Tag archive for ‘pet’

My Thinking

Posted by Beryl on Feb 16, 2010 • (0)

I am a biochemist and my background for a long time was in the pharmaceutical industry. And yet, I have gravitated towards the use of herbs and natural substances to heal animals.
This is because of (not in spite of) my love for all things scientific. Let me explain.
Lets say that your dog has arthritis (just an [...]

The Pet Industry in SA

Posted by Beryl on Aug 27, 2009 • (0)

Just after WODAC this year, a very interesting article was published in the Business Day about the Pet Industry in South Africa. Take a look here – do you agree? What is your experience in this regard? Comments very welcome.

Feeding your pet – getting it right in today’s busy world

Posted by Beryl on Jul 24, 2009 • (0)

What do you feed your dogs and cats? There is such a variety of pet foods available. As well as different feeding theories. And they all claim to be everything your pet will ever need. How does an ordinary pet owner like myself decide?
Dr Martin Zucker, a veterinarian in the USA, describes a very alarming [...]

Does my dog need a supplement?

Posted by Beryl on Jul 20, 2009 • (0)

A lot of people are hesitant about whether or not to give their dogs supplements – after all, we are told by the dog food manufacturers that their brand is completely balanced and absolutely no supplementation is necessary.
The truth is the only diet that is perfect for your dog is what he or she would [...]

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