Spring is about to be upon us, and summer is just around the corner. With this beautiful weather comes an increase in ear and skin problems. The most common ear problem we encounter in pets is otitis externa, which is inflammation and/or infection of the outer ear.
COVID-19 Our Response
COVID-19 update for Drovers Vet Hospital: We are living in unprecedented times and it appears as if things are changing on a daily basis. With this in mind, we wanted to keep all our pet owners informed. Firstly, we are still open for business and able to see your pets during our normal consulting hours….
Visitation Room
We are so excited to offer our pet owners our new service with the opening of our “Visitation Room”. We have created a seperate space where pet owners can visit their pets in hospital/ wait for procedures to be performed or even wait with their pets while sedation or premed takes effect, have the…
Skyy – Special Case
Skyy is a very special patient of ours and her parents have been extremely committed to her care and treatment. Her story begins not long after having a cruciate ligament surgery repair when she began losing weight. Investigations and finally intestinal biopsies revealed a condition called inflammatory bowel disease. Treatment was initiated but in spite…
Rabbit Dental Health
Rabbits are cute, cuddly and very unique, especially when it comes to their health. Digestive health and diet are critical in keeping you r rabbit as healthy as possible. And something that impacts this greatly is dental health. Rabbits have 4 incisor teeth at the front of their mouth, 2 peg teeth behind and 22…
Dental Focus 2018
Did you know that dental health in our pets is as important as it is with us? Yet how often do we brush our pets’ teeth? Over time plaque accumulates on the tooth surface and once there long enough, it forms calculus or tartar (this is the brown, rock-like substance seen in this picture). Bacteria…
Dental care for pets
Dental disease in pets is an extremely important part of their health and one that is often neglected. Did you know that 70-80% of pets over the age of 3 have some form of dental disease. Plaque adheres to the tooth surface and if not removed, very quickly forms tartar (a hard, rock-like brown coloured…
First Aid for your Pet
When an emergency situation arises we can feel helpless when it comes to being able to help our pets. And certainly in these situations the most critical thing is to get them to a vet as soon as possible. But you, as a pet owner, can also prepare yourself to be able to respond quickly…
Senior Pet Wellness Focus 2016
This quarter from 1st July through to 30 September we will focus on our senior pets, a senior pet is classed as a pet 7 years or older. Just like humans, our furry friends need a little extra attention as they start to get older. A nutritious diet, gentle exercise regime and regular vet visits…
Bell and her newborn puppies
Bell, a Rhodesian Ridgeback, came in to see Dr Bek last Thursday morning after struggling to pass her large litter of pups. She had had 7 puppies naturally at home but was very tired after 14 hours of labour. After trying an oxytocin injection to help her contractions without success, it was decided to go…