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Dogs and cats with diabetes usually require lifelong treatment with special diets, a good fitness regimen and, particularly in dogs, daily insulin injections. The key to managing diabetic pets is to keep your pet’s blood sugar near normal levels and avoid too-high or too-low levels that can be li...

November is Pet Diabetes Month. It’s a month to help educate pet parents about the symptoms, treatments, and management of diabetes in our furry friends.

Pet owners should be aware of the possible warning signs of pet diabetes and see their veterinarians for a definitive diagnosis, and when one ...

Protect your pet and your finances by considering Pet Insurance. Take the time to study the various plans and ensure that you find one that suits your budget, your pet and your living conditions.

Always remember that Pet insurance helps with the difficult choices you would otherwise have t...

OBESITY - FACT OR FICTION
A few treats cannot lead to obesity- FALSE
Stop and think before you give little Frodo his morning treat. Remember that all the calories from the small treats that your pet receives throughout the day add up and can lead to obesity. Need assistance? Contact us on 021...

Did you know that no matter how healthy your pet is, heat stress can prove dangerous for animals of all shapes and sizes?

Unlike humans, most animals can’t sweat to reduce body heat. Instead, dogs reduce heat by panting, but there is a limit to how much they can cool themselves down. Heat str...

Please take the time to read through this post! It truly is so important...
Cancer can be caused by a variety of environmental and genetic factors, and there are many different types of cancer that range in how aggressive and common they can be. Clearly, cancer is one of the greatest threats to...

There has been a fourth confirmed case of rabies in a dog in Cape Town, a stray found on Strand Beach on 14th October.
After displaying a change in behaviour and becoming extremely aggressive the dog was euthanased and positive lab results were received for rabies.
Pet owners please, although th...

On Friday we experienced our very own 'Cuteness Overload' when this 'bucket of pups' arrived at the practice for their vaccinations!

No matter their mode of transport, they will always receive the best #PetHealthCare when visiting our practice. Need assistance with your pet? Contact us now...

Is your little bundle of joy proving to be a bit of a handful? Make life easier for both you by contacting #PuppyPowerSA

They have a new 5 week course for you and your puppy to learn basic obedience, plus they have loads of fun off lead to play in a safe and professional environment, right h...