Entries by Bronwyn Hayes

Introducing A New Cat To Current Pets

November 11, 2025 in , , , /by

Introducing A New Cat To Current Pets Introducing a new cat or kitten to your resident cat or dog can be quite nerve racking. You want them all to get on together and welcome the new feline into the house, but this seldom happens quite so easily – even though your reason for getting another cat may be to keep your resident cat company. It may not rush out and welcome the newcomer with open paws! Careful introductions can help to smooth the way towards harmonious merging of animals – controlling the situation rather than leaving the animals to sort […]

Early Diagnosis Of High Blood Pressure

November 10, 2025 in , , , , , /by

Early Diagnosis Of High Blood Pressure Early diagnosis of high blood pressure (hypertension, HT) can be difficult in cats due to the lack of routine blood pressure (BP) screening/availability of necessary technology and the “white coat syndrome” that occurs in many cats in the hospital setting. White coat syndrome refers to situations in which patients have normal BP but undergo elevations of BP due to excitement when they are in the hospital setting. White coat syndrome is very common in both cats and people. Given the potentially negative impacts of HT on the heart, kidneys, eyes, and central nervous system […]

Government’s Review Of Public Comments Continues

November 9, 2025 in , , , , , , , /by

Government’s Review Of Public Comments Continues The deadline for public comment submissions on the draft live export regulations was the 25th of August, and despite having followed up with the Department of Agriculture, we still have no clarity on when their review of the public comments will be complete. While we wait, we continue to spread the message of the atrocities which these animals suffer during these perilous journeys. The more of the public who know the truth about this terrible practice, the louder our call to BAN this barbaric trade will be heard. In recognition of the sentience of these […]

Could Vitamin B17 Be the Key to Combating Cellular Dysfunction?

November 8, 2025 in , , , , /by

Could Vitamin B17 Be the Key to Combating Cellular Dysfunction? In the quest for effective cellular dysfunction treatments, no one beats nature for designing solutions. One such revelation is Vitamin B17, also known as amygdalin, hailed for its remarkable potential in combating abnormal cells. Yet, its availability to the public remains limited, shrouded by the lack of commercial appeal to the pharmaceutical industry, as it cannot be patented. Vitamin B17 is a naturally occurring nutrient found in many nuts, seeds, beans and plants. Apricot seeds contain the highest concentration of B17, offering approximately 20 mg of B17 per seed. Other […]

Arctic Seals Edge Closer To Extinction As Sea Ice Vanishes

November 7, 2025 in , , , , , , /by

Arctic Seals Edge Closer To Extinction As Sea Ice Vanishes Three Arctic seal species have moved closer to extinction, as rapid sea ice loss continues to erode their breeding and feeding grounds, according to the latest update of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The update, released Oct. 10 during the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, “uplists” the hooded seal (Cystophora cristata) from vulnerable to the higher-threat category of endangered, and the bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) and harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) from least concern to near threatened. Arctic seals depend on stable sea ice to breed, raise […]

Your Halloween Furry Checklist is Here!

October 31, 2025 in , , /by

Your Halloween Furry Checklist is Here! Halloween is a time for fun, costumes, and candy… for humans! But for our pets, the night can be full of surprises that are scary rather than sweet. From ringing doorbells and strangers in costumes to fireworks and loud noises, it’s easy for them to feel stressed or unsafe. To help your furry friends enjoy (or at least survive) the spooky season, I’ve put together my top tips to keep them calm, safe, and happy this Halloween. Prevent Escapes Limit escape opportunities: Keep pets safely in a quiet room away from the front door […]

Mixing Pet Foods

November 6, 2025 in , , , /by

Mixing Pet Foods Using wet cat food to supplement or ‘top dress’ dry kibble is popular practice. In fact, research shows that many cats that eat a therapeutic dry cat food are also eating a wet cat food from a supermarket. It is very important that the therapeutic cat food is fed exclusively in order to work effectively. It is therefore recommended NOT to mix Hill’s with other food. Mixing with wet cat foods other than Hill’s may: dilute the precise balance of Hill’s nutrition cause undesired weight gain expose your cat to higher levels of certain minerals Hill’s offers a wide […]

South Africa Sets Legal Lion Bone Exports Quota To Zero

November 5, 2025 in , , , , /by

South Africa Sets Legal Lion Bone Exports Quota To Zero South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has announced that it will not allow any legal exports of lion bones or derivatives, effectively setting the quota at zero for 2025. This is a decision that sends a powerful signal to the captive lion breeding industry. What the change means The lion bone export quota determines how many lion skeletons (or parts) may be legally exported from South Africa in a given year. With the quota now set to zero, no commercial exports will be permitted under the […]

Michael Kors: Protecting Lambs Is Not A Luxury

November 4, 2025 in , , , , , /by

Michael Kors: Protecting Lambs Is Not A Luxury Michael Kors is failing lambs – and failing consumers. In a new FOUR PAWS investigation, detailed in the report “Behind the Wool: Transparency on Live Lamb Cutting in Fashion”, the luxury fashion brand ranks worst among 100+ brands for transparency and action on live lamb cutting (LLC is also known as mulesing) – a brutal and outdated mutilation found in half of global wool in fashion.  It’s time for Michael Kors to commit to wool free from live lamb cutting. What is live lamb cutting (LLC)? Every year, 10 million lambs suffer […]

Americans love grizzly bears—so why do elected officials keep failing to protect them?

November 3, 2025 in , , , , /by

Americans Love Grizzly Bears — So Why Do Elected Officials Keep ailing To Protect Them? Most Americans value grizzly bears and want them federally protected, a 2025 survey shows. Across the U.S., 85% of Americans support maintaining safeguards for grizzly bears under the Endangered Species Act. Conservatives, rural residents, hunters and ranchers support maintaining endangered species protections by supermajorities: the rural residents of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming by 78%, conservative Americans by 81%, hunters by 82%, and farmers/ranchers by 81%. With so much favor, some even consider the grizzly the Great American Bear. And yet, the clear meaning of the […]