For the sixth year running, Orange Grove Veterinary Hospital participated in non-profit organisation, Animal Allies’, annual Spay Day campaign. The month long campaign which begins on the 26th of February (World Spay Day) aims to sterilise as many animals as possible from informal settlements in Gauteng. This year, three dogs Bruce, Max and Maxy, from […]
While writing this, the year is still a baby – had it been a puppy, it’s eyes would still be closed. I realise that, when you read this, the first month will be behind you – and probably part of the second month, too. New Year’s Day will be a (distant) memory and most New […]
The importance of vaccinating our pets One cannot stress enough the importance of vaccinating our pets. It is the only way to prevent our pets from contracting many serious diseases. By vaccinating from around 6 weeks of age, young animals build an immunity to contagious diseases such as parvovirus (dogs) and feline panleukopenia (cats). This immunity insures […]
It is hard to believe that Orange Grove Veterinary Hospital has been in existence since 1947! Our small veterinary hospital has serviced the community of north eastern Johannesburg for over 70 years. This year we celebrated an incredible milestone with Dr David Moore celebrating his 50th years of service at Orange Grove Vet. In recognition […]
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 months ago”, then continue reading this article. What are fleas? Fleas […]
October is Pet Obesity Month! Orange Grove Vet is excited to announce that Ella, an 8 year old Boerboel is one of Hill’s Pet Slimmer Finalists for 2018! Ella lost an amazing 9.3kg or 20.5% of her body weight! Not only is Ella a wonderful natured dog but she has an incredible story to go […]
Orange Grove Veterinary Hospital in partnership with Dr. Kenneth Joubert from VAACCS Blood Bank, hosted a blood donation drive in celebration of Mandela Day 2018! VAACCS (Veterinary Anaesthesia Analgesia and Critical Care Services) provides an essential service to veterinarians, providing plasma, platelets & red blood cells which are extracted from blood through a special centrifuge […]
Orange Grove Vet in conjunction with Dr Kenneth Joubert from VAACCS Blood Bank, hosted our first blood donation day on Friday 15 December 2017. The day was a great success and we had eight super heroes ranging from German Shepherds, Labradors, cross breeds and a Boerboel, donating blood! VAACCS (Veterinary Anaesthesia Analgesia and Critical Care […]
Bones are bad news for pets! Bones are non-digestible & can cause your pet serious problems such as tooth fractures, bowel irritation, constipation and in the case of sharp bones – intestinal perforation and peritonitis. The x-rays in the images show a recent case where a dog had eaten bones which formed indigestible clusters in […]
Over the past years, on Mandela Day (18 July), Orange Grove Vet has selected an animal welfare organisations to support and visit with staff members. This year staff members from both Orange Grove Vet and Vet’s Pantry visited Maltese, French Poodle & Yorkie Rescue South Africa to spend 67 minutes giving back to the newly […]
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