Snail bait poisoning (Metaldehyde poisoning) in dogs can lead to respiratory failure and death if not treated urgently. For most of us Spring brings pure joy; warmer weather and new growth everywhere. But, as buds and bulbs spring into action, so do snails and slugs...
Yeast infections in dogs are quite common and can occur anywhere on the skin, including the ears. A yeast infection happens when there’s an excessive amount of yeast in a certain area but they are usually are caused by an underlying issue; anything that diminishes...
Gardening with dogs might seem like an impossible task (don't they dig up everything?!) but with a bit of foresight, says veterinarian Dr Belinda Roxburgh, you and your dog can enjoy your garden together. Gardening with dogs: the planning phase Exercising your dogs...
Hotspots in dogs are a common summer complaint and they can be frustrating to treat. A hotspot is the common name for a superficial moist dermatitis; anything that causes itchiness and inflammation of the skin or a small wound in the skin creates the environment for...
Grass with sharp hygroscopic seeds are common in SA with many grasses producing these so-called 'awns' during summer and early winter. Dogs are especially at risk if they have longer coats with a thick undercoat although any animal can be at risk. Several kinds of...
Why do pets eat grass? Does it mean they are sick? This is a question vets are often asked because grass eating is common among both cats and dogs. We expect dogs and cats to eat meat only. They're carnivores, right? Actually, dogs can eat more non meat-based...
Cognitive dysfunction in dogs is one of the many challenges they may face as they age. Nicknamed ‘dogzheimers’, canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) causes dogs to become confused, disorientated, anxious and even incontinent. It should not be ignored by pet owners...
"My dog howls when I leave home." "He rips up the furniture and digs up the garden when I'm not there." Sound familiar? Separation anxiety is the likely cause. This is a very real condition which must get the appropriate attention or it will spiral into the kind of...
Small breed dogs with heart disease is not uncommon. In fact, heart disease is fairly common among dogs in general but small dogs and big dogs generally suffer different types. There are two main types: valvular heart disease which affects small breeds and dilated...
Mandela Day 2020 was the fourth mass sterilisation outreach clinic hosted by EberVet Community Veterinary Care but this year it went far beyond our expectations. When we set our target for the day, we hoped to sterilise 67 dogs and cats from Nomzamo/Lwandle...
Cataracts in pets occur for several reasons, the most common one being hereditary. Breeds like Cocker Spaniels, Labrador Retrievers, French Poodles and Boston Terriers are at higher risk. Cataracts: what are they? The function of the lens in the eye is to focus and...
Itchy ears are a common complaint in dogs. Certain breeds like Spaniels with their long ears and Labradors that like to swim, are more at risk. Itchy ears: symptoms to look out for • Repeated, vigorous scratching of the ear • Discharge • Bad smell from the ears Itchy...