Meet Fernando - a 6-week old Maltese poodle that visited us for his first vaccination! A big name indeed, with the original meaning of "adventurous, bold journey". #CroftVet
Which beach or forest pool is your favourite place for a weekend swim with your best friend? #Croftvet
Penny <3
Penny arrives for her visit and is very interested to say hi to everyone ❤🐾
Maxi continued ...
“Mom brought my bed!! 🐾❤😍"
(Maxi checks if Mom is still at the counter before relaxing in his bed 😉😀 )
June / Mid July Special – Joints & Geriatrics
Winter has finally arrived and this brings us to our annual JOINT & GERIATRIC focus for the month JUNE. As we have been doing over the past few years, we turn our attention to our geriatric (older) pets at the start of the colder seasons. We offer all our clients a reduced geriatric check during this time.
What does this involve? When you book an appointment with one of our vets, the animal will be thoroughly evaluated with a complete health check from head to tail. The animal’s teeth, heart, abdomen and joints will receive special attention during these consults as we often experience problems with these organs in advanced age. Different treatment options, if applicable, will be discussed as well as diet and weight issues that might be relevant. We would also like to suggest that you bring a fresh urine sample with so that the state of the kidneys, especially, might be best assessed at the time.
What will it cost? The cost of a geriatric assessment will be half the normal consult fee – R 175 per consult. The cost of the urine test is also reduced to 50% of the normal price and will cost R 80 per test. Any further cost of treatment, if applicable, will be discussed at the time of the consult.
Who qualifies for geriatric checks? Any animal over the age of 8 years. For the giant breed dogs the geriatric check will be from 6 years and older.
Who qualifies for the joint check? Anyone! If your animal is showing any of the following signs, it might be time for a joint assessment:
• Repeated lameness, especially after rest and after exercise.
• Difficulty in getting up in the morning (taking a few minutes to “warm up”).
• Difficulty jumping up or down surfaces, heights or steps.
• Licking joints.
• Reluctance to go for long walks, like they used to.
The next step is to call Croft Animal Hospital to book an appointment. Let’s make sure our older loved ones are well taken care of and loved as they so well
Gina ❤🐾
We recommend that puppies should receive their first vaccines at 8 weeks of age; boosters should be administered at three-week intervals, at 11 and then 14 weeks of age. Then again at one year of age. Previously vaccinated adult dogs need boosters every year.
Gina visited us Monday for her 3rd vaccination ❤❤❤🐾🐾🐾
Billy ❤ The most beautiful eyes and personality ❤🐾
Kite continued: The mysterious "cat"....
One of our patients, Kite, was fascinated while waiting at reception.... "What kind of a cat is THÁT?!" 😉