Blue Bush Animal Clinic

30/08/2024

Pet photographic competition- in aid of our rescue fund.
R50 per entry. Bring in your photos or email to [email protected].
Winner in each category and overall winner announced 15 September.
-most photogenic pet
- cutest photo
- funniest photo
- caught in the act
-best friends
-best before and after of a rescued pet

21/08/2024

Little Litha was carried to us in a box this evening by a very caring little boy. He has been well cared for despite his owner’s circumstances and is already sterilised and vaccinated. Tonight he is fighting for his life after having been poisoned. Thank you to every client that refuses their change, adds a little extra to their bills or deposits into our rescue fund if able. It means that we can continue to take these cases every day.

21/08/2024

Update: homed( with my bum in the butter)
My name is Put Put- because I have a little club foot- after Doc had amputate a toe and remove some foot bones when I came in with a very rotten foot with the bones sticking out. I’m such a sweet good boy with big brown love me eyes. I need a home please. 5 month old ridgeback cross

19/07/2024

Cat primary health care special!
20%off dental surgery
Male cat neuter R450
Cat vacc +rabies R480. Bookings essential.Till end of August.

19/07/2024

Available for adoption

This stunning cat came to the clinic with chemical burns and has healed amazingly :)

She is now looking for her furever home. She is great with children and tolerates other cats. She loves her food and running around the garden. We estimate her age at about 4/5 months old.

If you are interested in adopting this precious feline, please Whatsapp us on 0828921269. Normal Cosanc rules apply.

15/07/2024

Your cat’s mouth
Symptoms of a painful mouth:
🐈 bad breath
🐈‍⬛ begging for food and then not eating
🐈 flinching or crying out while eating
🐈‍⬛ drooling or discharge around mouth or on front paws
🐈 clumped coat and dead hair from not grooming
Older cats often suffer from periodontal disease causing bacterial infections, loose and rotten teeth and exposed roots. Older kitties should have their dental health checked regularly. Chronic dental infections can cause life threatening disease in the rest of the body.
Cats of all ages, especially those that are immune compromised ie due to diseases such as FIV or cats that have suffered from snuffles, often present with immune related gum disease and stomatitis( pictured below). This incredibly painful condition can be a chronic problem needing lifelong management.
Like us, cats can get severe cavities in their teeth that can cause pain and tooth fractures.
Treatment includes antibiotics, anti inflammatory medications, special dental diets, regular cleaning and polishing under sedation and extraction of diseased teeth. In the case of chronic gum disease or stomatitis , the best treatment is to remove all the cats teeth as early as possible. Although this sounds drastic, it saves the cat from a lifetime of pain and steroid treatments.

05/07/2024

Update Found

22/06/2024

And then you get the dogs that are dumped when their owners have a baby

19/06/2024

Looking for a home

These two lovely Siamese x tabby cats are looking for a home. They are 7 months old and must be homed together.

This adoption is not through the clinic, and we are posting to assist the current owner with rehoming.
To enquire or adopt please contact Piers on 083 630 0704.

14/06/2024

Look after your pet's joint health. We stock Several good joint products and if it is not on shelf we can order for you. Contact us or stop by to purchase your pets over the counter joint care.

10/06/2024

31/05/2024

Update: Homed

Available for adoption.

We have a very timid and sweet 7/8-week-old kitten looking for her forever home.

If you are interested in adopting, please whatsapp us 0828921269. Normal Cosanc processing applies.

06/05/2024

Update: Homed
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
We estimate that this beautiful boy is about 3/4 years old. He has an ongoing chronic condition (a**l gland fistulas) so he will need a diligent and loving home, if interested we will discuss all in detail, so you are informed. We would offer ongoing treatment at a reduced cost for all treatment done with the clinic for him. He is very sweet but nervous so will need kindness to come out of his shell.

If you are interested in adopting, please WhatsApp us on 082 892 1269.

26/04/2024

Update: Owner found
This older girl picked up as a stray on Bellairs dr at the start of the thunder this evening. We are open until 7 now or between 10-12 tomorrow (public holiday)

17/04/2024

Update: Homed
Some updated photos of the two gorgeous black kittens we have available for adoption.

