Durbanville Animal Hospital

Durbanville Animal Hospital We are an independently owned practice and proud to be part of the Durbanville community.
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We are here for our patients, from their very first veterinary check ups, all through their lives.

Pewter faced a harrowing ordeal when he was hit by a car near his home. He managed to limp home, where his mum noticed t...
30/08/2024

Pewter faced a harrowing ordeal when he was hit by a car near his home. He managed to limp home, where his mum noticed that his tail was paralysed and brought him to our vets.

Upon arrival at Durbanville Animal Hospital, Dr Madrรฉ assessed Pewter immediately for the extent of his injuries. He had a tail pull injury and a fractured pelvis. Despite the fractured pelvis, he still managed to walk quite well. The decision was made to treat with pain relief, strict rest and allow time to be the great healer.

The tail pull injury was very concerning, though. Tail pull injuries in cats can range from mild sprains to severe nerve damage or complete avulsion, where the tail is torn away from the body. In many cases, cats can end up with irreversible urinary or faecal incontinence. In Pewter's case, the injury was severe enough to necessitate amputation of the affected portion of his tail to prevent complications such as infection or ongoing pain.

Despite the challenges, Pewter showed remarkable resilience throughout his treatment journey. With dedicated veterinary care and the support of his loving family, Pewter gradually regained his strength. His story underscores the importance of prompt veterinary intervention, comprehensive treatment planning, and compassionate care in ensuring the best possible outcome for pets facing serious injuries like his.

29/08/2024

๐‡๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐›๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐š๐ง!
28/08/2024

๐‡๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐›๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐š๐ง!

27/08/2024

Happy   ! ๐’๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ ๐ฌ! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿฉ
26/08/2024

Happy ! ๐’๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ ๐ฌ! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿฉ

24/08/2024

Young Hudson got rid of one parasite (the Mango fly larvae), but he wasnโ€™t "๐จ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ค" just yetโ€ฆ This inquisitive pup...
23/08/2024

Young Hudson got rid of one parasite (the Mango fly larvae), but he wasnโ€™t "๐จ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ค" just yetโ€ฆ

This inquisitive puppy managed to get a fish hook stuck in his lip!

Fishing hooks contain barbs which keep fish on the hook. Unfortunately, these barbs also make it difficult to remove stuck hooks. Hudson needed a light sedative, whilst Dr Alet brought out the ๏ผข๏ผฉ๏ผง pliers. It is important to remember that a hook should not just be pulled out. Rather, it has to be advanced so that the barbs do not cause more damage to the tissue where it is embedded. Dr Alet cut the hook in half and managed to free Hudson by gently dissecting and pushing the hook through the lip.

What has Hudson got โ€œ๐“ต๐“ฒ๐“ท๐“ฎ๐“ญ ๐“พ๐“นโ€ for us next?

Don't forget to book your pet's dental procedure in advance - spaces are limited!
22/08/2024

Don't forget to book your pet's dental procedure in advance - spaces are limited!

You can identify dental problems in your pet by observing signs like bad breath, excessive drooling, difficulty eating, ...
21/08/2024

You can identify dental problems in your pet by observing signs like bad breath, excessive drooling, difficulty eating, pawing at the mouth, swollen gums, tartar buildup, or missing/broken teeth. Regular dental check-ups by a veterinarian are also crucial for early detection and treatment.

Winter is the perfect time for cozy snuggles with your pets! ๐Ÿพโ„๏ธ As the cold wind blows outside, nothing beats curling u...
18/08/2024

Winter is the perfect time for cozy snuggles with your pets! ๐Ÿพโ„๏ธ As the cold wind blows outside, nothing beats curling up with your furry friend, warm blankets, and a hot drink. Their warm cuddles and gentle purrs or wagging tails make every chilly day feel like a cozy dream!

Show us your pet's cozy napping position!

๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ต๐˜† ๐˜„๐—ฒ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐˜…-๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฝ๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜๐—ผ๐˜€.When Charlie came to Durbanville Animal Hospital after being ...
16/08/2024

๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ต๐˜† ๐˜„๐—ฒ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐˜…-๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฝ๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜๐—ผ๐˜€.

When Charlie came to Durbanville Animal Hospital after being in a fight with the neighbourhood bully cat, Dr Alet noticed that he had a badly broken canine tooth. After recovering from his fight wounds, his mum brought him in for treatment (in this case extraction) of the tooth. The rest of the teeth looked quite good on the initial examination and Dr Alet contemplated skipping the step of taking radiographs altogether. After all, the problem was obviousโ€ฆ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ธ๐˜ข๐˜ด ๐˜ช๐˜ต?

