The Government of Kenya has recently issued regulations requiring the licensing of African Grey Parrots. If you own, or want to own an African Grey Parrot, here is what you need to know. Once widespread throughout Western and Central Africa, the African Grey Parrot is now on the brink of extinction due to habitat loss

The past 2 years of a global pandemic has highlighted the importance of preventive care, hygiene and vaccinations in keeping people safe and alive. The death rate from covid has dropped significantly since the global vaccination drive. Good hygiene and social distancing have also played a huge part. But the death rate from covid is

Stray and feral kittens are a commonplace occurrence in most countries, and how we deal with them will make a huge difference both to the animals themselves and to the cat population. Between the months of March and September, every shelter gets overrun with kittens, both orphaned litters and those with a mother. Many of

Canine parvo is a highly contagious and potentially deadly disease caused by the canine parvovirus (CPV). The virus is spread through the faeces of infected animals and can stay active in the environment for many months, even years. CPV can also spread through badly washed bedding, equipment, shoes, or other objects. CPV poses the greatest

Defined loosely as inflicting pain or suffering to any animal beyond necessity for normal discipline or care, it also includes the lack of provision of the five basic animal freedoms. There are many red flags that can be indicative of animal abuse. Whilst not every animal can have optimal conditions constantly, animal cruelty can be

Pet ownership is incredibly fulfilling and sharing your life with a loyal furry friend can give you one of the best feelings in the world. But much like marriage, pet ownership comes not only with benefits but also a multitude of responsibilities. Before you get a pet, make sure you have: Time. Pets require not

Cats are extremely good at hiding pain, so it is often not easy to tell if they are suffering. As cats get older, their behaviour will naturally change, but it is important to differentiate signs of aging from signs of pain. We expect that older cats will decrease wild playful activities and prefer to sleep

Grooming and brushing your pet’s hair is not merely to make them look nice, it serves an important health benefit by keeping the hair and underlying skin in good condition. An animal’s skin is a big part of its defence mechanism against diseases and an important indicator of overall health. Although long-haired dogs and cats

Rescues and Investigations Our team received reports of the 2 dogs pictured below, that had been ensnared under unclear circumstances at Lakeview Estate in Naivasha and Naivasha Police quarters. We skillfully removed the wires and put them on treatment. Early last month, a concerned animal lover reached out to us about rescuing a dog that

Did you know donkeys have an incredible memory? They can recognize areas and other donkeys they were with up to 25 years ago! Cases of donkey cruelty in Kiserian have been on the rise in the recent past. The donkeys are usually overloaded, made to work with fresh open wounds, and they are always being