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...
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...
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...
If only forever... that's how we feel about our relationships with our pets. We want them with us always and forever. At the EberVet Petcare Group our mission is to keep you and your pet together for as long as compassionately possible. In other words, through our...
Pyometra is the accumulation of pus in the uterus of a bitch (female dog) due to infection. It forms part of a very complex disease known as CEHMEP (Cystic endometrial hyperplasia, mucometra, endometritis, pyometra complex) which is life-threatening and can lead to...
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...
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...
Cones of shame are an inevitable part of your pet's life. At some point they'll come home from a vet visit wearing one. Most pets don't like them or are afraid of them. Some will try anything to remove them. The quicker you get your pet used to wearing one, the less...
Blood donor dogs are the heroes in our clinics. Like humans, some dogs are able to donate blood and those that do save dozens of lives each year. But, as with humans too, not every dog can donate. We're looking for blood donors for our clinics. If you're interested in...
Behaviour changes in senior dogs are usually as a result of age-related diseases. These diseases include arthritis, dental disease, cancer, diabetes, and other endocrine diseases. Additionally, dogs can develop canine cognitive dysfunction, a syndrome that is similar...
Mange, a parasitic skin disease in dogs, is one of the itchiest skin conditions in animals. There are two main parasites responsible - Demodex and Sarcops - and there are slight differences in the way they are diagnosed and treated. Mange: how to identify it The two...
Food allergies in pets account for about 10% of cases seen by veterinary practices yet allergies overall make up a significant percentage of the patients we see. Food allergies are often misunderstood. Here are some the myths we encounter as vets: Food allergies in...