Veterinary House Hospital

Veterinary House Hospital Trusted veterinary care with every visit. โค๏ธ
๐Ÿฉบ Dr de Freitas, Dr Watkins
๐Ÿ“ Pietermaritzburg, KZN, South Africa ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
๐Ÿถ ๐Ÿฑ ๐Ÿ„ ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿด ๐Ÿฐ ๐Ÿฆ” ๐ŸฆŽ ๐Ÿฆœ Veterinarian
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16/11/2024

โš ๏ธ Stray Alert! โš ๏ธ

This young calico lady was found in the Woodlands area.
She is not microchipped and doesn't seem to be sterilised.
She is super friendly, so she must be someone's cat.

โ˜Ž๏ธ If you are missing a beautiful calico cat, or have any information, please call 033 342 4698.

๐Ÿฑ We need your help!These three cuties are in need of loving forever homes. ๐ŸˆRamen, Spring Roll and Nori have the most u...
08/11/2024

๐Ÿฑ We need your help!
These three cuties are in need of loving forever homes. ๐Ÿˆ
Ramen, Spring Roll and Nori have the most unique personalities. They enjoy play time, cuddles and have lots of love and affection to give!

An adoption fee applies to each kitten.
This fee includes:
๐Ÿฉบ Sterilisation at 6 months of age
๐Ÿ’‰ First vaccination
๐Ÿ’Š Deworming
๐Ÿพ First Bravecto
๐Ÿฑ Microchip
๐Ÿˆ And a FREE starter bag of food!

They are about 7 - 8 weeks old and are fully litterbox trained. They are currently eating Purina Pro-Plan Kitten.

โ˜Ž๏ธ For more information, please send a WhatsApp to 079 836 4502, or call 033 342 4698.

โš ๏ธ Great news... We're running a special on over-the-counter calming medication for your pets! This is valid until 2 Nov...
23/10/2024

โš ๏ธ Great news... We're running a special on over-the-counter calming medication for your pets! This is valid until 2 November 2024. ๐Ÿ“†

๐Ÿฅณ Diwali and Guy Fawkes Day celebrations are almost here, and we want to make sure your pets stay safe!
Our clinics are offering a 10% discount on:

- Calmfocus
- Feliway
- Adaptil
- CalmEze
- Pet Remedy
- Zylkene

And more! ๐Ÿ’Š

๐Ÿฉบ More potent pharmaceuticals are also available, and may work more effectively on short notice. Pets need to be seen by a veterinarian in order to be prescribed these scheduled medication. These anxiety medication consultations are R200.00 and include a pet-check to ensure that the meds can be given safely. ๐Ÿพ
(Please note - for any other matters, a full consultation will be charged.)

โš ๏ธ Here are some tips to keep your pets safe, not only for Diwali and Guy Fawkes Day celebrations, but for the impending festive season celebrations as well.
๐Ÿก Ensure that your pets are inside your home, secured and comfortable WELL BEFORE the festivities start.
๐Ÿ–ฅ Play some music or turn on the TV to drown out the sound of fireworks.

If your pet is an outside pet, please make sure that they are in a secure area that they CANNOT escape from. Preferably in a secure garage with comfortable bedding and interactive toys and treats. ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿก If your pet manages to escape your yard, please ensure that your pets have well-fitted collars with name tags and are microchipped. Microchips are the first things vets and the SPCA will check for. ๐Ÿ’‰
If your pet is already microchipped, make sure they have been registered on the microchip database, otherwise the microchip is of no use.

โค๏ธ Fireworks are devastating to pets, wildlife, and even people struggling with anxiety disorders.
Please take others into consideration during these festivities. Think twice before setting off fireworks in your neighbourhood. ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿฆ‡๐Ÿฆœ๐Ÿข

Meet our brand new veterinary surgeon! ๐ŸฉบThe newest member of our team is Dr. Bradley Taylor, a talented veterinarian ori...
18/10/2024

Meet our brand new veterinary surgeon! ๐Ÿฉบ

The newest member of our team is Dr. Bradley Taylor, a talented veterinarian originally from Estcourt who completed his schooling in Pietermaritzburg. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

