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ANIMAL CRUELTY OR LEGITIMATE SOLUTION? THE LAW ON VOCAL CORD REMOVAL TO STOP EXCESSIVE BARKING
Is removing your pet’s vocal cords legal and humane? Dr Trudie Prinsloo is a qualified veterinarian and attorney. In 2015, she…
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WALKIES AT THE OFFICE PARK? LAWS AROUND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS IN SA
Mental health problems are now seen in the same light as other physical health issues. But are support animals regarded as…
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CAN DOGS DIE FROM A BROKEN HEART? WE DIG UP THE HEART-BREAKING FACTS
The good news is that there is no scientific evidence that emotional distress causes heart failure in pets. But let’s face…
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LEASH ETIQUETTE AND LAWS: STAY IN THE KNOW
Dr Trudie Prinsloo is a qualified veterinarian and attorney. In 2015, she started Legalvet Services to provide legal advice to the…
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DOG CUSTODY LAW: WHO KEEPS THE DOG?
Contributed by Karis Nafte, CDBC, a worldwide pioneer in dog-focused pet custody matters. A Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Divorce Mediator,…
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LEGAL ADVICE: 8 WAYS TO DEAL WITH A NEIGHBOUR’S NOISY BARKING DOG
“The neighbour’s dog will not stop barking” is the opening line of a Billy Collins poem aptly (and amusingly) titled: Another…
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“URINE TROUBLE!”: IS THE COLOUR OF YOUR CAT’S PEE TELLING YOU SOMETHING?
You and your kindred kitty clock in a lot of time together. So, it’s no wonder you know every single stinking…
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PAUPERIEN LIABILITY: THE DOG BITE LAW THAT COULD COME BACK TO BITE YOU
For most of us, our dogs are our children, and it is difficult to imagine that they can cause any harm….
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DOG DNA TESTING: IS YOUR DOG WHAT THEY SAY IT IS?
Dr Trudie Prinsloo is a qualified veterinarian and attorney. In 2015, she started Legalvet Services to provide legal advice to the…