Akira Animal Hospital

Akira Animal Hospital Veterinary Practice
We care about your pet's health as much as you do!

๐Ÿ”ฌ ๐‚๐š๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ ๐•๐ข๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ )๐‚๐ƒ๐•): ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐ˆ๐ง๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ž๐ญ ๐Ž๐ฐ๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ฌWhat it is: A serious, highly contagious viral disea...
18/09/2025

๐Ÿ”ฌ ๐‚๐š๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ ๐•๐ข๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ )๐‚๐ƒ๐•): ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐ˆ๐ง๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ž๐ญ ๐Ž๐ฐ๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ

What it is: A serious, highly contagious viral disease affecting dogs and some wildlife.

How it spreads: Through airborne droplets (coughing, sneezing) and shared food or water bowls.

Systems affected: Respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems.

Common signs: Fever, nasal/eye discharge, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and neurological changes.

Treatment: There is no specific cureโ€”only supportive care once infected.

Prevention: Vaccination is highly effective and essential for protection.

โœ… Recommendation: Ensure your dogโ€™s vaccinations are current to reduce the risk of infection and help control outbreaks.

๐ŸŒโœจ ๐–๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ: ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐š๐œ๐š๐ฅ )๐‘๐จ๐จ๐ข๐ค๐š๐ญ) โœจ๐ŸŒSleek, powerful, and elusive โ€” the caracal (or rooikat) is one of South A...
17/09/2025

๐ŸŒโœจ ๐–๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ: ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐š๐œ๐š๐ฅ )๐‘๐จ๐จ๐ข๐ค๐š๐ญ) โœจ๐ŸŒ

Sleek, powerful, and elusive โ€” the caracal (or rooikat) is one of South Africaโ€™s most striking wild cats. ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿ”ธ Famous for their long black ear tufts, which can reach up to 5 cm, these arenโ€™t just for show โ€” they help with communication and camouflage in tall grasses.
๐Ÿ”ธ With their reddish-gold coats, caracals blend seamlessly into the bush.
๐Ÿ”ธ Incredibly agile, they can leap up to 3 meters high to sn**ch birds mid-air!
๐Ÿ”ธ Found in savannas, semi-deserts, and mountains, they play a key role in controlling rodent and small antelope populations.

Shy and mostly nocturnal, spotting a rooikat in the wild is always a rare and magical experience. โœจ


๐ŸŒธ Why We Recommend Sterilising Your Cat This Spring ๐ŸŒธSpringtime means longer days, warmer weatherโ€ฆ and unfortunately, it...
16/09/2025

๐ŸŒธ Why We Recommend Sterilising Your Cat This Spring ๐ŸŒธ

Springtime means longer days, warmer weatherโ€ฆ and unfortunately, itโ€™s also peak breeding season for cats. ๐Ÿพ By having your cat sterilised, youโ€™re not only preventing unwanted litters, but also giving your furry friend important health and behavioural benefits:

โœ… Reduces risk of certain diseases
โœ… Helps prevent roaming & fighting
โœ… Makes for a calmer, happier cat
โœ… Helps control the stray cat population

๐Ÿ’œ This spring, weโ€™re making it even easier to do the right thing โ€” enjoy 20% OFF cat sterilisation for a limited time!

๐Ÿ“… Book your appointment today and give your cat the gift of a healthier, safer life.

๐Œ๐ฒ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ! You may have heard that feeding your pets garlic will keep fleas awayโ€ฆ but thatโ€™s not true โŒ.๐Ÿ‘‰ Not onl...
15/09/2025

๐Œ๐ฒ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ!

You may have heard that feeding your pets garlic will keep fleas awayโ€ฆ but thatโ€™s not true โŒ.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Not only is garlic ineffective against fleas, it can actually be toxic to dogs and cats, leading to serious health issues.
Always use vet-approved treatments and regular grooming for safe and effective flea prevention. ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ

๐Ÿ’ก Remember: a healthy, happy pet starts with the right careโ€”not old myths! ๐Ÿ’•

Lady Alessia still needs her furever home! Your weekly reminder to adopt a new family member! Catz R Us SA ...
13/09/2025

Lady Alessia still needs her furever home! Your weekly reminder to adopt a new family member! Catz R Us SA

โ€ผ๏ธHELP FIND KAROLUSโ€ผ๏ธ
12/09/2025

โ€ผ๏ธHELP FIND KAROLUSโ€ผ๏ธ

โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿพ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ค๐ž ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ โ€“ ๐Š๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐’๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ฌ & ๐Š๐ž๐ž๐ฉ ๐“๐ก๐ž๐ฆ ๐’๐š๐Ÿ๐ž ๐Ÿพโ˜€๏ธWarm days can be fun for us, but for our pets, too much heat...
12/09/2025

โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿพ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ค๐ž ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ โ€“ ๐Š๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐’๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ฌ & ๐Š๐ž๐ž๐ฉ ๐“๐ก๐ž๐ฆ ๐’๐š๐Ÿ๐ž ๐Ÿพโ˜€๏ธ

Warm days can be fun for us, but for our pets, too much heat can be dangerous. Heatstroke happens when their bodies overheat, and it can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.

