Johannesburg Specialist Veterinary Centre JSVC

28/03/2024

To all our lovely clients and patients may you have a safe and lovely Easter weekend.

Incase of an emergency we are here.

Sr Milly would like to remind you that chocolate is toxic to dogs but great for Nurses😁

22/03/2024

! ! ! Chocolate is toxic to dogs ! ! !

Hide those Easter eggs where your furry friends will not find them first...

Sure, it's a delicious treat for humans, but why can't dogs eat chocolate? Chocolate toxicity in dogs is a common problem, and it often stems from accidental ingestion. While chocolate is toxic to dogs, the level of toxicity depends on the type of chocolate, how much they ate, and how big the dog is. Let's take a closer look at what happens if a dog eats chocolate and what to do if your dog eats chocolate.

Understanding Dogs and Chocolate: Is It Harmful?
Chocolate is toxic to dogs because it contains theobromine and to a lesser extent, caffeine. Humans metabolize theobromine easily, but dogs don't. Dogs process theobromine and caffeine slowly, which allows these toxic compounds to build up in their systems and cause clinical signs associated with chocolate toxicity.

But when it comes to toxicity, not all chocolate is the same. What happens if a dog eats chocolate is different based on the type of chocolate they consumed. Baker's chocolate and cocoa, for example, are considered to be the most toxic, then dark chocolate, then milk chocolate. Is white chocolate bad for dogs? It's less toxic than other types, but still not recommended.

What Happens if a Dog Eats Chocolate?
Signs of chocolate poisoning in dogs can depend on your dog's size and how much chocolate they've consumed.

If you have a medium or large dog who consumes only a small amount of chocolate, then you may only notice signs associated with an upset stomach, such as vomiting or diarrhea.

But if your dog consumes a large amount of chocolate or if you have a small dog who consumes chocolate, then they may develop the following signs of chocolate toxicity:

Seizures
Tremors
Irregular heart rate
Heart arrhythmia
Internal bleeding
These signs are usually preceded by an onset of extreme excitement.

Chocolate toxicity in dogs is a common problem, and it often stems from accidental ingestion.
Dr. Sarah Wooten

https://www.hillspet.com/dog-care/nutrition-feeding/is-chocolate-bad-for-dogs?lightboxfired=true #

13/03/2024

Look at this....it is all coming together so nicely :-)

Step by step brick by brick the future of JSVC being set in stone.

It has been a rough couple of months, but we are almost there.

Thank you to all our clients, patients and staff for the support shown. We are all very exited for the end result and we know it will definitely be worth it!!!

11/03/2024

A pet microchip is not a tracker but rather a more permanent form of identification, for when the unthinkable happens and your pet goes missing.

The chip contains a unique serial number allocated to your pet. When your pet is scanned with a microchip scanner at the vet or welfare, this number will come up on the scanner screen.

The serial number would be searched on the database and the owner’s contact number/s will come up with the pet’s details for easy identification.

If your pet has been microchipped, make sure to go to your vet regularly to scan the chip and make sure your details on file is up to date.

In rare cases microchips do fail and could be caused by:
Faulty microchip
Outdated, faulty scanners
Exposure to Xray’s / MRI and/or CT scan may lead to failure to read the serial number with the microchip scanner.
Microchips can also push through the skin and fall out
Microchips can also migrate in the body and be found in the legs or hind; therefore, it is very important to scan the entire body of the pet when scanning for a microchip.
A lot of pets are found with microchips that have not been registered. This means that the scanner will pick up the serial number of the chip but when searched on the database no details will be available for the pet and/or owner. The owner needs to make sure the chip has been registered and that all information is up to date. (Your information is not public and is protected by the POPI Act)

Even if your pets are indoor pets, make sure you have them microchipped.

Be prepared not despaired.

27/02/2024

🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾Let your pets use your wifi and follow us on our social media pages today 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

14/02/2024

Happy Valentines day to all our patients and clients.

Remember to keep the chocolate away from the dogs and the lilies away from the cats, to have the ultimate Valentines evening ❤️👌

All staff at JSVC

08/02/2024

Valentines Day is February 14, all over the world.

•Don't accidentally kill your Valentine's cat by buying lilies.

•All lilies (genus Lilium) are potentially lethal to felines. Get some nice roses, tulips or carnations instead.

