The Parks Animal Care

The Parks Animal Care The Parks Animal Care was established to provide Veterinary care of the highest calibre in a modern f
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🖤 November Black Friday Special: Keep Your Pet's Smile Sparkling! 🖤This Black Friday month, let’s give your pet somethin...
08/11/2024

🖤 November Black Friday Special: Keep Your Pet's Smile Sparkling! 🖤

This Black Friday month, let’s give your pet something to really smile about! Just like us, our furry friends need proper dental care to stay healthy and happy. Issues like plaque buildup, tartar, and gum disease can lead to painful, long-term health complications if left untreated.

Why Choose Dental Health This November?
Freshens Breath: A clean mouth makes for sweeter snuggles!
Reduces Health Risks: Plaque can introduce harmful bacteria into the bloodstream, impacting vital organs like the heart and kidneys.
Improves Comfort: Healthy teeth and gums mean a happier, pain-free pet.
Boosts Longevity: Good dental care supports a longer, healthier life.

🖤 Black Friday Offer: 10% Off Scale and Polish Treatments! 🖤

Our professional scale and polish service to keep your pet’s dental health at its best.

Give your pet the gift of a fresh, healthy smile this Black Friday! Book your appointment today and treat your furry family member to the benefits of professional care.

📅 Book Online Today
www.theparksanimalcare.co.za

Let’s make this November one to remember—with every toothy grin! 😊🐾

Come in and visit The Parks Animal Care today:

🐾 www.theparksanimalcare.co.za
💌 [email protected]
📍 49a 7th Avenue, Parktown North
☎️ 010 143 1700

Here at The Parks Animal Care, we have meticulously crafted our facilities to provide you and your furbabies with a sere...
05/11/2024

Here at The Parks Animal Care, we have meticulously crafted our facilities to provide you and your furbabies with a serene and tranquil atmosphere. ❤️

Within our clinic, you will find cutting-edge amenities, such as:

🐾 An exclusive operating theatre
🐾 Advanced X-ray and ultrasound capabilities
🐾 Specialized dental equipment operated by skilled professionals
🐾 A fully-equipped laboratory enabling prompt blood and organ a**lysis

In addition, we take immense pride in our distinct dog and cat wards, designed to alleviate the anxiety often associated with medical facilities. We also offer a separate isolation ward for specialized care.

Come in and visit The Parks Animal Care today:

🐾 www.theparksanimalcare.co.za
💌 [email protected]
📍 49a 7th Avenue, Parktown North
☎️ 010 143 1700

Why, oh why, does Monday come around so quickly? 🐾💤Our adorable patients seem to feel the same way!We hope this gorgeous...
04/11/2024

Why, oh why, does Monday come around so quickly? 🐾💤

Our adorable patients seem to feel the same way!

We hope this gorgeous furbaby brightens up your Monday blues and makes you smile. ❤️

Every pup deserves a little extra love after a trip to the vet, especially on a Monday! 🐶

Visit The Parks Animal Care today:

🐾 www.theparksanimalcare.co.za
💌 [email protected]
📍 49a 7th Avenue, Parktown North
☎️ 010 143 1700

🦷 November Special: Keep Your Pet's Smile Sparkling! 🦷Did you know that good dental health is crucial for your pet's ove...
01/11/2024

🦷 November Special: Keep Your Pet's Smile Sparkling! 🦷
Did you know that good dental health is crucial for your pet's overall well-being? Just like humans, our furry friends can suffer from dental issues such as plaque buildup, tartar, and gum disease. These problems can lead to pain, difficulty eating, and even more serious health issues if left untreated.

Why is Dental Health Important?
Prevents Bad Breath: Regular cleaning keeps your pet’s breath fresh.
Reduces Disease Risk: Plaque and tartar can harbor harmful bacteria that enter the bloodstream, affecting organs such as the heart and kidneys.
Enhances Comfort: Maintaining healthy teeth and gums ensures your pet can eat comfortably without pain.
Prolongs Life: A healthy mouth contributes to overall longevity and quality of life.
November Exclusive Offer!
🔖 10% Discount on Scale and Polish Treatments

When? Throughout November
What? Our professional scale and polish service is designed to remove plaque and tartar, ensuring optimal dental health for your pet.
Don't miss this opportunity to give your pet the dental care they deserve. Book your appointment today!

