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 […]
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 stage 4 of the national lockdown. Consultation Hours Monday – Friday 8 am – 4 pm Saturday 8 am – 12 am & 4 pm – 6 pm Sunday & […]
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 […]
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 […]
Parvovirus is a potentially fatal & highly contagious viral infection which affects dogs. Parvovirus is particularly dangerous to puppies who are at a higher risk if not sufficiently vaccinated. The symptoms of parvovirus start as a loss of appetite & progress to vomiting & diarrhoea, which often becomes bloody & foul smelling, The virus attacks […]
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 […]
Cats are not fond of loud noises and can get skittish about gunshots or sudden claps of thunder, but it’s mainly dogs who suffer – and who show their fears by shaking, shivering or trying to hide. The fear of loud noises is amongst the more stubborn behaviour problems that veterinarians treat. With a little […]
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? […]
Millions of unwanted puppies and kittens are born each year. Many are born strays although the majority are born to household pets. Many owners allow their pets to breed, not because they wanted the offspring or could not find suitable homes for them, but because they thought, erroneously, that this was the correct procedure. There […]
