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Cats Dogs Preventative Care

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

Cats Breeds Endocrine

Burmese Cats – Intelligent, Affectionate and Prone to Diabetes

02 March 2026 3 min

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Dogs Allergies skin conditions

Hot Spots in Dogs – What Every Dog Owner Should Know

Have you ever noticed a red, oozing patch of skin suddenly appear on your dog?…

Ingrid De Wet3rd December 20254 min

Cats Dogs Allergies skin conditions

Seasonal Allergies in Pets – What to Look Out For and How to Help

As spring and summer roll in, you may notice your dog or cat scratching more…

Ingrid De Wet2nd November 20253 min

Dogs Cruciate disease skin conditions Orthopaedics Breeds Cats

Labrador Retrievers: Everything You Need to Know

Labrador Retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in South Africa, and it's…

Ingrid De Wet17th April 20254 min

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Hyperlipidaemia in Miniature Schnauzers

As dedicated pet owners, we cherish our furry companions and strive to provide them with…

Cottage Vet19th September 20235 min

parasites skin conditions Dogs

Mange in dogs

Mange in dogs is a skin condition caused by parasites (mites). It is one of the…

Cottage Vet21st September 20214 min