Pet Articles

Osteoarthritis in cats and dogs

July 2, 2026

You notice your senior pet is slowing down. Here's how to tell if they may have osteoarthritis, and what you can do to manage your ...

I brush my dog’s teeth, but can’t get them clean: Why pets need an anaesthetised dental scale and polish

June 1, 2026

Do you want to get rid of that gunk on your pet's teeth? Read our article for the ins and outs on pet dental health ...

My male cat keeps jumping in and out of the litter box and seems to be in pain – is it an emergency?

May 5, 2026

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 ...

My pet has diarrhoea. What’s the quickest way to help his tummy return to normal?

April 1, 2026

Diarrhoea in dogs and cats is a nightmare for every pet owner who experiences it - you wake up one morning to find stinky effluent ...

What to do when your pet goes missing

March 4, 2026

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 ...

My pet has just had an operation. What is the best way to help them recover?

February 4, 2026

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 ...

Preventive pet care for the next three years

January 13, 2026

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. ...

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 ...