Lakeside Veterinary Clinic

18/09/2024

I have Ahs vaccine in stock at Lakeside Veterinary Clinic

16/09/2024

African Horsesickness vaccine in stock.
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0126676542

10/09/2024

New food available for our cute mini patients 🤩

05/09/2024

UNDERSTANDING PROUD FLESH ✍️

Wounds on the bodies and limbs of our equine companions are exceptionally common. In particular, wounds on lower limbs can be especially difficult to manage. There is little extra skin in these areas, making large wounds difficult to close via suturing.

In addition, wounds on the lower legs are contaminated easily with bacteria since they are closer to the ground, bedding, and manure. The constant movement of an animal's legs as it walks, turns, and bears weight can also greatly impair healing, especially if the wound occurs over a joint. All of these factors can often halt the normal progression of the healing process and result in a chronic wound.

Persistent inflammation, along with infection, is a major contributor to exuberant granulation tissue (or proud flesh) formation in a wound. Proud flesh is not conducive to wound healing as it prevents the wound from epithelializing (the process of the skin cells covering the wound), and sometimes it can become so large that it appears to be a tumor, usually obliterating the original wound.

Prevention of proud flesh involves good wound management. For the best healing, wounds should be identified and treated quickly and properly — especially on the lower limbs. Consult your veterinarian about any wounds that appear deep or extensive, that lie over important structures (like joints and tendons), or that already show signs of proud flesh development. Rather than waste time and money in trials and errors that could delay your equid's healing, ask your veterinarian what products are best for your situation.

02/09/2024

28 September is ! The
theme for this year is: “Breaking Boundaries”.

Remember all mammals can get infected by rabies. The common signs of rabies are: Changes in behaviour and neurological symptoms, which may include the following signs: Excessive salivation, paralysis, inability to swallow, continuous vocalisation, convulsions, aggressiveness, or non-responsive behaviour.

Report any suspected rabid animals immediately to your state or private veterinarian, animal health technician or the police.

Are your dogs and cats up to date with their rabies vaccinations? Protect them and you!

24/08/2024

Living with multiple cats can be rewarding, but it also comes with challenges, such as intercat tension. Recognizing and addressing this tension is crucial for maintaining the health and happiness of your cats. What is Intercat Tension? Intercat tension refers to social tension between cats and is

22/08/2024

22/08/2024

Visits to the veterinarian are an important part of caring for your cat. However, putting your cat in a carrier and traveling with them to and from the veterinary practice can be stressful for you and your cat. Thankfully, there are many ways to make the visit more pleasant. Check out our “Carrier Training in Six Simple Steps” infographic for tips on making your next veterinarian visit less stressful for you and your cat. View the full infographic at https://bit.ly/3Yeqpie.

09/08/2024

03/08/2024

National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day reminds us that cats require just as much care as we do! Ongoing regular checkups keep your cat happy and healthy. Learn ways you can help from trusted leaders in feline care. Visit here often for updates, and make sure you sign up

23/07/2024

There’s a silent parasitic killer out there by the name of spirocerca lupi. […]

08/07/2024

It will be -2 degrees C tonight. Please, please bring your pets inside. Show them kindness.

Concerned neighbours: To report freezing pets without adequate shelter please call

Centurion SPCA 0828075671
Waltloo SPCA 0834533863

28/06/2024

Parrots and Parakeets are outgoing and curious by nature and that often lands them in dangerous situations in and around the home.

Dr Dorianne Elliott (Dip Vet Nur BVsc) - Avian and Exotic Animal Veterinarian at Valley Farm Animal Hospital wrote a brilliant article on Common Household Hazards to Companion Birds.

Download the June 2024 Issue from www.welovepetssa.co.za/magazine

18/06/2024

Some humor for the day 😂

13/06/2024

🐶 General Kennel Manager position available 🐱

We are looking for a dynamic animal lover to join our team as our General Kennel Manager!
Our ideal candidate must have an understanding of companion animal behaviour and be able to work with clients.
Driver’s licence is beneficial!

Please send your CV and one paragraph statement of interest to [email protected]

12/06/2024

Food plays an important role in managing joint health and signs of arthritis. Get your pet moving again with Hill's Prescription Diet Mobility food. To see if your pet qualifies for a free bag, visit www.HillsMobility.co.za. Ts & Cs apply.

04/06/2024

The clinic will be closed Thursday 6 June due to construction work.
Our apologies for the inconvenience.
We will be back Friday 7 June.

23/05/2024

How well do you know your cat? Take our Cat Champion quiz to find out. By acing this quiz, you will reinforce that you're meeting your cat's needs across 13 key feline care topics. Let the world know that you are a Cat Champion! Get started at https://bit.ly/3R8jDn8.

09/05/2024

We all want to do right by our pets, so we’ve put together 10 top tips for new dog pet parents to help you along! https://www.hillspet.co.za/dog-care/new-pet-parent/being-the-best-dog-parent

Also check out our Pet Parent Academy for free online courses!

07/05/2024

Congratulations to Lydia Coetzer, our third raffle winner of 2024🎉🎉

We at Lakeside would just like to, once again, thank each and every person who liked, shared, donated and bought tickets. We appreciate your ongoing support tremendously.

Our next raffle prize is launching soon, so keep an eye out and stay tuned👀

25/04/2024

The clinic will be open
Saturday 27 April 9-12.
1 May - 17:00-18:00

25/04/2024

WHAT COLOURS DO DOGS SEE?
Contrary to popular belief, dogs are not colour blind.

A dog’s visual world is certainly not as vibrantly colourful as ours, but they do see a range of yellow, grey and blue shades and have better night and peripheral vision than we do.

Colour is interpreted and discerned by nerve cells in the eyes. The retina has two main types of cells called rods, which detect light levels and motion and cones which differentiate colour.

A human’s eyes have three types of cones which can identify combinations of red, blue, and green.

Dogs have only two types of cones that are only able to discern shades of blue, yellow and grey – this perception of colour is called dichromatic vision.

An ophthalmology professor at the University of Washington discovered that dogs could see blues and yellows but not reds and greens. This information would have been confirmed by anatomical investigation of a dog’s eye.

It would make more sense if manufacturers of dog toys would take a dog’s colour spectrum into account when producing dog toys.

Toys are usually made to visually appeal to people, not dogs.

Shades of yellow, grey or blue are far more appealing to your dog than a bright shade of red or another colour.

22/04/2024

Special patient for pregnancy scan!

22/04/2024

14/04/2024

This month we’ve been highlighting the special needs cats have as they get older. Like people, cats’ needs change as they age. It’s important to understand the physical and emotional changes your cat will go through. Check out our brochure for more information on senior cat nutrition and weight management, managing diseases, quality of life, and end-of-life decisions. Download the brochure at https://bit.ly/402D7zv.

14/04/2024

Cats' eating habits can change as they get older. If your senior cat isn’t eating as much, try offering meals a few times throughout the day. Some cats like small amounts of flavoring, such as canned tuna juice or low-sodium, unseasoned broth. Learn more about the eating habits of senior cats at https://bit.ly/49b7o1X.