Good sense and good practice prevailed. The set of radiographs highlighted two other teeth with seriously โ€œeinaโ€ problems โ€“ one of Charlieโ€™s back molars had a completely resorbed tooth root! Charlie ended up minus three teeth, but a lot more comfortable!

๐™๐™š๐™ข๐™š๐™ข๐™—๐™š๐™ง ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™–๐™จ๐™  ๐™–๐™—๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฉ ๐™™๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ก ๐™ง๐™–๐™™๐™ž๐™ค๐™œ๐™ง๐™–๐™ฅ๐™๐™จ ๐™ฌ๐™๐™š๐™ฃ ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง ๐™ฅ๐™š๐™ฉ ๐™œ๐™ค๐™š๐™จ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ฎ ๐™ซ๐™š๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ง๐™ž๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™›๐™ค๐™ง ๐™™๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ก ๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™š๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ข๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ!

Get ready to wag those tails and perk up those earsโ€”Durbanville Animal Hospital is thrilled to introduce our brand-new m...
16/08/2024

Get ready to wag those tails and perk up those earsโ€”Durbanville Animal Hospital is thrilled to introduce our brand-new monthly newsletter, ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต๐—น๐˜† ๐— ๐˜‚๐˜‡๐˜‡๐—น๐—ฒ!๐Ÿพ Dive into the world of veterinary care like never before, where we tackle the toughest challenges, share expert tips, and celebrate all things pet care.

Ever wondered what a day in our lives at Durbanville Animal Hospital looks like?

This September, weโ€™re pulling back the curtain and giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how we keep your furry friends healthy and happy. From the serious philosophical questions in veterinary science to some lighter, fun topics, ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต๐—น๐˜† ๐— ๐˜‚๐˜‡๐˜‡๐—น๐—ฒ is here to discuss and say what needs to be said!

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Thank you ๐Ÿ™ We are humbled and honoured.
15/08/2024

Thank you ๐Ÿ™

We are humbled and honoured.

Thank you ๐Ÿ™ We are humbled and honoured.
15/08/2024

Thank you ๐Ÿ™

We are humbled and honoured.



๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป & ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜„...Please share those photos with us!
15/08/2024

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป & ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜„...

Please share those photos with us!

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐œ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐œ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฉ๐ž๐ญ ๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐œ๐ž๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ ๐œ๐š๐ง ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž ๐ฉ๐ž๐ญ ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ. However, several factors contribute to...
14/08/2024

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐œ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐œ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฉ๐ž๐ญ ๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐œ๐ž๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ ๐œ๐š๐ง ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž ๐ฉ๐ž๐ญ ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ. However, several factors contribute to the expenses involved.

๐Ÿฆท Apart from the dental cleaning process, which includes ultrasonic scaling and polishing, pets require anaesthesia during the procedure to ensure their safety and comfort.
๐Ÿฆท Pre-anaesthetic exams and blood screenings may be necessary to mitigate risks.
๐Ÿฆท Dental radiographs are taken to assess the health of the roots, determine the need for extractions, and evaluate the condition of the gum line.
๐Ÿฆท In cases requiring root removal, dental flap surgery might be performed.
๐Ÿฆท Additionally, monitoring and post-procedure care are essential for your pet's well-being.

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ, ๐—ฒ๐—พ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฎ, ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€, ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฏ๐˜† ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ป.

In the clinic's hushed embrace they stand,Focused minds and steady hands.Silent whispers of plaster and mold,A cast of h...
13/08/2024

In the clinic's hushed embrace they stand,
Focused minds and steady hands.
Silent whispers of plaster and mold,
A cast of hope, resilient and bold.

Each curve and contour, a patient's tale,
Bound in layers, where strength prevails.
In the clinic's heart, where compassion thrives,
With intense concentration, their art survives.

Get ready to wag those tails and perk up those earsโ€”Durbanville Animal Hospital is thrilled to introduce our brand-new m...
11/08/2024

Get ready to wag those tails and perk up those earsโ€”Durbanville Animal Hospital is thrilled to introduce our brand-new monthly newsletter, ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต๐—น๐˜† ๐— ๐˜‚๐˜‡๐˜‡๐—น๐—ฒ!๐Ÿพ Dive into the world of veterinary care like never before, where we tackle the toughest challenges, share expert tips, and celebrate all things pet care.

