How we can help!!! The bane of many an owner’s life and pet’s comfort and even quality of life, Atopic dermatitis (or atopy) is an inflammatory, chronic skin condition associated with environmental allergies and is the second most common allergic skin condition diagnosed in dogs.
Dogs can have itchy skin for a variety of reasons, as owners of many fur kids, we find that food and seasonal related allergies the hardest to deal with. WamPum is a well known and trusted proudly South African range, with all ingredients selected with your pet’s wellbeing in mind. The focus is on skin and coat health and condition, in formulations that have proven to be highly effective and long lasting.
Who doesn’t love a gummy type sweet? If your dog stares at you imploringly when you eat sweets and you wish you could share, then these recipes are for you. Healthy Treats The unflavoured and unsweetened gelatin in these treats, may have health benefits for your pet’s skin. Many believe that it helps coat and […]
Believe it or not, the long held belief that Bassets are dumb is not true. They don’t waste energy on anything and are easily distracted by scents, but hey, that’s what they are bred for. When you measure dogs according to instinctive intelligence, then Bassets are right up there with the rest of the Einsteins. […]
So many people are returning to simpler times, growing their own vegetables, keeping chickens for eggs and making toys and treats for their dogs and cats. An internet search provides a wide variety of recipes, making it really easy to choose a recipe based on your available ingredients, your dog’s known likes and dislikes and […]
On this morning, Anthea’s worst fear came true, Cooper fell in the swimming pool. Thanks to her life jacket, she was kept afloat until Anthea could grab her by the safety handles and lift her out.
The elegant but aloof Azawakh, is able to reach a maximum speed of 64km/hour, if you blink, you really could miss them. Known for their speed and stamina, they are able to run down game such as hares and antelope.
1. Dog’s Speed vs Going the Distance A Greyhound can outrun a Cheetah over a long distance, over shorter distances, the Cheetah rules with a top speed of between 110 to 120km/h 2. NOSEiD – Your dog’s noseprint as an identification method IAMS launched their NOSEiD app in 2021. Dog owners can download the app […]
Did you know that dogs’ paws have shock absorbers, a built in brake, stabilizers and insulation?
If you haven’t heard of the Aïdi, you are not alone. It is also known as the Berber and Chien de l’Atlas and it is an African breed that was developed in Morocco, to protect its owners (Northern Berber and other nomadic tribes) and their flocks (sheep and goats) from predators in the Atlas mountains […]
Fun Facts: The number of muscles varies according to breed They can move each ear independently Ears express a dog’s emotions Dog’s ear canals are L-shaped, predisposing them to infections There are around 12 different ear shapes, from pointed to bat and dropped and just about everything in between
Did you know that the Kruger National Park runs a special programme called Watchdog? That there are projects such as Dogs 4 Wildilfe who train and fully support specialist anti-poaching dogs in National Parks across Southern Africa and parks in need worldwide. KNP’s Project Watchdog This project makes use of Bloodhounds, Malinois, Foxhounds and Blue […]