📅 Schedule Here

Let us help you keep your pet smiling bright this November. Your furry family member will thank you with every toothy grin! 😊🐾

Come in and visit The Parks Animal Care today:

🐾 www.theparksanimalcare.co.za
💌 [email protected]
📍 49a 7th Avenue, Parktown North
☎️ 010 143 1700

Schumy is a very friendly 9-year-old male miniature Schnauzer. 🐶Schumy comes in often to get his a**l glands expressed, ...
29/10/2024

Schumy is a very friendly 9-year-old male miniature Schnauzer. 🐶

Schumy comes in often to get his a**l glands expressed, but recently, we noticed a lump in the area that needed investigation. After a fine needle aspirate, bilateral a**lsaculectomy and histopathology, our suspicions were confirmed, Schumy’s lump was an a**l gland adenocarcinoma.🐾

Canine a**l gland adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that affects the a**l sacs of dogs. It's a relatively common tumour, making up about 17% of all peria**l tumours in dogs. Certain breeds, such as English Cocker Spaniels, are more prone to this type of cancer.

Some common symptoms of canine a**l gland adenocarcinoma include:

•⁠ ⁠Peria**l discomfort
•⁠ ⁠Tenesmus (painful or difficult defecation)
•⁠ ⁠Excessive licking
•⁠ ⁠Bleeding
•⁠ ⁠Changes in faecal shape

Diagnosing canine a**l gland adenocarcinoma typically involves:

1.⁠ ⁠Physical examination
2.⁠ ⁠Fine needle aspirate cytology of the primary mass
3.⁠ ⁠Histopathology (if cytology is inconclusive)
4.⁠ ⁠Staging to determine the extent of the cancer

Regular check-ups are so important, and in Schumy’s case, we were able to catch this new lump early, making surgical intervention and treatment much less complicated. 😃

Don't wait too long before coming in for a check-up. Book an appointment today and come in and experience a day at The Parks.❤️

Come in and visit The Parks Animal Care today:

🐾 www.theparksanimalcare.co.za
💌 [email protected]
📍 49a 7th Avenue, Parktown North
☎️ 010 143 1700

Monday blues? Not with this adorable fluffball to cheer us up! 🐾❤️At The Parks Animal Care, we’re all about putting our ...
28/10/2024

Monday blues? Not with this adorable fluffball to cheer us up! 🐾❤️

At The Parks Animal Care, we’re all about putting our furry family members first. Your pets aren’t just animals to us—they’re part of the family, and we care for them with all the love they deserve.

Come in and visit The Parks Animal Care today:

🐾 www.theparksanimalcare.co.za
💌 [email protected]
📍 49a 7th Avenue, Parktown North
☎️ 010 143 1700

⭐The Parks Animal Care - 5 Stars Reviewed over 100 times⭐Thank you to all of our valued clients for trusting our team wi...
25/10/2024

⭐The Parks Animal Care - 5 Stars Reviewed over 100 times⭐

Thank you to all of our valued clients for trusting our team with your fur family.

Compassion and communication are our core values, and we ensure you’re involved in every step of providing optimum health and well-being for your pets.❤️

We look forward to welcoming you and your family into our facility and family at The Parks Animal Care.

Come in and visit The Parks Animal Care today:

🐾 www.theparksanimalcare.co.za
💌 [email protected]
📍 49a 7th Avenue, Parktown North
☎️ 010 143 1700

Hugo is one of our patients who has been diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy. He is extremely well-managed and is living ...
22/10/2024

Hugo is one of our patients who has been diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy. He is extremely well-managed and is living a happy, healthy life. Isn't he just gorgeous? 😍

Canine idiopathic epilepsy (CIE) is a common neurological disorder affecting dogs, characterized by recurrent seizures with no identifiable underlying cause.

Idiopathic epilepsy accounts for 60-70% of all canine epilepsy cases, making it the most common type of epilepsy in dogs. The condition typically affects dogs between 1-5 years old.🐾

Certain breeds, such as Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, and Golden Retrievers, are more predisposed to CIE.

