Tag: pet gifts

  • 14 GIFTS FOR YOUR PET

    14 GIFTS FOR YOUR PET

     

    We’re celebrating 14 wonderful years of protecting South Africa’s pets with wholehearted pet insurance! And what better way to mark the occasion than with gift ideas to spoil your favourite family members?

    These proudly South African brands are all about wag-worthy treats and tail-thumping happiness.

     

    For Pets Deserving of Royal Treatment

    With stores nationwide and a well-stocked online store, The Queen Pet Shop offers everything from premium food and grooming gear to fun toys and stylish accessories. It’s a convenient go-to for everyday essentials, offering options for all kinds of pets!

     

    Luxury Pet Accessories

    Spoil your pup or kitty with the ultimate in local luxury. Kingsley & Gray Pet Boutique creates handcrafted collars, leashes, beds, and accessories made to order using eco-friendly materials. Each piece is elegant, functional, and bursting with style.

     

    Healthy Bunny Treats

    De Lange Bunnies caters specifically to rabbit lovers with pesticide-free oat hay, custom-blended pellets, and chew-safe toys made from untreated apple wood. It’s wholesome, locally sourced goodness for your bun’s belly and teeth.

     

    Tasty & Functional Dog Treats

    Bored of bland biscuits? Dog Lick delivers nutrient-rich, dog-friendly peanut butter to use on their lick mats. Packed with collagen, this snack helps with joint care and skin health.

     

    Stylish & Comfortable Pet Bedding

    For the pets who love lounging in style, Scruffs offers premium pet beds and accessories that combine softness, durability, and aesthetic appeal. Their beds come in various sizes and styles to suit every breed and space.

     

    Handmade Dog Accessories

    Based in Cape Town, Chommies designs vibrant dog accessories that are as joyful as your dog’s personality. Their colourful, handwoven leashes, collars, and toys are made with love and creativity.

     

    Holistic Pet Food & Nutrition

    Locally made and scientifically formulated, Vondi’s offers preservative-free pet meals packed with real meat, organic veggies, olive oil, and herbs. Their focus on holistic pet wellness helps support digestion, skin, energy, and dental health.

     

    Adventure Gear for Dogs

    If your dog’s a trail-blazer, South Hound is your brand. Born from exploring South Africa’s great outdoors, their harnesses and gear are built for hiking, swimming, and all kinds of canine adventures.

     

    Online Convenience & Variety

    Pet Heaven stocks over 6,000 pet products online, from toys and food to flea treatments and beds. They deliver straight to your door and make it easy to support pet shelters through optional donations.

     

    Hypoallergenic Pet Treats

    Made with human-grade, hypoallergenic ingredients, Mimi & Munch treats are perfect for pets with sensitivities. These wheat-free, preservative-free snacks come in fun shapes and can even be customised for birthdays and gotcha days.

     

    Vet-Backed Pet Products

    ePETstore  is an online hub trusted by South African vets. With expert advice and a wide selection of pet products, this is your one-click shop for nutrition, grooming, toys, and everything in between.

     

    Community-Focused Pet Supplies

    This friendly, family-run business offers a broad range of pet supplies, toys, and food options. Pet, Pool & Home is a community gem for pet parents looking for personal service and affordable local options.

     

    Eco-Friendly Pet Accessories

    Looking for locally made, planet-friendly pet products? Pawsh & Co handcrafts stylish collars, bandanas, and pet wear using safe, eco-conscious materials. Bonus: You can customise their pieces to suit your style!

     

    The Gift of Pet Insurance

    There’s no better gift than the peace of mind that comes with dotsure.co.za pet insurance. Our flexible plans cover everything from unexpected emergencies to routine care, so you can focus on cuddles and playtime instead of costly vet bills.

    Need help choosing the right plan? Contact us; we’re here to help you and your fur-family live your best lives.

  • ECO-FRIENDLY GOODIES AND GIFTS FOR PETS

    ECO-FRIENDLY GOODIES AND GIFTS FOR PETS

    Time for a treat? If you’d like to spoil Spot and Sushi but you’re worried about the impact the products may have on the environment, or you just prefer to do things more naturally, you’re not alone.  Climate change is real and pet lovers are becoming more aware of their impact on nature. Good news is it’s entirely possible to be an animal lover and an earth guardian at the same time.

    The trick to it is to make more responsible choices for mother nature and your fur babies. Ethical eco-products use organic ingredients, sustainably-produced materials, and reduce waste and energy consumption in the production line. We’ve got a few suggestions for you.

    Treats for animals with an appetite

    Birds

    Wild bird seed bells will treat hungry birds in your garden and bring more birdsong to your windowsill. Not for homes with cats…!

    Cats

    Plant heirloom non-GMO, heirloom catnip seeds to grow more furry purrs.
    Cat bowls made with byproducts of rice production mean less waste and more yum.

    Dogs

    An ant-beater pet bowl means fewer refills. No more water-waste antics.
    These’s dog bowls use plant fibre from sustainably-produced bamboo.
    Yep, get delicious, wheat-free dog biscuits right here.

     

    Keeping them clean (and comfortable)

    Here’s a squeaky clean, natural pet shampoo that won’t wash away your flea and tick treatment.
    Speaking of which, pest powder with diatomaceous earth is a safe way to eradicate the pests that love pets.
    Wellness support, naturally

    Natural immune booster offers great support for your pet’s natural defences.
    Help your pet relax with this earthy remedy to motion sickness, fear, shock and stress.
    Spot got stinky breath? Natural ingredients will make licks delicious again.
    Probiotics for pets? Yup! This one’s all-natural, too.
    Eco hygiene for kitties
    Clean the tray and clear your green guilt in one scoop using an environmentally responsible litter tray and litter scoop.
    How about some environmentally-friendly litter to go in it? Here’s one made with the leftovers of soymilk production.

    Green doggie-do

    Plastic is causing a stink with environmentally conscious consumers. Pick up Spot’s ‘gifts’ with a poop bag holder made from biodegradable, plant-fibre plastic.
    You’ll need refills of these biodegradable poop bags.

    Strange smells

    Enviro-easy air freshener is natural, antibacterial, and antifungal. Fresh scents make sense!

    Toys!

    A variety of coconut fibre and cotton pet toys will give a natural thrill to playtime.

    If you do one thing…
    Remember, the eco-friendliest pet is one that neither hunts nor reproduces. Cats with access to wild spaces are considered an invasive alien species by some. Cats and dogs can quickly have large litters that need love and new homes. You don’t want to be responsible for adding to the hundreds of thousands of unwanted animals that are put to sleep each year, or the millions of birds killed by cats (and dogs) each year.

    Get a bell for your furry friends to warn your feathered friends that danger is near.
    Have your cats and dogs neutered or spayed as soon as your vet says it’s appropriate.
    Make sure you have a valid licence for your exotic pets.

    We’ll insure them all.

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