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17/06/2026

Meet Your Keynote Speakers! The Exclusive Pre-Summit Interviews Are Live 🎤

The countdown to September is officially on and the excitement is building! To give you a taste of the incredible wisdom heading to Stellenbosch, we have gathered all of our exclusive keynote speaker interviews with the beloved Two Aunties and tucked them into one handy, pinned post right at the top African Pet Health Summit 2026 page!

If you’ve been wondering what to expect at the African Pet Health Summit from September 18–20, these mini-interviews are the perfect place to start.

Why you need to grab your seat this September:
• Meet the Experts in Person
• Rub Shoulders with the Best
• Find Your Tribe

👉 Have you watched the interviews yet?
Tell us which speaker you are most excited to meet in person this September!

📍 Stellenbosch | 19-20 Sept 2026
🚀 WhatsApp "ORIGINAL" with your name and email address to 063 403 8581

15/06/2026

The "Barnyard Burrito": Enrichment Done for You!

If your schedule is packed and your freezer space is at a premium, you don’t have to worry about getting your hands messy playing DIY chef. The team at Pawsome Raw has already done all the hard work for you! 🧑‍🍳

Introducing the Barnyard Burrito, the ultimate, ready-made raw enrichment chew that your dog is going to absolutely obsess over.

Packed conveniently in sets of 2, these are fully prepared and ready to serve straight out of the packet. Pawsome Raw takes premium, dried beef trachea and stuffs it to brim with an incredible, nutrient-dense protein medley: Beef, Lamb, Ostrich, Venison, Turkey and a delicious hint of Roasted Seasonal Veggies.

It is a true flavour explosion that turns mealtime into a long-lasting, brain-boosting activity. By letting your dog navigate this pre-stuffed chew, you are unlocking three incredible benefits without any of the kitchen cleanup:

1. Effortless Mental Enrichment:
No prep required on your end! Just hand it over (ideally frozen for an extra challenge) and let the natural problem-solving process naturally calm, decompress and satisfy your dog's instinctual chewing urges.

2. Premium Joint Building Blocks:
Because it’s built on a real beef trachea foundation, your dog is naturally consuming bio-available glucosamine and chondroitin, the essential materials needed to keep their joint cartilage cushioned, flexible and strong.

3. Built-In Dental Scraper:
As they gnaw through the dense, stuffed trachea, the rubbery, textured edges act like nature's toothbrush, gently cleaning away soft plaque and massaging the gums to promote fresher breath.

We know you are doing the absolute best for your pet and tools like the Barnyard Burrito make it simple to give them a premium, species-appropriate lifestyle even on your busiest days.

13/06/2026

"My dog and I have the perfect Saturday routine: I make the coffee and they provide the immediate, enthusiastic approval for doing absolutely nothing else for the rest of the day... as long as the snacks keep coming."

But before you reach for those brightly coloured, supermarket "junk food" biscuits, let’s keep it naturally healthy this weekend!

What does your perfect Saturday morning look like?
Are you team "Early Morning Walkies" or team "Sleep-In Cuddles"?

10/06/2026

I know what you’re doing tonight at 8pm!

Join us LIVE with Dr Judy Morgan talking to the 2 Anties (Retha and Antonette) on the Pawz & People LIVE, hosted on the We Love Pets SA page.
Dr Judy is one of the keynote speakers at this year’s African Pet Health Summit .
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🚀 BOOK NOW Your Ticket for the Summit - IT'S EASY:
📲 WhatsApp "APHS" and your name to 063 403 8581.
🌐 Visit: www.africanpethealth.co.za
📍 Where: Stellenbosch
📅 When: 19-20 September 2026

08/06/2026

When we think about our pets' long-term health, we want to ensure we are giving them the absolute best building blocks to thrive at every stage of life. One of the most effective ways to do that is by making Omega-3 fatty acids a regular priority in their diet.

The beauty of Omega-3 is that it acts as a natural, anti-inflammatory shield that supports your pet's body from head to paw.

Here are the science-backed benefits of how this good fat empowers your pet:

👶 For Younger Pets:
Omega-3 helps build a resilient immune system to fight off infections early on. It also plays a vital role in puppy and kitten brain development, naturally improving their memory, learning ability and cognitive functions.

👵 For Mature Pets:
As our companions grow older, Omega-3 steps in to help slow down degenerative diseases associated with inflammation. It actively minimizes inflammation, enhances skin and coat health and improves joint mobility so they can stay active and comfortable.

⚙️ Everyday Body Functions:
Beyond inflammation, these essential fats assist with vital internal processes, including kidney function, hormone control and optimal vitamin absorption.

You don't need to overcomplicate things. Simply adding high-quality, low-mercury oily fish like Atlantic Mackerel, Alaskan Salmon or sardines to their food gives them the bio-available tools they need for a long, happy life.

05/06/2026

With another cold snap this weekend, get comfy indoors with the June issue of We Love Pets SA Pet Lifestyle magazine.

