Bringing a puppy or kitten into your home is more than just getting a pet, it’s welcoming a new family member. Those early moments are full of excitement, curiosity, love and unforgettable firsts.

To help your new family member feel safe, happy, and loved, we’ve put together essential tips for puppy and kitten care that will make their transition smooth and joyful. When welcoming your new puppy or kitten, focus on four key areas: helping them feel at home, establishing a simple health and grooming routine, ensuring outdoor safety for walks, and fostering good habits through consistent behaviour training.

Crate training is a great way to give your dog a cosy, safe spot to relax. Though it might seem restrictive at first, dogs often come to see their crate as their own little den where they can feel secure. Plus, a crate makes car rides, vet visits, and recovery from injuries much easier, giving your dog a familiar, safe place in new situations. With positive reinforcement and patience, crate training can turn the crate into a space your dog loves.

Bringing a puppy or kitten home is one of the most exciting experiences for any pet lover! To help you get ready for your new pet, and to make sure they adjust well to their new home, here are some important tips for puppy and kitten care.

Each month you can enter the StarPet South Africa competition where your beloved pet stands a chance to WIN great prizes, while helping raise funds for animal welfare. Read our latest article to find out more about our August winners and Soshanguve Animal Shelter and Educentre NPC.

Enter your beloved pet into this exciting competition and stand a chance to WIN a share of R22 500 in prizes! In addition, you're doing your bit to help animals in need, because 50% of the profits go to an Animal Welfare Organisation, chosen by the 'People's Choice' winner.

A cat scratcher is almost a necessity for our cats wellbeing at this point! They do more for a cat than simply scratch itself, they aid in leading our cats to health and happiness. By providing a place for natural behaviours, they keep claws in good condition and offer entertainment.

Absolute Pets, together with Starlight Media, are excited to announce the EIGHT LUCKY winners of the April StarPet competition.

Is your dog eating their dinner so fast that you forget whether you’ve fed them? Fast eating can cause a number of health issues in dogs, including a build-up of gas and gastric dilatation–volvulus (GDV). Luckily, we have a range slow feeders for dogs to choose from.

If you're ready to take your pet parenting to the next level this year, start by setting goals and creating a plan for your pet’s well-being. Remember, small steps can make a big difference in your pet's happiness and health.

Looking for a way to keep your dog cool in the summer months? Learn more about the benefits of using cooling mats and how they can help keep your pet comfortable.

Keep your cat happy and healthy with this comprehensive list of the essential cat care products that all cat owners need!

It's important to take care of your dog's paws to keep them healthy and pain-free. Neglecting their paws can cause cracks, irritation, and even prevent your dog from playing and walking. Don't overlook the importance of maintaining your dog's paw health.

In this article, we will discuss some of the causes of paw problems, as well as which pet paw moisturizers to consider to ensure your dog's paws remain healthy.

In this article, we will discuss why cats sharpen their claws and how you can save your furniture by purchasing a cat scratching post.

To make this transition as smooth as possible for both you and your beloved pet, we spoke to certified dog behaviourist and trainer Ludovica Barnato for some advice. Read our article for her top tips to help prepare your pet for your return to work.

Now, more than ever, they need as much support as they can get. So this year, we are helping raise much-needed funds for 30 animal welfare organisations around the country and invite you to join us in helping those pets in need.

It is all too easy to forget to keep your pet’s tick, flea and deworming treatment up to date. Does it really matter? What’s the worst that could happen if you skip a treatment here and there?

Here’s what you need to know…

With thanks to Dr Bernice van Huyssteen from the Cape Exotic Animal Hospital for sharing her expertise, as well as Hendrik Louw from the World of Birds and Monkey Sanctuary and Dee Hendriks from Brainy Birds, Parrot Rescue and Rehabilitation. 

For those of you who purchase Lokuno for your pets, you may have noticed a symbol on the bag or box of food...

All funds raised will go to the CoGH SPCA to support the work that they do for thousands of animals each year.

To enter visit: http://bit.ly/SPCAWOEFIE 

In this article our Absolute Pets Vet, Dr Cooper, shares her expertise with us and answers some of the most frequently asked questions on cat nutrition.

Thank you to Hill's Pet Nutrition for their sponsorship, the local businesses from the pet industry and the UIP who all contributed to making this a successful community event. 

This is what makes the Foaber Foam Rubber range of toys in various combinations of yellow and blue, so exciting.  

Enter our 'Healthy Start' competition, brought to you by Hill's and Absolute Pets, and you and your pet could win free food for a whole year.