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...
By Johan Marais of the African Snakebite Institute Snakes in your garden or home are a very real possibility as temperatures rise. Temperature increases at the start of Spring are a cue for snakes to start moving and feeding. Many species will also start the mating...
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...
Pet owners are warned to be especially vigilant as the weather warms and tick and flea infestations occur. Ticks carry the potentially lethal disease, biliary, so the sooner you protect your pet the better. Here's what to do: Know your enemy City and suburban pet...