๐Ÿฉบ In recent years, Dr. Taylor has further honed his skills, completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Small Animal Surgery as well as a General Practitioner Certificate in Small Animal Surgery through ISVPS and Harper Adams University.
This additional training will enable our practice to provide even more advanced surgical services, such as TPLO procedures, fracture repairs, BOAS surgery, and the correction of patellar luxations. ๐Ÿฆด

๐Ÿพ Alongside his keen interest in orthopaedics, Dr. Taylor is also passionate about building strong bonds with both his patients and their families.
He values honest, open communication, always striving to provide the best possible care from before surgery to well past their recovery. โค๏ธ

๐Ÿฉบ Dr. Taylor's interest in veterinary medicine began at a young age, inspired by watching his father work as a vet. This early exposure fostered a deep love for animals that has only grown stronger over the years. ๐Ÿพ

When not caring for animals, Dr. Taylor enjoys a variety of hobbies, including photography, sports, music, and going on missionary trips around Africa. ๐ŸŒ

๐ŸŽˆ Itโ€™s that time of year again - some of South Africaโ€™s most celebrated occasions! ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆDiwali and Guy Fawkes Day celebrati...
16/10/2024

๐ŸŽˆ Itโ€™s that time of year again - some of South Africaโ€™s most celebrated occasions! ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Diwali and Guy Fawkes Day celebrations are upon us. While some may enjoy the setting off of fireworks, others may notโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿฆ‡๐Ÿฆœ๐Ÿข
To pets and wildlife, fireworks arenโ€™t fun and games, they are terrifying!

โš ๏ธ Here are some tips to keep your pets safe, not only for Diwali and Guy Fawkes Day celebrations, but for the impending festive season celebrations as well.
๐Ÿก Ensure that your pets are inside your home, secured and comfortable WELL BEFORE the festivities start.
๐Ÿ–ฅ Play some music or turn on the TV to drown out the sound of fireworks.

If your pet is an outside pet, please make sure that they are in a secure area that they CANNOT escape from. Preferably in a secure garage with comfortable bedding and interactive toys and treats. ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿ’Š Medical management is also highly recommended.
- ๐—ญ๐˜†๐—น๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ is a popular choice, being one of the only faster acting over-the-counter medications for anxiety.
- ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—บ๐—˜๐˜‡๐—ฒ and ๐—”๐—ป๐˜…๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฒ are also commonly used, but they take 1 - 2 weeks of daily use to take full effect.
- ๐—”๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐—น, ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐˜† are great choices to use as sprays or diffusers.

๐Ÿฉบ More potent pharmaceuticals are also available, and may work more effectively on short notice. Pets need to be seen by a veterinarian in order to be prescribed these scheduled medication. These anxiety medication consultations are R200.00 and include a pet-check to ensure that the meds can be given safely. ๐Ÿพ
(Please note - for any other matters, a full consultation will be charged.)

๐Ÿก If your pet manages to escape your yard, please ensure that your pets have well-fitted collars with name tags and are microchipped. Microchips are the first things vets and the SPCA will check. ๐Ÿ’‰
If your pet is already microchipped, make sure they have been registered on the microchip database, otherwise the microchip is of no use.

โค๏ธ Please take pets and wildlife into consideration during these festivities. Think twice before setting off fireworks in your neighbourhood. ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿพ It is a new chapter at Umgeni Veterinary Clinic!๐Ÿฉบ After an amazing 14 years of commitment and dedication to the Hilton...
14/10/2024

๐Ÿพ It is a new chapter at Umgeni Veterinary Clinic!

๐Ÿฉบ After an amazing 14 years of commitment and dedication to the Hilton community, Dr Margie Roach will be leaving Umgeni Vet at the end of November.
She has been an invaluable member of our team and we wish her all the best as she continues her work in physiotherapy and rehabilitation. ๐Ÿพ

Thank you for all your dedication and compassion to the pets, and families, of Hilton. โค๏ธ

๐Ÿฉบ ๐—œ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐—ฉ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ก๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜†! โค๏ธVet nurses are ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ of any veterinary team. They care for your pets when the...
11/10/2024

๐Ÿฉบ ๐—œ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐—ฉ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ก๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜†! โค๏ธ

Vet nurses are ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ of any veterinary team. They care for your pets when theyโ€™re away from home. They ensure they get the right medication, the right food and make sure they get enough ๐˜€๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ด๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€! โค๏ธ

