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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

Diabetes Defined

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in Disease, Illness, Symptoms

The pancreas is an organ in the body which is closely associated with the segment of intestine that leaves the stomach.  The pancreas releases enzymes involved in digestion as well as hormones with specific functions.  One of these hormones is … Read more

Poisoning in Pets – Part 1 of 2

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in Emergency, Symptoms

“Surely if a medicine is safe for use in humans it should be safe for use in my pet”, vets often hear from pet owners. Nothing could be further from the truth and some human medicines and even some fruit … Read more

The no-good, the bad and the ugly

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in Worms

Few people can hear the word “worms” without cringing – especially if it is related to a beloved pet. Unfortunately, parasites living in the stomach and intestines occur all too common in our dogs and cats. These parasites live in … 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

My pet is having a fit! – Seizures in Pets

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in Illness, Symptoms

Anyone who has ever seen an animal experiencing a seizure will know that it is a “hair-raising” event. Seizures or ‘fits’ is a well-described phenomenon in domestic pets. The way in which a fit or seizure presents can vary significantly, … Read more

Battle of the Bulge

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in Diet, Illness, Joints

Overweight catMost people, at some point in time, struggle to shed some extra weight. Obesity in humans has reached epidemic proportions and in a study released two years ago, South Africans were classified as the third fattest people on earth. Worse … Read more

Tiny but deadly

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in Disease, Illness, Skin, Symptoms

Living in a warm and sunny country is great, but with it comes all the parasites and diseases associated with a warm and/or tropical climate. One of these little scourges can be found nearly all over South Africa, namely ticks. … Read more

Breeding with your dog

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

Understanding the female’s cycle

A 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

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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