Pets

For most South Africans, pets are far more than animals. They are family. They greet us at the door, comfort us after a difficult...

October is World Pet Obesity Month, the perfect time for pet owners to look beyond how much they feed their pets and consider, more...

As pet owners increasingly look for "natural" ways to feed their dogs, raw food diets have become one of the fastest-growing trends. Social media is filled with claims that raw feeding leads to shinier coats, cleaner...

As Responsible Dog Ownership Month draws to a close, it provides a timely reminder of the commitment, care and education involved in giving our...

Every year, National Wills Week offers South Africans the chance to sit down with a qualified attorney and get one of life's most important...

Every second Saturday, something extraordinary takes place in Vrygrond, one of the Western Cape’s oldest and most densely populated informal settlements. TEARS Animal Rescue...

DearSA is calling on Cape Town residents to have their say on the City of Cape Town’s proposed Animal Keeping By-law, 2026, warning that...

At last, Stats SA has counted SA's pets - meet the vets reinventing care  New Stats SA data shows pets are part of nearly a...

Osteoarthritis is a common cause of pain in dogs and cats but it’s easy to miss if you don’t know what to look for....

South African pet parents are becoming increasingly conscious of what goes into their dogs' bowls. They are looking for meals that offer visible quality,...

New protein rich range gives South African dog owners another delicious way to fuel their everyday champions. Every dog owner has seen it. The excitement...

International Dog Day celebrates the extraordinary role dogs play in our homes, communities and lives. Cape Town, 24 August 2026 – From loyal family companions...