๐Ÿฉบ Nurses have an ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ to-do-list in their practice. While sometimes overlooked because they work ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€, nurses do much more than you may thinkโ€ฆ
๐Ÿฉป Hereโ€™s to our ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€, ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€, ๐—ฝ๐—ต๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฏ ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€, ๐˜…-๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€, ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ต๐˜†๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€, ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€, ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฝ๐—ต๐˜†๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฝ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€, ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€, ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€, ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€, ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€, ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐˜๐—ผ๐˜†๐˜€, ๐—ท๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€ and ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€, of people and pets. ๐Ÿฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Hereโ€™s to Sr Imke, Sr Anmari, and honorary nurse and AHT Tyler. And also all the ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜‡๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€ all around the world putting their patients, your pets, first every single day. ๐Ÿพ

โค๏ธ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฒ ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ. ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ธ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚! ๐Ÿฉบ

โš ๏ธ RABIES ALERT! โš ๏ธOur clinic has recently had TWO cases of Rabies in quick succession. That is two too many. ๐Ÿ’”Please ma...
09/10/2024

โš ๏ธ RABIES ALERT! โš ๏ธ

Our clinic has recently had TWO cases of Rabies in quick succession.
That is two too many. ๐Ÿ’”

Please make sure that your pet's Rabies vaccinations are up to date.
By law, in South Africa all pets need to be vaccinated against Rabies. Because KwaZulu-Natal is a hotspot for Rabies, they require yearly boosters. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Rabies is a fatal viral disease that affects mammals. This includes dogs, cats, cows, small stock, mongooses, meerkats and HUMANS.

You don't need to be bitten to contract Rabies. It can be transmitted via licks onto broken skin or if mucous membranes are expose to infected saliva. Bites are just the most common. ๐Ÿพ
Even if your pets never leave your property, they are still at risk. โš ๏ธ

The symptoms of Rabies vary greatly, making it difficult to pinpoint. Unfortunately, the only way to definitively diagnose Rabies is with a brain tissue sample. ๐Ÿง 

Once the virus has taken hold, it is 100% fatal, and it is not a kind death.
Children under the age of 15 make up almost 50% of Rabies fatalities.

โš ๏ธ This is serious. Please get your pets vaccinated.
๐Ÿ’‰ Our clinics offer FREE Rabies vaccinations between 13:00 and 14:00 on weekdays. Please call to make an appointment before arriving.

โ˜Ž๏ธ Veterinary House Hospital - 033 342 4698
โ˜Ž๏ธ Veterinary House Townbush - 033 347 2504
โ˜Ž๏ธ Umgeni Veterinary Clinic - 033 343 4316

Keep your family and your pets safe. Get your pets vaccinated. ๐Ÿ’‰

๐Ÿพ We recently had the opportunity to speak with Debbie from Superdogs  Training School, who possesses extensive experien...
26/09/2024

๐Ÿพ We recently had the opportunity to speak with Debbie from Superdogs Training School, who possesses extensive experience in training dogs with hearing impairments.
Debbie began her journey in animal training at just 16 years old. She currently serves as a senior trainer, training dolphins at uShaka Marine World, in addition to her work at Sea World. ๐Ÿฌ

๐Ÿถ Are deaf dogs trainable? Absolutely!

While training a deaf dog presents unique challenges, it is certainly achievable with ample patience, love, and kindness. โค๏ธ

One of the primary difficulties lies in the dogs' inability to comprehend verbal commands, necessitating a focus on non-verbal communication to maintain their attention.
๐Ÿ‘ Training methods for these dogs typically involve hand signals, eye contact, and body language. Initially, trainers use treats alongside non-verbal praise, such as a thumbs-up, before gradually reducing food rewards and relying solely on non-verbal cues. ๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿ• It is crucial to remember that maintaining a calm environment is essential when caring for a deaf pet. Whether you are interacting with them or teaching them new skills, ensure that the surroundings and interactions are as tranquil as possible to avoid startling them.

When children engage with a deaf dog, it is important to encourage calm and respectful behavior. ๐Ÿถ
Additionally, be prepared for a slower learning curve compared to hearing dogs, and exercise patience throughout the process.

โค๏ธ Welcoming a special needs pet into your home is a significant commitment, so ensure you are ready for the responsibility before making that decision.

