Rabies is a viral disease that is transmitted through the saliva or nervous system of an infected mammal to another mammal. Rabies is a zoonotic disease which means it can be contracted from animals to humans. As there is no effective treatment for once contracted, rabies is nearly always fatal in both humans and animals. […]
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Spirocerca Lupi, the “silent killer” & the importance of regular deworming for our pets.
How often do you deworm your pets? Many pet owners will deworm once or twice a year; when in fact it is important to deworm your pets more regularly. There are a number of different species of endoparasites (worms) like roundworm, hook room, whipworm and tapeworm (carried by fleas) that can pose varying health risks […]
Vaccinate your pets this World Rabies Day!
World Rabies Day occurs annually on the 28th of September. The goal of the day is to raise awareness surrounding the rabies epidemic which affects the lives of both humans and animals globally. It is estimated that every day more than 5.5 billion people are at risk from rabies. Rabies is a viral disease that […]
Why pet owners need to start taking periodontal disease more seriously!
Periodontal disease is the most common clinical condition occurring in adult dogs and cats and is entirely preventable. By three years of age, most dogs and cats have some evidence of periodontal disease. Unfortunately, other than bad breath, there are few signs of the disease process evident to the owner, and professional dental cleaning and […]
When is your pet considered a “senior citizen”?
With the recent advancements in veterinary care and nutrition, our pets are living longer, happier lives. Most pet owners understand the importance of early veterinary care & feeding a quality diet to their puppy or kitten. However, less attention is given to their aging dog or cat. In fact when asked if their pet is […]
Kosher for Passover/Pesach Pet Food Guide 2022/5782
Passover 2022/5782 Passover or Pesach, takes place this year from the 15th – 23trdApril 2022, and is a major Jewish festival celebrated around the world. During Passover, the consumption of leavened grains is forbidden. How does this have any bearing on our pets? For those observing the festival , it is important that their homes […]
Microchipping your pet – the importance of pet identification
Many pet owners assume that their pet will never stray or get lost. This is especially relevant during the holiday period when many families leave their pets at home while they are on vacation. Both cat and dogs enjoy routine and being with their human pack members. Therefore holidays can be a stressful time for them […]
Preventing pesky parasites on your pets!
How often have you walked into your vet or vet shop and been asked when the last time you treated your pet against ticks & fleas? If your answer is “I can’t remember it was so long ago” or ” I think a couple of months ago”, then continue reading this article. What are fleas? […]
What does your pet mean to you? With Penny Badenhorst, Orange Grove Vet receptionist
We asked Penny Badenhorst, our receptionist to tell us about her menagerie of cats and dogs. Here is what she had to say: “Currently, I have two dogs, Benjamin and Mello, and three cats, Tikki, Snickers, and Peppa. Most of my pets are rescues, all excepting my crazy Chocolate Labrador, Mello. They have all found […]
Orange Grove Vet Mandela Day 2020 with Animal Allies
This year, in the spirit of Mandela Day on Saturday 18 July, Orange Grove Vet reached out to the non-profit organisation, Animal Allies, to assist with the sterilisation of animals from Cosmo City, an informal settlement in the west of Johannesburg. Over the past seven years, Orange Grove Vet has been part of Animal Allies, […]