Ever wondered what a day in our lives at Durbanville Animal Hospital looks like?
This September, weโ€™re pulling back the curtain and giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how we keep your furry friends healthy and happy. From the serious philosophical questions in veterinary science to some lighter, fun topics, ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต๐—น๐˜† ๐— ๐˜‚๐˜‡๐˜‡๐—น๐—ฒ is here to discuss and say what needs to be said!

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11/08/2024

Activity keeps your dog healthy and happy, preventing boredom and obesity. In winter, it maintains mental stimulation and helps burn excess energy, crucial for avoiding behavioral issues and ensuring overall well-being.

If cats went to the Olympics, they'd dominate the toilet paper toss! ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿพ Watch them twist, pounce, and unravel their way ...
10/08/2024

If cats went to the Olympics, they'd dominate the toilet paper toss! ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿพ Watch them twist, pounce, and unravel their way to gold! ๐Ÿ˜บ๐ŸŽ‰

๐‡๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐–๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง'๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ!On National Women's Day, we celebrate the amazing achievements of South African Women.Let us continue ...
09/08/2024

๐‡๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐–๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง'๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ!

On National Women's Day, we celebrate the amazing achievements of South African Women.

Let us continue to aspire for equality, inclusivity and for women to be uplifted in our communities.

๐‘๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ! It is our Dental Awareness Month!
08/08/2024

๐‘๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ! It is our Dental Awareness Month!

๐Ÿพ Happy International Cat Day! ๐ŸŽ‰ Let's give a big purr and belly rub to our feline friends today. Share your kitty's cut...
08/08/2024

๐Ÿพ Happy International Cat Day! ๐ŸŽ‰

Let's give a big purr and belly rub to our feline friends today. Share your kitty's cutest pic and let's celebrate their purr-sonality! ๐Ÿ˜บ๐Ÿ“ธ

๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ญ๐ž๐ง ๐๐จ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐›๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ก ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ž๐ž๐ญ๐ก...? ๐Ÿค”Do you do the same for your pets? Then why are we surprised to hear that 80% of o...
07/08/2024

๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ญ๐ž๐ง ๐๐จ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐›๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ก ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ž๐ž๐ญ๐ก...? ๐Ÿค”

Do you do the same for your pets? Then why are we surprised to hear that 80% of our pets have got dental disease by the age of 3...?

Brushing your pets' teeth prevents dental disease, which can cause pain, tooth loss, and infections spreading to other organs. It maintains overall health, freshens breath, and reduces veterinary costs.

Get ready to wag those tails and perk up those earsโ€”Durbanville Animal Hospital is thrilled to introduce our brand-new m...
06/08/2024

Get ready to wag those tails and perk up those earsโ€”Durbanville Animal Hospital is thrilled to introduce our brand-new monthly newsletter, ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต๐—น๐˜† ๐— ๐˜‚๐˜‡๐˜‡๐—น๐—ฒ!๐Ÿพ Dive into the world of veterinary care like never before, where we tackle the toughest challenges, share expert tips, and celebrate all things pet care.

Ever wondered what a day in our lives at Durbanville Animal Hospital looks like?

This September, weโ€™re pulling back the curtain and giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how we keep your furry friends healthy and happy. From the serious philosophical questions in veterinary science to some lighter, fun topics, ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต๐—น๐˜† ๐— ๐˜‚๐˜‡๐˜‡๐—น๐—ฒ is here to discuss and say what needs to be said!

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4 De Villiers Drive, Durbanville
Cape Town
7550

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 18:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:30
Thursday 08:00 - 18:30
Friday 08:00 - 18:30
Saturday 09:00 - 12:00
Sunday 10:00 - 11:00

Telephone

+27219763031

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Since Dr Mendelsohn first opened our doors back in 1986, we have stuck to the same core value - bringing the best personalised care to our patients. We aim to listen: first to you, the owner - who is vital in supplying a history, then to your pet - who can tell us things you may not be able to. Our passion for our patients will help us to verbalise their feelings and our vets and nurses will take the time to explain everything to you. Our skills and knowledge are continuously updated by attending courses and lectures in professional development, so that we can stay abreast with the latest scientific developments - always keeping in mind how we can serve our patients best. We are proud to be part of the Durbanville community, serving our friends and neighbours, whether they have two legs or four.


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