Puppy and kitten vaccination special: We realize that vaccinating your new puppy or kitten can be a costly exercise so in an effort to promote good vaccination protocols we will be running a special: if your puppy or kitten's first two vaccinations are done with us;...
Over the past years we have seen a increase in the use of pet sitters as a way to look after your pet while you are away. There is no denying that most pets are much more comfortable in their home environment as opposed to...
The basic premise of vaccination is that by vaccinating your pet you make their immune system aware of a certain disease. If your pet then comes into contact with that disease, its immune system is primed to re-spond rapidly and will be able to effectively...
Over the summer around the majority if the cases we see will fit into 1 of following 5 conditions: Here is a very brief run-down of what you can do to prevent them from occurring: Gastroenteritis. This is a broad term for any stomach upset and...
During each season of the year there seems to be a couple of diseases / conditions that we see an increased prevalence of like arthritis in winter, snake bites in spring etc. Over the summer around the majority if the cases we see will fit into...
Arthritis: The degenerative, progressive and permanent deterioration of the articular cartilage of joints. 1 in 5 pets (dogs AND cats) suffer from arthritis in their life time. Generally older pets. Prevention: Weight management is essential. Regular short amounts of low impact exercise - especially for young dogs (<18months). Correct genetics and...
By far the most common complaint that we see over the festive season is tummy upsets, diarrhoea and pancreatitis. With all the excess food and leftovers at this time of the year, owners often feed their pets the table scraps. And while many dogs are able...
Please don’t buy puppies with docked tails We are regularly seeing new puppies with docked tails although this practice is considered a criminal offence. Tail Docking Simplified It must be clarified:- that as of I June 2008 the SA Veterinary Council decided that it will no longer condone the...
Like human children, puppies are not born with the social skills that they require to live with their family, be that a canine family or a human one. The term "socialisation" in simple terms means the learning process that a puppy must undergo in order...
Buying a puppy is a big decision with far reaching consequences, especially considering that many are now living in to their late teens. When looking at a prospective puppy a few points need to be taken in to consideration: The puppy should be 8 weeks or older...