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Are you planning travelling with your pet abroad? | Whether travelling domestically or internationally, planning and preparing for your four-legged companion’s travel requirements is the best way of reducing any stress to yourself and your pet… > Be sure to … Continue reading
by Dr Fiona Holman & Dr Kevin Solberg ~ Whether travelling domestically or internationally, planning and preparing for your four-legged companion’s travel requirements is the best way of reducing any stress to yourself and your pet. Ensure that you have … Continue reading
Taking care of a pregnant bitch is quite a commitment, and we must take complete responsibility for their care and wellbeing during the pregnancy, birth and nurturing of puppies. They can’t exactly tell us if they are craving gherkins and ice cream … Continue reading
by Dr Zarina Motala / There are pros and cons to breeding, and the question to ask ourselves is – what is the right thing to do? Responsible, well-educated dog breeders are invaluable, and I absolutely love working with them. … Continue reading
by Dr Michael Ferreira / January is already almost over, and many of us are wondering whether we will be able to keep to those New Year’s resolutions we made. Even if you don’t consciously make a list, I suspect … Continue reading
2018 is waning and the holiday season is fast approaching. It’s the time many of us get to drop our briefcases/laptops/backpacks and put up our feet and bask in the warmth of family, friends and loved ones. As is the … Continue reading
Summer is here and a common issue that all caring pet owners should be aware of is heatstroke or heat stress. Unfortunately, many pet owners do not even realise that their cats and dogs can overheat when the weather is … Continue reading
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