There are many tick and flea preventative treatments on the market to ensure our beloved furry friends don’t get sick from parasite-borne diseases. But which is better, oral or topical: a chewable tablet or a spot-on treatment? We’ve got the answer.
Winter can be tough for our senior pets, but fortunately there’s a lot you can do to keep your older dog warm and comfortable on the outside and from within. How many items on this checklist can you complete?
NexGard Spectra is a broad-spectrum tick, flea and worm preventative treatment. It’s tasty for your dog and easy for you, and it embodies the role of modern pet care in our busy lives. Here’s why:
South Africans are already a week into the national lockdown and are trying to adapt to ‘a new normal’. We’ve got strange new routines and are working hard to keep ourselves busy and our minds occupied while keeping our communities safe. But what do we do if our pets get sick or injured during lockdown? Take a deep breath and read this:
Have your pet’s activity levels declined since the start of the national lockdown? Have you noticed little Lucy’s tummy getting somewhat rotund, or has she become restless and bored and busy as a result? It begs the question: does your pet’s diet need to change because of less activity?
Now that you’re housebound with your pets, you’re likely to observe their daily behaviour more closely. They may be acting differently because you’re around more; picking up on anxieties in the house; or there may be something wrong… Have you noticed any of these strange behaviours in your pets?
Police Minister Bheki Cele made it absolutely clear that during South Africa’s 21-day lockdown, we cannot walk our dogs, visit our friends and their pooches, or go to the park or the beach or any public place. So we know that you need some ideas on how to keep your pet active indoors – here they are:
There’s no hiding the fact that pet owners are bummed about the police minister’s statement that we aren’t allowed to walk our dogs (or any other animal, for that matter) during South Africa’s lockdown. On the upside, now’s the purrfect time with bond with your pets. Here’s how:
There is a ton of misinformation going around about the new coronavirus. If you’re worried about your pets and COVID-19, don’t panic just yet. Dodge the fake news and read more here about how your pets may be affected by the current outbreak.
Let’s explore some of the strange yet rather common behaviours that remind us that our domesticated dogs were once free to roam in the wild… and the weird things they did to keep themselves safe and comfortable.
