Chartwell Vet

17/07/2024

Stray Alert. No microchip.

Found in Rowels Road Farmall.

Proof of ownership required.

08/07/2024

Collected by Owner and Microchipped

Stray alert

Found in Longleat Road Chartwell. No microchip.

Proof of ownership required.

25/06/2024

🦷🪥🐶July Dental Special 😸🪥🦷

🦷 Dental Scale and Polish R2900
🦷 15% Discount on extractions

Appointments Essential for Dental evaluation and procedure

📞 Please contact the clinic on 011 460 1336 to book now!

30/05/2024

We would like to inform our clients of a confirmed case of rabies in a dog in the southern peninsula. Please follow the link below to a notification on the City of Cape Town website for more information:

https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Public%20cautioned%20to%20be%20alert%20following%20confirmed%20dog%20rabies%20case

Rabies is a disease preventable by vaccination. Please make sure your pets have been fully vaccinated against rabies. Puppies and kittens are vaccinated twice in their first year of life, starting at 12 weeks of age, a booster may be given at a year of age, and thereafter every three years. Please make an appointment with your nearest TAH branch to have vaccinations updated if required.

Don’t approach stray or animals on the street, especially if showing signs of strange behaviour, salivation, paralysis or aggression. Rather report these to your local state vet. Our aim is to inform you and not to alarm you. Rabies is not common in the Western Cape and the chance of you encountering a rabid animal is very low. However, it is wise to be informed and vigilant.

23/05/2024

☃️❄️ Now that winter seems to have arrived, we have a lovely selection of coral fleece blankets as well as quilted blankets that are fully washable and thick foam mattresses with removable covers to keep your pets warm and comfortable.

26/04/2024

🍪🍪Visit our shop for a new treat experience for your furry friends! 🍪🍪

25/04/2024

A friendly reminder to please take note of our hours on 27/04 Saturday and 01/05 May as they are public holidays:

We will be open from 9:00 - 11:00.

For emergencies only.

26/02/2024

Congratulations to all our newest puppy graduates!!! Well done 🎓🎓

21/12/2023

UPDATE: Good things come to those who who wait…Mommy Cat, Malcolm and kittens were all adopted yesterday 🎉

We some lovely kittens and Mommy Cat up for adoption.

Mommy cat is still young, FELV/FIV negative and now spayed.

She had a litter of four kittens (3 girls and one boy)

And then we have little Malcolm a ginger boy that came in with his brother and sister (adopted). He is now the nanny for the babies. He is also FELV/FIV negative.

If you have a space in your home for a lovely mommy cat or a little kitten or 2, please contact the clinic on 0114601336 or arrange a visit to come and see them.

14/12/2023

🎓 🎉Congratulations to the newest graduates 🎉🎓

14/12/2023

🎄A friendly reminder of our festive season hours 🎄

08/12/2023

🎄🎅🏼 Holiday Season is Here 🎅🏼🎄

Please take note of our trading hours over the festive season.

If you have any emergencies please contact Fourways Veterinary Hospital 011 705 3411 on
or Bryanston Veterinary Hospital on 011 706 6023/5.

28/11/2023

14/11/2023

⚡️⚡️THUNDER AND STORM/NOISE PHOBIAS ⚡️⚡️

With summer comes unwanted anxiety or storm phobias in our pets.

To help settle the pets there are various options available:

🐕 Thunder wraps in dogs - DIY options or wraps you can purchase
🐩 Natural anti-anxiety medications
🐕 Prescription medication for anxiety

Please contact the clinic if your pet struggles with noise or storm phobias so that we can assist.

☎️011 460 1336
⏱️Consulting Hours: Mon - Fri 7:30-18:30 Sat 8:30-12:30 and Sun & PH 9:00-11:00

06/11/2023

Collected by owner.

Male GSD found Zandspruit Road, Chartwell.

No chip.

Please contact the clinic if he belongs to you.
Proof of Ownership required.

05/11/2023

Congratulations to all our Smart Puppy graduates 🎓🎉

27/08/2023

Congratulations to all the puppy 🎓

17/07/2023

JULY PROMOTION

🦷🦷 Healthy Mouth Month 🦷🦷

Does your pet have ‘dog breath’?
If yes, they may need to have a dental.

For the month of July we are offering discounts on all dentals.

🦷 Free dental checks
🦷 Routine scale&polish R2800
🦷 15% Discount on all extractions

☎️ Contact the clinic on 0114601336 to schedule your booking.

🦷🦷🦷 DENTAL SPECIAL! 🦷🦷🦷

🦷🪥July is Dental month 🪥🦷

🐕 Free dental checks (appointment essential)

🐈 R2800 for routine scale and polish (see T’s & C’s below)

☎️ For appointments please contact the clinic on 011 460 1336 during business hours.

07/07/2023

We have some very cold weather forecast for this weekend and early next week. Please ensure that your pets have a safe place to sleep inside, with plenty of blankets or towels. Remember - if you are cold, they are cold!

07/07/2023

There is a popularity in feeding raw to pets - please read the article below and take note of the risks involved.

Please take extra precautions when you are feeding your pet raw.

RISKS OF FEESING RAW DIETS TO DOGS & CONSIDERATIONS FOR HUMAN HEALTH

Daniel L. Chan, DVM, DACVECC, DECVECC, DACVIM (Nutrition), DACVN, MRCVS, University of London, North Mymms, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

ARTICLE LAST UPDATED MARCH 2023

IN LITERATURE:

Monsey O, Wareham K, Hammond A, et al. Evidence that faecal carriage of resistant Escherichia coli by 16-week-old dogs in the United Kingdom is associated with raw feeding. One Health. 2022;14:100370. doi:10.1016/j.onehlt.2022.100370

THE RESEARCH:

The World Health Organization describes the emergence of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria as a global threat to public health and an important issue for One Health, which is a collaborative approach to improving health outcomes that recognizes the interconnectedness among humans, animals, plants, and the environment.1,2 The rise in antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections in humans and animals, as well as the possibility of a direct link, are of concern.3 A relationship between feeding raw food diets to dogs and colonization and shedding of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria has been reported.4-6

This study explored risk factors associated with carriage of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in dogs and is one of the first studies to identify a possible direct link between antimicrobial-resistant bacteria carried by dogs and active human infections in the same geographic area.

