Family Vet Fourways

12/12/2024

Our patient, Lexi, had a cranial cruciate rupture occur 4 weeks ago and was repaired at another vet. She was then brough to us to help her regain function of her leg and live a happy healthy pain free life.

She has been responding well to the physical regabilitation that our Animal Physiotherapist Annico is putting her trough.

21/10/2024

Please note!
Its Thunderstorms and Lightning season as well as some other loud and bright dates coming up. ⛈
Thunder is the sound caused by lightning. Depending upon the distance from and nature of the lightning, it can range from a long, low rumble to a sudden, loud crack.
Near the source, the sound pressure level of thunder is usually 165 to 180 dB, but can exceed 200 dB in some cases.
The sudden increase in temperature and hence pressure caused by the lightning produces rapid expansion of the air in the path of a lightning bolt. In turn, this expansion of air creates a sonic shock wave, often referred to as a "thunderclap" or "peal of thunder".
The shock wave in thunder is sufficient to cause property damage and injury, such as internal contusion, to individuals nearby. Thunder can rupture the eardrums of people nearby, leading to permanently impaired hearing. Even if not, it can lead to temporary deafness.
The scientific study of thunder is known as Brontology and the irrational fear (phobia) of thunder is called brontophobia.
Dogs can hear frequencies up to about 65,000 Hz, while humans top out at around 20,000 Hz.
A dog's ear shape helps to funnel sound more efficiently than the flatter human ear, aiding in sound localization.
Humans have a better ability to detect subtle differences in volume, while dogs excel in hearing sounds at great distances.
Each rabbit ear can rotate separately to precisely pinpoint the direction. The rabbit hearing range is between 360 Hz and 42, 000 Hz
Cats can hear sounds made from 1000m away, while humans can only hear from around 300m.
Cats' hearing is generally four to five times better than humans.
They can hear a wider range of frequencies, from 55 Hz to 79 kHz, compared to the 20 Hz to 20 kHz range for humans.
Cats' outer ears amplify sounds and help them locate the sound's source.
This can lead to fear and anxiety in your pets as they can hear far more than we are able to.
Please come in a d chat to us about these and what we can do to help your animals feel more relaxed and calmer in these times of severe stress.
There are many ways to help them have a happy and healthy life.
Please ensure that they are kept indoors, safe and dry during these times. They will love you for it.
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15/10/2024

Please take care and bring your animals inside. Its thunderstorm season and they get very scared.

If your animals have trouble with weather and loud noise anxiety, please contact us so that we can assit you in helping them to relieve their stress and anxiety and keep them healthy and happy!

So many pets get injured and run away due to these natural and unnatural sounds and lights.

Please let us help them and keep them safe.

25/09/2024

Moriticia, the chincilla was at our practice today after she had an accident and broke both her left front leg lower leg bones (radius and ulna).

She presented in quite the discomfort die to the injury but she was a trooper and we quickly tended to her injury.

Dr Dyllan D. de Beer was the surgeon on the case and managed to place an intra-medullary pin in the bone, measuring a minute 1.16mm in diameter. Thats some crazy tiny surgery! But he managed to place the pin and get Morticia on track to healing up and back to her lively self.

We wish you all the best in your recovery and look forward to helping you on your journey there Morticia

09/08/2024

Today we celebrate women and their achievements in the field of veterinary science.

Thank you all for all that you do for all the patients that are in need of your love and care.

We appreciate you more than you know! You truly are the lifeblood of the practice, be it as cleaners, receptionists, managers, veterinarians or what ever other role you take on, you always make the practice a better place for our patients and owners.

Thank you.

03/08/2024

Ouma, the Veiled Chameleon with a nasty abscess that was treated by Dr Khan and Dr de Beer.

03/08/2024

03/08/2024

Ouma, a very grumpy Veiled Chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) had recently developed a swelling over the right eye. We treated the abscess medically, but with little responce, so it was decided that we had to open up the lesion and drain it, to better manage the wound.

Dr Tabbysum Khan did the surgery, under the guidence of Dr Dyllan de Beer. The abscess was drained and dlushed and sutured.

On the smear made from the tissue removed from the abscess, a nasty coccoid bacterial infection was found. She is being treated with the appropriate antibiotics and anti-inflamatory medication and we believe Ouma will make a speedy recovery.

Well done Dr Khan!

03/08/2024

Never a dull moment…

01/06/2024

For the entire month of June and July 2024 we are offering this special on all sterilisations.

Please contact us to make a booking

30/03/2024

Some gorgeous puppers graduating wilt wagging colours! Well done!