Village Vet Clinic Eastcliff

25/11/2023

Female dachshund found in the main road near Eastcliff spar. She has been taken to HAWS so please call 028 312 1281 to organise collection.

13/05/2023

Have you heard? The vaccine that prevents against Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease is finally here!
Bunnies from 30 days of age can receive their vaccine. It will be boostered annually. This vaccine is safe and effective. Each bunny that is vaccinated will also first receive a full health check. Vaccines will be done on appointment basis only so we can prevent overlap of our lagomorph patients.
For more information please call us on 064 875 9935

20/12/2022

Kitten found in Voelklip area - please call 064 875 9935 if it belongs to you

17/11/2022

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR BUNNY OWNERS

We received confirmation today that the recent outbreak of acute deaths in rabbits in the Western Cape have been linked to *Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD)* .

RHD is a disease caused by a virus (Calicivirus) and this is the first detection of the disease in South Africa. The disease results in a high number of deaths in rabbits and hares.

*A vaccine is currently not available in South Africa.* This increases the importance of biosecurity measures in households with rabbits. Rabbit owners are advised to ensure that their rabbits are secured and must prevent any contact with other rabbits or hares, either directly or indirectly through people or equipment.

The virus seems to be highly resistant and stable, even when exposed to harsh environmental conditions. F10 SC at high concentration (8ml/1L) is advised as a decontaminate.

Contact us with any concerns and if advice is needed. Currently we will only see bunnies on an appointment basis with prior telephonic history to ensure that we don't endanger any of our patients. You can also call Lorainne to order any F10 products you may need.

17/11/2022

LOST LOVEBIRD
A friendly Lovebird, from Sandbaai, is missing. Please contact 082 831 2976 if you find him. He is the colorful, little bird in the picture.

09/11/2022

Bunny owners be aware!

There have been concerning reports about a disease spreading amongst wild and domestic rabbits in the Western Cape and other parts of South Africa. We are still waiting to receive confirmation of the cause from the state vet department.

In the meantime please adhere to the following guidelines and give us a call if you have any concerns.
- Do not buy in/ introduce any rabbits from anywhere
-Do not allow other rabbit owners onto the property
-Do not allow any possible contact with wild hares or rabbits
-Do not touch any rabbits or hares belonging to anyone else
-Use the below disinfectants if contact is necessary or if any equipment is bought second hand:
Effective disinfectants:
Clean off all biological material and then use either:
Bleach mixed at 200ml/ L of water with 10 minutes contact time
Virkon S: 20g powder in 1L water (2% solution), 10 minutes contact time
F10 SC mixed STRONG (same as for parvoviruses): 8ml/L with 30 minutes contact time.

11/10/2022

Congratulations to Yvonne Teixeira who came second in the HAWS Virtual Spayathon Raffle!
Our clinic also came second for the raffle sales and we would like to thank all of our wonderful clients for supporting this worthy cause!

27/09/2022

Our practice has been happy to be a part of the virtual spayathon 2022 for HAWS. After sterilizing 5 cats for the Hermanus Animal Welfare earlier this month, we decided to go the extra mile and help with some animals from Stanford as well. This past week we did a spay and a cryptorchid neuter for Stanford Animal Welfare and will be sterilizing a further two animals before the end of the month!

It is not too late to support this worthy cause - HAWS is running a raffle to raise funds and tickets are only R20! Please pop in at our practice before the end of the week to buy a raffle ticket and stand a chance to win some wonderful wine and bubbly!

28/06/2022

Now that the cold weather has set in, you may have noticed that your older pet is more stiff, grumpy, struggling to get up or reluctant to move around. One of the reasons for this could be due to osteoarthritis. Mobility problems affects 1 in 5 dogs and more than 50% of cats!
Hill’s pet food is currently offering a FREE bag of their Mobility range for patients that we have diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Please call us on 064 875 9935 to book your pets appointment or for more information.
We will also be offering a 30% discount on x-rays if necessary for diagnoses.

11/06/2022

This young female dog was found in the Westcliff area. She has been recently sterilised. Please contact 064 875 9935 if she belongs to you.

