Rabies is not a ‘farm animal’ disease; all mammals are at risk of rabies and in South Africa, more dogs carry rabies than any other animal. That’s why veterinarians are urging pet owners to please vaccinate their pets. You might think you’re safe in the suburbs but...
Owning a pet is about more than having a loving companion. It is also a big responsibility governed by the law of the land. Ignoring these laws could result in a substantial cash fine or time in prison. According to the Animal Protection Act of 1962, anyone who does...
Valentine's Day is not traditionally linked to pets but we like to think of it as a reminder of how we, as pet owners, can properly show our pets how much we care. Pets don't want to be wined and dined in fancy restaurants. They don't want Valentine's Day bunches of...
If ever you've had doubts about microchipping your pet, this story will surely change your mind! It was 17 years ago that Mr Mistoffelees, a beautiful black cat living in Newlands, Cape Town, went for a walk and never came back. He was just two years old at the time....
Snakebites are a common summer danger to dogs. Pet owners are urged to be vigilant about snakes, particularly in the hotter months when they are most active, and to take precautionary measures to protect their pets. Most dogs don’t understand that snakes can be deadly...
Buttercup, a young mama cat from Firgrove near Somerset West, underwent leg surgery at our EberVet Pet Clinic after being knocked down by a car. The brave ginger has four kittens. A snapped humerus did little to deter Buttercup from caring for her kittens. In fact, in...
Having a dad as a veterinarian certainly helped Rosali Bruggemann map out her career. As a child she loved nothing more than helping him in his veterinary surgery in Margate, on the KwaZulu Natal South Coast. Her father still practices there. "As a result of my early...
Country Animal Clinic would like to say a great big thank you to our many wonderful clients and sponsors who made our first ever Dog Walk possible. What fun we had! The EberVet team was up early to prepare water points, marshalling stations, registration and, of...
Bird flu has wiped out nearly 90% of laying hens in the Western Cape. As a result, consumers will experience table egg shortages. The South African Veterinary Association says that by early October, more than 3,5-million commercial egg laying hens had died from the...
We have great news! The Country Animal Clinic Dog Walk is being hosted by celebrity TV presenter, Lizma van Zyl. Lizma will join us on 25 November and will be handing out prizes. Country Animal Clinic's first Dog Walk is in celebration of our 20th anniversary. The...
Making a holiday checklist now might sound a bit premature if you're only going away in December but planning for your pets takes longer than you think. There are some things you simply can't leave until those final few days before departure. If your pets are going to...
This report was recently issued by the *European Medicines Agency: Tick and flea control agent Bravecto continues to be acceptably safe to use. Bravecto, a medicine that treats tick and flea infestations in dogs and cats, continues to have an acceptable safety...