Debbie is dedicated to enhancing her community's ability to care for their dogs, with a strong focus on education and community service. She aims to teach dog owners the fundamentals of training and communication. For over 20 years, Superdogs has been transforming the lives of dogs and their owners. ๐Ÿ•
๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Debbie personally trains all her employees, focusing on individuals who possess an innate affinity for dogs. Most of her team at Superdogs consists of community members who share a passion for animals. โค๏ธ

๐Ÿพ For any inquiries or additional information regarding Debbie and her exceptional puppy training services, feel free to reach out to her.
โ˜Ž๏ธ 071 744 2234
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

๐Ÿถ Marjorie is a six-and-a-half-month-old white Boxer, and she is deaf.โ€œThe most remarkable thing about her is that she i...
25/09/2024

๐Ÿถ Marjorie is a six-and-a-half-month-old white Boxer, and she is deaf.

โ€œThe most remarkable thing about her is that she is so โ€˜normalโ€™. If you met her, you would only know that she was deaf if I told you because in every other respect, she does what every Boxer puppy of that age would do," relays Hazel, Marjโ€™s owner. ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿ• Unlike their more pigmented siblings, white boxers are more likely to be born deaf than their other-coloured siblings (about 30%). But, the majority of them actually hear perfectly!
Their deafness is related to the lack of pigmentation in their inner ear, this results in atrophy of nerve endings which causes hearing loss within the first few weeks of life.

โค๏ธ Hazel has a soft spot for the white Boxer puppies. Her two previous white Boxers heard perfectly. Marjorie is her first deaf one.
Marjorie also has one striking blue eye, which could also be an indication of a lack of pigmentation.

While with her litter, no one noticed her hearing impairment. After a few weeks with her new owners, they realised she could not hear them. She had adapted remarkably well to the world around her. ๐Ÿพ
Marj also chewed excessivley. After some research, Hazel realised it related to deafness. She whipped out a whistle, blew it, got no response, then realised that she was profoundly deaf. Her veterinarian confirmed this when Marj received her next vaccination.

The next concern was training, Marjโ€™s owner had sent all her dogs for training at Superdogs Training School. She was worried that they may not be able to train a deaf dog.
Debbie, owner of Superdogs, established that these magical dogs could be trained, and she was more than willing to help. Marjorie was trained in sign language for three weeks at Superdogs. ๐Ÿถ

โค๏ธ Marj and her dedicated owner are still working on her training at home. They are steadily finding the best way to communicate with one another.
Potty training is going a bit slower, but that is also all right. Patience is key when working with a pet with special needs. ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿคฉ Keep an eye on our social media pages for some pointers from Debbie at Superdogs on how to manage a pet with hearing difficulty.

We will also be sharing Ziggyโ€™s story soon. He is an incredible shepherd mix whose lack of hearing doesnโ€™t stop him from exploring the world around him. ๐Ÿ•

Owners have been found - Thank you!โš ๏ธ These two pupperinos where found along Warwick Road this morning. ๐Ÿพ๐ŸถThe short-hair...
19/09/2024

Owners have been found - Thank you!

โš ๏ธ These two pupperinos where found along Warwick Road this morning. ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿถ

The short-haired pup is a male, the long-haired pup is a female.

They are not microchipped.
Both are safe at Veterinary House Townbush at the moment.

โ˜Ž๏ธ If they are yours, or if you know who their pawrents are, please give call 033 347 2504.

Owners have been found - Thank you!

โš ๏ธ These two pupperinos where found along Warwick Road this morning. ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿถ

The short-haired pup is a male, the long-haired pup is a female.

They are not microchipped.
Both are safe with us at the moment.

โ˜Ž๏ธ If they are yours, or if you know who their pawrents are, please give call 033 347 2504.

๐Ÿฆท Are you worried your pet may need a dental check up or weight management consultation?Be sure to book a free pet healt...
17/09/2024

๐Ÿฆท Are you worried your pet may need a dental check up or weight management consultation?
Be sure to book a free pet health appointment with one of our awesome nurses! ๐Ÿฉบ

๐Ÿฑ Our veterinary nurses and Animal Health Technician are offering ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น and ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€ clinics, as well as free Rabies vaccinations, for cats and dogs between 13:00 and 14:00 from Monday - Friday. ๐Ÿ“†
๐Ÿถ These consultations are ๐—™๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—˜ of charge and will include a nurses check-up, an in-depth discussion about your pet as well as provide awesome resources aimed to help owners care for their pets as best they can! โค๏ธ

