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October 23, 2020October 23, 2020News

Ceres Vet gets ready for charity duck race in Tulbagh

The second annual Duck Race is happening on 24 October 2020 at Essere Lodge in Tulbagh. This family-friendly event promises to be loads of fun as it involves ‘racing’ toy rubber ducks down the Bointjies Rivier to a finish line

Let’s talk about Hypothyroidism!

What is hypothyroidism?

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

August 31, 2020October 22, 2020Disease, Skin

What is a Hotspot? (Acute moist dermatitis or moist eczema)

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

July 31, 2020October 22, 2020Disease, Skin

Acral lick granuloma

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