honde-eienaar kan neem, maar baie mense weet nie presies wat die verskil is nie. Dieregedragskundige Monique de Jager verduidelik die rooi vlae om op te let, die gesondheidsrisiko’s van agterplaas-teling en hoe jy die regte vrae kan vra voor jy besluit.
Essential tips for Pet Friendly Property Hunting. Searching for a new home is exciting, but for pet parents, the checklist is a little longer! Make sure your next move is “pawsitive” for the whole family!
That strange, honking cough your small dog makes could be more than just a quirk. Sasha Wein breaks down tracheal collapse; what causes it, what to watch for and why small changes make a real difference.