A population of young dogs (n = 223) was comprehensively evaluated via pet owner questionnaires, bacterial cultures of f***l samples, and genetic analyses of antimicrobial-resistant f***l bacterial isolates. These findings were compared with the genetic lineage of urinary bacteria from human UTIs in the same geographic area. Feeding raw food (including commercially produced raw diets) was the only lifestyle factor associated with carriage of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in the dogs.

Notably, fluoroquinolone-resistant Escherichia coli were a common isolate in dogs fed a raw food diet, and bacteria with the same resistance pattern and genetic lineage were identified in humans with UTIs in the same area. Because fluoroquinolones are classified as critically important for human health, identification of bacteria resistant to this class of antimicrobials should cause alarm and prompt investigation of measures to effectively eliminate this problem.

Owners who feed home-prepared and/or commercially produced raw diets should be aware of the risk to immunocompromised individuals who come into contact with young dogs fed raw food.

TAKEAWAYS:

Key pearls to put into practice:

🐕 When caring for dogs fed raw diets, veterinary staff should take additional precautions (eg, wearing personal protective equipment, practicing judicious hand hygiene) to avoid being colonized with bacteria that may be multidrug resistant.

🐈 Owners who feed their dogs raw diets should be educated on the potential health risks for themselves and others.

🐕 Veterinary staff and pet owner awareness of One Health issues (eg, need for effective antimicrobial stewardship) may help reverse concerning trends that threaten human and animal health.

04/07/2023

🦷🦷 Healthy Mouth Month 🦷🦷

Does your pet have ‘dog breath’?
If yes, they may need to have a dental.

For the month of July we are offering discounts on all dentals.

🦷 Free dental checks
🦷 Routine scale&polish R2800
🦷 15% Discount on all extractions

☎️ Contact the clinic on 0114601336 to schedule your booking.

🦷🦷🦷 DENTAL SPECIAL! 🦷🦷🦷

🦷🪥July is Dental month 🪥🦷

🐕 Free dental checks (appointment essential)

🐈 R2800 for routine scale and polish (see T’s & C’s below)

☎️ For appointments please contact the clinic on 011 460 1336 during business hours.

01/07/2023

🐈😂 This is Titan Sinatra, he is a new addition to the Sinatra house and our clinic, showing us how the Gen Z kittens enjoy modern technology 😂🐈

20/06/2023

LEPTOSPOROSIS INFORMATION

In dogs, the early signs of disease can be vague and non-specific.

If it is not successfully treated early, it may progress into potentially fatal hepatic and/or renal failure. Recently, different clinical presentations have been recognised, such as haemorrhagic pulmonary syndrome.

Infected animals shed bacteria in their urine.

Hosts can shed leptospires for months or even years. Once shed, leptospires can survive in warm, wet conditions for months, ready to invade new hosts

Direct transmission occurs when an animal encounters infected urine; indirect transmission occurs through contact with contaminated water, soul, food, bedding, or other inanimate objects.

Most worryingly, infected dogs can be a source of infection for people (Zoonosis). It is a critical component of disease control to limit shedding from infected dogs.

Broad risk factor for Leptospira exposure put virtually all dogs at risk. However, the highest risk activities include:

🐕 Contact with known reservoir species (e.g. wild rodents) - e.g farm dogs
🐕 Hunting or herding dogs
🐕 Exploring the outdoors
🐕 Access to still or slow-moving water sources.

How can we prevent dogs from contracting Leptospirosis (Lepto)?

🐕 Vaccination - this vaccine is not part of the routine annual vaccines and will need to be asked for specifically.
🐕 Take care when taking your pets our for walks around free, still standing water.

19/06/2023

🦷🦷🦷 DENTAL SPECIAL! 🦷🦷🦷

🦷🪥July is Dental month 🪥🦷

🐕 Free dental checks (appointment essential)

🐈 R2800 for routine scale and polish (see T’s & C’s below)

☎️ For appointments please contact the clinic on 011 460 1336 during business hours.

12/05/2023

Still not claimed: Friendly old man brought in this morning as a stray.

Found by Bridgestone Equestrian Centre.

Not chipped.

If he is yours please make contact with the clinic on ☎️ 0114601336 during our business hours.

Proof of ownership will be required.

08/05/2023

Did you know that at Chartwell Vet we have partnered with Smart Puppy Puppy Training School to start your puppies off right in life.

What is the benefits of going to puppy school?
🐶 Socialisation of your pups from an early age.
🐶 Learning how to communicate and teach your puppy.
🐶 Building confidence in your puppy to navigate various obstacles.

When to start?
🐶 Smart Puppy will provide all the information.
🐶 Ideal traning age is to start between 8-12 weeks.

Please contact Smart Puppy directly on:
☎️ 083 306 4599
📧 [email protected]
👩‍💻 www.smartpuppy.co.za

22/04/2023

Collected By Owner

This young girl was found in chartwell. Is at currently at Chartwell Vet please note she is back with owners

04/04/2023

Simparica Special currently NOW on in the clinic!!

Don’t snooze come and collect your Simparica NOW and stand a chance to WIN!

20/02/2023

Congratulations to the newest Smart Puppy graduates 🎉🥳