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The Citizen
06-07-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Watch: Keep your specially-abled pets comfortable
THE National Specially-abled Pets Day was celebrated recently with the aim to shine a spotlight on the needs of pets with disabilities. This day is set aside to educate the public about caring for disabled pets. Specially-abled pets are animals which have physical disabilities, injuries, or chronic health conditions that require additional care and attention. Despite their unique challenges, Lauren Paxton, a vet nurse and a certified canine rehabilitation practitioner at Medivet Hillcrest, said these pets can still lead fulfilling lives in loving homes. Also read: Chirping with Kloof Conservancy – the Tawny-flanked Prinia Paxton works a lot with animals which have had surgery and suffer with osteoarthritis. She said winter is a challenging time for animals with osteoarthritis or any joint issues. 'The cold weather makes the joints feel stiffer and makes it more difficult for these pets to move about.' Paxton advises how people can make them more comfortable. Tips for Caring for Specially-Abled Pets: – Warm Environment: Keep them in a warm room, especially during winter, to reduce stiffness and discomfort. – Comfortable Bedding: Provide firm bedding to make it easier for them to get up and down. – Non-slip Surfaces: Use non-slip matting or carpeting to prevent slipping and falling. – Assistive Devices: Offer stools or lower surfaces to help them climb onto furniture. – Safety Precautions: Place water bowls on non-slip surfaces, keep nails short, limit access to stairs, and prevent over-exertion. – Weight Management: Maintain a healthy weight to reduce the risk of developing arthritis or exacerbating existing conditions. Consulting a Veterinarian: – Dietary Advice: Speak to a vet about a suitable diet to ensure the pet's nutritional needs are met. – Personalised Care: Work with a vet to develop a care plan tailored to the pet's specific needs and abilities. For more from the Highway Mail, follow us on Facebook , X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
29-06-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Annual show inspires gardeners
THE Kloof Conservancy Indigenous Open Gardens showcase the beauty and importance of indigenous gardening as well as gardening in general. The annual show also helps inspire residents to find new ideas for their gardens. The show on the weekend of June 21/22 was again a huge success with just under 3000 entries to the gardens, with many visitors visiting multiple gardens. More than 50 volunteers helped make the event run smoothly, which enabled visitors to enjoy the hard work done by the six gardeners who lovingly and generously prepared their gardens for the visitors. Also read: Molweni project makes visible impact 'The show is also an important fundraiser for the Kloof Conservancy as it enables the conservancy to run many of its environmental projects. The funds raised at this year's show have been earmarked to support three major projects currently in progress,' said Kloof Conservancy chairman Paolo Candotti. One project that the conservancy is working on is the Mend-the-Molweni project which is making progress in reducing sewage spillages in the streets of Hillcrest and thus reducing pollution into the Molweni River. 'We are also working on The Ingwe Escarpment Project which aims, in partnership with eThekwini Municipality, to create a new proclaimed nature reserve on the southern Kloof Escarpment. 'The third one is the Molweni Eco-club Project which is run in partnership with FreeMe Wildlife which currently has 100 children from five primary schools in Molweni participating in environmental education activities,' said Candotti. He added that another highly successful activity at the Open Gardens was the Nature Facts Treasure Hunt. Children were encouraged to look for clues in the gardens to complete an environmentally meaningful sentence and once they returned the completed form they were given a 'kit' to complete/build something at home such as an insect hotel or a water filter. The Kloof Conservancy extended its thanks to all the gardeners, volunteers and visitors. For more from the Highway Mail, follow us on Facebook , X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
04-06-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Watch: Winter tips to keep specially-abled pets safe and warm
THE National Specially-abled Pets Day was celebrated recently with the aim to shine a spotlight on the needs of pets with disabilities. This day is set aside to educate the public about caring for disabled pets. Specially-abled pets are animals which have physical disabilities, injuries, or chronic health conditions that require additional care and attention. Despite their unique challenges, Lauren Paxton, a vet nurse and a certified canine rehabilitation practitioner at Medivet Hillcrest, said these pets can still lead fulfilling lives in loving homes. Also read: Chirping with Kloof Conservancy – the Tawny-flanked Prinia Paxton works a lot with animals which have had surgery and suffer with osteoarthritis. She said winter is a challenging time for animals with osteoarthritis or any joint issues. 'The cold weather makes the joints feel stiffer and makes it more difficult for these pets to move about.' Paxton advises how people can make them more comfortable. Tips for Caring for Specially-Abled Pets: – Warm Environment: Keep them in a warm room, especially during winter, to reduce stiffness and discomfort. – Comfortable Bedding: Provide firm bedding to make it easier for them to get up and down. – Non-slip Surfaces: Use non-slip matting or carpeting to prevent slipping and falling. – Assistive Devices: Offer stools or lower surfaces to help them climb onto furniture. – Safety Precautions: Place water bowls on non-slip surfaces, keep nails short, limit access to stairs, and prevent over-exertion. – Weight Management: Maintain a healthy weight to reduce the risk of developing arthritis or exacerbating existing conditions. Consulting a Veterinarian: – Dietary Advice: Speak to a vet about a suitable diet to ensure the pet's nutritional needs are met. – Personalised Care: Work with a vet to develop a care plan tailored to the pet's specific needs and abilities. For more from Berea Mail, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
