Harmelia Animal Clinic

11/11/2024

Are your pets microchipped? If they are, then please make sure that your details that have been losded on the company's database are up to date. With all the festivities and weather lately, if your pet is not microchipped, it is very important to make an appointment at the Practice and get them chipped.

The extremely loud noise caused by setting off fireworks at these times are terrifying for many pets, which may make them run away. Please get your pets microchipped.

Download their App or go onto their management system:
https://app.live.identipet.org/

08/11/2024

The Festive Season is just around the corner and Courage is wondering if she has been naughty, or nice this year...

Most of us love to eat chocolate, especially as the Festive Season approaches, but please remember that chocolate can be very toxic for our pets. It should be avoided at all costs.

Darker and more bitter chocolates are more toxic to dogs, but all forms of chocolate carry some risks. Dogs with mild signs, or those that only ingested a small amounts of chocolate, generally have a good prognosis with prompt treatment. The prognosis is less favorable for dogs with severe clinical signs like seizures or collapse. Please DO NOT give any chocolate to your pets.

Dr Amanda and her staff are on duty this weekend. We are open from 9am until 2pm tomorrow and we are closed on Sunday. Please call us on (011) 974 5201 to make an appointment or to order you pet’s food/medication.

06/11/2024

Every Wednesday is WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY at Harmelia Animal Clinic. Get 10% off your pet’s ANNUAL vaccination! Call us on (011) 974 5201 to make an appointment.

With December approaching, if you are kenneling your pets for the holidays, ensure that their vaccinations are up to date (have them done at least 2 weeks before booking them in) and that they are treated for external parasites at least 24 hours before booking them in.

And don’t forget that this November, we are doing Sterilisations at a reduced rate! Call us on (011) 974 5201 to book your pet in. There is also a 10% saving on all our Tick and Flea Control products this month!!

04/11/2024

Gauteng and surrounds can experience high temperatures, so please don't forget about your pets as heatstroke can be fatal. Make sure that they have sufficient shelter and free access to cool water at all times. Do not exercise your pets during the day: take them for a walk before it starts heating up in the morning or after 6pm in the evening. Avoid tarred surfaces if possible.

If you notice that your pet is breathing fast (excessive panting), has dry or sticky gums and appears lethargic and disorientation, move them into a cool area, apply cool water all over their body (avoiding the head), apply a cool towel around their neck and chest area and offer small amount of cool water for them to drink. If they are not improving within a few minutes get then to a vet asap.

01/11/2024

Summer is definitely here and now we are all praying for rain! Courage and the Harmelia Animal Clinic team will be on duty tomorrow from 09:00 until 14:00. Please give us a call on 011 974 5201 to book an appointment or to order food/medication.

As we are closed on Sunday, please see the emergency numbers below should you need to take your pet to a vet before Monday.
In case of an emergency please contact:
1. St Francis Veterinary Hospital - (011) 453 8525
2. The Avenues Veterinary Clinic - (011) 022 0636
3. Kempton Veterinary Hospital - (011) 391 1146
4. Bryanston Veterinary Hospital - (011) 706 6023
5. Fourways Veterinary Hospital - (011) 705 3411
6. Eastleigh Veterinary Clinic - (011) 452 6620

01/11/2024

We are here to help you to give your pets the best care possible. This month we are focusing on doing sterilisations at a reduced rate. Take advantage of this month’s focus and get your pet sterilised.

There are many health benefits to having them sterilised so please call us on (011) 974 5201 for more information or to make a booking for your pet.

We are also offering 10% off all our Tick and Flea Control products this month. It is a very good idea to protect your pets against external parasites, especially seeing that the rainy season has started.

30/10/2024

On the 31st and the 1st of November, many people will be celebrating Diwali - The Festival of Light.

Sadly it is a time of year that is dreaded, especially by pet owners, because their animals have to endure hours of anxiety and fear at the hands of inconsiderate people.

Please remember that it is illegal to set off fireworks in our suburbs, so if you are celebrating Diwali, make it about light and not noise. PLEASE THINK ABOUT ALL THE ANIMALS IN YOUR AREA - domesticated and wild!

If your pets are sensitive to loud noises or if they get scared before and during thunderstorms, speak to us so that we can prescribe something to help your pets get through this time of year with less stress and fear. If your pet is inclined to run, please get them microchipped and ensure that you register them, so that when they are found, they can be reunited with you, their family. Please keep you pets inside, with the windows closed and the TV and/or radio on to try and distract them. Open a cupboard so that your cat can find a safe space. We need to keep our pets safe and fear free.

28/10/2024

This week is your last chance to book your pet in for a dental at a discounted rate. Please remember to call us on (011) 974 5201 and make a booking.

