Parvovirus is showing up more often in adult dogs judging by the number of adult cases being admitted to veterinary clinics in recent months. This a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease usually affects puppies. Though there are no official stats to back...
Vetshops belonging to the EberVet Petcare Group have added another shop to their number, bringing to 9 the stores spread across the Helderberg and Overberg. The newest shop opened in Gansbaai on 28 July, 2023 and another is planned for Stanford before the end of the...
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...
Rabbit owners are urged to keep a close eye on their pets for signs of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD), a highly contagious disease that has appeared in the Western Cape and other parts of South Africa for the first time. This is a deadly disease that is usually...
By Johan Marais of the African Snakebite Institute Snakes in your garden or home are a very real possibility as temperatures rise. Temperature increases at the start of Spring are a cue for snakes to start moving and feeding. Many species will also start the mating...
Raw food diets, whether home made or manufactured, have become increasingly popular among pet owners shying away from store bought kibble and the risk of preservatives. But how safe is it to feed raw food to your pet and if you do, what precautions do you need to take...
CBD as medicine for pets is becoming increasingly popular. While CBD-based products are all the rage, each one claiming more benefits than the other, veterinarians are asking pet owners to tread with caution. As yet there are very limited studies around CBD use in...
Covid and your pets is in the news again, with many pet owners worried that they may 'catch' Covid from their dogs or cats. Our vets would like to put your minds at ease. Firstly, there have been very few cases of Covid transmission involving pets and these have all...
Rescuing a baby bird that has fallen from its nest seems like an obvious thing to do but it may not be the smartest thing, and the baby's chances of survival are minimal. What we should be doing, says veterinarian Dr Jean Russell, is leaving them where we find them....
Mandela Day 2020 was the fourth mass sterilisation outreach clinic hosted by EberVet Community Veterinary Care but this year it went far beyond our expectations. When we set our target for the day, we hoped to sterilise 67 dogs and cats from Nomzamo/Lwandle...
Microchipping is a quick and easy, painless and relatively cheap procedure yet there are still pet owners who neglect to have it done, or are reluctant to do it. Here's a story that should convince you of its benefits. Microchipping: how it saved this cat's life Ten...
Country Animal Clinic reopens on Saturday, June 27 after a week's closure due to a staff member testing positive for COVID-19. Here is a statement from senior veterinarian, Dr Ingrid de Wet: "We have been following the guidelines for essential workers exposed to a...