These clinics are by appointment only. โš ๏ธ
โ˜Ž๏ธ To book an appointment or for more information, please call Veterinary House Hospital (339 Prince Alfred Street) on 033 342 4698, or send a WhatsApp to 079 836 4502. ๐Ÿพ

๐ŸŒ For more information, check out our website - https://vethouse.co.za/free-pet-health-clinics/

๐Ÿฉบ Today is Animal Health Technician day! And Vet House has one of the best AHTs on our team - Tyler! ๐ŸพAnimal Health Tech...
15/09/2024

๐Ÿฉบ Today is Animal Health Technician day! And Vet House has one of the best AHTs on our team - Tyler! ๐Ÿพ

Animal Health Technicians play a vital role in the veterinary community. They are trained to do a wide variety of procedures across many different species including livestock and companion animals.
They are also responsible for food and consumer safety! ๐Ÿ‚ ๐ŸŽ ๐Ÿ• ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ› ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ–

๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Happy AHT day to all the amazing Animal Health Techs around the world, but especially in South Africa.

The vet community appreciates you more than you realise! ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿฉบโค๏ธ

๐Ÿถ Meet Bhubesi ๐ŸพThis handsome dude was diagnosed with Canine Parvovirus earlier this year, one of the deadliest viruses ...
09/09/2024

๐Ÿถ Meet Bhubesi ๐Ÿพ

This handsome dude was diagnosed with Canine Parvovirus earlier this year, one of the deadliest viruses amongst dogs.
He recently paid us a visit for his final puppy vaccination, and he is doing phenomenally! Bhubesi is one of the lucky ones. โค๏ธ

๐Ÿฆ  Parvo is a highly contagious, deadly virus seen primarily in puppies. But, older, unvaccinated dogs may also get parvo under the right conditions.
It causes severe diarrhoea, sometimes with blood, vomiting, severe dehydration, weakness and lethargy.
The virus has a major effect on rapidly dividing cells, primarily the gut and bone marrow. In very young puppies the virus can even affect the heart muscle! ๐Ÿซ€

๐Ÿพ The GIT is where parvo causes the most damage, destroying the epithelial layer of the gut and preventing new, healthy epithelia from forming.
By preventing the replacement of the old and dying cells, the virus leaves the intestinal surface unable to adequately absorb nutrients. When compromised, the GIT cannot prevent fluid loss, or prevent bacteria from moving from the gut into the body.
This is why these puppies dehydrate so rapidly and acquire many secondary bacterial infections on top of the initial virus. ๐Ÿถ

๐Ÿฉบ There is no cure for parvo at the moment in South Africa. All we can do is treat the symptoms and manage any secondary infections.
In hospital, we re-hydrate the patient, provide adequate feeding, mostly via feeding tubes and treat their severe nausea and diarrhoea. ๐Ÿฆ 
Unfortunately, few pups survive this ordeal unless admitted to hospital. And even then the odds arenโ€™t always on our side. The survival rate for in-house patients on drips, with intravenous medication is just over 75 โ€“ 80%. If they are taken home for treatment, this number may drop to well below 50%. ๐Ÿ’”

๐Ÿ’‰ The only way to properly fight this virus is to vaccinate your pets.

๐Ÿก Getting rid of parvo in the environment proves just as difficult as treating it. This small virus is extremely hardy and can survive in your environment for months after exposure, in some cases even years. It is nearly impossible to get rid of it once it has been introduced onto your property. Parvo can be transmitted via many different routes, including on your clothing or shoes. ๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ

๐Ÿฉบ We follow a set puppy vaccination schedule, starting with their first vaccination at 6 weeks old. Once they have completed their first series of vaccinations, they need regular boosters.

๐Ÿพ The kindest thing you can do for your pet is to vaccinate them appropriately. Vaccines save lives. โค๏ธ

๐Ÿฆ  Let's chat biliary in pets.Biliary, also known as "tick fever", is a protozoal disease in dogs and cats (๐˜‰๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ข ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ด...
29/08/2024

๐Ÿฆ  Let's chat biliary in pets.
Biliary, also known as "tick fever", is a protozoal disease in dogs and cats (๐˜‰๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ข ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ด in dogs, ๐˜‰๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ข ๐˜ง๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ด in cats). While not exactly the same in dogs and cats, biliary in both species is a potentially life threatening disease caused by tick bites. ๐Ÿชณ

๐Ÿ’” Over the last couple of weeks we've had a steep increase in biliary cases in our clinic, some of them even fatal.

