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...
Veterinary bills often come as an unwelcome surprise after an unexpected event such as a car accident or a complicated biliary case. Follow this link to learn more about pet insurance in South Africa: http://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Pet-Health/Your-pets-health/Pet-insurance-is-it-for-you-20120721 ...
We have seen a worryingly high number of Parvo virus cases in puppies recently. Parvo is a highly contagious gastro-intestinal disease of unvaccinated puppies. Many puppies will die despite our best nursing efforts and care We recommend that bitches are vaccinated prior to mating in order to...