Tick and Flea Season: When and How to Protect Your Pets
When is Tick and Flea Season? Learn more about this time of year and its effect on your pet's health.
Category Dogs
Preventing Tick-Borne Illnesses in Dogs: A Guide for South African Pet Owners
Learn how to prevent tick-borne illnesses in dogs with our comprehensive guide. Discover the best products and tips for keeping your dog safe in South Africa.
The Hidden Dangers of Tick and Flea Infestations in Pets
Learn about the dangers of tick and flea infestations in pets and how to protect your pets in South Africa. Discover the best products and prevention strategies.
Ehrlichiosis (Tick Bite Fever) in Dogs
Ehrlichiosis is also known as Tick Bite Fever. It is a serious tick-borne disease that can be fatal. It affects dogs in South Africa. Dog owners in South Africa can protect their pets from Ehrlichiosis.
Deadly Babesiosis: A Complete Guide for South African Pet Owners
Learn how to spot, treat, and prevent babesiosis. It's a life-threatening disease in dogs that comes from ticks. Keep your canine companion safe with this expert guide.
Deworming for Dogs & Cats
Dogs and cats in kennels and catteries or socializing with other animals may be at greater risk
Biliary
Billary is a tick born disease. The parasites (protozoa) pass from the tick to your dog when they bite your dog. The parasite then enters the red blood cells where they multiple.
Kennel Cough
At book club last week our hosts little dog started to cough. I asked her if he was OK and she said yes but that he and the other dog both seemed to have chicken bones stuck in their throats! Although it\'s not a good idea to feed your dog chicken bones, they are certainly not likely to get stuck in two dogs throats causing them to cough!
Ticks & Fleas
* Only 5 percent of the flea population consist of the adult fleas we see hopping on and off your pets. The other 95 per cent are buried somewhere in your carpet, growing and laying yet more eggs