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Introducing Nandi: healthy treats for pets

April 26, 2018 09:57

Absolute Pets now stocks Nandi, a proudly South African range of healthy pet treats that are 100% natural, nutritious, indigenous and sustainable. These pet treats are made from natural proteins and are free from hormones or artificial preservatives.
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Pet medical costs and pet insurance

April 12, 2018 10:49

Pet medical costs, even for the most common veterinary procedures, can add up. This article will help you understand what you can expect in terms of pet medical expenses and how pet insurance can help to make sure you are financially prepared for that ‘rainy day’.
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What you need to know about small breed dogs

March 22, 2018 09:26

If you have a small breed dog or are considering welcoming one into your family, this article will highlight some of the things you need to know about their nutritional requirements and common health-related conditions or behaviours.  We have sought the expert advice of Lorren Barham from Pet Wel...
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What does it mean when my pet...?

February 09, 2018 09:34

One of the best things about having a pet is getting to know their personality, preferences and weird and wonderful habits and quirks. Here we take a look at some of the most commonly asked questions about what cats and dogs do and what this behaviour means.  DOGS Why do dogs wag their tails? Mo...
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The dangers of tick and flea bites

January 12, 2018 06:39

We all know that it's important to protect our pets against ticks and fleas, but not many of us are aware of the consequences if we don't, or why it's so important to do so every month and not only in certain seasons.   We asked our vet here at Absolute Pets, Dr Candice Cooper, to explain a littl...
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