Menlyn Vet Practice

23/01/2025

Congratulations to Xander de Lange for surviving 147 days of intense chemotherapy. He was extremely brave and went home with a new toy and a tin of food to pamper him after his final chemo session. ✨🌸💖🎊🐶🥰

22/01/2025

Congratulations to Rommel Strydom for getting through 270 days of chemotherapy! He was a super brave boy 🥰🐶🎊💖🌸✨

21/01/2025

A special something for the love in your life! Hill’s Pet Nutrition has an offer you won’t want to miss. Get 25% off any Hill’s pet food with savings up to R500! No minimum spend required. Maximum discount allowed is R500. Visit www.SaveOnHills.co.za to find out more. Ts & Cs apply.

13/01/2025

In the last week or two, we have received an influx of reports of missing pets. In this kind of persistent rainy weather, pets are more likely to run away and seek shelter, especially when it gets stormy. Gate motors are also more likely to malfunction, leading to more escapes. Cats especially tend to hide in storm drains and get lost. Due to low visibility and decreased braking distance, lost pets are in more danger on the roads than in dry weather.

Please make sure that your pets have a safe, dry place to hide, and that your home and yard are properly secured. We also strongly recommend having your pet microchipped so that they can make their way home even if they lose their collar. If your pet is already chipped, now is a good time to check that your details are still correct on the database. If you are unsure how to do this yourself, our reception staff can assist you.

For appointments and more information, give us a call on 012 460 5252.

08/01/2025

***URGENT***

This doggy was found this afternoon on the corner of Justice Mahomed and Farrell Street in Menlo Park. He is not chipped or tagged, but he is wearing a black harness. He is an intact male, and very frightened, but friendly. We unfortunately do not have the facilities to keep stray/lost pets here, but made an exception due to extenuating circumstances. If the owner is not found by tomorrow morning, he will be taken to Valley Farm. If you have any information, please contact us ASAP on 012 460 5252. Please share so we can find the owner.

05/01/2025

How heartwarming are these pics? Thank you so much to every single person who donated. Thanks to you, the awesome humans at Wollies Animal Project received a Christmas prezzie, and the fur babies at Kitty and Puppy Haven have both essentials and some wonderful spoils to carry them into the new year.

Special shoutout as well to our generous sponsors for their donations:
Royal Canin
Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Jurassic Bark
Rogz pet gear
Kyron Prescriptions

05/01/2025

04/01/2025

Happy New Year everyone!
Our next class starts 11 January 2025
If you would like to join or know someone that got a puppy for Christmas, contact us: [email protected]

04/01/2025

***FOUND PET***

This friendly girl was found yesterday morning (03/01/2025) around 08:00 on Rosemary Road in Menlo Park in front of the high school. She seems to be an older girl, no chip or collar, but in good condition. She has been taken to Valley Farm Animal Hospital.

01/01/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thank you for making 2024 a year worth remembering - here's to an even better 2025! Friendly reminder that we are CLOSED today. In case of emergency, please contact Valley Farm Animal Hospital or Olympus 24 hour Animal Hospital & Specialist Referral Center

31/12/2024

Friendly reminder that we are closing at 17:00 today and will be CLOSED tomorrow. See you again at 07:00 on the 2nd! In case of emergency, please contact Valley Farm Animal Hospital or Olympus 24 hour Animal Hospital & Specialist Referral Center

31/12/2024

Wow, wow, wow! Just wow! 😍 A massive, mahoooosiv THANK YOU to the pawsome peeps at Moreleta Park Animal Hospital / Diere Hospitaal and Menlyn Vet Practice for thinking of us and choosing to spoil our rescues this Christmas! 🎅🏽🎄And an even greater THANK YOU to every single person/business who contributed towards this donation! We are eternally grateful and blessed! 🐶😻

Magnificent donations like these, after such a hard year, brings tears to our eyes! 🥹🩷🩷🩷

The pooches asked that we pass on oodles of sloppy kisses to you all! 🫶🏼

30/12/2024

It's almost time for New Year's celebrations! While fireworks are pretty, for pets they're pretty SCARY. Be sure to take precautions to keep your pets safe and calm when the chaos starts. Check out this quick guide by Fear Free Pets on helping your anxious pets!

