Tick control has never been more necessary than right now. According to Country Animal Clinic veterinarian, Dr Ingrid de Wet, the weird weather we are having (wet and cold one day, hot the next) has brought out the ticks in droves and clinics are seeing more and more...
Vetshops belonging to the EberVet Petcare Group have added another shop to their number, bringing to 9 the stores spread across the Helderberg and Overberg. The newest shop opened in Gansbaai on 28 July, 2023 and another is planned for Stanford before the end of the...
When to take your pet to the vet may be a difficult decision for some pet owners. And there are several reasons why: Pets are good at hiding pain. This is a survival technique that goes back to their ancestors days in the wild. Any animal that is sick or injured and...
Wet food in a tear open pouch is to my cat what a sushi platter is to me. Pure heaven. But since all the advertisements out there tell me my cat only needs dry food - and my boy has put on far too much weight lately - I'm beginning to wonder if I shouldn't be changing...
Winter can be unexpectedly dangerous for pets, primarily because their human owners are so busy cocooning they sometimes neglect their pets' needs. Winter must-dos Exercise. Ooh this is a tough one. When it's wet or icy, leaving the warmth of your home is a real...
Teacup dogs are specifically bred to be pocket-sized. They might be called 'micro' or 'pocket' but whatever the name the practice is not good for the health of the animal. In fact, warns PetMD, purchasing a 'teacup' puppy supports unethical breeding practices and...
Pet groomers at Country Pet Spa offer so much more than simply returning your dog or cat clean and knot-free. Our groomers are professionally trained to spot ailments and illnesses even you, the owner, may not see. And we have the added advantage of being right next...
What to do if your pet goes missing could mean the difference between being reunited or never finding them again. Putting in safety measures now will prevent that dreadful panic that occurs when your pet does stray. What to do: prevention is best Here are our top tips...
Pitbulls are a highly controversial breed because so many have been bred for fighting but we believe that it is human intervention that has turned many of these animals vicious which sadly has now led to widespread calls for their euthanasia. We believe the better way...
Eye conditions in cats are many and varied but let's start with the third eye. You notice that the white bit that only appears when your cat blinks is now swollen and prominent, extending further over the eye. Swollen whites in a cat’s eye can mean many things. The...
Children learn to love animals if they are taught at a young age to treat animals with care and kindness. That was the motivation behind the EberVet Petcare Group's visit to Danie Ackermann Primary School in Somerset West earlier this month. More than 200 Grade 1...