•This token of concern will make you even more loved!

Dead sure!

And an addendum, a quote from a post of [Curtis Clark](https://www.facebook.com/groups/144798092849300/user/100000161440251/?__cft__[0]=AZWHrv5lB1S8TBEt1ERsbgmiPf1EkGV85jJf6Tzm7soczJqHh1VmxbN6z84GHCfxtijkGcxXOAqhEsCIaOuAjE7dcf4Xg8n5LyrRmxXj8yVHKpYugIFZsM2-TsbYGuNXpTUbb3za6Iy-jvhdtW9JRi8Q&__tn__=-]K-R);

"The primary treatment for lily poisoning in cats is “IV fluid push”, to flush the kidneys and protect them from permanent damage.

You didn’t know lilies were poisonous to cats?

True lilies, in the genus Lilium, destroy cats’ kidneys. Not dogs, not people, only cats. All parts of a lily plant are toxic: leaves, stems, flowers, even the pollen, which can dust a cat’s fur, and then they lick it off. Rapid treatment is essential, and often results in complete recovery. Waiting until there are symptoms means that the kidneys are already permanently damaged.

Not all plants called “lily” are true lilies. Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are also poisonous to cats, but for different reasons. Peace lilies, Peruvian lilies, calla lilies, lily of the Nile, and a lot of other things named “lily” are not true lilies. None are as toxic as true lilies, and treatments differ.

So you’ve been careful not to include true lilies in your cut flower arrangement. Good on you! But cut flowers are often sprayed with biocides to preserve their appearance. These, too, can be toxic.

With Valentine’s Day coming up, if you have a cat, don’t buy any arrangement with true lilies, and if you’re not certain, avoid anything called “lily”. And because of the biocides, keep all purchased cut flowers out of the reach of all pets."

16/01/2024

31/12/2023

On behalf of all animal welfares, veterinarians, botanical gardens, sanctuaries, farmers and ecologists.

Please do not use fireworks to start your year, it not only affects dogs and cats but all other animals in nature.

You won't want to start your year with unnecessary fatalities of innocent animals....Don't let us

Be the person that stands in the gap and make a difference to all the above and more. Start your year by being a HERO

30/12/2023

With the new year around the corner we would like to wish you all a blessed 2024 for:

The day after tomorrow
Next week
Next month
Next year

Please remember we will be closed on the 1st of January 2024

24/12/2023

We would like to wish all our patients and clients a Merry Christmas may 2024 be filled with love, blessings and healthy fur-babies.

Our vets did a routine check on Santa's reindeer for tonight's 🎁deliveries, besides Rudolph "that's a bit over weight" they got the all clear from us on 🦌

16/12/2023

Holiday times

16/12/2023

Please note that our lines and internet is currently down due to some rain.
We are open from 9am - 11am today 16th December for emergencies.

05/12/2023

Please note: the practice will be closed 🔐 tomorrow from 12:30 - 14:30 (6th December 2023)

23/11/2023

🚧🐾 Today is another big day at the practice

🐾♥️🐾

Slabs being placed for our second level 🐾🚧

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BIG MOMENT...FOR THE FUTURE

21/11/2023

Thank you to all our brave blood donors during 2023

! ! ! We Salute you ! ! !

17/11/2023

Our consultation times and contact details

***bookings essential during the week***

Weekends and public holidays first come first served and then via triage (most serious emergency will be seen first) surcharges do apply on weekends and public holidays
T's and C's apply

17/11/2023

Construction 🚧 update 👷
Currently the front of JSVC is under construction 🚧 🐾
We are continuing as normal and our hours remain the same.

16/11/2023

Surgical Procedures
Bookings essential 🐾

15/11/2023

Medical 😷 procedures
Bookings are essential 🐾

14/11/2023

Our GP vets are here to assist with all routine care and general procedures. Book your appointment today.

13/11/2023

Monday motivation from the dog... 🐕🐶
Uhm...
and the cat 🐱🐈

11/11/2023

Will your pets spend their weekend in the sun or watching Netflix?

09/11/2023

Construction 🚧 update

Construction is now taking place in reception and the front of JSVC

Your patience is greatly appreciated during this time.

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08/11/2023

Happy Wednesday!!!

07/11/2023

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