Animaltalk Magazine

27/01/2025

Take a quick break from your crazy day and read about dolphins. It will help you to relax a bit - promise! https://animaltalk.co.za/delightful-world-dolphins/

24/01/2025

It's Fun-Friday! Let's kick it off with some of Patches' waggish answers to pets' frequently asked questions. It's funny, quirky, silly - made to put a smile on your face, or giggle in your day.
https://animaltalk.co.za/ask-patches-butt-naked/

23/01/2025

It is very possible to have more than one cat living together in harmony. Read this article for nine ways that you can keep the peace between cats https://animaltalk.co.za/nine-ways-to-keep-the-peace-between-cats/

So you want a second cat, but you are a little worried about the possibility of having cat fights in your home. More than one cat in a home may lead to jealousy and stress, but there are ways to avoid these negative emotions. Here are nine ways to maintain the peace in your multi-cat […]

22/01/2025

Today's Q & A: Sometimes my dog buries his treats. Is this normal? Find the answer at https://animaltalk.co.za/q-a-hoarding-treats/

21/01/2025

Treats play a huge part when you teach your dog new things. Read this article for some interesting tips https://animaltalk.co.za/the-role-of-treats-in-training-2/

And if you would like to learn more about what you can teach your dog, get yourself the latest Animalktalk Dogs Playtime - now available at major retailers or order a printed or digital copy from https://www.coolmags.co.za/product/dogs-playtime/

When you train your dog, there is no doubt that you will need treats to reward him for his hard work...

20/01/2025

What is wrong with people?
Forcing beer down a fish's throat, laughing about it, and then posting it on TikTok? It's just wrong in so many ways. Read the article here https://animaltalk.co.za/abuser-facing-prosecution-for-force-feeding-fish-with-alcohol/
Luckily, the NSPCA - National Council of SPCAs is there to protect animals, but they can't do it alone. We need to help them. Please report any animal abuse, even when it appears on social media, to the NSPCA.

The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) will file criminal charges against the individual seen in a recent viral video pouring an alcoholic beverage, suspected to be beer, down the mouth of a common carp. The individual, who publishes as Lethabo Sebapo on TikTok, has been tracked and contacted, and th...

17/01/2025

It's Friday, let's have some fun. We're starting with a new series, called Ask Patches. It's a tongue-in-cheek agony column where pets ask Patches for advice. It's funny, quirky and sometime just plain silly.
The idea is to create a smile where we can. Read it and tell us what you think https://animaltalk.co.za/ask-patches-hostile-takeover/

16/01/2025

A guinea pig is a lovely small pet, and if you're considering getting one, you may want to read this article https://animaltalk.co.za/guinea-pigs-part-1/

15/01/2025

Today's Q &A: Does my dog miss me when I’m at work and what can I do about it? Especially after the holidays... https://animaltalk.co.za/q-a-miss-me-when-im-at-work/

Q: Does my dog miss me when I’m at work and what can I do about it? A: This depends on the individual dog, the relationship you have, the circumstances, whether there are other people or other dogs at home when you are at work, whether there is activity in the home during the day, […]

14/01/2025

Here's a step-by-step video to teach your dog the recall. It is an important cue to know https://animaltalk.co.za/recall/

A reliable recall is one of the most important things to teach your pup, to the point where it can even save his life if you ever need to call him back to you, away from a potentially dangerous situation. Consider the following scenarios: Your dog accidentally gets out of the gate and takes off. [.....

13/01/2025

It's so great to know that corporate companies do so much effort to save wildlife and the environment. Read this interesting article read what CHEP is doing for rhinos https://animaltalk.co.za/partnership-to-protect-rhinos/

With conservation efforts more vital than ever, CHEP, a supply chain solutions company, partnered with Wildlife ACT to protect Africa’s iconic and endangered species, the rhino. This collaboration not only aligns with CHEPs corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives but also reinforces the ...

10/01/2025

Taking pictures of our dogs is not always the easiest to do. Try these 6 tips next time for some bragging rights https://animaltalk.co.za/6-tips-for-a-picture-perfect-pose/

09/01/2025

Do you want to make sure that your cat is happy? Then have a look at these 5 tips and see how you can make her day https://animaltalk.co.za/5-ways-keep-cat-happy/

Keeping your cat indoors is certainly much safer, but could lead to boredom, frustration and unwanted behaviour. So, follow our guidelines to make sure your cat enjoys good quality of life.

08/01/2025

Today's Q & A: Why do my dogs insist on following me into the bathroom?
Find the answer at https://animaltalk.co.za/q-a-no-privacy-allowed/

07/01/2025

Flood warnings have been issued for many parts of South Africa for this week. Here's an important article to read about preparing your pets in case of a natural disaster, such as flooding.
Please share the article with other pet owners as well https://animaltalk.co.za/how-to-keep-your-pets-safe-during-natural-disasters/

Of all the potential natural disasters that could occur in South Africa, we’re more likely to experience floods than major earthquakes. Certain parts of our country have also experienced devastating veld fires, which destroyed everything in their path. Although we don’t even want to think about ...

06/01/2025

While planning your new year, keep your pets in mind. Here's an interesting article on what to plan and when. Read it and share it with your friends https://animaltalk.co.za/pet-planning-what-to-do-and-when/

18/12/2024

Still looking for the perfect gift for a dog lover? Here's the best gift you can give this year - the new Dogs Playtime from Animaltalk.
It contains a variety of games, activities and things you can teach your dog in under 5 minutes a day.
Don't hesitate. Get it now from big retailers or order a copy from https://www.coolmags.co.za/

13/12/2024

Take care of your pets in the heat. They can also suffer from heatstroke. Read this article on how to prevent it and what to do when you suspect your pet suffers from heatstroke https://animaltalk.co.za/prevent-your-pet-from-suffering-from-heatstroke/