Deciding when is the right time to say goodbye Photo by Klas Tauberman: https://www.pexels.com/photo/black-tan-and-white-short-coated-dog-133163/ Our pets can bring incredible joy and fulfilment into our lives, which can make the choice almost impossible when it comes...
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Leptospirosis in Dogs Written by Dr Esmaré van der Walt, EberVet Pet Clinic Strand We love our pets wholeheartedly and many of us will do everything in our power to ensure that they live their best life. Unfortunately, a non-planned visit to the vet does occur when we...
Dental Disease: A Bite-Sized Summary
By Dr. Hannah Nel, EberVet Pet Clinic Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-person-looking-at-a-dog-s-teeth-6235113/ Dental disease can happen to everyone, including your pets. If care isn’t taken, our and their pearly whites may cause troubles...
How Cats Communicate: Understanding Your Feline Friend
Dr Esmaré van der Walt, a veterinarian at EberVet Pet Clinic in Strand, explains that cats communicate in four primary ways.
Neonatal and Paediatric Animals: Essential Guide for Pet Owners
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
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
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...
The Ultimate Guide to Cat Carrier and Travel Training
Guide to Cat Carrier and Travel Training: by Dr Esmaré van der Walt, EberVet Pet Clinic Cat carrier and travel training can be a test of patience but can also be a bonding experience for you and your feline companion. Taking your cat to the vet is essential for...
Fading kitten syndrome
Fading Kitten Syndrome (FKS) is a condition that affects newborn kittens, typically within the first few weeks of life. It is also known as Kitten Mortality Syndrome. It refers to a kitten’s failure to thrive during the period between birth and when they wean from...
Nieu Bethesda spay triumph for CVC
Nieu Bethesda is a tiny, isolated town in the Great Karoo with a large animal population in desperate need of veterinary support. So when our EberVet Community Veterinary Care (CVC) team was approached by resident animal lover Victoria Nance for help with pet...
Urinary tract infections in dogs
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...
Physiotherapy for pets: how it helps
Physiotherapy offers wide ranging benefits to pets, including pain relief, improved mobility and increased strength and resilience. Pets suffering from orthopaedic and neurological conditions will find physiotherapy especially beneficial. While dogs, cats and horses...
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