The longest tails we ever did see with large personalities and lots of love to give... these two need a furever home to call their own.

Please watsapp us on 0828921269 or call us on 011 462 5839 if interested in adopting. Normal Cosanc adoption applies.

05/04/2024

The SDMBD syndrome… small dog mauled by big dog. This damage can so easily be underestimated and not receive the necessary treatment immediately. This little dog was still standing and wagging her tail, had NO broken skin, but a broken rib, big tear through the muscles between the ribs, pneumothorax and extensive severe bruising of the whole thorax. The skin is thin and very flexible so just stretches around the big dog’s relatively blunt teeth while they do a huge amount of damage. On a fluffy little dog there would have been no ‘flail chest’ visible, no hint of the lung damage until the air in the chest and under the skin caused the lungs to collapse. Always get small dogs checked after an incident with a big dog, rather a false alarm than death a few hours later.

05/04/2024

02/04/2024

Happy Ending story:
Our two special three legged dogs went to their furever home today. They were smiling and bouncing around with joy as they left the clinic!

26/03/2024

As most of our lovely clients know, we have had some changes in the Blue Bush Team.

We welcome Dr Zenobia Rasool as our full day vet and Dr Helizna Swart as our half day vet. They are a valuable addition to our team!

We are still working at a high capacity and appreciate understanding when we must refer when at capacity- our focus is to provide excellent care to patients in our care and we cannot do this if over capacity for consults and/or in patient care.

Thank you to all our clients that understand and that treat us with kindness, it helps us provide a happier environment for pet care :)

11/03/2024

Update: All homed
We have three 8-week-old kittens for adoption. Absolutely joyful and playful!

If you are interested, please WhatsApp us on 082 892 1269. Normal Co sanc adoption fee and process apply.

11/03/2024

Update: Homed
Still looking for their furever homes...

08/03/2024

For those who love kitty’s ‘toe beans’… here’s a bonus paw!

19/02/2024

Happy 20th Blue Bush Animal Clinic anniversary Melanie Mulock-Bentley. Much love and gratitude to my other pair of hands, one of my best friends, unending loyalty to Blue Bush and the mainstay of our CoSanc shelter and welfare organisation. It is NOT easy to keep going day after day, year after year in either veterinary or animal welfare, Mel is one of those special people who has what it takes.

07/02/2024

Foster needed.

We have a mommy with three kittens that we really want to find a fosterer for. The kittens are about 6 weeks old so need to be with mommy for another 3 weeks before we can start looking for permanent homes. They are healthy and happy bundles of joy.

If you can assist, please watsapp the clinic on 0828921269.

31/01/2024

Just came here to say farewell to all Blue Bush’s wonderful clients. It has been my absolute pleasure and privilege to look after your beloved pets for the last 7years. Thank you for all the faith you have always put in me to ensure their health and happiness. To all the laughs and tears we have experienced together. Thank you thank you. Lots of Love Dr Ross

31/01/2024

Update: Homed
What is better than a new four-legged fur friend? a three-legged bundle of joy!

We have two amazing three-legged dogs looking for a second chance and an amazing new family. They have both adapted so well and are full of love. They are bomb proof with other dogs but have not been cat tested as yet. They are not a pair so can be homed separately but do get on well so would be happy to go together.

Tiger (brown and white mix breed) is around 4/5 years old. Bobby (Malinois cross) is around 1 years old. Both sterilised.

If you are interested in adopting, please WhatsApp us on 0828921269.

19/01/2024

Important:

Blue Bush Animal Clinic will be closed to the public on the 1st February 2024.

This closure is for an important staff meeting, organisation and updates we need to make for the clinic, and cleaning/maintenance.

We will still update owners on in-hospital cases and treat the admitted cases.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support.

12/01/2024

05/01/2024

Update: Homed

FIV kitty looking for a loving home.

Merlin is wonderful but he is struggling with shelter life. We are hoping to find his forever home where he can live with another FIV cat or as an only cat. He is about 4/5 years old.

If you are interested in adopting him, please watsapp us on 0828921269 or call on 0114625839.