Family Vet Clinic

03/02/2025

Happy International Golden Retriever Day🐾
Post a picture of your Golden Retriever in the comments section 🐾😊

03/02/2025

Happy international Golden Retriever Day.
Post a picture of your Golden Retriever in the comments section 🐾😊

03/02/2025

Today is National Golden Retriever Day 🐾. It's a day to honor the popular dog breed, known for their loyalty, friendliness, and affection.
Share pictures of your golden dogs in the comments, so we all can enjoy your beautiful dogs.
Some facts about the Golden Retriever:
🐾The Golden Retriever breed originated in Scotland in the late 1800s
🐾The first Golden Retriever was shown at a dog show in Britain in 1908.
🐾The breed was recognized by the Kennel Club in 1913.
🐾Golden Retrievers are often used as therapy dogs because they are friendly and easy to train.
🐾Leonardo DiCaprio, Oprah Winfrey, Former US President Gerald Ford all had Golden Retrievers as a companion.
🐾Movies with Golden Retrievers; Air Bud, Air Buddies, A dogs purpose, Homeward Bound, the incredible journey, The art of racing in the rain, For the love of a dog, Golden winter, Dog Gone, and there are many more.
"No dogs were harmed making the video"

29/01/2025

🐾 Save BIG on Hill's Pet Food! 🐶🐱
Hill’s is offering a limited time discount of 25% on all Hill’s pet food products, up to a maximum discount of R500.
❗️The offer does not require a minimum spend.
❗️Applicable to all Hill’s food products.
❗️The coupon is valid for 14 days.
How to redeem:
1) Visit www.SaveOnHills.co.za
2) Fill in your details
3) Receive your coupon via SMS or WhatsApp.

Don’t miss this opportunity to save on your pet’s favorite food.
Ts & Cs apply.

Tag a fellow pet parent & spread the word!

02/01/2025

Tshwane SPCA thank you for the great work and positive influence you have on our community. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. Just before Christmas Dr Lizahn delivered 50 kg of Maxhealth food kindly donated by to the Tshwane SPCA.

27/12/2024

From all of us at Family Vet Clinic we wish you a Happy New Year. Remember to come and collect your pets calming medication. If your pets were not recently at the clinic, please bring them in for a check up.
Thank you for the continues support throughout the year
FESTIVE SEASON TRADING HOURS
Tue, 31 DECEMBER 09:00 – 14:00
Wed, 1 JANUARY CLOSED
Remember NO surcharges apply for weekend and public holiday days.
For any emergency during these days please contact Valley Farm Animal Hospital 012-991 3573

24/12/2024

FIREWORK SAFETY
🔎Make sure your pet’s identification is up to date (microchip / ID tags)
🎇Keep your pets indoors
🏠Stay at home when them if you suspect fireworks in your area
🏡Create a safe space for your pet to retreat inside the house. Do not confine your pet to a bathroom
📺Increase the volume on the TV or radio to drown out the noise of fireworks
💡Close all curtains and windows. Turn on the lights.
⚾️Provide a distraction using either their favourite treat or toy
⏰Give natural calming medication to your pet at least 2-3 hours before the fireworks start (Confirm the correct dosage with your vet) Examples are Calmeze, Pet remedy spray or Nutricalm.
🩺Consult your veterinarian for prescription calming medication to help them cope with stress
🐶🐱🐭🐹🐰🦜

23/12/2024

From all of us at Family Vet Clinic we wish you a Merry Christmas. Thank you for the continues support throughout the year
FESTIVE SEASON TRADING HOURS
Mon, 16 DECEMBER 09:00 – 14:00
Tue, 24 DECEMBER 09:00 – 14:00
Wed, 25 – Thu, 26 DECEMBER CLOSED
Tue, 31 DECEMBER 09:00 – 14:00
Wed, 1 JANUARY CLOSED
Remember NO surcharges apply for weekend and public holiday days.
For any emergency during these days please contact Valley Farm Animal Hospital 012-991 3573

22/12/2024

Umi visited us yesterday for his first vaccination. Umi was very brave during his entire visit and enjoyed the licking mat.
Please book an appointment for your pets vaccinations.

