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Antibiotic resistance: What does it mean for our pets?
The alarming increase in antibiotic resistance threatens our ability to treat infection, and now the battle against disease is becoming more of a challenge.
Liz Roodt
Dec 30, 20256 min read


Liz Roodt
Sep 5, 20250 min read


Intestinal Worms - Masters of the Gut
From worms with an identity crisis to three lips and a mouth spear, listen to this fascinating petcast about the indestructible worm!
Liz Roodt
Sep 3, 20250 min read


Tiny masters of the universe — the unconquerable flea
Ever wonder what good is a flea? Like most living things, fleas do have an important role in our ecosystem. And a better understanding of their habits can lead to a more environmentally sensitive and sustainable way to control them.
Liz Roodt
May 26, 20256 min read


Anal Sacs
A subject that really stinks — let’s stop dragging our bums on the carpet over anal sacs. The anal sacs of canids evolved to perform a...
Tamara Whyte
Apr 14, 20255 min read


Heat Stroke in dogs — the harsh side of summer
For most humans summer means fun—shedding layers of clothing to venture outside and feel the warmth of the sun on our bodies. Our pets...
Tamara Whyte
Jan 16, 20255 min read


Washing Powder ingredients debunked. What’s itching your pet?
As a vet nurse with over 20 years’ experience, I am increasingly troubled by the chemicals in the supposedly safe products on the shelves...
Liz Roodt
Oct 3, 20245 min read


The Ins and Outs of Skin Problems
Like many other species, humans and dogs live inside an incredibly hard-working organ called skin (from the Greek ‘ derm ’). The skin is...
Liz Roodt
Aug 13, 20248 min read


Pet Vaccinations - Part 2: The timing of vaccinations explained
We have come to accept that vaccinations must be repeated annually but in light of new research, it may seem that our dogs are covered...
Liz Roodt
Jul 29, 20247 min read


Pet Vaccinations: Part 1: What diseases are we vaccinating against?
Your pet’s vaccination sticker may just seem like a jumble of letters. Let’s look at the ABC of vaccinations after clarifying what a...
Liz Roodt
Jul 29, 20243 min read


Lewis's FuGLy FriENds: Every Starfish counts
I speak with the creator of an adorable dog toy range about the inspiration for these products and in the process find a complex web of...
Liz Roodt
Jun 9, 20244 min read


The Dog: an active and social mammal like the human
The importance of exercise and social skills for dogs After working with humans and animals for many years, I want to believe it’s...
Elizabeth Roodt
Apr 25, 20246 min read


Nail care: when tappity tap becomes a problem for your dog.
If you think a paper cut is painful, imagine your dog’s nails splitting all the way to the nail bed. Read how you can avoid problem nails...
Liz Roodt
Mar 24, 20244 min read
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