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How to kill a fish
To the anglers among you:Please kill the fish you catch properly, rather than letting them suffocate in agony. Just because they can’t scream out loud doesn’t mean you can let them suffer. In some countries, there are laws that stipulate specific methods of killing. Main reasons for professional killing (stunning + heart stab/gill cut): Avoiding agony: Choking in the air is a slow and painful process. Pisces can feel pain and suffer when taken out of the water for up to an hour before losing consciousness. Professional procedure: The method consists of... Read more...
Please vaccinate your pets
Please vaccinate your puppies/dogs and save their life from a painful death caused by parvovirus, for example. So many lovely pets could be still alive with the right care. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18mmJsiLM1/ Read more...
Separation puppies from mom
Separation puppies from mom
Separating puppies from their mother and littermates too early (before 8 to 10 weeks of age) often leads to serious behavioural problems.  Including anxiety, aggression, excessive barking, separation anxiety and... Read more...
No cow milk for dogs and cats
No cow milk for dogs and cats
Cow’s milk is unsuitable for most adult dogs and cats, as they lack the enzyme lactase needed to break down the milk sugar (lactose) it contains. This leads to lactose... Read more...
Don't put petrol on your pet
Rubbing a dog with petrol is life-threatening and leads to severe poisoning.  Petrol is highly irritating to the skin, causes damage to mucous membranes, poisoning from petroleum products in dogs – PetMD, convulsions, breathing difficulties and can be fatal, as it is absorbed through the skin or enters the body when the dog grooms itself. An immediate visit to the vet is essential.  Risks and symptoms:Acute poisoning: Trembling, shaking, vomiting, diarrhoea, apathy, restlessness, breathing difficulties, circulatory problems up to and including loss of consciousness. Skin & coat: Severe irritation, burns,... Read more...
Participation at ministry meeting
My first participation at the ministry of agriculture meeting regarding animal welfare. It remains to be seen what will be implemented and when. The fact is that without international assistance, the number of sterilisations in Mauritius is not sufficient to have a significant impact on curbing the overpopulation of strays. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Cji93P8gG/ Read more...
5 pets to airport
5 pets to airport
Big order, 5 pets were brought to the airport for going abroad. The boxes were so voluminous, that we needed 2 cars. Thanks to Sameer Golam for supporting with his... Read more...
Sweating in dogs/cats
Sweating in dogs/cats
Dogs and cats can sweat only through the pads of their paws!  This is not sufficient to cool them down in hot weather. Instead, they mainly use panting (dogs) or... Read more...
Ear cropping and tail docking
Ear cropping and tail docking
Nowadays, ear cropping and tail docking in dogs is mainly performed for aesthetic reasons, but it does not benefit the dog and has significant disadvantages: it is a painful amputation,... Read more...
13 puppies bottle feeded
13 puppies bottle feeded
Current customer order: bottle feeding of 13!!! Carne Corso Mix puppies Read more...
Van is ready
Our pet taxi van is ready with it's new advertising. Read more...
First customer / order
First customer / order
We are happy about our first customer in Tamarin. The two persian cats get our pet sitting service at the owner's place. We are looking forward to take care of... Read more...