The primary symptom of CIE is seizures, which can manifest in various forms, including:

•⁠ ⁠Generalized tonic-clonic seizures (convulsions)
•⁠ ⁠Partial seizures (localized muscle contractions)
•⁠ ⁠Cluster seizures (multiple seizures within 24 hours)
•⁠ ⁠Status epilepticus (prolonged or continuous seizures)

Diagnosing CIE involves:
1.⁠ ⁠A Thorough medical history and physical examination
2.⁠ ⁠Neurological examination
3.⁠ ⁠Blood tests to rule out other causes of seizures, such as renal or hepatic encephalopathies or toxins, to name some
4.⁠ ⁠MRI to exclude structural brain abnormalities

While CIE cannot be cured, treatment focuses on managing seizures and improving quality of life. With proper management, many dogs, like Hugo, can lead very happy and fulfilling lives.❤️

Come in and visit The Parks Animal Care today:

🐾 www.theparksanimalcare.co.za
💌 [email protected]
📍 49a 7th Avenue, Parktown North
☎️ 010 143 1700

October is for our Oldies and its the last few days to book your Oldie in 🐾The Parks Animal Care is running a geriatric ...
21/10/2024

October is for our Oldies and its the last few days to book your Oldie in 🐾

The Parks Animal Care is running a geriatric screening special this October. We want to help our oldies age gracefully.

What is geriatric screening ? Geriatric screening is a series of diagnostic steps that determines the overall health of a dog or cat above the age of 7 years old.

What is included?
•⁠ ⁠Haematology: checking our red and white blood cells.
•⁠ ⁠Blood chemistry: checking organ function and for endocrine diseases.
•⁠ ⁠Abdominal ultrasound: visualization of organs to check architecture and to screen for any masses.
•⁠ ⁠Urinalysis: The characteristics of the urine can tell us a lot about kidney function amongst other things.

What are the benefits of geriatric screening:
•⁠ ⁠Knowing your dogs health status for future health events or surgeries.
•⁠ ⁠Early detection of liver or kidney disease.
•⁠ ⁠Early detection of endocrine disease.
•⁠ ⁠Early detection of cancers.

Knowledge is key and early detection means early intervention ❤️

Get your Older fur babies checked this October for only R3500. (T and C's apply).

Visit The Parks Animal Care today:

🐾 www.theparksanimalcare.co.za
💌 [email protected]
📍 49a 7th Avenue, Parktown North
☎️ 010 143 1700

This cutie came in as a Stray 😊 He was unfortunately not Microchipped when he first came in so we couldn't let anyone kn...
18/10/2024

This cutie came in as a Stray 😊

He was unfortunately not Microchipped when he first came in so we couldn't let anyone know where he was and that he was safe and sound.🐾

Later, we learnt that this escape artist's name is Alfonzo, and his owner had been looking for him for hours.

We have now microchipped him, so in future, a vet can contact them as soon as possible to let them know where he is. ❤️

There are so many benefits to Microchipping your pet. Here are a few below:

⁠🐾 Microchipping your pet provides permanent identification of your pet.
🐾 A microchip gives your pet the best chance of being reunited with you if they are to go missing.
🐾 The microchip is implanted under the skin between the shoulder blades using a needle and an applicator.
🐾 A microchip can be implanted during a consult when your pet is awake. It is a quick and easy procedure.
🐾 The microchip is small, about the size of a grain of rice.
🐾 Your pet's microchip needs to be registered on a database for it to perform its function. At the Parks, we register your pet's microchip for you.
🐾 Your pet's microchip is extremely important if you are considering emigration.

Many pets are microchipped, but the chip is not registered or is not up to date.

