Nycka, the Nomad ©

How to protect dogs and cats from the cold ? I'm Nycka Nunes, digital and cultural nomad, and I work as a visual artist, fine art photographer and stylist. I believe that personal style is intertwined with lifestyle and personal development, so in this blog I share personal reflections and a little about my lifestyle. I recommend that you follow my profiles on social networks, especially Instagram, where I publish a lot of different content than what I publish on other social networks. My cat Thor has three tips to share on how to keep cats warm in the winter. His tips are: Sleep with your pet human. That way you always stay warm. If you're cold, pester your human until he gets the message. Think of something he would be able to understand, because most humans are not fluent in Meownese. I'm one lucky cat and my human picked up the basics of our language pretty quickly. If you have siblings (other cats or dogs), curl up with them when the humans aren't home or i...

Yesterday when I went out for dinner I met a couple with a black dog that reminded me of Hercules, my last dog, but it had a narrower body and a longer snout. Since I like dogs, I asked if it was a Lhasa Apso, knowing it wasn't, but I couldn't mentally identify the dog's breed, if it had one. She said it was a "big yorkshire" . I explained that I found him similar to mine, which was a Lhasa, and also to the skye terrier breed, which is from the same group as the Yorkshire (Terrier), but bigger, and is a breed that I always wanted to have and in Brazil I never found a breeder. When she said yorkshire luckily she couldn't see my face as I was playing with the dog, because there is no such thing as an all black yorkshire and it was too big to be that breed (my facial expression would give away what I thought). Maybe she bought it like a yorkshire, without researching the breed standard (there are breeders who only care about the money, not respecting the breed s...

What foods to offer your dog or cat? The most recommended foods are high quality industrialised dry feeds, without dyes. In Brazil, the best ones are classified as “super premium” and are found in pet shops, not supermarkets. There are also wet foods, highly recommended for cats (there are also options for dogs). About offering other foods, there are companies that offer natural (not industrialised) food options for dogs and cats, seeking the nutritional balance necessary for the good health of the animals. I haven't tested any yet. Dogs and cats are carnivorous animals, so if you are a vegetarian or vegan and want a vegetarian pet, don't get a dog or cat. Have a fish, a chicken, a rabbit, a hamster... there is an immense variety of herbivorous animals at your disposal. No need to disrespect the natural diet of dogs and cats. Respect is necessary in any relationship, and it is no different in the relationship between humans and pets. Some dogs and cats eat vegetables like ...

I haven't talked about cats and dogs in a while. So now you have 5 tips for your pet to eat their food. All tips apply to both dogs and cats. Suggestions based on my personal experiences as a dog and cat owner. Buy good quality food, without dyes, and prefer to buy the food in the closed package. Divide the daily dose of food into at least two meals for your pet, depending on your time availability. If you work all day, one dose in the morning before you leave and another at the end of the day when you get home is the minimum. If you want to split it into 3 meals, even if you work all day, you can include a portion just before bedtime. The recommended dose is indicated on the food packaging and varies according to the type of food you buy and the weight of the animal. Try to offer your pet age-appropriate food. Another option - which I use most on special dates - is to include wet food in the pet's menu. I've seen people suggest mixing dry food and wet food. I don...

Today we are going to talk about how to brush your dog or cat's teeth.  Here I talk about lifestyle, and dogs and cats are part of it. Their well-being is important and I share some of my experience and knowledge so that your dog or cat has a quality of life, just like you. To get started, buy the appropriate toothpaste and toothbrush for your pet at a pet store. With my dog ​​I used a toothbrush that fit my finger, because I think it is less uncomfortable and causes a feeling that I am petting him. My fingers are thin. I do not recommend this toothbrush model for those who have thick fingers and cats or small dogs. Getting the animal used to toothbrushing is a process, and in this process a routine is built. Then, I recommend getting the animal used to the toothbrush without toothpaste. That's because the toothbrush and toothpaste are two different stimuli and maybe the animal doesn't have problems with the toothbrush, but doesn't like the smell or taste of toothpast...

Aside from the Netherlands, another country that has a dog tax is Germany. As I did with the Netherlands, I will list below the state capitals of Germany, the largest city in each state when not the capital and the amount of taxes for one dog in them. In Germany you pay more if you have two or more dogs, if you have dogs that are considered dangerous and even if you are a breeder. Dangerous dogs pay much higher amounts. In some situations it is possible to request a reduction or a tax exemption. Prices may vary in 2023. The city and state names below are in German. State City Fee for one dog Baden-Württemberg Stuttgart € 108 Bayern  München € 100 Berlin - € 120 Brandenburg Potsdam € 108 Bremen Bremen € 150 Hamburg - € 90 Hessen Wiesbaden € 180 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Schwerin € 108 Niedersachsen Hannover € 132 Nordrhein-Wes...

If you, like me, love dogs and are considering moving to another country and getting your dog or acquiring one in your new home, be aware that some countries charge a fee to have a dog. Today I'm going to talk about one of them, the Netherlands. In some cities this tax is no longer charged. Below I list the provincial capitals of the country, the most populous city in each province when it is not the capital and the amount of the tax for owners of only one dog in each city in 2022. The values ​​are different for those with two or more dogs and for breeders. In 2023 these prices ​​can change. Cities that do not charge the tax in the list below are exempt from it regardless of how many dogs you have. City  Province Annual tax for owners of one dog Groningen Groningen - It does not charge the tax. Leeuwarden Friesland 73.58 euros Assen Drenthe - It does not charge the tax. Zwolle Overijssel - It does not charge the tax. Lelys...

Yesterday we talked about how to get a temporary residence visa to live in South Africa as an entrepreneur. Today we talk about how to travel to South Africa with your cats and dogs. A veterinary import permit is needed to import Dogs & Cats into South Africa. Cats are not routinely quarantined on arrival in South Africa. The cat must however have a valid import permit and a correctly completed health certificate, signed and stamped by a government veterinarian of the exporting country. If these documents are not available at the time of the cat’s arrival in South Africa, the cat will be kept in quarantine until the required documentation is presented at the quarantine station. Dogs and cats must have a valid rabies vaccination. In the case of a primary rabies vaccination the vaccination must be given not more than 12 months and not less than 30 days before the date of import. In the case of a booster rabies vaccination the vaccination must be given not more than 12 months bef...