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
My dog is shaking her head and pawing at her ears. She flinches when I touch her head.
Ear infections in dogs and cats are one of the most prevalent complaints veterinarians see in their patients, and they are often recurring. Read more about the primary and secondary causes of ear infections, the symptoms, how they are diagnosed and how th
My dog’s skin is inflamed and itchy, and he won’t stop scratching himself
Up to 15% of dogs are affected by atopic dermatitis, in which an environmental allergen/s triggers a persistent itch. Self-mutilation and secondary infection are usually what send pet owners to the vet looking for answers.
A guide to diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats
We answer your questions about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management of diabetes in dogs and cats.
All you wanted to know about senior pet care
We answer your questions about caring for senior pets
YOU are your pet’s best bet for successful treatment
What happens when the vet cannot cure your pet? In this article, we address the responsibility of the vet and the pet owner; what makes diagnosis and treatment possible and what makes it difficult; and what to do when the vet doesn’t have all the answer
The canine and feline urinary system
In this article, we list the organs and functions of the canine and feline urinary system, the disorders that can affect the urinary system, and how the vet diagnoses your pet’s urinary health.
Mange in cats
My cat is scratching relentlessly and has begun to lose patches of fur. She looks pretty unhappy. What can I do?