Provet Animal Hospital

01/04/2025

10,000 DIGITAL VOUCHERS TO BE WON!
Have you entered the Bravecto® 10 Years of Trust competition? Winning 1 of 10,000 prizes couldn’t be easier. Simply:
1. Buy Bravecto® at Provet Animal Hospital
2. Click this link https://wa.me/27605574210
3. Follow the WhatsApp prompts to enter
10 Years of Innovation. 10 Years of Research. 10 Years of Protection. 10 Years of Trust for you and your fur kid.
For more information, please click the link below. https://www.bravecto.co.za/trust-campaign/

26/03/2025

Global Giving’s Little by Little campaign was due to end March 28, but with less than 20% of the $125,000 matching pool left, it’s disappearing TODAY!

For your chance to increase the value of your gift to conservation and help in the protection of these incredible animals please visit https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/save-the-temmincks-pangolin-in-south-africa/

Organisations such as Scales Conservation Fund and their initiative, Scales Pangolin Rescue Fund, are vital in our fight to ensure the livelihood of the pangolins entrusted to our care.

Pangolins are facing a crisis, but it is not too late to save them! This project is to ensure the survival of the Temminck's pangolin in South Africa, by providing the rescue, rehabilitation, release and monitoring that an individual pangolin must go through so they may be successfully released back...

20/03/2025

🐾 STOP THE ITCH 🐾

Is your dog constantly scratching, licking, or biting their skin? Itchy skin, or pruritus, can be a real problem for dogs and their owners.

We understand the frustration of seeing your furry friend in discomfort and there are many ways in which we can help you and your pet.

➡️ Book an appointment to discuss your dog's skin issue and have us work out a tailored treatment and management plan for their specific needs.

📞 Call us at 0157930797 or 0713268716 to schedule your appointment.

12/03/2025

In collaboration with Bravecto South Africa, Provet Animal Hospital is happy to be bringing you more ways to win this Autumn.

10 Years of Trust, 10,000 Prizes!

A decade of innovative, long-lasting protection means that you can trust Bravecto® to keep your fur kid pest-free and win 1 of 10,000 prizes for doing so!

Simply buy Bravecto® and send a “Hi” to WhatsApp number 060 557 4210 and follow the prompts to enter.

You could win digital vouchers from Pick n Pay, Steers®, Takealot.com, Checkers and Bravecto®, and be entered into the main draw for 3 x R10,000 Rewards Cards.

For more information, please click the link below. https://www.bravecto.co.za/trust-campaign/

06/03/2025

*MESSER VAN DER PLOEG - THE MIRACLE DOG*

Messer is not just a regular German Short-haired Pointer, Messer is a brave member of the van der Ploeg family and he defied all odds.

On the night of the 27th February Messer's owners phoned the emergency number with devastating news. Messer had gone on walk with them, ran off and after 2 and a half hours of searching they eventually found Messer, exhausted and badly injured with 2 big wounds on hip and chest - given there was a Nyala bull in the area it was clear (together with clear evidence of the damage this Nyala had inflicted with its razor sharp horns) that Messer and the Nyala crossed paths.

Messer was stabilized and very soon Dr Debbie English established that Messer had a massive wound on his chest, extending into his thoracic cavity and a deep penetrating wound to his hip with the main artery running through that area being missed by only millimeters.

X-rays revealed that Messer had multiple broken ribs, a collapsed lung and bleeding into his chest cavity leaving him in critical condition and with time not being in our favour.

Messer was rushed into theatre and after almost 4 hours of surgery he was still not out of the woods with the 10cm hole in his chest wall closed up, fragments of ribs removed and stabilized, the bleeding and free air under control by means of chest drain and the wound in his gluteal region also cleaned and sutured.

The first night was a very long one with Messer being monitored throughout the night and early hours of the next morning, administration of strong pain medication, oxygen therapy as well as lots of TLC and around the clock care from Dr Debbie and Ashleigh Cary.

With the first night in hospital down it was time for a visit from Messer's family and to all of our surprise Messer went on a short walk, stretched his legs and was just absolutely incredible with how much fight he had in him.

Messer spent a good few days in hospital receiving the best care and treatment and during this time became a part of the Provet family with all of us enjoying his very demanding nature, constant need to be out of his cage (where he needed to be peaceful and rest to build up his strength) walking around the park exploring, how he would use those puppy eyes to his advantage when he felt he wasn't being fed enough and just his general loving and mischievous nature.

Then the day came for Messer to be reunited with his family. Absolutely wonderful for Messer's family but a bittersweet moment for us at Provet. What a heart-warming moment it was!

