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Preventative Care Cats Dogs

Annual Blood Testing and Screening in Pets – Why It Matters More Than You Think

02 March 2026 3 min

Cats Anaesthetic Dental

02 March 2026 3 min

Annual Dental Checks in Pets – Why Your Pet’s Mouth Matters

Many pet owners are surprised to learn that dental disease is one of the most…

Ingrid De Wet

Dental Preventative Care Diagnostics Cats Dogs Diseases

02 March 2026 3 min

Annual Check-Ups in Pets – Why Early Detection Saves Lives

Did you know that pets age between seven and ten times faster than we do?…

Ingrid De Wet

Preventative Care Cats Dogs Viruses vaccinations

02 March 2026 4 min

Vaccinations in Pets – Why We Do Them and How Often They Are Needed

Vaccinations in pets are one of the most important preventative tools we have in veterinary…

Ingrid De Wet

Cats Dogs Orthopaedics Emergency Musculoskeletal

02 March 2026 5 min

Hip Disease in Dogs and Cats – From Dysplasia to Fractures and Surgical Solutions

Hip disease in dogs and cats is one of the most common causes of pain,…

Ingrid De Wet

Endocrine Cats Breeds

Burmese Cats – Intelligent, Affectionate and Prone to Diabetes

02 March 2026 3 min

Eyes Orthopaedics Breeds Urinary tract Dogs Nutrition Spinal surgery Obesity respiratory

The Pekingese: A Brave Heart in a Small, Fluffy Body

The Pekingese is a breed full of character—bold, loyal, and dignified. Originally bred to live…

Ingrid De Wet28th August 20255 min

respiratory Viruses Allergies Senior pets Cats Dogs Diseases

Why Is My Pet Coughing? When to Worry and What to Do

A coughing pet can be alarming—but it doesn’t always mean something serious. Just like in…

Ingrid De Wet27th June 20253 min

Heart respiratory Senior pets Pancreatitis Cats Dogs Diseases

Heart Health Awareness: What to Do If Your Pet is Coughing? Could This Be Heart Disease?

Coughing in pets can be caused by various conditions, but one serious underlying issue could…

Ingrid De Wet31st January 20252 min

Cats Dogs respiratory

Heatstroke in pets: summer’s biggest danger

Heatstroke (hyperthermia) occurs more easily than most pet owners realise and it can be deadly…

Cottage Vet21st December 20205 min

respiratory Dogs

Kennel Cough (infectious tracheobronchitis) in dogs

Kennel cough is a highly contagious disease that affects the nose, throat and lungs (the…

Cottage Vet23rd June 20203 min