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Eersterivier Spay Day: National Women’s Day with a Purpose
After a bout of winter rain synonymous with the Western Cape, a team of veterinarians, veterinary staff, volunteers, and individuals who helped where they could, arrived at Step Up Ministeries early on Saturday 9 August. Their goal, to sterilise and vaccinate 50...
Quality of Life Assessments in Pets
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...
Leptospirosis in Dogs
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...
Understanding and Managing Feline Asthma
Feline asthma is a common respiratory condition affecting approximately 20% of cats between the ages of two and eight. Certain breeds, such as Siamese and Himalayan cats, are particularly susceptible. While feline asthma is incurable, effective management...
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...
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...
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...
Separation anxiety in pets
Separation anxiety can be both heartbreaking and infuriating; heartbreaking to see a pet so fearful and infuriating because anxiety is often acted out through destructive behaviour, like chewed furniture, torn cushions, urinating in the house and more. But before...
Parvovirus is showing up more often in adults
Parvovirus is showing up more often in adult dogs judging by the number of adult cases being admitted to veterinary clinics in recent months. This a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease usually affects puppies. Though there are no official stats to back...
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