by Hennie Alberts Vet | 20 Nov 2018 | News
The warmer weather brings with it some dreaded viruses. One such virus is parvovirus, commonly known as “cat flu” (katgriep). The name is a bit misleading as it neither affects nor is transferred from cats. Dogs that develop the disease show signs of the illness five...
by Hennie Alberts Vet | 20 Nov 2018 | News
Arthritis simply is inflammation of the joints and is a common problem for many dogs and cats. Bone surfaces are normally covered with a thin layer of very smooth cartilage, lubricated with joint fluid. In animals with arthritis, cartilage within the joint undergoes...
by Hennie Alberts Vet | 20 Nov 2018 | News
This article will focus on the benefit of sterilisation (spaying and neutering). Did you know spaying and neutering is not only to prevent unwanted litters? There are many health and behavioural benefits to doing this. Spaying your pet before her first heat cycle (6–8...
by Hennie Alberts Vet | 20 Nov 2018 | News
Imagine how your teeth would look and feel if you didn’t brush them every day. Your pet’s teeth are no different. Unless you regularly provide some form of dental care, you are ignoring an important part of your pet’s overall health and wellness. Dental disease is an...
by Hennie Alberts Vet | 20 Nov 2018 | News
How many people think a dog sliding on its bum (scooting) means it has worms? This may be true in some circumstances, especially in puppies with high worm counts, but most often this is a sign of an issue with their anal gland, especially in small breed dogs. What is...
by Hennie Alberts Vet | 20 Nov 2018 | News
Do you know you may be literally killing your pet with kindness? The extra treats and the resulting extra weight are causing lasting damage to your pet’s internal organs, bones, and joints. The longer the excess weight is on the body, the more severe the damage to the...