โš ๏ธ Signs of Heatstroke in Pets:
โ€ข Excessive panting or drooling
โ€ข Bright red gums/tongue
โ€ข Lethargy, weakness, or collapse
โ€ข Vomiting or diarrhea

๐Ÿ’ก Prevention Tips:
โ€ข Always provide shade and fresh water
โ€ข Avoid walking during the hottest parts of the day
โ€ข Never leave pets in parked cars โ€“ even for a few minutes!
โ€ข Keep brachycephalic breeds (like pugs, bulldogs) extra cool โ€“ they overheat faster

๐Ÿš‘ What to Do:
If you suspect heatstroke, move your pet to a cool place, apply cool (not ice-cold) water to their body, and seek veterinary care immediately.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Share this to help keep pets safe this summer!

๐Ÿพโœจ ๐๐ž๐ญ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ ๐Š๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ โ€“ ๐€๐๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐จ๐ซ ๐€๐ญ ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž! โœจ๐ŸพWhether youโ€™re hitting the road ๐Ÿš— or staying cozy at home ๐Ÿก, our Pet Travel...
11/09/2025

๐Ÿพโœจ ๐๐ž๐ญ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ ๐Š๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ โ€“ ๐€๐๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐จ๐ซ ๐€๐ญ ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž! โœจ๐Ÿพ

Whether youโ€™re hitting the road ๐Ÿš— or staying cozy at home ๐Ÿก, our Pet Travel Kits have all the essentials youโ€™ll want close by.

Pop in-store today and grab one for your furry friendโ€™s next adventure (big or small)! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ

๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸฆŒ ๐–๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐–๐ž๐๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ: ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐†๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ž๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐š ๐ŸฆŒ๐ŸŒฟMeet the impala, one of Africaโ€™s most elegant antelopes! Known for their in...
10/09/2025

๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸฆŒ ๐–๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐–๐ž๐๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ: ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐†๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ž๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐ˆ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐š ๐ŸฆŒ๐ŸŒฟ

Meet the impala, one of Africaโ€™s most elegant antelopes! Known for their incredible leaping ability, impalas can spring up to 10 feet high and cover over 30 feet in a single bound. These acrobatic moves arenโ€™t just for show โ€“ they help impalas escape predators in the wild.

โœจ Fun Fact: When alarmed, impalas perform a dramatic โ€œpronkingโ€ jump, bouncing high on all four legs to confuse predators and show off their strength.

A reminder from the impala: sometimes the best way through challenges is to leap with confidence. ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿถ ๐Š๐„๐„๐ ๐“๐‡๐„๐Œ ๐๐‘๐Ž๐“๐„๐‚๐“๐„๐ƒ ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿ’ก Pet Parent Tip: Always be prepared for the unexpected!1. Keep your vetโ€™s number handy2. Know yo...
09/09/2025

๐Ÿถ ๐Š๐„๐„๐ ๐“๐‡๐„๐Œ ๐๐‘๐Ž๐“๐„๐‚๐“๐„๐ƒ ๐Ÿฑ

๐Ÿ’ก Pet Parent Tip: Always be prepared for the unexpected!

1. Keep your vetโ€™s number handy
2. Know your nearest emergency clinic
3. Use Bravectoยฎ and get a FREE pet accident benefit

Thatโ€™s right โ€” when you protect your dog or cat with Bravectoยฎ, you also get protection for lifeโ€™s little mishaps. No added cost. No catch.

Visit https://www.bravecto.co.za/brave-protect/ to learn more. ๐Ÿพ

Myth: ๐‚๐š๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ ๐จ๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ฒโ€™๐ซ๐ž ๐ก๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐ŸพCats also purr when nervous, in pain, or even while healing (yes, the frequency...
08/09/2025

Myth: ๐‚๐š๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ ๐จ๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ฒโ€™๐ซ๐ž ๐ก๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐Ÿพ

Cats also purr when nervous, in pain, or even while healing (yes, the frequency of purring can help bone repair ๐Ÿฆดโœจ). Purring isnโ€™t always โ€œcontentmentโ€ โ€“ sometimes itโ€™s a coping tool.

Address

Plot 5, Rietfontein Agricultural Holdings, Garsfontein Road
Pretoria
0181

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 12:00
Sunday 10:00 - 12:00

Telephone

+27120043258

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