None of us likes to face the fact that our fur-child is fat. The scales have crept up, he’s not as active as he used to be, sometimes struggles to join in the family fun… But he’s just chubby (and so adorable) and we love him regardless. That’s okay, right? Sadly, as with us when…
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The food our pets eat has a critical effect on their health and longevity. But there’s such a confusing array of pet foods available, both in veterinary stores and supermarkets, as well as a host of dietary trends punted on the internet. How can we possibly know what’s best for our furkid from a nutritional…
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It’s that time of the year when we all hit the gym, resolving to eat healthier, work off those Festive Season love-handles, visit our doctor, swallow our vitamins, meditate and whatever else we need to transform us into super-human versions of our former selves. But what resolutions have we made to ensure the health and…
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It’s been said that the only thing Dog People and Cat People can agree on is that Bird People are the craziest… But seriously, while some may staunchly favour one type of pet over the other, most pet-lovers are what a well-known US behaviourist calls “bi-pet-ual”, and have a mixed fur family. In the majority…
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We may be pleased to welcome the warmer weather after winter, but it unfortunately brings with it a number of factors which can cause your pet to feel itchy and miserable. PARASITES Parasite-control should be a year-round regime, but the summer months take tick, flea, fly and mosquito infestations to another level entirely. Ensure that…
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The current trend towards moving out of free-standing houses and into complexes and residential estates brings with it a host of benefits, but just as many challenges. One of the most common “bones of contention” in densely populated communities is the unruly behaviour of pets. Twisted Whiskers has some ideas on how you and your…
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