Neonatal and Paediatric Animals: Essential Guide for Pet Owners Whether you’re an animal lover, a pet parent, or simply someone with a soft spot for animals, at some point, you might find yourself caring for a neonatal or paediatric animal. This could range from a...
Keeping Your Pet’s Smile Healthy: Expert Dental Care Advice from Dr Annemarie de Wet Dental Care is a vital component of your pet's overall well-being, but it is often overlooked. Dr Annemarie de Wet, a leading veterinary expert, highlights the importance of regular...
Geriatric Pet Care: Insights from Dr Esmare van der Walt As our beloved pets age, they enter a new phase of life that requires special attention and care. Thanks to advancements in veterinary medicine, nutrition, and overall pet care, the life expectancy of dogs and...
Urinary tract infections in dogs occur for myriad reasons including bacterial invasion, the dog's immunity, the environment, and the dog's anatomy. The most common is bacteria invading the lower urinary tract. Many dogs will however resolve these infections within 3...
Fear of fireworks is more common in some dog breeds than others, a recent university study has found. The study looked at standard poodles and discovered that these dogs were 28% more likely to fear fireworks than other breeds. In general, they were less tolerant of...
Double coated dogs might look like they need a good shave come summer but doing this not only upsets their natural temperature regulation it will also permanently damage their fur. Breeds like the Husky, Chow Chow, Pomeranian and German Shepherd (there are many...
Pyometra is the accumulation of pus in the uterus of a bitch (female dog) due to infection. It forms part of a very complex disease known as CEHMEP (Cystic endometrial hyperplasia, mucometra, endometritis, pyometra complex) which is life-threatening and can lead to...
Giving your pets away when you can no longer keep them is not something to be take lightly, animal welfare organisations have warned. Those 'kind' people to whom you gave them may not have adequate food or shelter and these once pampered pets end up living lives of...
Tick control has never been more necessary than right now. According to Country Animal Clinic veterinarian, Dr Ingrid de Wet, the weird weather we are having (wet and cold one day, hot the next) has brought out the ticks in droves and clinics are seeing more and more...
Winter can be unexpectedly dangerous for pets, primarily because their human owners are so busy cocooning they sometimes neglect their pets' needs. Winter must-dos Exercise. Ooh this is a tough one. When it's wet or icy, leaving the warmth of your home is a real...
Teacup dogs are specifically bred to be pocket-sized. They might be called 'micro' or 'pocket' but whatever the name the practice is not good for the health of the animal. In fact, warns PetMD, purchasing a 'teacup' puppy supports unethical breeding practices and...
