Mandela Day 2020 will be remembered for many different reasons with Covid-19 top of mind for most people. For animal lovers, it's our chance to really make a difference. A difference that truly counts. Each year EberVet Community Veterinary Care partners with an...
Grooming your pet at home may seem daunting at first but with the right preparation and plenty of love and patience you'll have your pooch or puss looking pretty again in no time. Grooming your pet: the tools As with anything we do, we do it better when we're properly...
What you feed your pets is not a decision to be made lightly, because what they put into their tummies now will impact their health in the future. The goal is to feed well so they live well. We get that belts are tighter now more than ever and that pet food can take a...
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) in cats causes serious disease by compromising the body’s ability to fight off any infection (immunosuppression). FeLV is also responsible for other conditions such as cancer, anaemia and seizures. Feline Leukaemia Virus in cats: how...
Tick bite fever causes disease and death in thousands of dogs in South Africa. It poses a serious danger to dogs all year round and should never be ignored. Ticks are carriers of multiple diseases like ehrlichia (tick bite fever) and biliary (tick fever / babesia)...
Kidney stones in dogs and cats are not commonly encountered but they are important to diagnose as they can have a significant impact on a pet’s life. One of the main functions of the kidney is to filter waste products such as mineral salts and toxins. These products...
Winter illnesses in pets are not necessarily season-specific but they do tend to occur with greater frequency during the colder months. Taking steps early on to prevent or contain them can make a big difference to how your pet responds, and to his quality of life....
Distemper in dogs (or hondesiekte) is a very contagious viral disease that affects the respiratory (lungs and nose), gastro-intestinal and nervous system of dogs. It has also been found in lions and wild dogs in South Africa. Distemper: how it spreads Distemper is...
Ticks don't go into lockdown. They ignore the fact that you can't walk your dog by infecting your garden. Haven't seen any? You probably won't. Ticks are masters are tucking themselves into tiny spaces - until your dog comes by. Unfortunately, one of the first habits...
EberVet Training Academy's Sister Hilda Mills held a two-day training camp in Oudtshoorn in mid-March for 11 animal welfare volunteers who work in three towns in the Karoo. The EberVet Training Academy supports animal welfare organisations by offering on-site training...
Bladder stones in pets is an extremely painful condition which can lead to a life-threatening emergency if not treated urgently. It is often caused by the pet's diet, or by a urinary tract infection. What are bladder stones? Bladder stones are aggregates or clumps of...
My pet is always thirsty. She drinks wherever she finds water, even from the pond and my glass. If dogs or cats are emptying their water bowls quickly or searching for water at places they don’t usually, such as the swimming pool or outside pond, they are most likely...