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How dogs and cats keep warm in winter and cool in summer
We answer your questions about dogs’ and cats’ ability to thermoregulate – or control their body temperature. This is important information for keeping your pets cool in summer and warm in winter.
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A guide to diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats
We answer your questions about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management of diabetes in dogs and cats.
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All you wanted to know about senior pet care
We answer your questions about caring for senior pets
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Your questions about pet sterilisation answered
Having your pets sterilised is the most responsible thing you can do for them and for the pet population in South Africa as a whole.
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How prepared are you for raising a puppy?
The idea of a new puppy may present itself as comprising idyllic, fun-filled days of playtime and puppy breath, but the reality of raising a puppy is very, very different.
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The canine and feline urinary system
In this article, we list the organs and functions of the canine and feline urinary system, the disorders that can affect the urinary system, and how the vet diagnoses your pet's urinary health.
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The canine and feline endocrine system
In this article, we list the glands of the endocrine system of dogs and cats, as well as their functions, and what happens when pets develop endocrine disorders.
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The canine and feline immune system
The canine and feline immune system affects each and every system and cell in their body. It is a barrier of detection and elimination that stands narrowly between the healthy cells of the body and invading organisms like viruses, bacteria, parasites, can
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Canine and feline male reproductive system
In this article, we list the organs and functions of the male reproductive system in dogs and cats, the disorders that can affect the reproductive organs
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Canine and feline female reproductive system
In this article, we explain the components and functions of the female reproductive system, the disorders that can affect reproductive organs, and how the vet treats the reproductive health of female dogs and cats.
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Canine and feline musculoskeletal system
In this article, we'll explore the components of the musculoskeletal system, its various functions, and what happens when things go wrong. We'll also give you some tips on how to protect and your pet's musculoskeletal system from young to old.
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The canine and feline lymphatic system
In this article, we’ll explore what the lymphatic system does, the organs of the lymphatic system and where they are located, and what happens when there is a malfunction or disorder in the lymphatic system or any of the lymphatic organs.
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The canine and feline cardiovascular system
In this article, we'll explore the organs of the cardiovascular system, its function and how it works, as well as problems that arise in the cardiovascular system and how they affect our pets.
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The respiratory system of dogs and cats
Breathing is an essential function of life, but it is just one function of the respiratory system in our pets. The respiratory system brings air into your dog or cat’s body, humidifies that life-giving air, heats it up and filters it, and then uses the
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Your pets and the holidays
It's almost time for the holidays, which can really put a spoke in my pets' routine. What should I do?
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Managing your pets’ anxiety
When I have lots of guests over, my cat goes into hiding and my dog becomes extra needy - getting under my feet while I'm trying to host. What can I do when my pets get so nervous?
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Spirocerca Lupi in dogs
Spirocerca lupi [S lupi] is a worm that has dogs as its definitive host and forms a nodule [“granuloma”/mass] within the lower oesophagus (“slukderm”]. The wormIt is a large± 5cm long red worm that lives inside the oesophagus (slukderm) of the dog. It forms a large nodule in the oesophagus which usually results in the symptoms experienced. The dog is infected after eating a dung beetle or other infected animal [lizard or bird that has eaten the dung beetle]. The term ...
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Mange in cats
My cat is scratching relentlessly and has begun to lose patches of fur. She looks pretty unhappy. What can I do?
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