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Fascinating Facts about Cats and Kittens |
The word cat refers to a family of meat-eating animals that include tigers, lions, leopards, and panthers.
Cats have five toes on each front paw, but only four toes on each back paw.
Cats are... Posted on 11-02-2019More |
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Flamingo Rescue 2019 Update |
Kamfers Dam’s flamingos – comments from Mark Anderson, CEO of BirdLife South Africa
Kimberley, 6 February 2019 -- The situation unfolding at the Lesser Flamingo breeding colony at Kamfers Dam near... Posted on 11-02-2019More |
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Bizarre discovery in Germany: Puma cub kept in apartment |
FOUR PAWS provides sanctuary for cub that is victim of Europe’s trade in wild cats
Cape Town, 31.01.2019 – Shortly before Christmas 2018, authorities discovered and confiscated a male puma cub in a... Posted on 31-01-2019More |
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Port Elizabeth woman, 72, kills two Pit Bulls with her shotgun. |
Thursday 24.01.2019 A Port Elizabeth woman was left with no other alternative to shoot the dogs. Around 10h00 that morning the neighbour’s two Pit Bulls scaled her six-foot boundary wall to attack... Posted on 25-01-2019More |
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Avian Pox and the risks it exposes to our wild and domestic birds |
Cape Town 16.01.2019: There have been reports of wild birds (pigeons and doves) being brought into local veterinary clinics for euthanasia due to their faces being deformed from a disease suspected... Posted on 16-01-2019More |
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Reasons why Pet Adoption Applications are rejected |
"I entered the kennels and saw him sitting in the corner. He was staring at me, but was too affraid to come to me. I slowly approached him and with caution touched his soft furry ears and head. ... Posted on 30-12-2018More |
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Why Dogs Live Less Than Humans |
Here's the surprising answer of a 6 year old child.
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their... Posted on 23-12-2018More |
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Victory for South African Veterinarians |
In a unanimous judgement handed down on the 5th of December 2018, the Constitutional Court ruled in favour of the South African Veterinary Association.
The matter before the Court was with respect... Posted on 13-12-2018More |
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Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds for people suffering from allergies |
If you are a dog-lover, but suffer allergic reactions due to the shedding of their fur, then this information is just for you. Here we share with you a list of hypoallergenic dog breeds that do not... Posted on 10-12-2018More |
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Can I treat my pet's wound at home? |
We often wish and hope that we can treat our pets at home, rather than having to fork out a few hundred Rand (or more) - for "just a bandage or just a cleaning". Treating a wound is not as easy as... Posted on 08-12-2018More |
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5 Languages of Appreciation in your Pet Business |
Do you want to take your pet business to the next level? Are there frustrating moments that you often experience but are not sure how to deal with it. Today we would like to talk about the people... Posted on 05-12-2018More |
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Popular Dog and Cat Names |
There are so many variations to consider when choosing your new pets' name. I got my first dog when I was 5 years old. It was a stray Scottish terrier. In those days the internet did not exist,... Posted on 03-12-2018More |
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Buying Guide for Pet Toys |
Toys. Today we look at a few tips on how to get the correct toys for your pets. Getting the right toys for their needs can save you money, frustration, and possibly even an emergency trip to the... Posted on 01-12-2018More |
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50 Amazing Pet Blogs |
50 Amazing Pet Blogs And Websites Any Pet Lover Should Follow
Any Pet owner who cares about their furry friends wants to find the right information to keep their pets happy and healthy.
Luckily,... Posted on 23-11-2018More |
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Black Friday Advertising Sale |
Advertising SALE for 1 Day Only
All for R100 on Friday 23 November!
Get 3 banners for 1 year. We will even help you with the artwork.
Get the best exposure for your pet product with the right... Posted on 22-11-2018More |
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Animals from the ‘worst zoo’ to be relocated to FOUR PAWS sanctuaries |
16.11.2018, Cape Town – Preparations to transfer recently rescued Albanian animals, which were kept in the Safari Park Zoo Fier dubbed the ‘worst zoo ever’, is currently underway.
Currently all... Posted on 20-11-2018More |
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There's a Rang-Tan in My Room and I dont know what to do |
A supermarket in Iceland made a video to show the damage of #PalmOil Plantations to our planet, and most importantly to the now almost extinct orangutans who survive there. This Greenpeace video was... Posted on 12-11-2018More |
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Blessed be the home that welcomes a cat - Economic Benefits |
HOME/ECONOMY
Exterminates house pets
Whether domestic or feral, we all know cats as efficient killing machines. Rodents, insects and even birds do not stand a chance when these cute predators are... Posted on 08-11-2018More |
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Blessed be the home that welcomes a cat - Family Benefits |
CHILDREN
Stimulates mental focus
The most prevalent factor for kids to perform poorly in school is their attention span. Hence, maintaining their interest is crucial to developing well-rounded... Posted on 08-11-2018More |
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Blessed be the home that welcomes a cat - Spiritual Benefits |
SPIRITUAL/METAPHYSICAL
Repels negative energy
Aside from the observable advantages that cat owners reap, the feline animal companion also creates positive otherworldly benefits in your home. Many... Posted on 08-11-2018More |