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By Dr D. Brook / Rabies is a fatal viral disease that can affected both man and animals. The World Health Organisation estimates that Rabies results in the deaths of as many as 50 000 people worldwide annually, with most … Continue reading
Having worked as a nurse for several years, and most recently as assistant to Dr Jose, our veterinary dentist, I have seen some healthy mouths and some unfortunate animals with dreadful teeth. These animals are usually booked in to see us … Continue reading
Samuel Watling, an older fox terrier, came to us after an incident which involved him being bitten on the head and consequently being unable to move his body. He was flat, rigid in his front legs and needed 24/7 nursing … Continue reading
It was around 3 o’ clock the morning, 2nd Jan ‘18, when I woke up to the worst gagging sounds that I have ever heard. From that sound, I immediately knew that something was very wrong. I got out of … Continue reading
Lucy Riley impressed us all when she waltzed into our rehab clinic the other day after we called to see how she’s doing. To our delight she is doing extremely well. She came wagging her tail, all smiles and very … Continue reading
A young kitty was brought into the Somerset West practice with a fracture on his leg assumed to be caused by an accident. Jess was helping Dr. Mia with the kitten when Dr. Mia dropped him in arms and told … Continue reading
Much like humans, when we are injured we go through a timely process of healing. Animals too, need this kind of specialized attention after serious injury. Physical rehabilitation is something that can begin immediately post operatively. For patients suffering from … Continue reading
RAD’s (Rescue Animal Drive) motto is “Love is Rescue”. Major’s story epitomises this philosophy and the unconditional love of a rescued dog.
There’s a misconception that your dog does not need to be groomed in the winter months, especially if they stay indoors. However, this is not true. In fact it becomes more important to groom your pet in winter as their … Continue reading
Know your breed As a dog owner you should always research your breed to see how well they cope with the cold. Some breeds, like huskies, will have no problem taking on the colder weather, while others are better suited … Continue reading