Rabbit owners are warned not to remove their pets from their own properties and to be vigilant about disinfecting as Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV) sweeps through the country. This disease is an acute and fatal disease of domestic and wild rabbits and hares...
COVID-19 is a serious threat to communities across South Africa and the EberVet Petcare Group believes it is our duty to our clients and our employees to institute a responsible plan of action that will minimise risk at our clinics and Vetshops. Therefore, the EberVet...
Will the Coronavirus affect my pets? This is a question more and more pet owners are asking as the virus spreads across the globe. [infobox]The Centers for Disease Control in the US and World Health Organisation (WHO) have reported that there is no evidence that...
Rabies is not a ‘farm animal’ disease; all mammals are at risk of rabies and in South Africa, more dogs carry rabies than any other animal. That’s why veterinarians are urging pet owners to please vaccinate their pets. You might think you’re safe in the suburbs but...
Vomiting episodes are fairly common with dogs. However, if the vomiting continues (more than one isolated episode) or there is a noticeable decline in a dog's overall health, it's essential to take action. What could be causing the vomiting? These are the 5 most...
Mention the words ‘Feline Leukaemia’ to any cat owner and you’ll see instant panic on their faces. For many owners, this disease spells ‘early death’ for their beloved felines. However, cat specialist veterinarian Dr Glenn Olah, says with proper management by the...
Rabies is endemic in South Africa yet few pet owners appreciate the dangers to city and suburban pets. "We still tend to think of rabies as a disease found on farms, and that is spread by jackals and other wildlife," says veterinarian Dr Hilldidge Beer. The reality...
Rabies kills one person every 10 minutes somewhere in the world. This fatal viral infection is most common in Asia and Africa but is 100% preventable. Jackals, mongooses and bat-eared foxes are common rabies carriers although all mammals are susceptible. The virus is...