Thursday, June 12, 2008

Send us your pet pics!

Do you sit at home and just stare at your pet in absolute amazement as to how cute, clever, charming or courageous your pet is? I’ll bet that there are occasions when you do, and you may even think to yourself: this is the best pet sa has to offer!

Do you and your pets attract a lot of attention when you go for casual walks around the neighborhood? Do neighbors and strangers comment on what a good looking, well mannered or intelligent pet you have? Have you ever considered entering your gorgeous cat or dog into a pet sa animal competition? If your pet’s a little pavement special that just captures the hearts of all those who meet him or if your pet is a pure bred, beautifully groomed and perfectly poised animal then you are sure to be able to find a pet sa animal show or competition that is well suited to your animal’s type somewhere in or near to your area. Whether you go out looking for a prestigious pet sa competition or just something local and fulfilling you and your pet are sure to dazzle and shine as you show that your dog or cat is the best pet sa has to offer! Be sure to let us know what a great pet you have, and send us your pictures too!

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Cat food treats

We all like to try new things, new exciting dishes and recipes and a little change in the regular routine diet can do wonders to perk up any appetite or interest in food. When it comes to your cat, their cat food need be no different. So here is a great new idea for a cat food recipe that will get your cat’s taste buds roaring!

Instead of cracking open a tin of the usual processed cat food try cooking for your cat once in a while just to keep their food interesting. Cat’s usually go crazy over fish, so get hold of a nice piece of mackerel or haddock (usually the stronger the smell of the fish the better!) and cook it up in the pan with a dash of oil, the smell alone will have your cats purring and possibly even meowing with watering mouths. Once cooked break the fish up into little pieces and allow it to cool off. You can also add stock or jelly or even gravy to their new meal just to make their new cat food experience all that more special!

You do not have to feed your cats like royalty everyday but once in a while a nice cat food treat would gladly be appreciated!

Poll Results!

It's winter time and we're all freeeeezing cold! Poll's in: 7 people let their pets sleep in bed with them, 4 people say 'no way!' adn encourage good pet behaviour, and 2 people let the rules slide when it's really, really cold! If you don't let your pup cuddle up with you, then you need to make sure that you give him or her an extra blanket this winter time! Put a nice polar fleece in your dog's bed, or leave a comfy blanket on your couch for kitty so that they can keep nice and warm when it's cold out.

It would be a lot of fun to hear what kind of pets, big or small, sleep in your bed! Send us an email so we can share with everyone here!

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Medipet Pet Insurance

Have you recently had to take your beloved Felix or Fido to see the vet?
Was it an unplanned visit that you had not financially prepared for? Did the veterinary bill hit you much harder than you had expected? You do not have to be unprepared for the unexpected emergencies and visits to the vet. With a Medipet pet insurance package you can have the best and the most reliable animal health insurance package that will be there to back you where and when you most need it.

The great thing about Medipet’s insurance packages is that they do not cost the earth - only R115 per month for your little Felix cat and only
R125 per month for your best friend Fido.

When you realize that you need more than just your monthly savings to take care of unexpected veterinary bills and other medical costs for your dog or cat you do not need to panic and spend sleepless nights worrying about how you and your pet are going to make it through, with an insurance package that is suited to you and your pet’s needs it is incredibly reassuring to know that both medically and financially you are not alone.

Monday, June 9, 2008

Local doggy heroes

So many people take for granted the help and assistance that our beloved pets give us, which is why it's time to celebrate all of the local kitty and doggy heroes in your life! Send us your stories of pet bravery and we'll publish them on this site for every one to see! Give your pet the attention they deserve and put them on this digital pedestal. This week's story is about
Elle, an eight year old trained police dog who was only too pleased to help police out a little earlier this year as published on News24:

Johannesburg - A wanted criminal, who was shot and wounded by police on Saturday but managed to run away, was sniffed out by a police dog and later arrested, Eastern Cape police said. Captain Jackson Manatha said eight-year-old Elle followed the 29-year-old man into the Mdekweni forest near Mdanstane, East London and alerted police to his presence.
Manatha said police had been searching for the man for a number of weeks in connection with housebreaking, theft at schools and robbery, however the man had always evaded being arrested.

He was traced to Mdantsane around 03:00 on Saturday, but when police tried to arrest him, he ran towards them with a dagger. "Police fired some warning shots but he continued to attack and was shot," he said. However the man still managed to run away to the nearby forest.
"Elle found him and brought us to him," he said. The man was taken to Cecilia Makiwane hospital and was placed under police guard.