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How responsible pet care keeps pet-friendly rentals open

Searching for a pet-friendly rental can be heartbreaking. Behaviour consultant Ilse Fourie explores why landlords say no, and how everyday care, considerate neighbourliness and an honest pet CV help...

Popular Sire Syndrome: Why Genetic Diversity Protects Dogs

Popular sire syndrome happens when one admired stud dog fathers too many litters, shrinking a breed's gene pool. Learn why genetic diversity matters and how responsible breeders protect the long-term...

Rabies Exposure: What Every Pet Owner Needs to Know

A bite isn't the only way to be exposed to rabies. Learn what counts as an exposure, the first aid step that matters most, and why every South African pet-owning household needs this checklist...

How a three-legged working dog still competes and wins

Belgian Malinois Igor lost a leg to amputation but never lost his drive. Now, alongside handler Zelna Truter, he's back competing in dog sport, proving three legs are no match for one huge heart...

What your pet’s behaviour changes are really telling you

Spring is a natural moment to pause and really see your pet again, noticing subtle behaviour and welfare changes before they quietly become bigger problems, and gently rebuilding everyday trust and...

How to prepare your dog for a stress-free photoshoot

Worried your dog won't sit still for photos? A Cape Town dog photographer shares practical, judgment-free preparation tips to help you and your dog feel relaxed, comfortable and ready for a truthful...

Hiking with dogs in Kleinmond: The Three Sisters Trail Guide

Sabalenka and Marmite tackled Kleinmond's Three Sisters trail at their own rhythm, proving that hiking with dogs isn't about reaching the summit but everything that happens along the way, up to...

Nuclear Sclerosis in dogs: Is that cloudy eye normal?

Your dog's cloudy eyes might not be cataracts. Veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Lo-An explains nuclear sclerosis, the normal senior-eye change many pet parents mistake for something serious, plus the...

African Pet Health Summit: What you should know

South Africa's premium natural pet health summit is coming to Stellenbosch, bringing world-leading integrative vets together for pet parents, vets and pet professionals. Discover what's covered, who...
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