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...
Keeping Your Pet’s Smile Healthy: Expert Dental Care Advice from Dr Annemarie de Wet Dental Care is a vital component of your pet's overall well-being, but it is often overlooked. Dr Annemarie de Wet, a leading veterinary expert, highlights the importance of regular...
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...
Perianal fistula, or anal furunculosis, is a serious medical condition that most commonly affects German Shepherd dogs, but may also occur in other pure bred or mixed breed dogs and is especially common in unsterilised males of middle age. Perianal refers to the area...
Fading Kitten Syndrome (FKS) is a condition that affects newborn kittens, typically within the first few weeks of life. It is also known as Kitten Mortality Syndrome. It refers to a kitten’s failure to thrive during the period between birth and when they wean from...
Nieu Bethesda is a tiny, isolated town in the Great Karoo with a large animal population in desperate need of veterinary support. So when our EberVet Community Veterinary Care (CVC) team was approached by resident animal lover Victoria Nance for help with pet...
Urinary tract infections in dogs occur for myriad reasons including bacterial invasion, the dog's immunity, the environment, and the dog's anatomy. The most common is bacteria invading the lower urinary tract. Many dogs will however resolve these infections within 3...
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...
Greyton, a picturesque Overberg village an hour and a bit's drive from Cape Town, sweated in 42deg heat on Human Rights Day but that didn't stop the incredibly dedicated EberVet Community Veterinary Care team from sterilising more than 60 cats and dogs from...