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Veterinary ArticlesOccasionally, the doctors at Hennie Alberts Veterinary Clinic write articles of interest from a veterinary perspective. You can all our articles here.
Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety happens when a dog who is very attached to his owner gets stressed when left alone. It can be the result of being weaned too early, being abandoned, or simply due to the temperament of the dog. Some causes of separation anxiety include being left...
Idiopathic Epilepsy
There are many causes for seizing in dogs: ingesting poison, liver disease, low or high blood sugar, kidney disease, electrolyte problems, anaemia, head injury, encephalitis, strokes, and brain cancer, among others. In this article, we will discuss the most common,...
Diabetes in Pets
Diabetes, a common condition for humans, is also relatively common in domestic animals. Diabetes mellitus is a disease in which the body doesn’t produce insulin (Type I or insulin dependent) or from the liver not responding to the insulin that is being produced (Type...
The Human-Animal Bond
As veterinarians and fellow fur kid parents, we have a deep love for animals. Our pets bring so much love, joy, affection, and humour to our lives that it probably comes as no surprise that the human-animal bond may be deeply intertwined with our health and...
CBD Use in Pets
Most vets have been asked whether using CBD (cannabidiol) for various conditions in their pets is beneficial. Due to how easily accessible it is these days, a lot of people have experimented without getting veterinary opinion first. Everyone knows someone who has a...
Urine Leaking
Urinary incontinence occurs when a housetrained dog loses control of their bladder. This can range in severity from occasional small urine leaks to large amount of urine. Dripping urine can irritate the skin and cause redness, resulting in excessive licking of the...