31/05/2022

11/05/2022

Credit to Liz Climo for this cute cartoon

05/03/2022

Attention exotic-pet lovers!
At Village Vet Clinic we have your small furry, feathered and exotic pets covered with our curated range of products!
You will find high quality foods for birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, hamsters and hedgehogs. We also proudly stock beautiful locally-made and safe bird toys (e.g. Luckybird, Peculiar Parrot).
Please speak to Dr Esther if you have any questions in regards to feeding your small friends.

02/03/2022

FOUND: Male, Ginger cat near the Kwaaiwater turnoff. Not sterilised. No microchip. Please contact 064 875 9935 if he belongs to you.

23/12/2021

Please take note of our trading hours over the festive season. If you need a consultation or have an emergency please call us on 064 875 9935

25/11/2021

This young girl was found in Voelklip - please call us on 064 875 9935 if she belongs to you or if you know the owner. Thanks

25/08/2021

There have been three confirmed cases of Rabies in the Western Cape this past week - one of which was in the Overberg area. Please ensure that your dogs and cats are up to date with their Rabies Vaccination.
Please also be wary of wild animals and do not approach them - especially if they seem tame!

14/07/2021

We had an interesting visitor yesterday! This 46kg loggerhead turtle was found entangled in fishing nets and with the help of the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary as well as local volunteers from the sea turtle rescue team she was taken to Two Oceans Aquarium. On her way through Hermanus she stopped in at Village Vet Clinic to warm up before the second leg of her trip.

09/06/2021

We want to get to know your small furry friends! Book a free health check for your bunny, guinea pig, chinchilla, rat or hamster with Dr Esther Meusel at Village Vet Clinic in Eastcliff for the month of June. We can talk about common health problems, diet and husbandry. You will also receive a -15% voucher for the first bag of Burgess food you buy at our clinic!

The promotion only applies to the above-mentioned species. Nail trims and medications not included.
Please call us on 064 875 9935 to book an appointment.

31/05/2021

We have some exciting news! From June 1st we welcome Dr Esther Meusel, who will be consulting three times a week from Village Vet Clinic Eastcliff.

Dr Esther studied veterinary medicine in Vienna, Austria with a special focus on small animal medicine as well as conservation medicine. After sitting the South African board exams in 2015, Esther received a Masters degree with distinction from the University of Pretoria and went on to work in small animal private practice. In the following years, she notably spent over 2 years working the emergency night shift at a large 24-hour practice in Cape Town. Her career then took a turn when Esther decided to take on part-time work in an exotics-only practice (bunnies, rodents, birds, reptiles, etc) while still maintaining work in the field of dogs and cats. Dr Esther is also the main on-call vet for the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary.

Esther enjoys working with a variety of domestic animals including cats, dogs, birds, bunnies, rats and wildlife. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband Rowan, her dogs and birds; meeting friends, baking, snorkeling, reading crime stories and enjoying the beautiful outdoors life of the Overberg.

To make an appointment to see Dr Esther, please call 064 875 9935 and Lorraine can make a booking for you.

24/05/2021

Chocolate contains a chemical called Theobromine which is toxic to dogs and cats. Although ingestion is rarely fatal it is a stimulant which can result in serious illness. Chocolate that is dark and bitter like cocoa and baking chocolate generally contains more Theobromine per gram than milk chocolate and white chocolate contains very little.
The symptoms displayed after ingestion depends on the type and quantity of chocolate consumed. In most cases they will begin vomiting, have diarrhoea, pant excessively, drink and urinate frequently and have a rapid heart rate. In more severe cases they can have muscle tremors, seizures and heart failure. Theobromine also remains in the system for an extended period of time so symptoms could persist for hours if they have consumed a significant amount.
If your dog or cat has consumed chocolate it is best to check with your veterinarian whether the amount may be enough to cause toxicity and if so have your pet seen to immediately.

21/04/2021

Shimmy is missing. If you spot her please contact Samantha on 082 831 2976

03/02/2021

This cat went missing in the Voelklip area. If spotted please contact 082 823-5831

23/01/2021

Lindor is an absolute star when it comes to having her teeth brushed - she waits eagerly every morning for her turn!

It is ideal to brush your dog's teeth at least once a day as it helps to remove plaque and prevent the accumulation of tartar.