South Africa is a biodiversity-rich country that sits at the tip of the African continent. This is where the icy, cold Atlantic Ocean meets the warm, tropical Indian Ocean. It’s an area of land covered in a diversity of animal and plant species and a must-visit destination for any traveller. Approximately 300 mammals and 900 bird species are found in South Africa alone. South Africa is bursting with wonderful wildlife! When visiting South Africa, look out for these unique and interesting animals: Baboon Driving along the open roads in SouthAfrica, especially between cities and towns, you are likely toencounter a troop of baboons. The Cape baboons are an example of adominant troop that many tourists, and locals, encounter when in CapeTown. These baboons are one of the largest monkey species. Theyprefer eating fruit and insects and sit by the roadside hoping fortourists to throw them an easy meal. Baboons are extremely crafty,very intelligent and most adaptable as well, part of the reason theyare considered by the natives to be pests. Please only take photosof wild animals, do not feed them as it onlyencourages aggression. Cheetah Everybody knows how fast a cheetah is, but do you know how many spots it […]
Have you ever considered going on a hike with your dog? Hiking is no doubt a great memorable experience and can even be more interesting with exciting moments when you decide to go with your dog. Your dog can be a great companion while on a hike and also help motivate you to go farther. However, there are some specific things you need to take into consideration to have great moments out there with your dog. It is essential to understand that your dog is an animal and cannot entirely act like a human. You need to apply some safety measures and other precautions to ensure a hitch-free trip. So, for your needs, here are five tips to help keep your dog safe and have a great overall hike with your dog. Go with a pet first aid kit One important thing you must not forget to carry with you when going on a hike with your dog is first aid kit for pets. Your dog can easily get into trouble and may need urgent medical attention to keep it going. While you don’t want your dog to get hurt; ensure you carry a first aid in case of any […]
All over the world and every year, millions of cats are brutally slaughtered for their meat as food for people. Stolen pets and strays are taken to these cat meat markets. These helpless cats are packed together in overcrowded small cages where they are forced to urinate and defecate on each other. In addition, often their legs are broken so there is no chance of escape. Suffering in a cramped cage waiting to be meat for a “little tiger meal”, the poor cat is then brutally bludgeoned on its head to try to stun it enough so it can then be boiled alive in a pressure cooker or pot. Other times, these evil cat murderers will skin a cat alive or even take blow-torch to cook them all while still alive and suffering. Even though this barbaric practice of killing cats for meat is technically illegal in many countries, these governments still allow this to happen openly and there is never any stopping or prosecution of these cat murderers. Many countries still quietly promote this horrible practice as an inexpensive and easy way to “feed” their populations. The UK’s newspaper Express reported that, “Cats are the forgotten victims of the […]
When you know that your pet is going to pass away soon—due to age or chronic illness—you must first prepare yourself emotionally for the impending loss—only then can you give your pet the care they need in their final days. The greatest relief you can provide your sick pet is by recognizing and minimizing the physical pain they may be experiencing owing to their illness. Your vet can help you recognize the signs of physical pain and discomfort as well as emotional distress so that you can give your pet the attention and care they need at this junction of their life. Recognizing pain in pets It can be hard for pet parents to detect pain as animals—dogs and cats in particular—aren’t able to show that they are in pain as humans can. In fact, your pet may continue to behave normally in spite of being in pain, making it even more difficult for you to help them. According to vets, some visible signs that your dog or cat may be in pain include difficulty in breathing, inability or unwillingness to move, excessive alone time, and change in eating habits. While these are general signs of sickness, it’s important to […]
Owning a pet is a big responsibility as you have to take good care of its health. Dog owners need to understand that their canine friends are susceptible to digestive issues. The worst thing is that like babies, dogs are unable to explain their discomfort and this may cause delay in treatment and worsening of the condition in many cases. A little vigilance and some care reduce the chances of pet digestive issues getting worse. Let us highlight some facts about canine digestive health to help you be a better dog owner. Common causes of canine digestive issues Generally speaking, the digestive health of your dog depends directly on its microbiome. The kind of microbes that it carries in its gut determines its ability to counter digestive illnesses. A balanced microbiome, with plenty of good bacteria, ensures that it will be in optimal health. Read https://tethertug.com/blogs/news-2/what-you-need-to-know-about-your-dogs-microbiome to learn everything about the microbial makeup of your pet. Besides an imbalance in the dog’s microbiome, there can be several other reasons that could lead to digestive troubles. These include the following: Abrupt changes in diet and/or eating patterns Overeating or undereating Allergies Accumulation of toxins in the digestive tract Trauma Ingestion of […]