Beakz & Pawz

21/10/2026

🦜💚 PARROT GROOMING AT YOUR HOME! 💚🦜
Is your parrot’s beak overgrown or its nails too sharp? 🐦
We provide gentle, professional grooming in the comfort of your home.
💚 Safe handling. Happy parrots!
📞 Call today to book an appointment!

29/09/2026

THANK YOU!!! One Way Beakz and Pawz for another big job and awesome day coming out to do a grooming day for our flock. You ladies just rock and so gentle with the birds. It’s a huge job and not a job for sissies 🤣🦜

26/08/2026

20/08/2026

Metal Toxicity in Birds: A Hidden Danger🦜

Birds are naturally curious. They love to chew, climb, explore and investigate everything around them, but this can sometimes put them at risk of heavy metal toxicity.

Our Exotic Animal Team sees metal toxicity regularly, and it can happen when birds ingest metals such as lead or zinc.

Where can birds be exposed?

Potential sources around the home can include:
• Galvanised metal cages, wire or clips
• Metal bells, toys and chains
• Jewellery, keys or coins
• Lead-based paint or old painted surfaces
• Curtain weights and fishing sinkers
• Some cage hardware and metal fittings
• Chewed pieces of metal objects or household items

Signs can be difficult to recognise. Depending on the type and amount of metal ingested, affected birds may develop:
• Vomiting or regurgitation
• Loss of appetite
• Lethargy or weakness
• Increased thirst or urination
• Diarrhoea or abnormal droppings
• Tremors or seizures
• Loss of coordination
• Changes in behaviour

Some birds may initially show very subtle signs, which is why knowing your bird's normal behaviour and eating habits is so important.

How is it diagnosed?
If metal toxicity is suspected, your veterinarian may recommend blood tests and X-rays to look for evidence of metal ingestion and assess your bird's health.

Treatment depends on the type and severity of toxicity and may involve supportive care and medication to help remove the metal from the body.

Prevention starts at home. Take a close look at your bird's environment from their perspective. If they can reach it, they can probably chew it!

Regularly inspect cages, toys, bells, clips and other accessories for wear, corrosion, peeling coatings or exposed metal, and if you think your bird may have swallowed or chewed something potentially toxic, don't wait for symptoms to appear. Contact your avian veterinarian as soon as possible.

A bird-safe environment isn't just about keeping them contained; it's about making sure the world around them is safe to explore.

Have you checked your bird's cage and toys lately?

13/07/2026

🦷 POMEGRANATE: A SURPRISING SUPERFRUIT FOR YOUR DOG’S MOUTH! 🍎

Did you know that about 80% of dogs over the age of 3 develop some degree of gum disease? Bad breath is often the first sign, but over time harmful mouth bacteria can lead to plaque, tartar, inflamed gums, tooth loss, and may even contribute to inflammation throughout the body.
That’s why the research on pomegranate is so exciting.

A peer-reviewed study found pomegranate reduced one of the main bacteria responsible for canine gum disease by nearly 40% while slowing the growth of other harmful bacteria linked to plaque, tartar, and bad breath. A second study in dogs found a pomegranate-containing water additive helped reduce plaque, tartar, bleeding gums, and gum inflammation compared with controls.

Beyond oral health, pomegranates are packed with powerful polyphenols that help protect cells from oxidative stress and support healthy inflammation. They also contain ellagitannins, which beneficial gut microbes convert into urolithin A—a compound being studied for its role in supporting healthy mitochondria, muscles, and healthy aging.

Healthy mouths start with a healthy microbiome. While brushing is still the gold standard, supporting both the oral and gut microbiome provide even greater benefits. That’s one reason why Dr. Karen Becker formulated Primitive Probiotics™ with clinically studied strains to help nourish beneficial bacteria from the inside out and support digestive, immune, and oral health.

09/07/2026

Valhalla, Centurion and The Reeds

If you want to pamper your feathered friend, give us a call.

09/07/2026

08/07/2026

Get your parrot looking sharp! 🦜

We groom in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Pietermaritzburg, and Durban areas.🚗

Call us to book now 081553 5579 or 081 334 5676.

07/07/2026

Lazy Cat Litter deodorizer.
Traps urine and destroys odours.
No smelly litter again🐈🐱🐈‍⬛

Only R155
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06/07/2026

Key Daily Essentials for Parrot Care🦜🦜