Emigrating is a stressful decision for any family but even more so if you have pets. Most of us would love to take our pets along but there is a lot to think about. Firstly, it can be a costly business. Secondly, it takes a lot of planning. "I can't stress the...
Animal rights and donkey activists are calling on governments worldwide to ban the export of donkey skins. This is part of a global effort to fight the mass slaughter of donkeys for traditional Chinese medicine. Gelatine extracted from donkey hides is used to produce...
EberVet Pet Clinic in Strand welcomes Dr Renee Perold as its full time vet from January 23, 2017. Dr Perold, who graduated in 2003, has transferred from Knysna where she worked in private practice and in animal welfare. Before her job in Knysna, she ran her own...
Xylitol, the sweetener commonly used in tea and coffee as a sugar substitute, and to flavour human foods, is potentially fatal for dogs. The South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) warns that any dog swallowing xylitol should be taken to a vet immediately. The...
Blood donations are needed for animals too and other animals are the source of that much-needed blood. In South Africa where the biliary-carrying yellow dog tick is rife, transfusions are commonly needed during treatment of anaemia. Anaemia is a symptom of biliary,...
Microchipping pets is one of the best ways to keep them safe. Many animals stray during Guy Fawkes (animals are terrified of fireworks). Others may wander away from house sitters while their owners are on holiday. It is extremely traumatic for an animal when he or she...
Fireworks are terrifying to pets. That's because dogs can hear five times more acutely than humans, and cats about twice as acutely as dogs. More domestic pets go missing during Guy Fawkes night than at any other time of the year. What can pet lovers do? Fireworks are...
Rabies risk is relatively high considering that it is an entirely preventable disease. It kills more than 55 000 people worldwide every year and most are children younger than 15 years of age. According to the South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) this deadly...
Even at the ripe old age of 19 Koki can’t resist teasing the neighbourhood dogs. But this time she almost lost her life. Koki’s owner, Tracey Murray of Somerset West, recounts how Koki loves to follow her husband Clive and son Kyle when they play games in their...
South Africa's Sunflower Fund, which raises awareness and educates people about the need for bone marrow donors, asks all South Africans to buy sunny 'topes' today. The 'tope', or Tube of Hope, is a multipurpose article of clothing for the whole family. It can be...
Pets from impoverished homes came in their droves to EberVet Petcare Group's free animal sterilisation clinic on Mandela Day. We spayed and neutered 40 animals; vaccinated over 100; handed out 350kg of cat and dog food; and gave out more than 130 blankets, treats,...
Several months ago, a mange-infected guinea pig was found alone in a park in Somerset West. A good Samaritan picked her up and brought her to Country Animal Clinic where our vets and clinic staff sprang into action. This almost hairless little girl was given...