Large breed dogs have special food needs. Though they are popular with South African pet owners, few people understand that bigger dogs like Rottweilers, Boerbuls, Pitbulls, Retrievers and Labradors require a diet that is different to the Yorkie or Jack Russell. Years...
Rabbits, like dogs and cats, are prone to obesity. Rabbits that are obese are not able to function normally because of their large size and body fat percentage. Although certain breeds of rabbit, including the dwarf rabbit, are more at risk for obesity because of...
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...
Cats love climbing, but it isn't all about fun. There are some important physical and psychological reasons behind why they do it. It's also in their genes. Here are four reasons why cat owners need to ensure their cats have climbing space: Climbing keeps the...
Fat cats in Parliament may be at the top of the earnings pile but when it comes to our pets, cats that are fat are on a losing streak. Fat cats usually suffer adverse health effects: Lifespan is shorter Excess body fat places strain on the bones and joints, the...
Fact: half of South Africa's pets are overweight or obese. Fact: 9 out of 10 pet owners believe their pets are a normal weight. October is Pet Obesity Month and because this is such a huge problem for South Africa's pets, we're highlighting ways you can help yours to...
The bird flu outbreak that has hit the Western Cape has been characterised as 'severe' by health authorities but infections so far are confined to chickens, domestic geese, ostriches and wild birds. As of September 7, 2017 no domestic pet birds were reported to have...
You may have thought that it was only children that had 'baby' teeth but dogs have them too. And just like humans, some dogs don't lose their baby teeth as they grow. This is a particular problem among certain breeds, in particular the toy breeds like Pomeranians,...
A revolutionary kidney test, described by veterinarians as the most significant advancement in the field of veterinary medicine in 30 years, is turning back the clock for hundreds of thousands of pets. One in three cats and one in 10 dogs is likely to suffer chronic...
Obesity is the biggest single health threat to pets in South Africa. Though many pet owners believe a ‘little extra padding’ is not serious - fat pets are in fact at higher risk of diseases like arthritis, urinary conditions, skin conditions, heart disease and cancer....
Most pet owners believe that ticks and fleas are summer pests but that's not true. Ticks can survive temperatures as low as 7 deg C. Fleas will stay active throughout winter unless temperatures fall below 1 deg C and stay there for a sustained period. Heaters, air...
Annual checkups are strongly recommended by our clinics. This is because pets age faster than people and may develop illnesses quickly. Annual wellness checks can help detect some illnesses earlier and keep your pet healthier for longer. It is critical that you...