Come to the parks animal care to get your pet microchipped or to check that your pets microchip is working, registered and up to date. 🐶

Come in and visit The Parks Animal Care today:

🐾 www.theparksanimalcare.co.za
💌 [email protected]
📍 49a 7th Avenue, Parktown North
☎️ 010 143 1700

Tuesday got you feeling like sticking your tongue out? 😝We've got the cure! Our furry patients always bring a smile to o...
15/10/2024

Tuesday got you feeling like sticking your tongue out? 😝

We've got the cure! Our furry patients always bring a smile to our faces, even on the toughest days 🐶❤️

Let us brighten up your Tuesday with a little furry love 🐾

Come in and visit The Parks Animal Care today:

🐾 www.theparksanimalcare.co.za
💌 [email protected]
📍 49a 7th Avenue, Parktown North
☎️ 010 143 1700

Pet Parent Bingo! 🐾How well do you know the daily joys of being a pet parent? 🤔 From sneaky food thieves to dramatic vet...
14/10/2024

Pet Parent Bingo! 🐾

How well do you know the daily joys of being a pet parent? 🤔 From sneaky food thieves to dramatic vet visits, we've all been there! 🙈

Swipe through our bingo card and see how many squares you can check off – we bet more than a few will look familiar!

How many did you get? Drop your number in the comments below and let’s see who’s got the most pet-parent moments! 🐕🐈

Be sure to book your visit at The Parks Animal Care today:

🐾 www.theparksanimalcare.co.za
💌 [email protected]
📍 49a 7th Avenue, Parktown North
☎️ 010 143 1700

This brave boy is Floyd❤️Floyd came in to see us for front limb lameness. He was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of ...
11/10/2024

This brave boy is Floyd❤️

Floyd came in to see us for front limb lameness.

He was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of malignant bone cancer.

This bone cancer can spread to other parts of the body, and amputation is the best option to prevent this. Luckily, Floyd's cancer had not yet spread, and we amputated as soon as possible.

Floyd handled his amputation like an absolute champion and is a much happier boy now that he is pain-free. ❤️

Floyd would like to raise awareness about osteosarcomas, so here are some facts about this bone cancer:

•⁠ ⁠Osteosarcomas account for 85% of all primary bone tumours in dogs
•⁠ ⁠Clinical signs most commonly involve slow progressive lameness but can occasionally be acute (sudden onset) lameness. There may or may not be localised swelling.
•⁠ ⁠Osteosarcomas are more common in dogs than cats
•⁠ ⁠Large and giant breed dogs are predisposed.
•⁠ ⁠75% of osteosarcomas arise from the appendicular skeleton ( forelimbs and hindlimbs)
•⁠ ⁠Seen most commonly in dogs between the ages of 7 and 9 years.
•⁠ ⁠If allowed to spread, the lungs are the most common site for metastasis.

Early detection is always key, if your dog or cat is showing any signs of lameness, come visit The Parks Animal Care for a check up and musculoskeletal exam.🐾

Be sure to book your visit at The Parks Animal Care today:

🐾 www.theparksanimalcare.co.za
💌 [email protected]
📍 49a 7th Avenue, Parktown North
☎️ 010 143 1700

October is for our Oldies 🐾The Parks Animal Care is running a geriatric screening special this October. We want to help ...
08/10/2024

October is for our Oldies 🐾

The Parks Animal Care is running a geriatric screening special this October. We want to help our oldies age gracefully.

What is geriatric screening? Geriatric screening is a series of diagnostic steps that determines the overall health of a dog or cat over the age of 7.

What is included?
•⁠ ⁠Haematology: checking our red and white blood cells.
•⁠ ⁠Blood chemistry: checking organ function and for endocrine diseases.
•⁠ ⁠Abdominal ultrasound: visualization of organs to check architecture and to screen for any masses.
•⁠ ⁠Urinalysis: The characteristics of the urine can tell us a lot about kidney function, amongst other things.

What are the benefits of geriatric screening:
•⁠ ⁠Knowing your dog's health status for future health events or surgeries.
•⁠ ⁠Early detection of liver or kidney disease.
•⁠ ⁠Early detection of endocrine disease.
•⁠ ⁠Early detection of cancers.

Knowledge is key, and early detection means early intervention ❤️

Get your Older fur babies checked this October for only R3500. (T and C's apply).

Visit The Parks Animal Care today:

🐾 www.theparksanimalcare.co.za
💌 [email protected]
📍 49a 7th Avenue, Parktown North
☎️ 010 143 1700

This is Red, a gorgeous 11-year-old male greyhound. Red had developed multiple small skin masses that needed to be inves...
07/10/2024

This is Red, a gorgeous 11-year-old male greyhound. Red had developed multiple small skin masses that needed to be investigated.

