Cape Companions Veterinary Clinic

16/04/2025

Kindly note that We will be closed for the Easter weekend 🐣
We will be taking a short break over the Easter weekend and will be closed from Friday the 18th, and we will reopen again on Tuesday the 22nd🩵
We wish all the wonderful animals and their families a happy, safe, and relaxing Easter!
Thank you for your understanding—we’ll see you after the holiday!🐾

16/03/2025

DONT MISS THIS FUNFILLED EVENT OF THE YEAR ! 🤩💃🕺🎵

Buy your tickets or book a Table and put on some Festive Bling to join us on 29 March 2025 for a unforgettable evening. 💃🏼🕺🏼🎤🎶✨🍴🍷

🤩 STUNNING AUCTION PRIZES
😍 AWESOME RAFFLE

📌Details are on the Poster.

Join hands to save animals ! 🐾🩷

11/03/2025

❗️Case of the Week: Cat Shot with Pellet Gun❗️

This week, we encountered a case where a cat was shot with a pellet gun six times. While the cat isn't in pain right now, it's important to understand that pellets can sometimes migrate over time, potentially leading to future health issues.

If you ever witness or suspect harm being done to animals, please report it to local authorities.

06/03/2025

🐾Please note that our office will be closed on March 13th for a spay campaign. While we will still be available to assist you, please be aware that there may be a delay in our response. Thank you for your understanding!🐾

28/02/2025

🐾Feline Diabetes🐾

The understanding of Feline Diabetes :Symptoms and Treatment🐈

14/02/2025

We hope you have a Fantastic weekend and we can't wait to see our fur-family again on Monday🐾🩵

13/02/2025

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ilse Claeys to our practice! Originally from Belgium, Dr. Claeys has recently made the exciting move to South Africa with her husband, Dr. Philippe Hamerlinck, who is also a veterinarian.

Dr. Claeys brings with her a wealth of experience, and we look forward to the positive impact she will make on both our patients and clients. We are confident that her warm personality and dedication to animal health will fit perfectly with our practice’s values.

Please join us in giving Dr. Claeys a very warm welcome to the Cape Companions team and to South Africa!

04/02/2025

⛑️Pet first aid essentials ⛑️
Diomec and prokolin : Helps to normalise the digestive system

Duo tox : Can be useful in many scenarios where toxins are ingested

Effivet skin and wound cleaner : Helps to prevent infections on open wounds

30/01/2025

❗️CW: This post may contain graphic images❗️
🌟 Third Eyelid Removal in Horses: A Case of Suspected Tumor 🌟

In horses, the third eyelid, or "nictitating membrane," is a protective layer that helps keep the eye moist and free from debris. Occasionally, issues can arise with this membrane, including tumors that may form and affect the horse’s eye health.

When a tumor is suspected on the third eyelid, the most common course of action is removal of the eyelid itself. 🐴💉 This procedure can help prevent further complications like infection, irritation, or spreading of the tumor. It’s often performed by a veterinarian under sedation or general anesthesia, and the horse will typically recover with minimal long-term effects on vision.

If you notice unusual swelling, discharge, or changes in your horse’s eye or eyelid, it’s important to seek veterinary care right away. Early detection and treatment can make a huge difference in your horse’s overall well-being! 🐎👀

29/01/2025

It's officially Kitten Day at our veterinary clinic! To celebrate, here are some purr-fectly fascinating facts about our feline friends:

1. On average, cats spend 16-18 hours per day snoozing!

2. A group of kittens is called a "kindle"

3. Cats have scent glands on their faces, near their whiskers, and on their paws!

We're having a whisker-ific time cuddling and caring for these little balls of fluff today!

27/01/2025

23/01/2025

Meet Toby , the approximately 1 year old male neutered boy looking for his forever home . He has a very shy but kind personality , he needs a loving home to bring him out of his shell and give him a second chance 🥰

Please contact us if you can offer little Toby a home .

22/01/2025

Meet our little miracle pup! This sweet girl was surrendered to our veterinary practice after contracting parvo. Our dedicated team worked tirelessly to nurse her back to health, and thankfully, she made a full recovery.

However, her journey wasn't without its challenges. For two weeks, our team cared for her while we searched for her forever home. And then, it happened! A very special family walked into our lives and swept our little pup off her paws.

Today, she's living her best life filled with love, snuggles, and endless belly rubs. We couldn't be more grateful to have played a part in her journey. A huge thank you to her new family for giving her a second chance at happiness!

21/01/2025

21/01/2025

🥵 High temperatures expected this week in the Cape Town area 🥵

Remember to walk your dogs earlier or later in the day to avoid hot surfaces that could burn paws!

One of our clients got creative and shared this smart way to keep water bowls cool. Fill a small plastic bottle with water and freeze overnight, then pop it into the water bowl.

Some pets may find it strange to have a floating item in their water bowl, especially when the bottle makes crackling sounds as it starts to defrost, so it's best to try this when you can observe that it doesn't prevent them from drinking water. Alternatively, offer a bowl without the frozen bottle as a backup option.

We would not recommend using ice bricks in water bowls, as these contain harmful chemicals which will be released if the brick is chewed or broken. If your dog is likely to play with the bottle, removing the label may be wise!

Share how you keep your animals cool with us in the comments below! 👇

27/12/2024

𝘽𝙍𝙀𝙀𝘿 𝙁𝙊𝘾𝙐𝙎 - 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙝 𝙋𝙤𝙣𝙮
The Welsh Pony, commonly known as Section A, is the smallest of the Welsh Breeds.

They are small hardy ponies, no bigger than 12 hands who can be any colour except for piebald or skewbald. They are believed to be descended from Celtic ponies who lived in the Welsh Mountains for thousands of years.

Given their small size they were used as pit ponies in the Welsh mines. Today they make popular children's ponies and are generally used for showing due to their bold, hardy, and spirited temperaments.

23/12/2024

Have you met our wonderful Manager ?