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 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...
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...
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 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: 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...
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 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 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 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...
Pet health should be top of mind when adopting a puppy or kitten as the sooner you adopt healthy habits, the longer and healthier your pet will be with you. These pet health tips come courtesy of our friends at Rogz Pet Insurance Pet health must include teeth Your...
Pet insurance may seem like a luxury until you need it, especially in the Western Cape where snake bite becomes a real danger in summer and anti-venom costs sky rocket. Snake anti-venom now costs around R3 700 a vial. Puff adder and cobra bites require between three...