Dental health plays a very important role in your pet’s overall health. Dental problems can cause, or be caused by, other serious health problems. It is therefore important to have your pet’s mouth checked by a vet at least once a year so that any early changes or problems can be detected and rectified.

25/10/2024

Can you believe we are coming to the end of 2024? Have you seen all the Christmas decorations going up? Courage is trying to ignore the fact that this year has flown by!

This is also just a reminder that Dr Amanda and her team are on duty tomorrow and we are open from 9am until 2pm. Please call us on (011) 974 5201 to make an appointment or to order your pet’s food/medication.

As we are closed on Sunday, please see the emergency numbers below should you need to take your pet to a vet before Monday.

In case of an emergency please contact:
1. St Francis Veterinary Hospital - (011) 453 8525
2. The Avenues Veterinary Clinic - (011) 022 0636
3. Kempton Veterinary Hospital - (011) 391 1146
4. Bryanston Veterinary Hospital - (011) 706 6023
5. Fourways Veterinary Hospital - (011) 705 3411
6. Eastleigh Veterinary Clinic - (011) 452 6620

23/10/2024

In our temperate climate in South Africa, there’s no such thing as ‘tick and flea season’ – your dog is always susceptible to ticks, fleas and other parasites. These little critters can cause serious harm to your dog’s system; from biliary and tick bite fever to anaemia, flea allergies, and tapeworms. Yuck! Ticks and fleas are the purfect case for prevention being better than cure.

Please make sure your pets Tick and Flea treatments are up to date so they are protected external parasites.

21/10/2024

During your pet’s annual check-up, your vet will examine your dog or cat’s mouth and they will be able to detect early signs of dental disease. If your pet has not seen a vet in months, then here are some things to look out for:

• Yellow and brown tartar deposits on their teeth
• Battling to eat pellets
• Swollen and bleeding gums
• Bad breath (halitosis)

Please remember that your pet’s breath can start to smell bad due to a variety of disease processes, so don’t ignore it.

With October coming to an end, in order to take advantage of this month’s discounted rates, phone us on (011) 974 5201 to book you pet’s free dental exam or dental as soon as possible.

18/10/2024

18/10/2024

Please note: our page and Website are not monitored 24 hours a day, so if you have an urgent matter that needs to be attended to, please call us on (011) 974 5201.

Our operating hours are as follows:
Mondays to Fridays: 07h30 - 18h00
Saturdays: 09h00 - 14h00
Sundays and public holidays: CLOSED

Our physical address is 47 Shelton Avenue, Harmelia, Germiston.

Thank you for your understanding.

16/10/2024

With Baby Bat Season approaching, we are helping to raise awareness for BatMad GP, a bat rehabilitation centre based in Croydon. This amazing group is involved with bat rehabilitation all year round. They need our support, especially during baby bat season. Mating taking place in autumn and female bats give birth to twins towards the end of November or early December.

If you are able to assist BatMad GP by donating anything on their wishlist, please drop your donation off at our Practice and we will make sure that BatMad GP gets it.

Another way you can support BatMad GP is by putting up a bat House. Contact BatMad GP for more information or if you have any queries.

Sharron 082 553 5258 • Lucy 082 334 4307
Please follow BatMad GP on Facebook - https://bit.ly/3KJo8TE - for more information and tips on how you can
help as Baby Bat Season approaches. Another group to join is Gauteng & Northern Regions Bat Interest Group
(GNoR BIG) - batsgauteng.org.za.

14/10/2024

We would just like to remind you of our focus this month. Gum disease is five times more common in dogs than in humans* and if left untreated, it can cause cavities and gum problems. The degree of damage caused by gum disease varies but it often leads to you pet needing to have teeth removed when left untreated. This is why, as a pet owner, it’s so important to help your pet maintain good dental health.

The Harmelia Animal Clinic Team is ready to help you, so please give us a call on 011 974 5201 to book an appointment! Dental checks are free this month!

11/10/2024

Like Courage, I am sure you are also enjoying the warmer weather and not having to have the heaters on. Courage and the Harmelia Animal Clinic team will be on duty tomorrow from 09:00 until 14:00. Please give us a call on 011 974 5201 to book an appointment or to order food/medication.

As we are closed on Sunday, please see the emergency numbers below should you need to take your pet to a vet before Monday.
In case of an emergency please contact:
1. St Francis Veterinary Hospital - (011) 453 8525
2. The Avenues Veterinary Clinic - (011) 022 0636
3. Kempton Veterinary Hospital - (011) 391 1146
4. Bryanston Veterinary Hospital - (011) 706 6023
5. Fourways Veterinary Hospital - (011) 705 3411
6. Eastleigh Veterinary Clinic - (011) 452 6620