Garden Veterinary Services Ltd.

20/08/2025

Save your puppies from death

Why are puppies still getting parvovirus after so many years of client education on vaccination protocols?

Have you just acquired a new puppy?
Has your bitch just got new lot of puppies?
Are you aware of the vaccination regime?
Reach out for guidance from your vet
Parvovirus is a severe puppy disease that is prevented by vaccinations .

02/08/2025

01/08/2025

Gone too soon 💔🐾. This beautiful cat lost its life to suspected poisoning. Postmortem showed pale, fragile liver, fluid-filled lungs, froth in the trachea, and swollen kidneys — signs of a painful end. Let this be a reminder: toxins kill silently. Keep your pets safe. "
HOW TO PREVENT POISONING.
Store chemicals safely
Avoid toxic foods
Monitor outdoor access
Read labels carefully
If your pet acts strange, vomits, drools, or collapses — seek veterinary help immediately. Acting fast can save their life.

01/08/2025

Responsible breeding means providing your dog with ample opportunity to rest and recover—ideally one litter at a time. Frequent breeding puts the mother under stress and makes her more susceptible to eclampsia—a life-threatening drop in calcium levels during or following lactation.

⚠️ Indications of eclampsia are:

Restlessness, panting

Muscle tremors

Stiffness, seizures

Collapse or death

Eclampsia is lethal to the mother and her litter. Small breeds and over-bred females are especially at risk.

???? Let your dog rest, regain strength, and take proper care of her puppies. Healthy mothers produce healthier pups. Always get advice from a vet before breeding.

01/05/2025

we wish our customers a happy Labour Day
we remain open for emergencies

17/04/2025

To all our esteemed clients, friends and followers;
warm wishes for easter period
The clinic remain opened for all your needs

08/03/2025

wishing all our esteemed patrons and clients a happy international women day

19/02/2025

Deadly attack of dogs by a swarm of bees
Last week we had a serious and ugly incident of a swarm of bees attacking dogs.
On that sunny morning, the 3 dogs were sunny-bathing on their newly trimmed lawn while the caretaker happily swept and cleaned the freshly cut grass with a motorized collector. At the far end of the compound is an apiary with several bee hives full of bees which has been there for a long time and has coexisted with the people and dogs without causing any apparent problem.
All of a sudden, he noticed the dogs running frantically and trying to evade the deadly and painful stings from hundreds and thousands of African bees. The dogs ran and went hiding under the fences and in their houses. The caretaker also having received a few stings and realizing the danger of further stings panicked and went into hiding in the house and coming to terms he watched the whole episode from the window of his quarters.
It was not until several hours later when the bee’s anger had subsided, that the worker came out to look for the dogs, which by this time were already sick due to the enormous stings. One of the smaller dogs was breathless, could not walk, and was already turning pale owing to the heavy poison released by the bees. The other 2 dogs were in serious anaphylactic shock. It was then that he called the owner to report the incident who now called the vet to attend to them. All efforts to save the dogs were futile because the small one died while undergoing treatment, while the others died 24 hours later.
Bees stings cause serious and deadly poisoning to the victims by releasing chemicals that can quickly immobilize them making the animal breathless, causing diarrhea and vomiting, bleeding into all the tissues, and may cause heart attack and death. This may have serious implications on the treatment and recovery because by the time the animal is presented for attention, the damage is already done and despite the treatment, the dog may die or have long-term disability.
It is advisable to ensure that if dogs are attacked by bees, they should be taken to the nearest vet with no delay; owners of dogs should ensure that there are no bee hives in the compound or in the nearest vicinity because bees can be triggered to attack by many factors, especially noise.

30/12/2024

we wish all our customers happy holidays. May the coming year 2025 be joyful and prosperous for you and your furry friends. we remain open throughout the period

03/12/2024

Why you should take dog bite seriously
You are out on your routine evening walks with your dog. Your neighbor’s dog runs towards your dog and attacks. On separating the two, your dog has a bite wound. In this case, if your dog was attacked by a big dog, you find two bite marks on opposite sides. They may not seem as bad as they look. But on arriving at your veterinary doctor’s clinic, and upon a thorough examination and you get different news. There is a big pocket that can’t be left just open. In such a case, your vet will need to repair the torn skin including the wide pocket. It’s not just the skin that is affected, the muscles is also torn during the fight and would cause complications during healing. Trust your vet knows what to do and how to handle the case. Never underestimate the severity of a bite wound from a fight. Visit your veterinary doctor for treatment and advice.
Always walk your dogs on a leash and ensure they are up-date with their vaccination.