Pet Articles

Distemper in dogs

November 28, 2025

In light of the recent canine distemper outbreaks in Gauteng and the Overstrand Municipality (September - October 2025), please read our article on the seriousness ...

5 Rare diseases in cats

October 31, 2025

Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's disease), Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in cats, taurine-deficiency dilated cardiomyopathy and retinopathy, feline papillomatosis

5 Rare diseases in dogs

September 26, 2025

Ectopic ureters, canine uveodermatologic syndrome, achromatopsia, immunoproliferative systemic intestinal disease and dermoid Sinus

My dog is shaking her head and pawing at her ears. She flinches when I touch her head.

September 3, 2025

Ear infections in dogs and cats are one of the most prevalent complaints veterinarians see in their patients, and they are often recurring. Read more ...

My dog’s skin is inflamed and itchy, and he won’t stop scratching himself

July 31, 2025

Up to 15% of dogs are affected by atopic dermatitis, in which an environmental allergen/s triggers a persistent itch. Self-mutilation and secondary infection are usually ...

How dogs and cats keep warm in winter and cool in summer

July 1, 2025

We answer your questions about dogs' and cats' ability to thermoregulate - or control their body temperature. This is important information for keeping your pets ...

A guide to diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats

May 30, 2025

We answer your questions about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management of diabetes in dogs and cats.

All you wanted to know about senior pet care

April 29, 2025

We answer your questions about caring for senior pets

Your questions about pet sterilisation answered

April 2, 2025

Having your pets sterilised is the most responsible thing you can do for them and for the pet population in South Africa as a whole.

YOU are your pet’s best bet for successful treatment

March 3, 2025

What happens when the vet cannot cure your pet? In this article, we address the responsibility of the vet and the pet owner; what makes ...

How prepared are you for raising a puppy?

February 3, 2025

The idea of a new puppy may present itself as comprising idyllic, fun-filled days of playtime and puppy breath, but the reality of raising a ...

The canine and feline urinary system

December 27, 2024

In this article, we list the organs and functions of the canine and feline urinary system, the disorders that can affect the urinary system, and ...