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A South African community for dog and cat lovers

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for dog and cat lovers

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Welcome to Petlife^SA™

An engaging place for those who have a particular connection with animals! Explore our growing collection of informative and compelling articles that are trustworthy and accessible. These articles cover a wide range of topics that will facilitate the care of your pets to give them the best life possible.

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MARCH 06, 2025
DANGEROUS PRANK AS CHILDREN LET DOGS LOOSE
Mischievous children are allegedly opening people’s gates to let their dogs out. >>

MARCH 05, 2025
RABID DOG BITES VOLUNTEER IN UMGENI PARK
The animal welfare organisation urges pet owners to take vaccination against rabies for their dogs more seriously. >>

MARCH 05, 2025
LOST CAT REUNITED WITH HIS FAMILY AFTER SEVEN YEARS
In a heart-warming story of resilience and the unbreakable bond of family, a cat named Padfoot has been joyfully reunited with his owners after seven long years, all thanks to the remarkable power of a microchip. >>

TRENDING
VET’S PICK
FUN & REWARDS

WHAT YOUR DOG’S BAD BREATH MEANS, Bad breath (halitosis) in dogs is not uncommon but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t worry about it. >>

WHY CHOCOLATE IS BAD FOR DOGS, To spread awareness and help avoid tragedies, we are reaching out to talk about the dangers chocolate holds for pets. >>

FLEAS, TICKS & OTHER BUGS THAT LIVE ON CATS, Not all external parasites cause the same problems and some are worse than others…. >>

MEET OUR RESIDENT VET – DR. INGRID DE WET Our Vet’s pick articles are selected by our resident vet Dr. Ingrid de Wet >>

KIDS FUN ZONE: Keep your kids entertained.

E-CARDS: Send a free e-Card to friends and family.

DOG FEATURES

REASONS TO CHIP YOUR PET

Sadly, many cats and dogs lost each year are never found and reunited with their human companions ...

REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PET

There are too many unwanted, unloved pets in the world. It's not only heartbreaking, but cruel and unacceptable.

CANCER IN DOGS

For any dog owner among the grimmest of news to get is that your beloved pet has been diagnosed with cancer.

HERE'S HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR DOG'S WELL-BEING

To keep your dog physically healthy you need to prioritise quite a few things.

THE MANY HEALTH BENEFITS OF WALKING YOUR DOG

There are so many benefits associated with regularly walking your dog.

DIABETES IN DOGS

Diabetes, or diabetes mellitus in dogs, is a chronic disease caused when the body cannot properly respond to the hormone insulin ...

TIPS FOR DOG NUTRITION

Ensuring proper nutrition for your dog is crucial for their overall health and well-being.

THE BENEFITS OF DOG TOYS

Pet toys play an important role in dogs' lives.

RABIES: HOW IT SPREADS, THE SIGNS & WHY VACCINATION IS VITAL

Rabies is a zoonotic viral disease, meaning a disease that normally exists in domestic and wild animals that can infect humans.

REASONS TO CHIP YOUR PET

Sadly, many cats and dogs lost each year are never found and reunited with their human companions ...

REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PET

There are too many unwanted, unloved pets in the world. It's not only heartbreaking, but cruel and unacceptable.

CANCER IN DOGS

For any dog owner among the grimmest of news to get is that your beloved pet has been diagnosed with cancer.

HERE'S HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR DOG'S WELL-BEING

To keep your dog physically healthy you need to prioritise quite a few things.

THE MANY HEALTH BENEFITS OF WALKING YOUR DOG

There are so many benefits associated with regularly walking your dog.

DIABETES IN DOGS

Diabetes, or diabetes mellitus in dogs, is a chronic disease caused when the body cannot properly respond to the hormone insulin ...

TIPS FOR DOG NUTRITION

Ensuring proper nutrition for your dog is crucial for their overall health and well-being.

THE BENEFITS OF DOG TOYS

Pet toys play an important role in dogs' lives.

RABIES: HOW IT SPREADS, THE SIGNS & WHY VACCINATION IS VITAL

Rabies is a zoonotic viral disease, meaning a disease that normally exists in domestic and wild animals that can infect humans.

REASONS TO CHIP YOUR PET

Sadly, many cats and dogs lost each year are never found and reunited with their human companions ...

CAT FEATURES

DIABETES IN CATS: SYMPTOMS

More and more cats are developing diabetes mellitus.

DISCOVER THE CAUSES OF PAIN IN CATS

In cats it is particularly difficult to detect because they hide the fact that they are in pain.

WHY CATS BECOME OBESE AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT

The number of overweight cats is increasing and this is leading to an increase in illnesses.

HERE'S HOW TO IMPROVE
YOUR CAT'S WELL-BEING

There is a common misconception that cats are low-maintenance pets.

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR CAT IS OVERWEIGHT

Overweight and obese cats have shorter lives compared to cats that maintain their ideal body weight. Additional weight also comes with health risks.

HOW TO RESPECT YOUR CAT

Did you know that 28 March is Respect Your Cat Day?

HOW TO INTRODUCE A CAT AND DOG

Introducing a cat and dog can be a rewarding experience for everyone involved ....

TRAIN YOUR CAT TO DO THESE THINGS

Does your cat follow your every command? Probably not. Don’t worry, it’s normal.

CKD A COMMON DISEASE IN DOMESTIC CATS

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a very common debilitating disease in cats.

DIABETES IN CATS: SYMPTOMS

More and more cats are developing diabetes mellitus.

DISCOVER THE CAUSES OF PAIN IN CATS

In cats it is particularly difficult to detect because they hide the fact that they are in pain.

WHY CATS BECOME OBESE AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT

The number of overweight cats is increasing and this is leading to an increase in illnesses.

HERE'S HOW TO IMPROVE
YOUR CAT'S WELL-BEING

There is a common misconception that cats are low-maintenance pets.

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR CAT IS OVERWEIGHT

Overweight and obese cats have shorter lives compared to cats that maintain their ideal body weight. Additional weight also comes with health risks.

HOW TO RESPECT YOUR CAT

Did you know that 28 March is Respect Your Cat Day?

HOW TO INTRODUCE A CAT AND DOG

Introducing a cat and dog can be a rewarding experience for everyone involved ....

TRAIN YOUR CAT TO DO THESE THINGS

Does your cat follow your every command? Probably not. Don’t worry, it’s normal.

CKD A COMMON DISEASE IN DOMESTIC CATS

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a very common debilitating disease in cats.

DIABETES IN CATS: SYMPTOMS

More and more cats are developing diabetes mellitus.

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“The knowledge benefits alone from a community brain trust is immeasurable and a family of pet lovers passions priceless… I will recommend this widely.”

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