Understanding the female’s cycleA female dog will only come into heat for the first time between the age of seven months and anytime up to a year of age. Occasionally this period may be longer. The age at which … Read more
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
The treatment of cancer in pets has become a significant part of the therapy provided by veterinarians to keep our pet population healthy and thriving. Depending on the modality used, the type and extent of cancer treated, and the size … Read more
Going on holiday is always fun but we must never forget or neglect our pets in the excitement leading up to a well-deserved vacation.
When going on holiday find someone to look after your pets while you are away. It … Read more
Although most of us grew up with the assumption that bones are good for our pets this is in fact a fallacy, one that more pet owners should be made aware of. Let’s look at some effects and risks involved … Read more
IntroductionFeline leukaemia (FELV) is a disease of cats caused by a virus called a retrovirus. It is called a retrovirus because of the method it uses to replicate inside the cat. It is the same type of virus as … Read more
Children and pets are synonymous. Most families at some point in time acquire a pet for their children. Be it goldfish, pocket pets like hamsters, mice, gerbils or guinea pigs, birds, dogs, cats, rabbits or even something exotic like a … Read more
In part one of this two-part article, we looked at the signs and diagnoses of arthritis in pets. In this part of the article, we will look at the treatment and prevention of arthritis in pets. With the advancement … Read more
Feline acne is a common skin condition in cats. Cats of any age can be affected, and there is no breed or sex predisposition.
Cats are often presented to the veterinarian with the complaint of ‘dirt on the cat’s chin, … Read more
How does Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) compare to Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?Feline immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) has similar building blocks and is related to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), but very importantly, it cannot be passed between cats and humans. The … Read more