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.
How dogs and cats keep warm in winter and cool in summer
We answer your questions about dogs’ and cats’ ability to thermoregulate – or control their body temperature. This is important information for keeping your pets cool in summer and warm in winter.
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
Your questions about pet sterilisation answered
Having your pets sterilised is the most responsible thing you can do for them and for the pet population in South Africa as a whole.
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
How prepared are you for raising a puppy?
The idea of a new puppy may present itself as comprising idyllic, fun-filled days of playtime and puppy breath, but the reality of raising a puppy is very, very different.
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.
The canine and feline endocrine system
In this article, we list the glands of the endocrine system of dogs and cats, as well as their functions, and what happens when pets develop endocrine disorders.