Osteoarthritis in cats and dogs
You notice your senior pet is slowing down. Here’s how to tell if they may have osteoarthritis, and what you can do to manage your pet’s condition.
I brush my dog’s teeth, but can’t get them clean: Why pets need an anaesthetised dental scale and polish
Do you want to get rid of that gunk on your pet’s teeth? Read our article for the ins and outs on pet dental health and how to make the most of at-home teeth cleaning.
My male cat keeps jumping in and out of the litter box and seems to be in pain – is it an emergency?
You notice that your male cat has been acting strangely around the litter box. He may seem restless, repeatedly visiting his litter box and straining unproductively, only to leave the litter box without actually having done anything in it. Is he constipat
My pet has diarrhoea. What’s the quickest way to help his tummy return to normal?
Diarrhoea in dogs and cats is a nightmare for every pet owner who experiences it – you wake up one morning to find stinky effluent dribbled and splattered across the floor. And often, just as it is being cleaned up, your pet has a repeat episode!
What to do when your pet goes missing
When you realise your pet is missing, it can send you into a panic. Carefully read through this step-by-step information, which will help you to prepare for what to do if your pet goes missing.
My pet has just had an operation. What is the best way to help them recover?
Your pet has just had surgery. Read these tips to learn how to provide the best post-op care to ensure they recover faster and in a comfortable, healthy way.
Preventive pet care for the next three years
The best way to ensure your pets’ health is through prevention: preventing disease, preventing unwanted behaviour, preventing parasite infestation, and preventing poor health in general. Use this proactive preventive pet care approach and – with the vet’s
Distemper in dogs
In light of the recent canine distemper outbreaks in Gauteng and the Overstrand Municipality (September – October 2025), please read our article on the seriousness of canine distemper and how you can protect your dogs from becoming infected.
5 Rare diseases in cats
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease), Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in cats, taurine-deficiency dilated cardiomyopathy and retinopathy, feline papillomatosis
5 Rare diseases in dogs
Ectopic ureters, canine uveodermatologic syndrome, achromatopsia, immunoproliferative systemic intestinal disease and dermoid Sinus