CAT FACTS – FROM HEAD TO TAIL
Cats can hear better than humans and dogs and can hear up to 64 KHz, which is 1.6 octaves above the range of a human and is one of the best of all mammals. Cats can move their bodies in one direction and point his ears in another. Cats have a third eyelid (called the […]
SO YOU WANT TO BECOME A VET?
Is your qualification eligible for registration with the South African Veterinary Council? Do you want to become a veterinarian or para-veterinary professional? Only specific qualifications will allow you to register legally in SA. Do you dream of working with animals? Is your heart set on becoming a veterinarian, veterinary nurse, animal health technician, veterinary physiotherapist, […]
EAR HYGIENE IN DOGS
How do you keep your dog’s floofers healthy? The anatomy of a dog’s ear canal is very different from that of a human. A human’s ear canal is a horizontal path leading directly to the eardrum, whereas a dog’s ear canal is “L”-shaped. There’s an outer, vertical canal which leads into a horizontal canal and […]
DEALING WITH THE ITCHES
Getting to the bottom of Atopic Allergic Dermatitis can be very frustrating There’s one condition in dogs that’s really frustrating for both the pet parent and for the attending veterinarian – that’s Allergic Dermatitis. In a society where everything needs a quick fix, here’s an opportunity for a pet owner and veterinarian to patiently and […]
7 REASONS WHY DOGS ARE GOOD FOR US…
Anecdotal and scientific evidence have shown that dog owners tend to be healthier Here are seven ways that living with a dog will keep you healthy. 1. Dogs Boost Your Mood – Dogs have long been known to make great companions, but did you know that they actually improve your mood? Research has shown that […]
10 COMMON HOUSEHOLD HAZARDS THAT AFFECT YOUR DOG
There are a few items around the house that can be a danger to your dogs. There are a few items around the house that dog owners should be aware may be very hazardous to your fur kids. Some of the most commonly reported problems involve exposure to the following products. Chocolate contains both caffeine […]
COMMON BLADDER DISORDERS
The low down on Cystitis and urinary tract infections in dogs A urinary tract infection is quite common in dogs and dogs are more commonly affected than cats. Females are more commonly affected than males. The most common cause of a UTI is bacterial, although fungal can occur. Clinical signs seen are pollakiuria (frequent small […]
PROTECTING YOUR PET FROM FIREWORKS!
Encourage your community or suburb to be a “Fireworks-free Zone” For most South African families, New Year’s Eve is an evening spent with family and friends, perhaps having a party or a braai. For some, it’s unfortunately a time for setting off fireworks. For many years now, the hazards of fireworks to humans, pets and […]
THE LOW-DOWN ON BILIARY
The common or layman’s term for biliary is Tick Bite Fever. Biliary is a disease caused by a parasite named Babesia. Tick bite fever is one of the most common infectious diseases in Southern Africa. The Babesia parasite is transmitted via ticks. The ticks have to bite the animal and transmit the parasite, where it […]
CATS AND COLLARS
Tips on choosing and fitting a collar Opinions vary as to whether cats should have collars, and both sides have a point. Unless trained to collars from kittenhood, most cats bitterly resent having to wear one, but it is indeed true that a cat with a collar is a safer cat. In the past, collars […]