Skin cancer is a condition we commonly see in dogs. These include mast cell tumours, carcinomas, melanomas , cutaneous lymphoma and hemangiosarcomas.

What factors predispose dogs or cats to skin cancer?
🐾Pigmentation of the skin
🐾Genetics
🐾Sun exposure and sunburn
🐾Chronic irritation, such as compulsive licking
🐾Coat thickness

Not all skin lumps are cancerous or malignant, but we always recommend checking for lumps or bumps.

Luckily, Reds lumps were removed, sent to the lab for histopathology and confirmed as benign skin tumors called Hemangiomas.❤️

Come in and visit The Parks Animal Care today:

🐾 www.theparksanimalcare.co.za
💌 [email protected]
📍 49a 7th Avenue, Parktown North
☎️ 010 143 1700

They say Diamonds are a girl's best friend… This baby thought otherwise. 🐾Diamonds are a dog's best friend… On a collar,...
04/10/2024

They say Diamonds are a girl's best friend… This baby thought otherwise. 🐾

Diamonds are a dog's best friend… On a collar, yes, but not in their tummy.

This little girl decided to swallow her mom’s diamond earring. X-rays of the earring in her tummy.❤️

Come in and visit The Parks Animal Care today:

🐾 www.theparksanimalcare.co.za
💌 [email protected]
📍 49a 7th Avenue, Parktown North
☎️ 010 143 1700

October is for our Oldies ❤️The Parks Animal Care is running a geriatric screening special this October. We want to help...
01/10/2024

October is for our Oldies ❤️

The Parks Animal Care is running a geriatric screening special this October. We want to help our oldies age gracefully.

What is geriatric screening? Geriatric screening is a series of diagnostic steps that determines the overall health of a dog or cat over the age of 7.

What is included?
•⁠ ⁠Haematology: checking our red and white blood cells.
•⁠ ⁠Blood chemistry: checking organ function and for endocrine diseases.
•⁠ ⁠Abdominal ultrasound: visualization of organs to check architecture and to screen for any masses.
•⁠ ⁠Urinalysis: The characteristics of the urine can tell us a lot about kidney function, amongst other things.

What are the benefits of geriatric screening:
•⁠ ⁠Knowing your dog's health status for future health events or surgeries.
•⁠ ⁠Early detection of liver or kidney disease.
•⁠ ⁠Early detection of endocrine disease.
•⁠ ⁠Early detection of cancers.

Knowledge is key, and early detection means early intervention 😊

Get your Older fur babies checked this October for only R3500. (T and C's apply).

Visit The Parks Animal Care today:

🐾 www.theparksanimalcare.co.za
💌 [email protected]
📍 49a 7th Avenue, Parktown North
☎️ 010 143 1700

Biscuit came in for aches and pains 😊 After a clinical exam and x-rays confirmed that biscuits pain was due to osteoarth...
30/09/2024

Biscuit came in for aches and pains 😊

After a clinical exam and x-rays confirmed that biscuits pain was due to osteoarthritis. 🐾

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a complex condition involving inflammation and degeneration of one or more joints.

There are many factors involved in the development of osteoarthritis.

•⁠ ⁠conformation (how the animals are built)
•⁠ ⁠weight
•⁠ ⁠abnormal joint development (for example, hip dysplasia)
•⁠ ⁠lifestyle
•⁠ ⁠injury history
•⁠ ⁠nutritional history

Luckily, there are many ways to slow down joint degeneration and manage pain and inflammation associated with OA.

If your dog or cat has aches and pains, don't wait too long before getting it checked out. Slowing down joint degeneration and decreasing inflammation in a joint can make a huge difference if we start sooner rather than later.❤️

Come in and visit The Parks Animal Care today:

🐾 www.theparksanimalcare.co.za
💌 [email protected]
📍 49a 7th Avenue, Parktown North
☎️ 010 143 1700

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49a 7th Avenue
Johannesburg
2193

Opening Hours

Monday 07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:30 - 18:00
Thursday 07:30 - 18:00
Friday 07:30 - 18:00
Saturday 08:00 - 12:00

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+27101431700

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