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Nikki Vacy-Lyle
Oct 1, 20193 min read
How To Care For Pets During Firework Displays
Diwali, Guy Fawkes & the New Year is full of fun celebrations, some of which involve fireworks! Though we love to enjoy the spectacle,...
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Nikki Vacy-Lyle
Sep 27, 20195 min read
Managing a Multi Dog Household
Having more than one dog in a household can be challenging to ensure that all dogs (and humans!) are safe and content in everyday life...
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Nikki Vacy-Lyle
Sep 27, 20192 min read
How To Stop Dogs From Jumping Up
It is a greeting behaviour that they have learned brings them attention! Dogs learn that if only sometimes they get attention when they...
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Nikki Vacy-Lyle
Sep 27, 20192 min read
Introducing A New Cat
When you first get your new cat home, pick a room and set your new cat up there. Try pick the room of least importance to the established...
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Nikki Vacy-Lyle
Sep 27, 20193 min read
Inappropriate Toileting for Cats
This is one of the most common complaints owners have about their cat, yet it is a problem that is often misunderstood. Many owners,...
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Nikki Vacy-Lyle
Sep 27, 20192 min read
Guide To Toxic Plants
Many pet owners have come home to find that their carefully nurtured indoor and outdoor gardens have been damaged by their dogs’ and...
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Nikki Vacy-Lyle
Aug 23, 20192 min read
Cats & Scratching
All cats have an inbuilt need to scratch, it helps to provide exercise through stretching and provides visual and scent markers that help...
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Nikki Vacy-Lyle
Aug 23, 20195 min read
Dog Body Language
Dogs are experts at solving and avoiding conflicts. In order to communicate effectively with our dogs and to understand what they are...
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Nikki Vacy-Lyle
Aug 23, 20194 min read
Cat Enrichment
Enrichment is a method used to provide animals with occasions to express species appropriate behaviour. By offering your cat enrichment...
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Nikki Vacy-Lyle
Apr 24, 20192 min read
Winter Pet Care Tips
As the weather is beginning to get a little colder, it is important to consider how seasonal changes can affect your pets. The following...
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Nikki Vacy-Lyle
Apr 18, 20193 min read
Tips for Having a Safe & Fun Easter With Your Pets
With Easter just around the corner, we start planning holiday meals, baking and looking forward to celebrating the holidays with family...
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Nikki Vacy-Lyle
Feb 22, 20192 min read
The Advantages of Pet Sitting versus Other Pet Care Options
Advantages For The Pet: - Pets are happier and experience less stress in their home environment - Home environment is safe and secure -...
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Nikki Vacy-Lyle
Feb 20, 20192 min read
Don’t Entrust Your Pets’ Care To ‘Pet Lovers’
Pet PA encourages pet owners to do their research and hire not just a ‘pet lover’, but a pet lover who is also a true pet care...
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Nikki Vacy-Lyle
Feb 19, 20192 min read
How To Walk Your Dog Responsibly
The RSPCA recommends teaching your dog to walk on a lead, but ‘loose lead walking’ and operates on the basic principles of reward-based...
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Nikki Vacy-Lyle
Feb 15, 20196 min read
Bringing Your New Puppy Home
What an exciting time! You’ve adopted a puppy and you’re almost ready to bring your new best friend home. Before you bring your pup home,...
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Nikki Vacy-Lyle
Feb 7, 20191 min read
Valentine's Day Pet Safety Tips
Valentine's Day is an exciting time for most people! Either going on a date with your crush, partner or spouse, or a Galentine's Dinner...
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Nikki Vacy-Lyle
Jan 30, 20195 min read
Bringing Your New Kitten Home
We know the excitement and joy of bringing a new kitten into your home, and it’s best to make sure you’re prepared so that it will help...
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Nikki Vacy-Lyle
Nov 23, 20181 min read
Rivonia Village Vet & Pet PA Pair Up For Education Evening
Recently Rivonia Village Vet exclusively offered Pet PA an information evening where we got to learn all about Parasites and the...
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Nikki Vacy-Lyle
Nov 14, 20184 min read
Tips To Keep Cool This Summer
The rising temperatures signal the fun summer months of braai's, vacations and more time spent outside. But, the hot summer days can also...
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Nikki Vacy-Lyle
Nov 8, 20182 min read
What To Do If Your Pet Goes Missing
Losing a pet can be heart breaking! So prevention is always better. However, in the event that you have lost a pet, here are some tips to...
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