We Love Pets SA

23/09/2025

Mark your diary peeps - it's time for the Annual The Rescue Collective SA and Pawsome Raw will be there too!!

Date: 12 October 2025
Where: Bryanston Market, 40 Culross Rd
Time: 9am - 3pm

See you there!

23/09/2025

Live your best life 🐾🥰

22/09/2025

Pet Parent? Then our WhatsApp Channel is your new bestie!
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22/09/2025

DO YOU HAVE A HSD? - A highly sensitive dog

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Just like people, some dogs are just different. It’s estimated that around 15 to 20% of us are a HSP (highly sensitive person) and around 1 in 6 dogs are HSD (highly sensitive dogs).

It’s not a disorder or a fault or a problem that needs to be fixed, but part of our genetic makeup, personality or character.

If you are a HSP, it will probably be easier to recognise and understand your dog’s personality.

Although we can improve sensitivity through careful controlled exposure, counter conditioning or desensitisation, we cannot change something that is part of who we or they are.

One of my dogs is highly sensitive. Before I knew anything about dog behaviour, I really struggled to understand why she behaved the way she did and tried really hard to change her. Many years ago, she was assessed by a “behaviourist”’, who concluded that she was just really odd and could give me no answers.

I understood “odd”, because I too could be considered odd and I now recognise myself as a HSP. This understanding and acceptance was a revelation in the way that I saw both myself and my dog.

Although being highly sensitive can be challenging, it does have advantages.

The HSD often develops strong connections and bonds and can be incredibly emotionally supportive to us.

Training is often easier because the HSD is far more intuitive and perceptive, noticing visual, auditory or environmental cues more easily.

Positive reinforcement, praise and connection may be even more valued by the HSD.

Let’s be more sensitive to the needs of sensitive dogs, accept them for who they are and stop trying to change them.

For more information on this topic, here is a link to a book on this topic by Dr Christine King - The Highly Sensitive Dog - explains the science of sensory-processing sensitivity, then offers some practical strategies that make life easier for these wonderful dogs and for ourselves in return.

Highly Sensitive Dog: Making Life Easier for These Wonderful dogs
https://www.amazon.com/Highly-Sensitive-Dog-making-wonderful/dp/B0F947Z4WN

22/09/2025

Genetic testing is important in all dog breeds, some breeds however are predisposed to various genetic diseases. In French Bulldogs there are four specific tests usually recommended and two tests that are applicable to various breeds.

The four tests recommended specifically for French Bulldogs are:
✅ Cystinuria,
✅ Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRCD),
✅ Heritable Cataracts (HSF4), and
✅ Canine Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (BEST1).

The two various tests include Malignant Hyperthermia (MFSD12) and Multiple Drug Resistance (MDR1), which are two tests that can be applicable and helpful when your dog needs to go to the vet for surgery or receive medicine.

For more info on these tests, contact on ➡➡➡ [email protected] or visit their website ➡➡➡ https://zooomics.co.za/

22/09/2025

🤭 Monday Advice 😁

21/09/2025

When pets struggle with pain or lose their ability to move like they used to, it can greatly impact their quality of life. Veterinary rehabilitation offers real help by easing discomfort, rebuilding strength, and giving pets a chance to enjoy the simple things again.

That kind of care often involves specialised treatments and a team of experts. Having pet insurance such as dotsure.co.za Pet Insurance that includes cover for this makes a meaningful difference for many families.

Read the inspirational story of Mr. Miyagee SA and mobility recovery journey:
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Learn how pet insurance from dotsure.co.za makes veterinary rehabilitation accessible in SA, helping injured pets like Mr Miyagee regain mobility.

21/09/2025

Thank you My SPAR for rethinking and listening. Animals need us to speak up for them 🐾

We apologise sincerely for the distress this has caused. Thank you for your understanding as we take steps to put this right.

21/09/2025

The 5 second rule don't work in our house 😁😁😉

20/09/2025

Let's talk about the elephant in the room.
Should "puppies" be sold in petshops?

As consumers we vote every day with our Rands. We support businesses that resonate with our values and beliefs. When they break with our values, that creates friction and discomfort. There is now a issue of trust being broken.

Lets talk!

If a petshop sells puppies:

👉🏻 Yes, I'll view all products sold in the store negatively – guilt by association!

👉🏻 My Rands will be spent where my values are respected - time to switch supermarkets entirely.

👉🏻 Business as usual. I'll just avoid the petsection.

20/09/2025

Have a super fab ice-cream filled pawtastic day 🩷🐾