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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Kennel cough (infectious canine tracheobronchitis), is a highly infectious respiratory disease affecting dogs of all ages. Kennel cough, is contracted when dogs come into contact with other infected dogs as a result of the spread by droplets of mucous. High risk environments include boarding kennels, dog shows, grooming parlours and parks. The symptoms typically characterised […]
Dear valued clients, We would like to share updated information with you regarding the changes to our consulting hours, services available, and safety protocols during the national lockdown. Consultation Hours Monday – Friday 8 am – 4 pm Saturday 8 am – 12 am & 4 pm – 6 pm Sunday & Public Holiday 9 […]
What does your pet mean to you? We asked this question to Dr. Dina Mannix, our vet about her two dogs, Honey and Shadow. Here is what Dina had to say: “I adopted both Honey and Shadow when they were adult dogs from the local SPCA. Honey was adopted mid-year in 2013, and Shadow a […]
With South Africans asked to stay at home during the national lockdown, some pet owners may feel overwhelmed with being confined to their homes but also trying to keep their pets entertained during this period. Sadly, we have not been given permission to take our dogs for their much-anticipated walks or runs at the park […]
Dear valued client, We would like to assure our clients that during this difficult and unpredictable time, Orange Grove Veterinary Hospital will continue to provide emergency veterinary services for your pets. As an essential service gazetted by the South African government, we will stay open during the lockdown however, we have instituted strict protocols during this […]
Passover 2020/5780 Passover or Pesach takes place this year from the 8th – 16th April 2020, 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 […]
Over the past two months, the threat of novel corona-virus has developed from an epidemic localised in Wuhan, China into a pandemic affecting tens of thousands of people across the globe (announced by the World Health Organisation). What was once a problem in China and Europe has now become a reality in South Africa, with […]
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