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10
MAR
2018
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With anxiety in humans on the rise, it is hardly surprising that anxiety is now a huge issue for many pets. Dogs, in particular, are often afflicted. This can be triggered by loud noises e.g. fireworks or thunderstorms, being alone and also by social interactions with other dogs. Depending on each individual dog, they may be affected by one or more triggers.
When feeling anxious dogs often bark, pace, pant, and lick excessively. In addition, they can exhibit destructive or aggressive behaviour. One treatment that often helps break the trigger/reaction cycle is the use of calming sprays and wipes or plug-in diffusers which can alter the brain’s neuro-transmitters thereby deflecting the anxiety state.
Super hearing, super pets
The amazing hearing capabilities of dogs and cats, where sound is perceived as 5 times louder than for humans, may well account for the fact that.. [More]
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Anxiety Issues In Today’s Pets
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25
FEB
2018
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Cats are obligate carnivores. Essentially this means that cats must eat meat or fish in their daily diet and that vegetarianism is generally not considered an option for cats. Their diets should contain a high level of good quality meat or fish and animal fat and small quantities of fish oil are also beneficial for skin and coat condition. Cats require a careful balance of at least 13 different vitamins, plus the essential amino acid taurine necessary to promote a healthy heart and eyes. A complete diet will have all the necessary vitamins and amino acids in the right ratio, either derived from the raw materials themselves or from added supplements. Good manufacturers use protected vitamins to prevent them being degraded by processing. With the right food from a reputable supplier, there is no need to give your cat extra vitamins and over dosing of vitamins can be harmful.
Nutrition For Kittens – A Complete Cat Food
Start to feed the mother on kitten food such as .. [More]
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Burgess Cat Food Now in South Africa , Cat Food South Africa , Kitten Food South Africa
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06
JAN
2018
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Burgess Pet Care used their 200 years of pet nutrition expertise to develop a new Wellbeing food range for cats that is completely grain-free with a range of functional health benefits including weight control, digestive health and skin & coat condition.
Because Burgess understand pets have unique nutritional needs and suffer from health problems such as obesity, dental cavities and digestive issues just like humans, they made their new three-strong range – specially formulated by in-house vet Dr Suzanne Moyes – naturally grain free, with nutritious ingredients that target problem areas.
Their ‘Slender’ food, for example, includes amino acids that helps support a healthy metabolism and burn fat – great for cats that need to watch their waistlines – as well as protein for fullness and cranberry extract to balance urinary PH.
Their ‘Skin & Coat’, which contains linseed and biotin to give a gloss.. [More]
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New Burgess Wellbeing Cat Food Range , Healthy Cat Food South Africa
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21
DEC
2017
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South Africa has the largest number of pets in Africa, with numbers totaling 7.4 million for dogs, and 2 million for cats. If you are one of these many lucky pet owners, you probably love nothing better than spending time in the Great Outdoors playing, walking, or just relaxing with your pet. Both dogs and cats love running and jumping in the garden, and dogs also benefit from at least one walk a day. Keep your lawn safe for your dog by removing the biggest risks and toxins, and stopping your dog from escaping.
De-Cluttering Your Garden
Your dog will probably run at lightning speed from one end of the garden to another, pouncing on leaves and rolling in the grass. Reduce the chances of injury by keeping the yard completely free of sharp tools and machines your dog can fall on or trip over.
Store all chemicals and cleaning products in a garden shed, to avoid ingestion.
Avoiding Toxic Plants
If your garden is filled with v.. [More]
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Crucial Elements of Pet Friendly Lawn
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18
DEC
2017
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‘Tis the season to be jolly but, for our pets, it’s also a time of hazardous foods, poisonous plants and dangerous decorations. Ensure the four-legged members of your family have a safe and happy Christmas by following DR SUZANNE MOYES’ festive advice For those pets who have seen a Christmas or two, the sudden arrival of a pine tree, tinsel and plates piled high with mince pies, will likely be taken in their stride. However, for young animals, all these exciting new things require close inspection, which can lead to all sorts of problems.
All You Can't Eat
At this time of the year, many of the foods we love to tuck into will do our pets more harm than good – so those pleading eyes must be ignored. It’s far better to keep your pets on their usual Burgess diet. Festive foods on the blacklist include:
Pigs in blankets: Fatty, salty meats such as pork can lead to pancreatitis.
Mince pies and Christmas cake: Raisins and sultanas (a.. [More]
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Christmas Perils For Our Pets
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