Animal Antics

11/03/2026

🌡️ HEATWAVE WARNING – PROTECT YOUR PETS 🐾☀️

Temperatures are expected to climb above 40°C during the coming days. These extreme conditions are dangerous for pets and can quickly lead to heatstroke, which is a life-threatening emergency.

🐶🐱 Signs of heatstroke in dogs and cats:
• Excessive panting or difficulty breathing
• Drooling or very thick saliva
• Lethargy, weakness, or collapse
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Bright red or very pale gums
• Confusion, staggering, or seizures

🚨 If you notice these signs, cool your pet immediately and contact a veterinarian.

🌿 How to prevent heatstroke:
• Provide constant access to fresh, cool water
• Ensure plenty of shade or a cool indoor space
• Avoid walks or exercise during the hottest parts of the day
• Never leave pets in parked cars – even for a few minutes
• Use cooling mats, frozen treats, or shallow paddling pools
• Walk dogs early morning or evening only

Our pets rely on us to keep them safe. Please check on your animals and help spread the word to protect pets in this extreme heat.

💛 *Share this post to help keep animals safe.

02/03/2026

02/03/2026

Is your dog growling or freezing when another dog comes near their food or toys? 👀🐶

That could be dog to dog resource guarding and it is not something to brush off as a phase.

The early signs are easy to miss. The wrong response can make it worse. But the right approach can change everything. 💛

➡️ If you live in a multi dog home, this is an important read.

🔗 Read the full blog through the link in the comments.

02/03/2026

Trying to run the behaviour out of them?
Exhaustion and regulation are not the same thing.

A physically tired dog can still be mentally wired.
They can still react.
Still escalate.
Still struggle to settle.

And when exhaustion wears off? That unwanted behaviour comes trotting back again and sometimes, it’s stronger

Exercise has value, no doubt about it.
But it does not teach a nervous system how to regulate and you just can’t exercise away dysregulation.

Some dogs don’t need more kilometres.
They need more skills.

02/03/2026

Absolutely love this range!!

02/03/2026

We are super excited to announce that the new website for AlcheMystiQ DragonZ is live! This is the home of all Arcadia reptile products in SA!

Feel free to check it out:
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02/03/2026

Soo true! I have seen this first hand with my own geckos.

Think UV is just for diurnal species? Think again! Just because an animal sleeps during the day, or is only active at dusk and dawn, doesn’t mean it can’t or won’t benefit from UVB. Here we see a leopard gecko, openly basking under the ShadeDweller Pro (8w, 7% UVB).

25/02/2026

Beautiful designs, quality products and eco-friendly - what more can you ask for!?

25/02/2026

This is an amazing group of Animal lovers! Charlies Change

24/02/2026

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24/02/2026

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