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 […]
I have worked at Orange Grove Vet for over six years & had the opportunity to observe the goings-on of a veterinary hospital. I have always admired how our veterinarians and support staff deal with emergency cases such as when an animal has been hit by a car or suspected poisoning. These situations require immediate […]
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 […]
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 […]
Passover or Pesach, takes place this year from the 19th – 27 April 2019, 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 are […]
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 […]
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