Waterkloof Glen Animal Hospital

27/03/2025

We have not forgotten about the kitties!🐱

Here are some easter treats for them too, pop in and spoil your cat this Easter 🐣

25/03/2025

Have we got some eggs on our basket this Easter for your pet 🐾🐣

21/03/2025

Fact Friday‼️

Did you know that the Greyhound breed in top performance can reach a maximum speed of 72 km/hour❓

20/03/2025

While we are on the Itchy subject‼️

Cats also get a flea allergy dermatitis, this is caused by irritation to the skin by the saliva of the fleas. 🐱

This can also cause your cat to have intense itching, hair loss in the affected area and damage to the skin barrier allowing the possibility of a secondary infection!
Areas to keep a look out for dermatitis is on the back, neck, and face.

This is why tick and flea control are important especially in the warmer months of the year. ☝️

Let us know in the comments what works best for you in your house hold to prevent this in your cats⬇️

19/03/2025

Why is your dog always itchy❓

If your dog is constantly scratching, biting, or licking their skin, they might have allergic dermatitis! But what actually causes the itch?

When a dog comes into contact with an allergen like pollen, certain foods, fleas, or even grass their immune system overreacts. 🐶
This triggers the release of histamines, causing inflammation, redness, and relentless itching. Unlike humans, dogs often show allergies through skin irritation rather than sneezing and sinus. 🤧

The scratching can make things worse by leading to sores and infections.
To help, try hypoallergenic shampoos, omega-3 supplements, and talk to our vets about allergy treatments.☝️

Does your pet struggle with itchy skin?
What do you find helps them the most?
Let us know in the comments⬇️

14/03/2025

Cryptorchidism in Dogs
Why Neutering is a Must!

Cryptorchidism occurs when one or both testicles fail to descend, leading to serious health risks:

⚠️ Higher Cancer Risk – Retained testicles are 13x more likely to develop cancer.
⚠️ Painful Torsion – A twisted testicle can cut off blood flow, causing severe pain.
⚠️ Hormonal & Genetic Issues – Can lead to unwanted behaviors and should not be passed to future generations.

🐶 Neutering is the only safe solution! It prevents these risks and ensures a healthier, happier life for your dog.

13/03/2025

With all this rain, we are sure there are many muddy paws running around the house!! 🐾
Don’t forget to make your booking at Bubble and Barks🧼

11/03/2025

Hypertension in cats ‼️

Hypertension is the term used for high blood pressure in the body.
This condition is common in older cats and can often be related to an underlying problem.

This is Coco, the photo on the left is how Coco presented and the photo on the right is after treatment. 💜🐱

If you are noticing any of the following signs, give us a call:

🐱Sudden blindness
🐱Dilated pupils
🐱Disorientation
🐱Increased urination
🐱Increased water intake

07/03/2025

Fact Friday‼️

Did you know Macaw parrots have one mate their whole lives❓

06/03/2025

With immigration becoming so frequent, most countries require rabies titer tests done on your pet before you travel with them. ✈️🐾

We provide these services at Waterkloof Glen Animal Hospital☝️

If immigration is in your pipeline and your fur baby is going to travel with you, give us a call so we can help make this process easier🐾🐶🐱

05/03/2025

🐰Rabbit teeth trimming 🐰

While bunnies are becoming a popular house pet these days here is something you maybe did not know about these little fluff balls!

What does this mean, this is when the veterinarian trims the teeth of a rabbit with a high speed drill.
This process is quick and easy and is done without any sedation.
Why do we do it?

🐰Overgrown teeth
🐰 Treat spurs, hard spiky structures that grow into the gums and cause irritation
🐰Tooth alignment

So how can you maintain healthy teeth in rabbits:
🐇Provide unlimited access to good quality hay
🐇 Offer a portion of fresh vegetables every day
🐇Provide chew toys
🐇Limited amounts of good quality pellets

26/02/2025

The owner has been found🫶🏼
Thank you to everyone who helped to spread the word 💜

Please help us find this little ones owners who was brought in as a stray on Saturday.

Please share this far and wide 💘

26/02/2025

Weight loss in dogs is not always an easy task. We are seeing a rise in the numbers of overweight dogs! 🐶

It can be tricky to cut out those yummy snacks they are so used to but here are some alternative low calorie snacks you can substitute for your dogs on their weight loss journey ☝️🐾

25/02/2025

Please help us find this little ones owners who was brought in as a stray on Saturday.

Please share this far and wide 💘

21/02/2025

FACT FRIDAY💯

Did you know that this is how avian red blood cells look on a blood smear❓

Interesting that their morphology is completely different isn’t it! 🦅

19/02/2025

When we say it's tick fever season, this is what we see! 🔬
Here are the parasites on this blood smear ‼️

Babesia is a tick-borne parasite that causes the destruction of red blood cells, leading to anaemia and lethargy.
We have been seeing a lot of cases presenting at the hospital in the past 3 weeks, so please ensure your tick treatment for your pets is up to date.

It is so vital to keep up with your tick and flea treatment year round🐾

17/02/2025

14/02/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day to all our followers!💘