Freedom – The Release of Two Vultures in Mokala National Park
Freedom, A Happy Ending – The Release of Two Vultures in Mokala National Park. – Written by Ronelle Visagie, Enadngered Wildlife Trust Birds of Prey
Why Are Vultures So Important?
What would happen to the world if vultures went extinct? The short answer – Chaos. Vultures play an invaluable part within our fragile ecosystem. They
Veterinary Waiting Room Etiquette
Veterinary waiting room etiquette is not unlike our human medical professional counterparts’ waiting area. The waiting area of any hospital is a hectic place. Practicing
Medical Tattooing in Animals
Tattooing in animals has been a controversial topic for a while now. We recently had the opportunity to be a part of something very cool.
Veterinary Nurses Day 2023
It’s Vet Nurses Day! Veterinary nurses are integral members of any veterinary team. They care for your pets when they’re away from home. They ensure
Snake Bites in South Africa
Your pet has been bitten by a snake… What now? We can attest that this is of every pet owner’s worst nightmare. One of them
Meet Our AHT
Meet our AHT! Xanri joined our eccentric team while studying to become an Animal Health Technician (AHT). Originally from a farm in Kathu, she graduated
The Importance Of Dental Care In Pets
It’s no surprise that, out of all the members of our family, our pets’ dental care is the most neglected. They cannot brush their teeth
Sugar’s Story – Surviving Canine Parvovirus
This little bundle of joy is Sugar. Baby Sugar is another survivor of one of the deadliest diseases among puppies all around the globe –
Jessie’s Story – Surviving Canine Lymphoma
Jessie the Border collie is a scent detection dog working in the field of conservation research. Over the past 7 years, the role she played
Holy Ground
“There’s something special about it. I can’t explain it. But once you see this magical creature, you’ll know. To be able to follow her, to
Lesedi’s Story – Surviving Canine Parvovirus
Meet Lesedi This young lady was diagnosed with Canine Parvovirus earlier this year. She is a proper fighter and, after much needed medical care and
Jessie the Miracle Sniffer Pup
Meet Jessie. Jessie the Border Collie is a working scent detection dog working in the field of conservation research. Over the past 7 years, the
The Miracle Martial Eagle
Our Patient of the Week – a stunning Martial Eagle! The largest African eagle, capable of knocking a full-grown off of his feet! This brave
Featherhead, the Verreaux’s Eagle
Featherhead – The Verreaux’s Eagle Early February 2021, our clinic was visited by Ronelle Visagie, from the Endangered Wildlife Trust, with an ill Verreaux’s Eagle.
Service Dogs Of The World
Service Dogs Of The World Not many people know much about service dogs, let alone what it takes to raise the perfect pup for the
Dental Disease in Pets
Dental disease is a reality. Keeping your pet’s teeth clean is important to their overall health. Imagine how your teeth would look and feel if
The Perfect Puppy Nutrition
Feeding the right puppy food is super important! Puppies are usually weaned when they are about 6-8 weeks old. The goal of feeding growing puppies
Babesiosis in Cats
Did you know that cats need monthly internal and external parasite control, just like dogs? This is Peggy, she was recently diagnosed with Babesia felis.
Whisker Fatigue in Cats
The thought of tired whiskers may sound silly, but whisker fatigue can be a huge problem for your cat. Most pet owners see their cat’s
Grieving Pet Loss
Dealing with the loss of a pet can be very difficult. Experiencing the death of a pet can come without notice. Things happen that are
Flamingo Release
The day we have all been waiting for and long worked towards has finally arrived. Our 4 beautiful flamingo children have finally been released! After
Kendi
Kendi and her Animotion Foot Brace Kendi’s story is a very unique one. When she was still a puppy, probably about 4 weeks old, she
Luna – Our Miracle Pup
IVDD in Dogs – Luna’s Story Luna is another one of our incredible success stories. She had been diagnosed with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) quite
BeetleJuice the Aardwolf
At Kimberley Veterinary Clinic, we have been fortunate enough to help some pretty special patients. This month’s special creature is BeetleJuice. Mr BeetleJuice is an
The Epic Kitten Rescue
Even amid this unusual time we find ourselves in, we never cease to be amazed by the kind people in our community. A sweet, rescue
Tank the Tortoise
Our patient of the week, Tank the Tortoise. This little guy is an absolute fighter, even though he’s smaller than a 2ml syringe! Tank is
Litter Box Hygiene
Almost all cat owners consider litter boxes to be essential. Very few of us, these days, think it’s safe for our cats to go outdoors
Dog behaviour in the veterinary waiting room
Behaviour in the Vet Waiting Room Working in veterinary medicine, this is where we see many dog to dog mishaps. This is simply due to
Dental Diseases in pets
Dental Disease In Pets Stomatitis Stomatitis is a severe, painful inflammation of a pet’s mouth and gums. In most cases, the condition causes ulcers to
Spaying and Neutering Your Pet
Sterilising your pet. Spay Your female pet will live a longer, healthier life. Spaying helps prevent uterine infections and breast tumours, which are malignant or
Common age relate ailments in dogs and cats
Arthritis in dogs and cats Arthritis is one of the most common ailments seen in middle-aged and senior cats and dogs, but it can often
Nutrition For Your Senior Pet
Nutrition for your senior pet is something that should not be overlooked. The right diet plays an extremely important role when addressing some of the
Pets and Ageing
Pets and ageing. A sensitive topic for most of us. We as pet owners like to think that our pets will live forever. The thing
Cancers Associated With Old Age In Pets
Unfortunately, a common consequence of our pets becoming older is the occurrence of various cancers. One of the most common cancers seen in primarily old
The Quality of Life Question We All Should Be Asking
The quality of life question we all should be asking – by Cherie T. Buisson, DVM, CHPV In 2016, I lost my dachshund, Muggle, to
Spirocercosis – Dr Dave Miller, Dr Liesel Van der Merwe
Spirocerca Lupi Written by: Dr Dave Miller, Johannesburg Specialist Veterinary Centre Dr Liesel Van der Merwe , Onderspoort Veterinary Academic Hospital Spirocerca lupi (S. lupi)
Feline Vaccinations
It is very important to realise that by simply vaccinating your dog or your cat, you can lessen and, more importantly, to a great extent
Puppy Vaccinations
It is very important to realise that by simply vaccinating your dog or your cat, you can lessen and, more importantly, to a great extent
The Dangers of Human Foods and Plants to Pets
Pet poisonings from household/human food is quite prevalent. People often make the mistake of thinking that people food is okay for pets. Sometimes it is,
The Dangers of Giving Human Medication to Pets
Human Medication and Our Pets Some pet owners may mistakenly think that the medications used to treat human symptoms will work for animals as well.
Pet Poisonings
Accidental pet poisonings are more common than you may think. They usually involve items you may not be aware of such as common kitchen foods,
Snake Bites
Snake Bites in Dogs and Cats Armed with curiosity and natural hunting instincts, it is not uncommon for our favourite four legged friends to cross
Spirocercosis
Spirocerca Lupi – Spirocercosis The silent killer not everyone is aware of. Spirocerca Lupi is a red worm that normally goes and sits and grows
Diabetes Mellitus
As in humans, diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats is a chronic disease that occurs when the levels of glucose in the blood becomes elevated