Remember, if your pet needs medication, give us a call on 012 460 5252 to order it in advance. You can also feel free to give us a ring if you have any questions or need some advice.

PS: this article discusses some products that are not available in South Africa at the moment. Our reception team can recommended similar alternatives for over the counter calming products, and our vets can assist with prescription medications when needed.

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25/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all our awesome clients who celebrate! Friendly reminder that we are CLOSED today. In case of emergency please contact Valley Farm Animal Hospital or Olympus 24 hour Animal Hospital & Specialist Referral Center

24/12/2024

Friendly reminder that we are closing at 17:00 today and will be CLOSED tomorrow. See you again at 09:00 on the 26th! In case of emergency, please contact a 24h hospital like Valley Farm Animal Hospital or Olympus 24 hour Animal Hospital & Specialist Referral Center

23/12/2024

With Christmas rapidly approaching, it's important to remember that as fun as the festive season can be for us, it can also be stressful and potentially dangerous to our pets. Check out this excellent article by the Cape of Good Hope SPCA on how to keep your pets safe and calm during the holidays.

SOME KEY TIPS
1. Make sure their identification is up to date - microchips are the most reliable. The holiday season is usually accompanied by a spike is lost pets.
2. Be careful with festive decorations. Cats especially love to play with decorations, and dogs have a tendency to chew and eat new and interesting things. Make sure your decorations are truly out of paw's reach to prevent injuries and obstructions.
3. Beware of feeding table scraps. Almost everyone is "guilty" of sharing a bit of holiday food with their pets. Be sure to avoid bones, fatty foods, nuts, onions, garlic, raisins, yeast, alcohol, coffee, chocolate, and artificial sweeteners.
4. Prepare for stress. Guests, noises, disruptions in routine, and unfamiliar sights and smells can all stress pets out. Cats especially are creatures of habit, and become stressed during the holidays. Make sure your pets have a safe space to hide, distractions to keep them busy, and medications if they need it. Our receptionists can assist with recommending over the counter products to help with stress, while our vets can assist with prescription medication if needed.

For more information, call us on 012 460 5252.

29/12/2023 • Animal Behaviour • With the festive season starting, family gatherings and holidays can add a bit of stress to our companion dogs or cats usual daily routines. Learn more.

22/12/2024

***WARNING: TICK SEASON***

We are seeing increasing cases of tick bite fever this summer. Many people think that suburban areas and enclosed yards are safe from ticks, and that they don't need to worry about their pets getting tick fever. Unfortunately, this is a common misconception. Tick eggs are tiny, and can hitch a ride into your home and yard on birds, foliage blowing in the wind, or even the soles of your shoes. Ticks aren't exclusive to the bush, and tick fever is EXTREMELY dangerous. It is expensive to treat and many patients do not survive.

Please check out this informative graphic from Bayswater Veterinary Clinic - it has a great summary on tick fever and how it can be treated and prevented. Remember, prevention is better than cure! There are many excellent products on the market that can protect your pets from this dangerous disease. Our favourites are Bravecto, Simparica, and Revolution.

If you have any further questions, or would like us to prepare a preventative for your pet, give us a call on 012 460 5252.

21/12/2024

THANK YOU to every single person who donated to Kitty and Puppy Haven and Wollies Animal Project this Christmas. You have made a huge difference in the lives of shelter babies and the awesome humans who care for them. Stay tuned for pics of the handover and the final combined donations between us and Moreleta Park Animal Hospital / Diere Hospitaal!

Special thanks as well to all our corporate sponsors:
Royal Canin
Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Kyron Prescriptions
Jurassic Bark
Rogz pet gear