You notice that your male cat has been acting strangely around the litter box. He may seem restless, repeatedly visiting his litter box and straining unproductively, only to leave the litter box without actually having done anything in it. Is he constipat
Diarrhoea in dogs and cats is a nightmare for every pet owner who experiences it – you wake up one morning to find stinky effluent dribbled and splattered across the floor. And often, just as it is being cleaned up, your pet has a repeat episode!
My pet has diarrhoea. What’s the quickest way to help his tummy return to normal? Read More »
When you realise your pet is missing, it can send you into a panic. Carefully read through this step-by-step information, which will help you to prepare for what to do if your pet goes missing.
What to do when your pet goes missing Read More »
Your pet has just had surgery. Read these tips to learn how to provide the best post-op care to ensure they recover faster and in a comfortable, healthy way.
My pet has just had an operation. What is the best way to help them recover? Read More »
The best way to ensure your pets’ health is through prevention: preventing disease, preventing unwanted behaviour, preventing parasite infestation, and preventing poor health in general. Use this proactive preventive pet care approach and – with the vet’s
Preventive pet care for the next three years Read More »
In light of the recent canine distemper outbreaks in Gauteng and the Overstrand Municipality (September – October 2025), please read our article on the seriousness of canine distemper and how you can protect your dogs from becoming infected.
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 cats Read More »
Ectopic ureters, canine uveodermatologic syndrome, achromatopsia, immunoproliferative systemic intestinal disease and dermoid Sinus
5 Rare diseases in dogs Read More »
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 about the primary and secondary causes of ear infections, the symptoms, how they are diagnosed and how th
My dog is shaking her head and pawing at her ears. She flinches when I touch her head. Read More »
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 what send pet owners to the vet looking for answers.
My dog’s skin is inflamed and itchy, and he won’t stop scratching himself Read More »