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...
When to take your cat to the vet is an important consideration as cats are masters at hiding illness and pain. Here's our guide: Cats are considered young adults from ages 1 to 6 and mature adults or seniors from ages 7 to 10. An annual checkup is a must for adult...
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...
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...
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...
Flat-faced pets have specific health challenges because of their unique, short-nosed faces and pop-out eyes, the very attributes that make them so attractive to pet owners. Whether we're talking Persian cats, Pugs, Pekingese or the currently hugely popular French...
Eye problems in pet may go unnoticed, especially in busy and boisterous animals. If your pet is showing any of the following symptoms, he or she may have eye problems that necessitate a visit to the vet. Eye problems: symptoms Squinting or holding the eye closed (the...
My cat is ill but how will the vet know what is wrong? Cats are notoriously good at hiding symptoms of sickness so what can the vet do to find out what's ailing her? Dr Ingrid explains what a thorough examination entails. My cat is ill: fact-finding Cats can’t tell us...
Meet Your Pet's Vet is our series of biographical profiles on the veterinarians at our clinics who love taking care of your pets. We love getting to know the pet parents who come to us, and we hope that by getting to know us too you'll feel at home and happy to visit...
Meet Your Pet's Vet is our series of biographical profiles on the veterinarians at our Clinics who love taking care of your pets. We love getting to know the pet parents who come to us, and we hope that by getting to know us too you'll feel at home and happy to visit...
Chemotherapy is something we generally associate with human cancer patients, not pets but when faced with your pet's cancer diagnosis it is good to know exactly what chemotherapy can do for him or her. If chemotherapy is recommended for your pet, it’s natural that...