21/12/2024

PET TRAVEL TIPS

• When traveling with your bird or exotic pet please ensure the cage is covered with a blanket on all sides. Ensure that there is proper air flow in the cage and it is not too hot inside the car. Stop every 2 hours for 30 minutes to offer water and some food.
• Teach your cat, dog, rabbit and guinea pig that the carrier is a happy place by letting it stand in the living room/bedroom and putting treats or food in its daily. Allow your pet to enter the cage without closing it and giving a treat once she exits the cage. Once she is use to this close the carrier when she enters and walk around with the carrier, reward again when she exits the cage. When travelling the carrier can be covered with a blanket
• If your dog is not in a carrier ensure that he is restrained properly with a harness that is secured to the safety belt of your car
• Calming medications and sprays such as Pet Remedy spray, CalmEze and Nutricalm can be used in the carrier/cage or a few hours before travel to have a smooth trip.

13/12/2024

From all of us at Family Vet Clinic we wish you a Merry Christmas. Thank you for the continues support throughout the year

FESTIVE SEASON TRADING HOURS
Mon, 16 DECEMBER 09:00 – 14:00
Tue, 24 DECEMBER 09:00 – 14:00
Wed, 25 – Thu, 26 DECEMBER CLOSED
Tue, 31 DECEMBER 09:00 – 14:00
Wed, 1 JANUARY CLOSED

Remember NO surcharges apply for weekend and public holiday days.
For any emergency during these days please contact Valley Farm Animal Hospital 012-991 3573

03/12/2024

Last week all our staff had the amazing opportunity to meet Esther Klok from Improve on the Move. She came from the Netherlands, to give us in-house training about Fear Free pet handling. She gave us a very informative lecture full with practical examples with lots of pictures and movies. She enabled us to work even better with your pets.
As you might know our clinic has dedicated waiting rooms, consultation rooms and hospital wards for dogs and cats. These separate areas in our veterinary clinic are designed to minimize stress for patients by keeping them away from other species.
Dr Tessa, our very own certified Fear Free practitioner, wrote some informative blogs. These blogs can be found on our website.

Thank you, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, for sponsoring the training



https://familyvet.co.za/2021/01/15/fear-free-veterinary-visit/
https://familyvet.co.za/2018/06/08/your-pets-fears-exposed/
https://familyvet.co.za/2018/04/15/visiting-the-vet-with-your-cat-tips-for-introducing-the-cat-carrier/

24/11/2024

Get a FREE BED when you buy any Hill’s Prescription Diet Canine bag 10 kg or larger + any 3 qualifying Hill’s Canine wet food cans *
Available when stock last
*Terms and conditions apply
Hill’s Pet Nutrition

15/11/2024

We trust you enjoyed all the wonderful birthday spoils from the Bravecto® 10-year birthday celebration – a decade of innovative, long-lasting protection… and prizes!

And the winner of the cosy cat bed is Lesanda Meyer

and Le Creuset dog bowl is Maritha De Swardt

Congratulations and thank you to all our clients who took part in the competition and enjoyed their 10%-off discount.
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14/11/2024

Save UP TO R500 off Hill’s pet food - mouth-watering, wholesome nutrition that your pet deserves! T’s&C’s apply Follow the link below.

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08/11/2024

Creepy crawly alert! Ear mites are just one of the many external parasites that can be found on your pets. Other common parasites include ticks, fleas and mange. There are multiple products available to prevent these pests from creeping around the house and on our pets. For more information please feel free to contact us or come in and talk to any of our reception staff/veterinarians. Prevention is better than cure.

29/10/2024

Some of our pets are just too clever to be fooled by a tablet in a piece of cheese 🧀. We sell pill poppers to aid in giving tablets orally to cats and dogs. They are available at our reception area.