What are some of the early signs to look out for in both dogs and cats?
๐Ÿฑ Lethargy
๐Ÿพ Loss of appetite
๐Ÿถ Pale gums/inner eyelids

Some patients develop complicated babesiosis, affecting multiple organs like the heart, lungs, GIT and brain. ๐Ÿซ

๐Ÿ”ฌ Fortunately, biliary is relatively easy to ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ. Your vet will make a blood smear and look at it under a microscope. Parasites are found in the red blood cells, as pictured below.
The earlier your pet is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat. ๐Ÿฉบ

๐Ÿฉบ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ usually consists of intensive supportive treatment - intravenous fluids, liver support and more often than not, a whole blood or blood product transfusion. Anti-protozoal treatment will also be given to kill the babesia parasite.
Complicated cases are treated more aggressively, depending on the severity of clinical symptoms.

How do you ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ your pets from getting tick fever?
It's simple. Give them regular tick and flea prevention. These products are either given monthly or every 3 months.
(๐˜š๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ ๐˜จ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ธ๐˜ด - ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜จ๐˜ช๐˜ง๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ข ๐˜๐˜™๐˜Œ๐˜Œ ๐˜‰๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ช๐˜ณ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜บ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง MSD South Africa MSD Pets SA ๐Ÿคฉ)

โ˜€๏ธ Seasons are changing, spring is almost here, and tick-borne diseases are running rampant in our area at the moment.
๐Ÿฅณ Our clinic is doing a Flash Sale on Bravecto, Nexgard and Broadline from the 2nd to 7th of September 2024. ๐Ÿพ

Biliary is NOT just a summer disease. It can be contracted in ANY season. Protect your pets - Prevention is better than cure. โค๏ธ

Saying goodbye to someone is never an easy thing to do. Recently, the Vet House team was forced to say goodbye to one of...
27/08/2024

Saying goodbye to someone is never an easy thing to do. Recently, the Vet House team was forced to say goodbye to one of the most amazing, powerful women we know. ๐Ÿ’”

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Zandileโ€™s passing. Zandi was a beautiful, formidable woman with the ability to light up the entire clinic with one of her signature smiles.
We will always remember her hearty laughs and warm hugs. Her presence will be dearly missed in all aspects of our lives.

May we all live like Zandile - living life to the fullest and loving unconditionally, without fail. โค๏ธ

UPDATE - She has been found, thank you! โค๏ธโš ๏ธ Urgent! โš ๏ธTwinkles has gone missing from her home in the Mountain Rise area...
24/08/2024

UPDATE - She has been found, thank you! โค๏ธ

โš ๏ธ Urgent! โš ๏ธ

Twinkles has gone missing from her home in the Mountain Rise area at around 05:30 this morning.
She is microchipped.

โ˜Ž๏ธ If someone sees her, or knows where she may be, please call her owner on 083 282 5877. โš ๏ธ
If you have found a similar looking puppy this morning, please take her to your nearest vet to have the microchip scanned.

Her owners are very concerned and we are worried for her safety. ๐Ÿ’”

Sr Anmari recently had the privilege of sharing the wonderful world of veterinary medicine with the little humans of Hil...
16/08/2024

Sr Anmari recently had the privilege of sharing the wonderful world of veterinary medicine with the little humans of Hilton Pre-Primary School . ๐Ÿฉบโค๏ธ

๐Ÿพ There are few things as wonderful as being able to share our unique profession, our greatest passion, our stories, and some pearls of wisdom with future veterinary professionals. ๐Ÿฉบ

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela

Thank you for allowing us to inspire a new generation of amazing, passionate people.โค๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

๐Ÿฑ ๐Ÿถ ๐Ÿ„ ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿฆ’ ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ‡ ๐Ÿฆ” ๐Ÿฆœ ๐ŸฆŽ

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339 Prince Alfred Street
Pietermaritzburg
3201

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Monday 07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 07:30 - 17:30
Thursday 07:30 - 17:30
Friday 07:30 - 17:30
Saturday 08:00 - 12:00
Sunday 09:00 - 11:00

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