Enjoy.
The link to get your free copy and all the back issues are in the comments 🐾

05/06/2026

The goal is always the same: giving your dog the best possible biological "building blocks" to promote true vitality! Think of your dog's genetics as a beautiful house plan; the food we put in the bowl provides the raw materials to build a strong, resilient structure.

If you are looking to support your dog's long-term health and naturally ease inflammation, you don't have to change everything overnight. You can easily elevate their daily routine by introducing these powerful, functional building blocks to their bowl:

✅ Animal-Based Omega-3s (The Refreshment):
Adding oily fish like sardines, pilchards, or salmon introduces essential fatty acids that are highly bioavailable and provide superior, systemic anti-inflammatory support.
✅ Natural Cartilage (The Shock Absorbers):
Treats like raw chicken feet, poultry necks, or tracheas are packed with natural Glucosamine and Chondroitin. These help protect joint mobility, accelerate new cartilage formation, and slow down natural wear and tear.
✅ Raw Green Tripe & Organ Meats (The Enzyme Boost):
A fantastic source of animal-derived digestive enzymes to keep their digestion smooth and support a thriving gut microbiome.
✅ Goat Milk Kefir (The Gut Fertilizer):
A gentle, natural choice loaded with prebiotics and live probiotic cultures to nourish their "gut garden" and support a resilient immune system.
✅ Pure Bone Broth (The Ultimate Superfood):
An excellent source of collagen, amino acids, and essential minerals that benefits dogs at absolutely every life stage.

Let’s bless them with a boost of living nutrition!

03/06/2026

Check out this cool competition on We Love Pets SA from one of the African Pet Health Summit sponsors, Dr Barker Pets South Africa

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We are passionate about natural, holistic and ethical pet care. That’s why we are incredibly excited to team up with Dr Barker Homeopathics to bring you a fun giveaway with THREE amazing wellness bundles up for grabs!

Whether you have a high-flying frisbee athlete, a golden oldie who needs a little extra comfort or a sensitive soul struggling with itchy skin, we’ve got you covered.

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👉 Enter on the link in the comments

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• Get 1 Bonus Entry for following the Dr Barker Pets South Africa page.
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• Starts: 1 June 2026 at 20:00 (8 PM)
• Closes: 30 June 2026 at 14:00 (2 PM)
• Winners will be drawn and contacted strictly via email by 8 July 2026.

No judgment, no pressure. Just clean, holistic fun.
Good luck to all our amazing pet parents! 🐕🐈🐎

03/06/2026

If you love your pet, you’ve probably spent hours reading blogs, watching videos and researching the best ways to keep them thriving. And while digital learning is great, nothing—absolutely nothing—compares to the magic of an in-person room.

That is why Pawsome Raw is incredibly proud to be a sponsor and exhibitor at the 2nd Annual African Pet Health Summit 2026!

When it comes to shifting the paradigm of animal health in South Africa, we need more than just screen time. We need connection.

Here is why we are packing our bags for the Winelands and why you should too:
✅ Real Conversations, No Filters: The absolute best breakthroughs don’t happen in a comment section. They happen during coffee breaks or at the Friday night cocktail evening, swapping stories with fellow raw feeders and world-class practitioners.
✅ Meet the Global Pioneers Face-to-Face: You get direct access to 8 international icons, like Dr. Nick Thompson, Dr. Peter Dobias and Rita Hogan. You can listen to their cutting-edge lectures, ask your burning questions during live Q&As and even get your books signed!
✅ Come Hang Out with Us! The Pawsome Raw team will be live and in person at SA's very first All-Natural Pet Health Expo running alongside the summit! Come visit our stand, ask us your nutrition questions, or just come say a huge hello. We can't wait to meet our community face-to-face.

Learning about holistic health should happen in a relaxed, fun environment.

Stop chasing symptoms from behind a keyboard. Come find your tribe in person!

🚀 BOOK NOW—IT'S EASY:
📲 WhatsApp "APHS" and your name and email to 063 403 8581.
🌐 Visit: www.africanpethealth.co.za
📍 Where: Stellenbosch
📅 When: 19-20 September 2026

01/06/2026

Bone and joint disorders are among the most common conditions affecting dogs at all developmental stages. When joint cartilage begins to break down, it can cause immense, long-term discomfort for our pets.

So, how do we protect their mobility naturally? We look to clinical science and break down the vital role of natural Glucosamine and Chondroitin. These aren’t just trendy supplements; they are the literal structural components of healthy cartilage.

How they work from the inside out:
✅ Slow Down Wear & Tear: They actively assist in slowing down cartilage deterioration as your dog ages.
✅ Natural Shock Absorbers: They enhance the natural shock-absorbing properties of fluid-filled joints.
✅ Fight Friction: They demonstrate a powerful, localized anti-inflammatory action within connective tissues to improve overall mobility.

Excellent natural sources include raw chicken feet, poultry necks, tracheas and even raw eggshells with the inner membrane still intact!