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Pregnant women have to watch out for this bug carried by cats

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in Disease, General, Lifestyle

Introduction

Toxoplasma gondii is a tiny organism, slightly bigger than a bacterium, called a protozoa. This parasite has a worldwide distribution, except in the absence of cats. Cats are the only animals capable of completing the life cycle of this … Read more

Your pet’s once a year health check-up

Posted December 1, 2015June 7, 2021 Ceres VetsPosted in General, Lifestyle

Many people wonder why vets recommend having a once a year check-up for pets. There are many reasons but probably the most important is that the average dog or cat ages by approximately seven “dog/cat years” for every human year. … Read more

Why is my dog limping with his hind leg?

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in Joints, Lifestyle, Symptoms

Patellar luxation is a condition where the knee cap does not run in its groove but slips off to the side. Luxation is a learned word for “slipping”. It is a condition which is regularly encountered in dogs and more … Read more

Behaviour difficulties

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in General, Lifestyle

“Man’s best friend.” The reason why dogs have been described like this over centuries is because of their unwavering loyalty and their good nature towards humans. However now and again, behavioural problems crop up in pet dogs which cause many … Read more

Can humans get worms from dogs and cats?

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in Disease, Illness, Lifestyle, Worms

Have you ever wondered if humans can get worms from dogs and cats? You don’t have to wonder any longer, the answer is ‘yes’.  In this overview we look at which worms can be transmitted between pets and humans, what … Read more

Vaccinating your puppy and kitten

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in General, Lifestyle

Getting a new puppy or kitten is always exciting and most of us just want to cuddle this cute little bundle of fur. It would be lovely if this were enough to keep them healthy and disease free forever but … Read more

Do cats bite for no reason?

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in Emergency, General, Lifestyle

Cats are often seen as less aggressive animals than dogs but they have five sharp ends that can be used at a moments notice. Cats may also be seen as more instinctive than dogs, mimicking some of the behaviour seen … Read more

Does your puppy have good manners?

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in General, Lifestyle

It is important to plan ahead for house training. Always ensure everyone in the house is involved and that everyone knows what the plan is. It is important to have consistency when training puppies so as not to confuse them. … Read more

Do dogs bite for no reason?

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in Emergency, General, Lifestyle

Aggression is one of the most common behavioural problems in dogs. Aggression is often easy to diagnose but difficult to manage, because it is often multifactorial. There are several different categories of aggression. Let's look at the different types of … Read more

A new puppy – happiest days or worst nightmare?

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in Breeding, General, Lifestyle

Having a new puppy join your family can be one of the most exhilarating experiences for a family but if not done the right way it can have disastrous consequences. People often let emotions get the better of them and … Read more

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