Messer, who had suffered huge injuries from an incredibly traumatic event, had defied all odds and showed an extraordinary will to live, fighting the entire time and just staying so strong for the team of veterinary staff who cared for him and his dear family who wanted their beloved baby van der Ploeg home again.

What an incredible miracle Messer is and what an absolute privilege and honour to have been able to play a part in such a happy ending.

Without the love and care of such a special family, Messer would not be on such a quick road to recovery so to Tamara Vdp and the van der Ploeg family - you all deserve a medal!

06/03/2025

For your chance to win these stunning paintings by Yvonne Ankerman and donated by Cupcakes for Pangolins, enter the raffle at R50 a ticket. To buy your ticket(s) or view the paintings please visit us here at Provet Animal Hospital.

The draw takes place on the 31st of May 2025 🐾

26/02/2025

*OWNER FOUND*

If anyone recognises this intact male Min Pin brought in to Provet Animal Hospital today please urgently contact us on 015 793 0797 or 071 326 8716 🐾🐶

08/02/2025

In honour of World Spay Day on 25 February 2025, Provet Animal Hospital is happy to announce that we will be running a special of 20% off on any pet sterilisations booked and paid for between 24 Feb 2025 and 7 Mar 2025.

Please note that availability is limited. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us on 015 793 0797 for your appointment.

05/02/2025

This loving little 9-week old kitten is in need of a forever home after a run-in with a car. She still has a little scab on her head but is healthy and ready to rumble. Anyone interested in adopting her should please contact Greater Kruger Alley Cat Initiative 🐾🐱

27/01/2025

Hill’s Pet Nutrition will be treating pet parents to 25% off all Hill’s pet food up to a maximum discount of R500! No minimum spend required! Provet Animal Hospital is happy to be part of this promotion which can be accessed on www.SaveOnHills.co.za and the coupons processed in store.

23/01/2025

23/01/2025

These 2 loving dogs are still looking for their new forever homes. Anyone interested in adopting these two should please contact the owner directly through WhatsApp only on 083 788 7029🐾🐶

18/01/2025

Thank you so much to the wonderful townspeople who reported these 3 warthog piglets wandering on the main road through town without their parents. Provet Animal Hospital have darted these little ones and taken them to a rehabilitation centre where they can be raised to be wild adults.

18/12/2024

A HUGE thank you to each and everyone who has contributed to Bob and Harley's medical bill!

We are pleased to give a very happy update that Harley is now running around and has become very playful and Bob, well Bob is just a little bundle of naughty and boy are these 2 little souls too cute for words!!

Thank you to van de Vyfer for bringing them so many fun toys to play with and for spending some time with them today!

Hoedspruit AnimaL Outreach

12/12/2024

As most of you know Harley, the little pup that came in paralyzed, has been in our care for a few days with what we suspected was a heavy worm burden causing her weakness and paralysis.

Today her brother, Bob, was admitted as well...

Finding it odd that 2 siblings presented for the same problem we asked a few more questions and then found out that the owners have a large population of chickens on their property and these chickens live in close proximity with the owners dogs - which led us to think that these two puppies not only have worms, but most likely Botulism as well.

Botulism is a rare but very serious illness caused by the ingestion of dead animals(chickens) and contaminated meat or fec3s.

Given the circumstances it is quite hard to confirm this but based on our experience with previous cases like this, we strongly suspect that this is the case.

Bob and Harley will be in our care, receiving intensive care, hydrotherapy, infrared therapy and around the clock treatment to try and nurse them back to health.

Please consider donating towards their treatment as Hoedspruit AnimaL Outreach is spread out thin this time of the year and their funds are exhausted.

If you would like to donate, please use the following banking details and reference:
Provet Wildlife Services
Standard Bank
Branch Code: 052 752
Account Number: 230 110 606
Reference: HALO Bob OR HALO Harley

10/12/2024

A little dog, who we have affectionately name Harley, was brought in by Hoedspruit AnimaL Outreach because she couldn't walk or even keep herself standing.

Dr Debbie English suspects that this little pup is riddled with worms and that is what caused her weakness and paresis of the hind limbs.

This time of the year is a tough one for all welfare organizations and HALO's funds are running extremely low.

If anyone is able to donate to Provet Animal Hospital with the reference "Harley HALO" this would go a long way in covering the hospitalization and treatment of little Harley.

Please feel free to contact us at 015 793 0797 for further details.

06/12/2024

While we look ahead to the joys of the festive season Provet would just like to remind all our clients and visitors of our hours during this time. Please feel free to contact us on 015 793 0797 or 071 326 8716 for any queries, appointments or emergencies.🐾