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The science of raw feeding for cats

Raw diets are dangerous, the story goes; but dangerous compared to what? Dr Amaya Espindola, MRCVS, takes an honest look at what the science actually shows about feline nutrition and commercial pet...

Camberwell Cottage: A dog friendly farm stay

Camberwell Cottage on Ancient Earth Farms is the kind of place where humans exhale and dogs immediately relax. Wide open spaces, mountain views and a farm that is genuinely (not just technically) pet...

Dog Management in training

Every interaction is shaping your dog's understanding of the world, whether you realise it or not. Keelan Stanley Nel unpacks why management is the missing foundation in so many training plans...

DNA Testing for Responsible Dog Breeding Explained

Responsible breeding goes beyond looks and pedigree. DNA testing gives breeders the tools to make informed, ethical decisions that protect the health of their animals and the integrity of their...

IVDD in dogs: signs, treatment & acting fast

Back pain in dogs is often dismissed as stiffness or ageing but it could signal something far more serious. Dr Falon Olfsen explains what every pet owner needs to know about Intervertebral Disc...

Dog friendly train rides in Cape Town

What happens when a Border Collie develops a full-blown train obsession? Vicki Fox and her dog Cobalt explore Cape Town's most dog-friendly rail adventures, from Stellenbosch steam trains to the...

Animals Whisper before they Shout

Behaviour problems rarely appear "out of nowhere"; in most cases, your pet has been communicating their discomfort, fear or frustration for quite some time through subtle body language long before an...

Clarity is a Gift

Caring for a pet goes beyond the daily routine of food, shelter and exercise. As responsible guardians, we pour our love into their nutrition and veterinary care, but have you considered the "what...

Your Pet Isn’t Naughty

Is your pet really "being difficult," or are they trying to communicate something vital? Labels like "stubborn," "dominant," or "naughty" don't just miss the mark, they are scientifically inaccurate...
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