As with humans, hypothyroidism is caused by low levels of thyroid hormone being produced by the thyroid gland, which is located on either side of the throat. Since the thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system, … Read more
Acute moist dermatitis is a skin ailment in pets that are caused by a trigger like an itch or pain, and exacerbated by the pet’s scratching and licking until it becomes a large bare patch of painful skin lesion. … Read more
When a pet owner brings their animal into the vet with a firm, raised, angry red bump on the pet’s leg or ankle, complaining that the animal (a dog more often than a cat) won’t stop licking at it, the … Read more
The Covid-19 pandemic has swept the world into unchartered waters. As humans and as veterinarians, we are trying to adapt to the ‘new abnormal’, which requires navigating between providing the best care to our animal patients and ensuring the safety … Read more
The vestibular systemThe vestibular system is the body’s ‘balance messenger’ – giving mammals (including humans and pets) key sensory information that allows us to stay upright and properly orientated in the world. The vestibular system is made up of … Read more
Date: Mon 6 Apr 2020
From: Dr. Paul P. Calle
On Friday 3 April 2020, qPCR testing for SARS-Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) on duplicate nasal and oropharyngeal swabs and tracheal wash samples from a 4-year-old female Malayan tiger with respiratory signs living … Read more
Perde koliek beteken pyn van die abdominale area of maag. Koliek kan onder andere veroorsaak word deur wurms, swak dieët, tekort aan goeie kwaliteit ruvoer, impaksies, gas en wanneer dele van die dermkanaal draai of skuif na ‘n abnormale posisie … Read more
Honde word met 28 melktande gebore en katte met net 26 tande. Teen 6-maande word honde se 28 tande deur 42 permanente tande vervang en katte het dan 30 permanente tande. As die melktande nie soos normaal uitval nie, lei … Read more
Thanks to the nationwide lockdown, we’ll all be spending the next three weeks in the constant company of our furry friends. As the days go by, you may notice some behaviours or signs in your dog that you haven’t noticed … Read more